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Here's what's on my current roation:

Popa Roach - Last resort
50 Cent - It's your Birthday
Bush - Machinehead
Jet - Cold Hard Bitch
Kid Rock - Bawadita
K's Choice - Not an Addict
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Pearl Jam - Alive
Pudle of Mud - Blurry
Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet w/ Butterfly Wings
Smashing Pumkins - Zero
White Zombie - More Human

Any Suggestions other than a huge dose of Lithium?

erm,Pennyroyal Tea...

what i have been listening to.
Roni Size/Reprazent-Brown Paper Bag
Kaiser Chiefs-Oh My God
Interpol-Obstacle 1
Fountains Of Wayne-Stacy's Mom
Keane-the whole debut is good
Dizzee Rascal-Dream
New Order-Crystal

scritti wrote:erm,Pennyroyal Tea...

what i have been listening to.
Roni Size/Reprazent-Brown Paper Bag
Kaiser Chiefs-Oh My God
Interpol-Obstacle 1
Fountains Of Wayne-Stacy's Mom
Keane-the whole debut is good
Dizzee Rascal-Dream
New Order-Crystal

Conrats.

I have never heard of any of them.

Any of 'em sound anything like anything on my list?

KC Scott wrote: Metallica - Master of Puppets

Best

Album

Ever

KC Scott wrote:

scritti wrote:erm,Pennyroyal Tea...

what i have been listening to.
Roni Size/Reprazent-Brown Paper Bag
Kaiser Chiefs-Oh My God
Interpol-Obstacle 1
Fountains Of Wayne-Stacy's Mom
Keane-the whole debut is good
Dizzee Rascal-Dream
New Order-Crystal

Conrats.

I have never heard of any of them.

Any of 'em sound anything like anything on my list?

well,i haven't drtank the corporate clear channel radio kool aid yet but the Kaiser Chiefs and Interpol are the ones to check out.

^^^ War Highly Motivational Music

scritti wrote:Keane-the whole debut is good

Ya think so? The songs are ok...but listening to the whole album back-to-back puts me to sleep. It's like they all blend together and sound the same.

Prolly just me, though.

scritti wrote: well,i haven't drtank the corporate clear channel radio kool aid yet but the Kaiser Chiefs and Interpol are the ones to check out.

Doesn't CC own everything now?
Less Alt stations here in KC.

Just piked Kaiser Chiefs - Not bad, a little down tempo for my taste

OK, Interpol piked - sounds kinda like Oasis. Yikes

KC Scott wrote:Any Suggestions other than a huge dose of Lithium?

not a one you'll listen to

you say ^that^ like it's a bad thing.

Patsy S. Stone - it's not just you. i agree. i want my 12 bucks back, for this soon to be Keane coaster!!!

well,some people like chocolate sauce with their ice cream,some like strawberries with theirs.

it was a decent debut-imo
and btw this was the 2 cd mix set i did for a friend before they went to Australia:
cd1:floor fillers
less talk,more action!-tim deluxe,
accidently 4th street-figures on a beach,
boogie-the brand new heavies,
slow(chemical brothers mix)-kylie,
groovejet-spiller,
i'm a slave for good times-britney spears vs chic,
bourgie bourgie-ashford and simpson,
music gets the best of me-sophie ellis-bextor,
filthy/gorgeous-scissor sisters,
fade-solou music,
over like a fat rat-fonda rae,
addicted to bass-puretone,
weak become heroes-the streets,
are you ready for love?-elton john.

cd2:on a day like today(mostly naspter downloads)
rolling stones-dancing with mister d,
ladytron-blue jeans,
stereo mcs-elevate my mind,
pablo cruise-what'cha gonna do,
DJ Rap-Bad Girl,Romeo Void-
Never Say Never,
J.Geils Band-Detroit Breakdown
Stonebridge-Put Them High
Steely Dan-Time Out Of Mind
,Shapeshifter-Lola's Theme
,Emma-Maybe
,Heatwave-Ain't No half steppin',
Change-Searching
H.I.M-Join Me In Death
ABBA-Summer Night City.

KC Scott wrote:Here's what's on my current roation:

Popa Roach - Last resort
50 Cent - It's your Birthday
Bush - Machinehead
Jet - Cold Hard Bitch
Kid Rock - Bawadita
K's Choice - Not an Addict
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Pearl Jam - Alive
Pudle of Mud - Blurry
Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet w/ Butterfly Wings
Smashing Pumkins - Zero
White Zombie - More Human

Any Suggestions other than a huge dose of Lithium?

What about 50 cent could interest a guy your age*?

Meaning his core audience is typically 15 to 25, and I know you're older than that.

Plus of course the fact rap sucks.

Mister Bushice wrote:

KC Scott wrote:Here's what's on my current roation:

Popa Roach - Last resort
50 Cent - It's your Birthday
Bush - Machinehead
Jet - Cold Hard Bitch
Kid Rock - Bawadita
K's Choice - Not an Addict
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Pearl Jam - Alive
Pudle of Mud - Blurry
Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet w/ Butterfly Wings
Smashing Pumkins - Zero
White Zombie - More Human

Any Suggestions other than a huge dose of Lithium?

What about 50 cent could interest a guy your age*?

Meaning his core audience is typically 15 to 25, and I know you're older than that.

Plus of course the fact rap sucks.

A mind is like a parachute. It works best when open. Might I recomend some PE, Ice T, NWA and Eric B to start?

BTW: 50 Cent is OK if you can get past the infantile mixes. His flow actualy is OK, if occasionaly WAY too repetive. That's why I dropped that Kleptones link on the other thread. With the proper mix, he can be quite listenable.

BSmack wrote:

Mister Bushice wrote:
What about 50 cent could interest a guy your age*?
Meaning his core audience is typically 15 to 25, and I know you're older than that.
Plus of course the fact rap sucks.

A mind is like a parachute. It works best when open. Might I recomend some PE, Ice T, NWA and Eric B to start?

I'm not speaking from ignorance here, I've listened to Rap. I should have said "Most of it sucks" :)

I've listened to NWA and Ice T, I just don't care for the gangsta style rap at all. Some of Coolios stuff is interesting, but I wouldn't buy or DL a cd of it to listen to in the car, it's just doesn't do it for me. Beastie boys are entertaining, but again, not a CD I'd buy. I like Public Enemy, but last I checked they were over say, 12-15 years ago. At least they had some substance, a message, and talent that went way beyond the commercialized crap rap being put out now.

BTW: 50 Cent is OK if you can get past the infantile mixes. His flow actualy is OK, if occasionaly WAY too repetive.

^^^ You've outlined half of why I don't bother.

That's why I dropped that Kleptones link on the other thread. With the proper mix, he can be quite listenable.

Didn't check it, but I'll give it a shot. Not expecting enlightenment. The Lyrics lose it for me. Fat rich black guys pretending they are at war with the world and living a gangsta lifestyle using simplistic rhymes featuring over the top bragging, tired overused drug and sex references and empty threats of violence makes for a boring read and listen:

Back up chump, you know Biggie Smalls grips it quick
And kicks it quick, you know how black mvscals get
With the hoods fatigues with the boots with trees
Smokin weed, flippin ki's, makin crazy G's
Hittin' buckshots at mvscals that open spots
On the avenue, take my loot, and I'm baggin you
Pimpin hoes that drive Volvo's and Rodeos
Flash the Roll, make her wet, in her pantyhose

Sorry dude. Don't have a closed mind, I just appreciate real music. Not a bunch of lame ass "pay attention to me" style rhymes layered over other peoples music they sampled.

Besides that, I started a 3 piece band. We have a gig set up for this August at an outdoor music and arts festival. Learning 40 songs that cross 4 decades is keeping me busy, but it's a challenge since we have to start with about 60 and weed out the riff raff.

Been years since I played live, but we've already played at several parties and got a good response. I need a new amp, though.

War REAL Music that has actual instruments played by musicians, lyrics you can let your kids listen to, and a melody that isn't stolen. ;)

Mister Bushice wrote:

A mind is like a parachute. It works best when open. Might I recomend some PE, Ice T, NWA and Eric B to start?

I'm not speaking from ignorance here, I've listened to Rap. I should have said "Most of it sucks" :)

Fair enough. If it doesn't strike a chord with you, then nothing I say is going to motivate you to think differently.

That's why I dropped that Kleptones link on the other thread. With the proper mix, he can be quite listenable.

Didn't check it, but I'll give it a shot. Not expecting enlightenment. The Lyrics lose it for me. Fat rich black guys pretending they are at war with the world and living a gangsta lifestyle using simplistic rhymes featuring over the top bragging, tired overused drug and sex references and empty threats of violence makes for a boring read and listen:

The Kleptones use other people's beats, loops and vocals. But its how they arrange them to create messages that aren't quite what the original artist had in mind. That can range from having ODB rapping over the track for Another One Bites The Dust to the absolutley hillarius beatdown they serve up on Vanilla Ice. And, don't forget "Yoshimi Battles The Hip Hop Robots", if only for the utterly amazing welding job done on Are You A Visionary. Not to mention the tribute to Bill Hicks, the last comic genius of the 20th century.

Sorry dude. Don't have a closed mind, I just appreciate real music. Not a bunch of lame ass "pay attention to me" style rhymes layered over other peoples music they sampled.

Besides that, I started a 3 piece band. We have a gig set up for this August at an outdoor music and arts festival. Learning 40 songs that cross 4 decades is keeping me busy, but it's a challenge since we have to start with about 60 and weed out the riff raff.

Been years since I played live, but we've already played at several parties and got a good response. I need a new amp, though.

War REAL Music that has actual instruments played by musicians, lyrics you can let your kids listen to, and a melody that isn't stolen. ;)

Unless you're Blind Lemon old dude from back in the 1890's, you stole something from somebody every time you wrote a rock and roll song. I know I did. And so did Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Carole King etc...

IMO, it's not so much about stealing riffs or samples, it is about taking that riff, sample, vocal and making it into an original expression. If you can do that, then you are being original.

Oh, and props on getting the band together. Don't smoke too much weed getting your act together. ;)

BSmack wrote:absolutley hillarius beatdown they serve up on Vanilla Ice.

Just as it's more likely for a homophobe to exhibit some homosexual tendencies, the more one rips on Vanilla Ice the greater the chance that person owned "To The Extreme".

Donovan wrote:

BSmack wrote:absolutley hillarius beatdown they serve up on Vanilla Ice.

Just as it's more likely for a homophobe to exhibit some homosexual tendencies, the more one rips on Vanilla Ice the greater the chance that person owned "To The Extreme".

Well, they obviously did since they sampled it.

Mister Bushice wrote: War REAL Music that has actual instruments played by musicians, lyrics you can let your kids listen to, and a melody that isn't stolen. ;)

True dat.

Sincerely,

although theroots have been delving into samples lately. i flipped when I heard a couple on phrenology wondering "where are my roots?"*





*Roots meaning the band, not the brown base of your bleached hair, PookashellX.

KC Scott wrote:OK, Interpol piked - sounds kinda like Oasis. Yikes

Ummm, no they don't. At all. How could you say such a thing?

Interpol pwns.


Bozofeces- I don't do that.

Unless you're Blind Lemon old dude from back in the 1890's, you stole something from somebody every time you wrote a rock and roll song. I know I did. And so did Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Carole King etc...

Not in the same way rappers do it. The above listed dudes certainly were disciples of a prior generation of rock and roll / rhythm and blues artists and they certainly re-recorded some songs, or reworked some blues songs, were inspired by songs, but they didn't lift whole key phrases from someone elses song and use that phrase as the only musical element in the entire song, slapping lyrics on top with no other developed melody and just some generic drumbeats.

Just sayin'. The majority of Rap music - especially hip hop gangsta style has quagmired big time. There've been no new breakthroughs in that area for some time now. Every song lyric I read seem to have most if not all of the following elements: a gun/"I will shoot you" reference, a ho' reference, an alcohol/drug reference, some variation of the word "homie", an "I am rich" reference, a clothing reference, an "I am tough because I live on the street" reference, and a car reference.

Real creative, ground breaking stuff. Didn't run DMC, Young MC , and that big fat fuck who did "wild thing" run most of that stuff down before the 90's even began?

I'll bet I could pick 5 songs at random from 2 or 3 of todays gangsta artists and find most of the above refs.

Boooring stuff.

Mister Bushice wrote:

KC Scott wrote:Here's what's on my current roation:
50 Cent - It's your Birthday
?

What about 50 cent could interest a guy your age*?

Meaning his core audience is typically 15 to 25, and I know you're older than that.

Plus of course the fact rap sucks.

This is one of those songs I heard, - liked the down beat and it made me feel rather psychotic.

That's kinda what I look for in a tune.

First heard this tune last summer cranked up load outside the Tobaggan ride at the Missouri State Fair (some Irony there, huh?) and it kinda had that wierd effect of making me think of the Sopranos and lots of Guns.

Didn't know the title and hadn't heard it again until my oldest son came over last week and had this cranked up. Downloaded it and now I've probably listened to it 30 times.

Gotta love Lyrics like this..........

Go, go, go, go
Go, go, go shawty
It's your birthday
We gon' party like it's yo birthday
We gon' sip Bacardi like it's your birthday
And you know we don't give a f**k
It's not your birthday!

[Chorus] (2x)
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub
Look mami I got the X if you into taking drugs
I'm into having sex, I ain't into making love
So come give me a hug if you into to getting rubbed

[Verse]
When I pull out up front, you see the Benz on dubs
When I roll 20 deep, it's 20 knives in the club
mvscals heard I f**k with Dre, now they wanna show me love
When you sell like Eminem, and the hoes they wanna f**k
But homie ain't nothing change hold down, G's up
I see Xzibit in the Cutt that nigga roll that weed up
If you watch how I move you'll mistake me for a playa or pimp
Been hit wit a few shells but I dont walk wit a limp
In the hood then the ladies saying '50 you hot'
They like me, I want them to love me like they love 'Pac
But holla in New York them mvscals'll tell ya im loco
And the plan is to put the rap game in a choke hold
I'm feelin' focused man, my money on my mind
I got a mill out the deal and I'm still on the grind

Now shawty said she feeling my style, she feeling my flow
Her girlfriend wanna get bi and they ready to go

[Chorus] (2x)

[Bridge]
My flow, my show brought me the doe
That bought me all my fancy things
My crib, my cars, my pools, my jewels
Look nigga I got K-Mart and I ain't change

[Verse]
And you should love it, way more then you hate it
Nigga you mad? I thought that you'd be happy I made it
I'm that cat by the bar toasting to the good life
You that fagg*t ass nigga trying to pull me back right?
When my junk get to pumpin in the club it's on
I wink my eye at ya bitch, if she smiles she gone
If the roof on fire, let the motherf**ker burn
If you talking bout money homie, I ain't concerned
I'm a tell you what Banks told me cause go 'head switch the
style up
If the mvscals hate then let 'em hate
Watch the money pile up
Or we go upside there wit a bottle of bub
You know where we f**king be

[Chorus] (2x)

[Talking]
(laughing) Don't try to act like you ain't know where we been
either nigga
In the club all the time nigga, its about to pop off nigga

PrimeX wrote:

KC Scott wrote:OK, Interpol piked - sounds kinda like Oasis. Yikes

Ummm, no they don't. At all. How could you say such a thing?

Gave it another listen on the flight down here today........(Knoxville, TN today)

And it still blows.

OK, it doesn't blow but it's not something I'm gonna put into my rotation.

DasChoads wrote: Suicidal Tendancies:

Just Piked Institutionalized.

He just talked (not rapped) the entire song.

Sorta like William Shatner meets the Sex Pistols

http://mergerecords.com/index.php

middle column - scroll down and click "merge radio"