Since I like X, then you recommend Y

[larry7995]

I don't know if this will work or anyone would be interested in using it but I thought it might be a way for people to discover new artists based on things they have already heard and liked. For example, I say I like Steely Dan and you reply with some similar band or bands that I may find interesting?

 

[Davemcc]

If you say you like Steely Dan, I suggest that you might also like Jackson Browne.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

If you like Steely Dan, try Umphrey's McGhee or Gomez.
If you like Jackon Browne, try John Mayer (and The Eagles, of course, but that is obvious.)

I have always liked the heavy but simple and catchy riffs of bands like Styx and Foreigner. Any suggestions?

 

[stratman]

X: Chicago (Terry Kath on line up)........... Y: Blood, Sweat and Tears(David Clayton-Thomas singing).

 

[Davemcc]

I have always liked the heavy but simple and catchy riffs of bands like Styx and Foreigner. Any suggestions?

Boston. Maybe Rush or Heart as well.

 

[mazersteven]

I have always liked the heavy but simple and catchy riffs of bands like Styx and Foreigner. Any suggestions?

R.E.O Speedwagon
Kansas
Cheap Trick

 

[mazersteven]

I don't know if this will work or anyone would be interested in using it but I thought it might be a way for people to discover new artists based on things they have already heard and liked. For example, I say I like Steely Dan and you reply with some similar band or bands that I may find interesting?

If this don't work. Try Pandora

www.pandora.com

 

[Joe Schmoe]

R.E.O Speedwagon
Kansas
Cheap Trick

Thanks. All the suggestions so far have been for bands from the same era as Styx, which I therefore know about already. I was wondering if there were recent bands along those lines.

 

[obscbyclouds]

Thanks. All the suggestions so far have been for bands from the same era as Styx, which I therefore know about already. I was wondering if there were recent bands along those lines.

Try Porcupine Tree, great riffs and music.

 

[Hawkeye]

Try Porcupine Tree, great riffs and music.

And then if you like Porcupine Tree try both Blackfield and Abagail's Ghost.

 

[Davemcc]

Thanks. All the suggestions so far have been for bands from the same era as Styx, which I therefore know about already. I was wondering if there were recent bands along those lines.

You might be a Nirvana fan and not even know it yet.

Maybe even Creed, Evanescence, Lenny Kravitz or Stone Temple Pilots.

I'm just throwing these out for you.

 

[cbraver]

This is a great thread idea! I think attaching YouTube videos of tracks/bands, if available, along with the posts may help also. A good way to demo music.

You might be a Nirvana fan and not even know it yet.

Maybe even Creed, Evanescence, Lenny Kravitz or Stone Temple Pilots.

I'm just throwing these out for you.

Or maybe Pearl Jam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCgFYz7VX74

Alice in Chains:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz8ctHV3nwA

 

[adwilk]

Thanks. All the suggestions so far have been for bands from the same era as Styx, which I therefore know about already. I was wondering if there were recent bands along those lines.

Okie Dokie...

Hows about some...

Better Than Ezra
Blue October
The Bravery
Cassedega
DMB
Eddie Vedder
Scott Weiland
Finger Eleven
Yellowcard
Fuel (earlier stuff)
Good Charlotte (Some of it you may like)
The Shepherds Dog
Jimmy Eat World
Killers
Modest Mouse
Muse
The Used
Nirvana (already mentioned)
Oasis
Our Lady Peace
Queens of the stoneage (this might be a stretch)
Radiohead
Rogue Wave
Scott Weiland
Silversun Pickups
Sister Hazel
Snow Patrol
Stone Temple Pilots
Trapt (again, kind of a stretch but a few tracks fall in this category I think)
Weezer
Wallflowers
30 Seconds to mars (some earlier tracks, they are much harder now)



I have almost 700GB of music in my itunes folder and these are the ones i would most compare to the likes of styx, foreigner, kansas, steppenwolf, heart, tesla, three dog night, meatloaf, journey, skynyrd, jefferson airplane, Blue oyster cult, don henley, allman bros, Rare Earth, bread, CCR, zep, eagles, and the list goes on and on. I've found that the musicianship was leaps and bounds more creative and had much more depth in the classic stuff. But being a 25 year old guy i still prefer the newer sounds and dynamics of modern rock.

This should stir up some controversy

 

[larry7995]

I was just listening to Steve Miller - Book Of Dreams - cranked up pretty big and the synth intros were reminding me of my wasted youth when I used to listen to ELP while smoking illegal substances I was wondering what the best CDs of that genre are? I sort of remember Brain Salad Surgery had some good stuff for big quality powerful speakers to shine, are there other ELP albums that I need to hear? Any other bands heavy on synth that I might like? I also remember there was a Kansas album or two that seemed pretty special to me at the time. Now that I have a quality system, some albums really sound great and other favorites sound tinny and crappy whereas before everything was sort of the same level of crappy and I was just ignorant of the better sounds in life

 

[cbraver]

I was just listening to Steve Miller - Book Of Dreams - cranked up pretty big and the synth intros were reminding me of my wasted youth when I used to listen to ELP while smoking illegal substances I was wondering what the best CDs of that genre are? I sort of remember Brain Salad Surgery had some good stuff for big quality powerful speakers to shine, are there other ELP albums that I need to hear? Any other bands heavy on synth that I might like? I also remember there was a Kansas album or two that seemed pretty special to me at the time. Now that I have a quality system, some albums really sound great and other favorites sound tinny and crappy whereas before everything was sort of the same level of crappy and I was just ignorant of the better sounds in life

I probably shouldn't even mention this based on your tastes, but there is no harm in trying:

Nine Inch Nails has awesome synth stuff... and I think Trent Renzor is a true talent, even if his music isn't for everyone.

They even have a custom synth made by EAR:
http://www.ear-group.net/nin2.html

Some of his mellower stuff is good for illegal substances too, in case you want to do a throwback night.

 

[mazersteven]

Thanks. All the suggestions so far have been for bands from the same era as Styx, which I therefore know about already. I was wondering if there were recent bands along those lines.

Prodigy---The Fat of the Land

 

[Joe Schmoe]

I was just listening to Steve Miller - Book Of Dreams - cranked up pretty big and the synth intros were reminding me of my wasted youth when I used to listen to ELP while smoking illegal substances I was wondering what the best CDs of that genre are? I sort of remember Brain Salad Surgery had some good stuff for big quality powerful speakers to shine, are there other ELP albums that I need to hear? Any other bands heavy on synth that I might like? I also remember there was a Kansas album or two that seemed pretty special to me at the time. Now that I have a quality system, some albums really sound great and other favorites sound tinny and crappy whereas before everything was sort of the same level of crappy and I was just ignorant of the better sounds in life

Tangerine Dream, especially the early stuff (Phaedra, Rubicon.)
For Hammond-organ heaviness, try Brightblack Morning Light.
To really be reminded of your wasted youth, try Ozric Tentacles, The Legendary Pink Dots, and Pure Reason Revolution.

 

[larry7995]

If you like Steely Dan, try Umphrey's McGhee or Gomez.
If you like Jackon Browne, try John Mayer (and The Eagles, of course, but that is obvious.)

I have always liked the heavy but simple and catchy riffs of bands like Styx and Foreigner. Any suggestions?

Thanks I think I will like Umphrey's McGhee, I just put Bottom Half in my amazon save for later pile

 

[Rickster71]

If this don't work. Try Pandora

www.pandora.com

Good call Mazer, I've been using them for a year or so.
Found some good tunes.
I was about to suggest them; but saw your post.
Rick

 

[orAgon]

How about concert DVDs?

This is a great idea that ought to include concert DVDs for the stage/visual performance.

I like the Eagles' Farewell I Tour. What else would you recommend? I also like Pink FLoyd's Pulse for the surround effects. Anything else out there?