Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 The National. I would've said My Morning Jacket in the past. Others would say some bands like The Shins or Wilco or even Okkervil River. All good choices. What do you think? The National's sound has swayed between alt country, chamber pop, and blistering indie rock. Their lyrics are so damn good that most songs contain at least several qoute worthy lines. Berninger's potent baritone kinda crosses the line of Johnny Cash-esque, but at times has sounded like Frank Black of the Pixies with his moments of screaming madness. The National, in my opinion, have topped each of their albums with every new release. Including their latest "Boxer". Their previous album, Alligator, was such a remarkable album with every aspect that some critics were kinda unsure what to make of it. But as time passed, it has become one of the biggest cult classics that keeps building a huge following for the band. The lyrics were my favourite thing about the highly rousing and anthemic Alligator and I'm not a huge lyrics guys. However, the music for "Boxer" has taken me. It's such a low-key masterpiece with some of the best sounding drums, strings, and horn arrangements. It's got great atmosphere, and lyrics of course, and makes me wonder if their tour of Europe has something to do with it. Anyhow, it brings back certain qualities that made me love "Cherry Tree" EP so much and "Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers" to an extent. This band keeps on getting better and keeps growing on me........like fungus. Discuss......... Quote
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 So many choices for this one.... It's got be a band that can easily qualify. Home grown "America's Band" to the extent of how the Boston Red Sox and unfortunately the Dallas Cowboys are "America's Team" and as american as good ol' apple pie sort of speak. Quote
Hybrid Soldier Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 As of late, Wilco, they've really grown on me, no other band comes close right now. Quote
Stenners Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Compiles a list: Modest Mouse The Shins Beruit Tv On The Radio Of Montreal The Decemberists Tapes 'n' Tapes Sonic Youth Wilco *the latest american band to grow on me* They are the ones I personally listen to the most anyways Quote Delete my account, the is no reason why it should be against standard procediure, do it do it do it. Or LPF Sessions 3 leaks before it's done and Spoilers will be posted for every film release. Not to mention periodic troll invasions.
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 Compiles a list: Modest Mouse The Shins Beruit Tv On The Radio Of Montreal The Decemberists Tapes 'n' Tapes Sonic Youth Wilco *the latest american band to grow on me* They are the ones I personally listen to the most anyways Sonic Youth hasn't any new material as of late. Sound wise I don't think they would fit into this one. No strings, horns, or earthy instrumentation. Same goes for TV On The Radio for the most part. As well as Of Montreal and Tapes 'n Tapes. And probably Modest Mouse as of late. Beirut is definitely promising. Their debut placed #15 on my top 50 of 2006. Probably could rise up some spots if I had a revision as of today. The Lon Gisland EP definitely shows an improvement in their sound recordings. Very promising. Speaking of promising, Grizzly Bear is definitely the most promising. "Yellow House" topped my favourite 50 albums of 2006. They put on an amazing show when they toured with TV on the Radio. Okkervil River is yet another band that keeps on delivering the goods. "Black Sheep Boy" was definitely a huge album for me back in 2005 and my revised 2005 favourites list has them #2 right behind Animal Collective. I look forward to their next, especially since Will Sheff has split from Shearwater and his focus is completely on Okkervil River. I would love to put the very earthy Animal Collective in there as well since they are doing things that no other band is right now. Well besides their own side projects. The Decemberists are definitely another one to include alongside Wilco, The Shins, and My Morning Jacket. Quote
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 Linkin fucking Park wow. amazing CD. As American as apple pie.......... Quote
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 I 2nd that... They wouldn't qualify sound wise and lyrically though......... Quote
Peterdea Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Well everyone would disagree with me completely, an possibly even flame me (it's happened before) if I said who I think is the best American band, but I'll say it anyway. Taproot! Great music, great lyrics, great band members, great unique sound, great album covers. Maybe not so popular, but still awesome! Quote Its good to be back.
Jeezy Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 They wouldn't qualify sound wise and lyrically though......... I think they would deffinatley qualify lyrically Quote
Stenners Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Im also gonna add Lavaender Diamond based on what I heard so far. I love Oh No and look forward to digging up more of their other stuff! Linkin Park arent an american american band if u catch my drift Quote Delete my account, the is no reason why it should be against standard procediure, do it do it do it. Or LPF Sessions 3 leaks before it's done and Spoilers will be posted for every film release. Not to mention periodic troll invasions.
Stllmn8j Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 We should limit it to Southern Rock and Country to make sure it's american enough then:D Quote
Stenners Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Nahhhh North American bands work too.... Decemberists? Shins? they are both north american Quote Delete my account, the is no reason why it should be against standard procediure, do it do it do it. Or LPF Sessions 3 leaks before it's done and Spoilers will be posted for every film release. Not to mention periodic troll invasions.
Stllmn8j Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Nahhhh North American bands work too.... Decemberists? Shins? they are both north american So is that US,Mexico,and Canada then? Quote
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 I think they would deffinatley qualify lyrically Say for instance if I was to put a random song from LP against The National. There is just a huge difference lyrically. Like as of it's night and day. Both can be depressing as hell, but two different worlds. Quote
Jeezy Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Say for instance if I was to put a random song from LP against The National. There is just a huge difference lyrically. Like as of it's night and day. Both can be depressing as hell, but two different worlds. Alright...I'm gonna check them out now:D Quote
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 We should limit it to Southern Rock and Country to make sure it's american enough then:D Not really........ I would then have none that would qualify then. Quote
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 So is that US,Mexico,and Canada then? No. American only. Quote
Stenners Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Elliot Smith? By all accounts not a band and sorta dead but he has a release soon that seems to be clockin up the 4 n 5 stars Quote Delete my account, the is no reason why it should be against standard procediure, do it do it do it. Or LPF Sessions 3 leaks before it's done and Spoilers will be posted for every film release. Not to mention periodic troll invasions.
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 Alright...I'm gonna check them out now:D Need a few files? Quote
Toxic1 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 Elliot Smith? By all accounts not a band and sorta dead but he has a release soon that seems to be clockin up the 4 n 5 stars Naaaa........you gotta be alive to qualify. If you are doing singer/songwriter stuff, then Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, and Devendra Banhart could be thrown in there as well. Quote
Stenners Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 ^^ well that sorta shit on my parade lol if im doing songwriter can i say Cat Power and Bright Eyes as well? lol Quote Delete my account, the is no reason why it should be against standard procediure, do it do it do it. Or LPF Sessions 3 leaks before it's done and Spoilers will be posted for every film release. Not to mention periodic troll invasions.
Jeezy Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Need a few files? no...it's alright I'm getting their new album "Boxer" now... Quote
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