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 Chris on -
I'd love to hear a Wings inspired album. furthermore, take indivdual beatles solo careers and see how they changed and learn something from their growth. That journey could be cool.
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Permalink Reply by Spider-Man on -
Pearl Jam's Vitalogy. It's Dark and somber at some points.
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Permalink Reply by Ricardo Mendez on -
The Beatles - Revolver The most rocker album by them
The Cure - Disintegration I think this album is their Pinkerton
The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness A classic
Coldplay - A Rush Of Blood To The Head Some amazing songs here, the opening track is epic
Death Cab For Cutie - Plans Excellent album
Michael Jackson - Bad For me his best album, the songwriting is the best, also listen to the bonus tracks and outtakes
Chetes - Hipnosis This one is a mexican guy, this album is his best, the lyrics are in spanish, great album, one of the best in Mexico
Hope you find this useful Rivers. -
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Permalink Reply by Spider-Man on
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Dan M. said:Ben Folds Five - Whatever Bad Religion - The Gray Race
Good mix of everything in those 3 albums. Lyrically and musically, they are great.
I second This.. maybe even Stranger Than Fiction aswell! -
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Permalink Reply by =gregor= on -
Another vote for Ben Folds - Way to Normal. The song "B**** went Nuts" has the most amazing background vocals in it, and the song sounds huge, with only 3people playing on it.
If you haven't heard Explosions in the Sky, or seen an episode of Friday Night Lights, then check out, "First Breath After a Coma". That song is as epic as they come, and makes you want to go out and score touchdowns/goals. -
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Permalink Reply by Teri Hansen on -
Thanks, Rivers, for reaching out to us! I myself am getting inspired by reading all the suggestions so far.
Epic rock records... hmmm... I second those above who mentioned: Queen, Arcade Fire, Pedro the Lion (Achilles heel--mellow and rock), Mute Math, Ben Folds Five. Zepplin! Dare I say Aerosmith (I keep hearing the cooing of Sweet Emotions done by =W= in my head). How about Muse? You caught a bit of them at VooDoo... they are AMAZING. Green Day Dookie? Ahh, the teenage years...
I think a route you could go is by going a little more folky sounding (thinking Ray LaMontagne and Mumford and Sons -- they have become uber popular while maintaining some real good folk roots). They bring in different instruments in their arrangements, a la Hurley with all your guest musicians (Michael Cera on what was it, a mandolin?)
Recently, I've been absolutely loving Metric and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (both female fronted). Maybe a little Patti Smith? Get back in touch with your feminine side :) -
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Permalink Reply by placemats on -
I second The Toy Dolls, Dinosaur Jr, and The Flaming Lips. You should have a discussion with Scott about Pink Floyd, and throw King Crimson in there.
Also, one of my lifetime favorites, THE WATERBOYS:
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Permalink Reply by 870923857 on -
Bill said:i think absolutely think its time for weezer to do a rock opera where the songs all blend together and morph into each other. would love to see that.
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Permalink Reply by Jacob Manning on -
A little pink Floyd never hurt anybody. David Gilmore is one of my favorite guitarists, just listen to the tone and touch he has on his guitar, he's in total control.
As far as other records out there I would suggest Revolver and Abbey Road, or anything by the Beatles really -
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Permalink Reply by if-i-were-an-orange on -
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Permalink Reply by Phy on -
Moody Blues
On The Threshold of a Dream
To Our Children's Children's Children.
Bush
Razorblade Suitcase
Collective Soul
Anything by them is good :)
Failure
Fantastic Planet
Faith No More
Good stuff, get the greatest hits album!
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Title of Record
Hum
Downward is Heavenward
Hoobastank
Self-titled
Every Man For Himself
King Crimson
In The Court of The Crimson King
Absolutely amazing album
Modest Mouse
Good News For People Who Love Bad News
Lonesome Crowded West
Muse
Showbiz
Absolution
Oasis
What's the Story Morning Glory?
Heathen Chemistry
Pink Floyd
Meddle (favorite album by them)
Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Dark Side of the Moon
Queens of the Stone Age
Songs For the Deaf
R.E.M.
Automatic for the People
Radiohead
Pablo Honey
The Bends
OK Computer
Screaming Trees
Dust
Smashing Pumpkins
SIamese Dream
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Stone Temple Pilots
Purple
Shangri-la Dee Da
Tiny Music
The White Stripes
White Blood Cells
Self-titled
Elephant
Icky-Thump
...heck anything. They're amazing
Wolfmother
Self-titled
...I just kinda went through my iTunes and posted stuff I liked, or that has inspired me to write recently :) -
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