Guest gthureson Report post Posted February 7, 2002 Because no one ever mentions what I listen to. Pop Will Eat Itself: The The: Wonderstuff: Ministry: Dinosaur Jr.: Underworld: Local H: The Jam: Boo Radleys: Nomeansno: Kraftwerk: Anti-Flag: Kid Dynamite: Billy Bragg: Jesus and Mary Chain: Liz Phair: Tom Waits: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JerryDrake Report post Posted February 8, 2002 Who the fuck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ArkhamGlobe Report post Posted February 8, 2002 Pop Will Eat Itself: Haven't heard that much. The The: Haven't heard that much. Wonderstuff: Never heard of them. Ministry: Not my cup of tea. Dinosaur Jr.: Excellent. Underworld: Never heard them. Local H: Never heard of them. The Jam: Fucking awesome beyond words. Boo Radleys: Haven't heard that much. Nomeansno: Never heard of them. Kraftwerk: Awesome. Anti-Flag: Never heard of them. Kid Dynamite: Never heard of them. Billy Bragg: Haven't heard that much. Jesus and Mary Chain: Liked what I've heard. Liz Phair: Haven't heard that much. Tom Waits: Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gthureson Report post Posted February 8, 2002 Pop Will Eat Itself: Together from about 1986-1996. The disbanding date is iffy, because they all just sort of went their own way. British act out of Stourbridge that always seemed a few years ahead of its time, and thus missed out on scoring big on any trends. If you weren't listening to late 80s early 90s alternative, you probably missed them. The The: Matt Johnson and his revolving door of musicians. Only releases albums periodically now. Got the most press of the bands career when Johnny Marr (Smiths) played on three albums. Excellent songwriter, excellent albums. Wonderstuff: Another British act out of Stourbridge. Broke up after four albums in 1993. Should have been bigger than they were. Cynical and catchy. Ministry: The Reverand Buck Satan and the continuing evolution of his band into Black Sabbath. No longer cutting edge, but I still like them. Dinosaur Jr.: The band that brought lead guitar back into alternative rock. Underworld: If you've watched Trainspotting, you've heard Underworld. 'Too Slippy' is the song used when Renton is trying to stay straight on goes to the club, and ends up with the underage hottie. Local H: Good little band, just wish they'd release albums on a more regular basis. The Jam: Great act, probably overshadowed 'cause they were part of a British scene preoccupied by punk at the time. Boo Radleys: Probably the only place you might have heard them in the mainstream is their cover 'There She Goes' on the 'So I Married An Axe Murderer' soundtrack. Nomeansno: Long living punk/alternative act out of Vancouver. Its basically the Wright brothers, Mr Right and Mr Wrong. A unique sound because they first evolved as a drum and bass act for a few years until they finally added a guitarist. Kraftwerk: The standard against which all German industrial acts should be measured. And anybody who releases the 26 minute 'Autobahn' as a single should receive high praise for balls. Anti-Flag: Punk act out of Pittsburgh. Perhaps a bit too naive in their politics, they still are a good little band. Kid Dynamite: Only two albums, but they were good ones. Short, fast and snotty punk. Billy Bragg: Neo-folk artist who didn't release much in the 90s, though he did receive alot of press when he colloborated with Wilco on 'Mermaid Avenue'. Used to be highly political, he has softened up greatly with age and family life. Jesus and Mary Chain: Noise merchants par excellance. Turned feedback into a band member. Evolved into a decent band, though their last album I hope is their last one, because it was nothing to write home about. Liz Phair: I love Liz. Excellent, honest songwriter, decent musician, unique voice, and hot as hell. Good combination. Tom Waits: Maybe not the best voice in the world, but its probably the most honest. I'll always prefer his own version of 'Downtown Train' to the one Rod Stewart did and turned into a hit. I think Rod even ripped off Tom's video for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stupendous Man Report post Posted February 15, 2002 Local H- Love'em, getting the new album as soon as it comes out. Haven't heard the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anteater Report post Posted February 15, 2002 Kid Dynamite -- Serious ass-kicking tunes. I never got around to see them live, but just from their cds they must bring down the place. Still my favorite cd PERIOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LooseCannon Report post Posted February 15, 2002 Pop Will Eat Itself: I've only heard 'Ich bin ein Auslander.' It's a good song, but I don't think I'd be into their other stuff. The The: I dunno Wonderstuff: I dunno Ministry: was a big Ministry fan back in the day, but i pretty much have grown out of it Dinosaur Jr.: They had some great albums, but it's been a good long while since they put out anything remotely good. Underworld: I dunno Local H: I've heard these guys before, but for the life of me can't think of what they sound like or who they are or anything The Jam: I dunno Boo Radleys: I dunno Nomeansno: Decent Kraftwerk: I dunno Anti-Flag: Good stuff. Their songs are surprisingly catchy. Kid Dynamite: I dunno Billy Bragg: I dunno Jesus and Mary Chain: They always put out solid albums. Liz Phair: I love Liz Phair. Even her weak stuff is still real good. Tom Waits: My Tom Waits exposure is limited. But I like what I've heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
