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 Brian Spleen on November 29, 2010 at 7:22pm

Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Under the Table and Dreaming - Dave Matthews Band
Bang Bang - Dispatch
Ten - Pearl jam
When Your Heart Stops Beating - (+44)

These and Pinkerton have heavily influenced me when i start writing a song, hopefully one of them can help you.

Permalink Reply by Brian Spleen on November 29, 2010 at 7:30pm

That is one of my favorite albums..and is penguins and polarbears a millencolin reference?

Penguins and Polarbears said:

(What's the Story) Morning Glory by Oasis... the album the got me wanting to write my own songs

Permalink Reply by Tim on November 29, 2010 at 7:45pm

Indigo Girls... Maybe not epic rock, but epic folk-rock. I have been into much of their early stuff. I would suggest their self-titled album, or Nomads, Indians, Saints.

Permalink Reply by Stephen Gomez on November 29, 2010 at 8:25pm

Anything by T. Rex, especially Electric Warrior.....big guitars, big choruses. I kinda heard that sound on Maladroit, I think it would be awesome to hear it again on a new album.

Permalink Reply by bill tilden on November 30, 2010 at 2:24am

For songwriting influence, listen to ANY Tom Waits album.

Permalink Reply by oprah on November 30, 2010 at 4:56am

The Jam-The Gift
Kasabian-West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
The Rakes- Capture/Release OR Klang
The Subways-All or Nothing
White Lies-To Lose My Life...

Permalink Reply by Supes on November 30, 2010 at 3:37pm

Anything by the Police would be good.

Permalink Reply by Penguins and Polarbears on November 30, 2010 at 4:54pm

Yeah it is hey, another kick ass band, can't really see Rivers listening to them though haha

Brian Spleen said:

That is one of my favorite albums..and is penguins and polarbears a millencolin reference?

Penguins and Polarbears said:
(What's the Story) Morning Glory by Oasis... the album the got me wanting to write my own songs

Permalink Reply by kyle shaw on November 30, 2010 at 7:06pm

maybe something on this list. http://www.spin.com/spin25/125-best-albums-past-25-years

Permalink Reply by James on November 30, 2010 at 7:23pm

diary and the pink album sunny day real estate
siamese dream and mellon collie and the infinate sadness smashing pumpkins
brand new eyes paramore
the only boxcar racer album
every blink 182 album
oracular spectacular and congratulations mgmt
every silversun pickups album
the first rentals album
every that dog album
homesick and what sepertates me from you a day to remember
every angels and airwaves album
when your heart stops beating +44

Permalink Reply by jesus ferguson on November 30, 2010 at 10:54pm

Dig back into that Beach Boys catalog. I listened to Pet Sounds last night, gave me chills (in a good way). If "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" doesn't insprie you, I don't know what will.

Permalink Reply by Melissa E. Fuertes on December 6, 2010 at 8:17pm