Album recommendations for songwriting influence.

I never listened to Pink Floyd but was thinking they might be a good influence on my songwriting. what do you guys think? And what other epic rock records out there should I listen to? thanks.

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Permalink Reply by kilgoretrout2112 on December 6, 2010 at 8:49pm

I like the Barrett stuff. Considering his frame of mind, it is kind of interesting to listen to his solo albums. Then again, Animals is incredible to listen to(especially with headphones). of course The Wall. I really enjoyed The Final Cut.
On a side note..The Pros and Cons of Hitch-hiking is incredible. Pink FLoyd didn't want to do that and ended up doing the Wall. When Waters toured with it, Eric Clapton backed out on the West Coast part of the tour because of other obligations, but also said it was a rather depressing album. I guess I like depressing sometimes.

Permalink Reply by Jamekae on December 13, 2010 at 10:19pm

I'm kicking myself for not putting Vhessiu by Thrice in my first post. I highly doubt you'll come all the way back here for a recommendation and that kills me because in terms of epic rock records, Vheissu is one of the greatest records of all time.

If there's any justice in the world this message will reach your eyes Rivers!

Permalink Reply by Jamekae on December 15, 2010 at 7:35am

I'm super stoked that The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me by Brand New got recognition in this thread. I feel if there's one album that can really give Rivers a push in an amazingly creative and honest direction it's that masterpiece.

Permalink Reply by Chris S on February 21, 2011 at 8:05pm

Pinkerton, by Weezer

Permalink Reply by Scott's Dope Nose on February 21, 2011 at 8:10pm

any thing by Coheed and Cambria

Permalink Reply by THE NÄRD DOG on February 21, 2011 at 8:24pm

Paramore-Riot

MGMT-Oracular Spectacular

Fountains of Wayne-Welcome Interstate Managers

Permalink Reply by sarah leeper on February 21, 2011 at 8:32pm

the world won't listen - goodbye blue monday

Permalink Reply by Lulu Flores on February 21, 2011 at 9:16pm

I see many responses which I will not sift through so I'm sorry if these are repeated suggestions...But if Pink Floyd is being considered I'd say check out "Meddle" and "UmmaGumma". "Careful With that Axe Eugene" might be my fave song from UmmaGumma

I'm not sure how rockingly epic some might consider Simon and Garfunkel, but "Bookends" is a great album!

My Inner Beatlemaniac must throw in the side two medley from Abbey Road, although I'm sure that one's been listened to.

Permalink Reply by Josh D-K on February 21, 2011 at 9:28pm

Personally I've never enjoyed Pink Floyd. A Pink Floyd inspired Weezer song is something that could work though. I definately think you should write more guitar solos, because the ones you have wrote are kickass. As for other album recommendations...

Social Distortion (1990) - Social Distortion

A mix of punk rock, country and blues with full, major harmonies. Fun and very catchy.

Help! (1965) - The Beatles

The early Beatles' sound refined and polished. Great hooks, steady driving rhythms and some acoustic gems (You've Got To Hide Your Love Away and I've Just Seen A Face).

Ramblin' Gamblin' Man (1969)- Bob Seger System

Real basic blues rock. Title track and single is a good representation of the album.

Permalink Reply by Shane Thomas on February 21, 2011 at 10:16pm