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**CosmicPal** · 04-11-2007, 01:28 PM

I got a Zune a couple of weeks ago and burned all my CD's and downloaded just about everything I can think of to my Zune....I still have 5.45 GB free and I want to fill it with even more music.

But, as it is, I'm out of ideas. So, here's your chance to help Cosmic build a better music collection.

I embrace the following genres: Alternative/College, Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Funk, Jam/Improvisational, Jazz, Psychedelic, and Singer/Songwriter.

Absolutely NO interest in Rap, Country, or Metal.

I do have an eclectic taste for music including interests in: The Clash, Pixies, Pink Floyd, Miles Davis, Tom Waits, The Grateful Dead, Cracker, Sufjan Stevens, Mazzy Star, Neil Young, etc.

So, I need some ideas for some great albums you suggest I download to my Zune. You will need to provide the following:

1. The name of the artist and the album.
2. Why you like it.
3. And why you think I would enjoy it.

Should I choose to download your suggestion, I will give you a rep and call your mom to let her know she raised a decent person in this world. OK, so maybe I won't give you rep.

Anyways....let the suggestions begin.

NewChief · 04-11-2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMAC

I am the same way.

There is a HUGE difference. Mainly the vocals...there isnt that annoying "twang" in the Bluegrass singers.

Not to mention that half the country out there these days is little more than rehashed pop shit that was rejected by Top 40 radio stations and kicked down to Nashville. I know that's a silly statement in some ways, but I seriously have a hard time distinguishing between the majority of "country" that's out there these days and the crap they play on pop stations.

Give me Willie, Waylon, Johnny, Townes, Prine, Emmylou, Dwight, Steve Earle or any of those, but don't subject me to Toby Keith or Keith Urban or any of that crap.

Hammock Parties · 04-11-2007, 08:31 PM

A Zune?

**QuikSsurfer** · 04-11-2007, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrasse

1. The Jayhawks - Tomorrow the Green Grass or Hollywood Town Hall
2. Listen to it on Amazon if you can...just good stuff
3. 'Cause you seem kinda smart and all

1. Pete Yorn - Musicforthemorningafter or Day I Forgot
2. See Above
3. Same

BTW, I'm a n00b when it comes to Ipods or Zumes...can I download music or transfer music and then listen to it in my car? Or connect it to my receiver someway? Does it sound alright?

Thanks!

a zoom zoom?

**gblowfish** · 04-11-2007, 09:01 PM

I've been trying to answer this question and its crashed my browser twice...crap!

OK, here's what I would suggest. I only mentioned bluegrass/country because bluegrass is one of the pioneering elements in the development of country music. Here goes:

I embrace the following genres: Alternative/College:
Try OK Go, Gruppo Sportivo, Jules & the Polar Bears, Tonio K, Garland Jefferies, Fountains of Wayne.
Bluegrass:
Old School: Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Del McCourey Band
New School: Bela Fleck, Ricky Skaggs, Nickel Creek, Alison Krauss
Classic Rock: The Five Food Groups: Beatles, Stones, Who, Led Zep, Kinks.
Under Appreciated: Tommy Bolin, Les Dudek, J Geils Band, Queen, Manfred Mann,
Funk: James Brown, Grandmaster Flash, Bootsy Collins, The Time.
Jam/Improvisational: Not sure what this means, try Frank Zappa, The Tubes, Captain Beefheart, Oingo Boingo. They're all improvisational in their own ways.
Jazz: Old School: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Satchmo, Mel Torme, Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi.
New School: Kurt Elling, Weather Report, The Crusaders, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Pat Metheney.
Psychedelic: Old Pink Floyd (before Dark Side of Moon) Steppenwolf, Stawberry Alarm Clock, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead (before Mars Hotel).
Singer/Songwriters:
Great Ones: Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, John Hiatt, Warren Zevon, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Townes Van Zant.
Not As Well Known: Nick Lowe, Paul Thorn, Houston Jones, Slaid Cleaves, Jonathan Coulton.

Absolutely NO interest in Rap
Aw, check out Doug E. Fresh or Tone Loc, or old Run DMC.
Country:
Yeah, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson or George Jones isn't worth your time...
or Metal.
OZZIE.....OZZIE!!! Montrose, Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper....old school

I do have an eclectic taste for music including interests in: The Clash,
If you like the Clash, check out The Jam and Wreckless Eric.
Pixies:
Check out Frank Black's solo stuff.
Pink Floyd:
Check out King Crimson or Aphrodite's Child.
Miles Davis,
Check out Miles album "Kind of Blue."
Tom Waits,
My favorite albums are "Nighthawks at the Diner", "Closin' Time" and "Small Change." If you like Tom Waits, check out Ricki Lee Jones, the female Tom Waits.
The Grateful Dead,
Check out Phish and Blues Traveler
etc etc etc

I like Neil Young a lot too.

Anyways....let the suggestions begin.
Time to end, whew!

NewChief · 04-11-2007, 09:16 PM

NO interest in rap.

Come on man. You've gotta love J5.

Others to check out in that vein:
Common, Talib Kweli, Black Star, Mos Def, the Roots. I could go on, but you should really check them out. Common's "Be" has made it into my rotation at least once a week for the last year.

**noa** · 04-11-2007, 09:26 PM

Here's some basic suggestions that are only really scratching the surface:

The upcoming Wilco album is going to be pretty good. I've listened to an early leak of it that a friend had and it was definitely a different sound from their recent albums, and IMO, it sounds great. Different songs are evocative of the Beatles, The Band, Allman Brothers, and the Grateful Dead. I know that's a lot of name dropping, but you can hear those elements when you listen to it.

As for something old school, I would definitely recommend the Duane Allman solo anthology. It consists of a few Allman Brother songs, but mostly his collaborations with other musicians. Great stuff. My favorite is Mean Old World with Clapton. Of course, there's also Derek and the Dominos Live at the Filmore, and if you get the right version, you can also get the studio jams, which are mind blowing.

Bert Jansch's Black Swan was a great record released a year or two ago. He's been around for a long time. Check out the song Texas Cowboy Blues.

Also, if you dig Grateful Dead, make sure to get Dick's Picks volume 18. My favorite Dead concert of all time.

Hopefully you already have some of The Stooge s if you like early punk, but I thought I'd mention them just in case.

As for jazz, I agree with everything in gblowfish's post, and would only add Cab Calloway, Charles Mingus, and Grant Green.

I like the new Arcade Fire album, and would definitely recommend their earlier album Funeral.

The new Modest Mouse album is also pretty good, even if you don't like their earlier stuff.

EDIT: I forgot, I've got to add some love for Tropicalia music. Very influential stuff. I would recommend checking out Os Mutantes, Caetano Veloso, Jorge Ben, Gilberto Gil, etc.

patteeu · 04-11-2007, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrasse

1. The Jayhawks - Tomorrow the Green Grass or Hollywood Town Hall
2. Listen to it on Amazon if you can...just good stuff
3. 'Cause you seem kinda smart and all

1. Pete Yorn - Musicforthemorningafter or Day I Forgot
2. See Above
3. Same

BTW, I'm a n00b when it comes to Ipods or Zumes...can I download music or transfer music and then listen to it in my car? Or connect it to my receiver someway? Does it sound alright?

Thanks!

If you have an Aux input on your car stereo, you can connect an iPod (and I presume a Zune) with a cable. You can also buy FM broadcast attachments to broadcast to your car stereo. It's decent quality, wire is better, but then I'm not a picky audiosnob when it comes to that sort of thing.

**CosmicPal** · 04-12-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patteeu

What do you have already?

You seriously want me to name every album? I have nearly 3,000 songs right now. It'd take me a full day to name every album I have in my collection.

**CosmicPal** · 04-12-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Weezer - "Weezer"

One of the classic rock albums from the 90s. A few classic songs, like "Buddy Holly," "The Sweater Song," and "Say It Ain't So."

The last track, "Only In Dreams," is one of the greatest songs ever.

Weezer has now been added. Thanks for the suggestion.

|Zach| · 04-12-2007, 01:07 AM

Cosmic, I think you would dig Josh Rouse.

**CosmicPal** · 04-12-2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Elliott Smith - XO and Either/Or

Elliott Smith XO has now been added.

|Zach| · 04-12-2007, 01:11 AM

|Zach| · 04-12-2007, 01:12 AM

Have you spent time with Nick Drake's work?

**CosmicPal** · 04-12-2007, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMAC

I am the same way.

There is a HUGE difference. Mainly the vocals...there isnt that annoying "twang" in the Bluegrass singers.

Don't get me wrong- I do like old school country, particularly Mr. Johnny Cash.

But, bluegrass is an entirely different world- upbeat, toe-tappin' fun music. If I ever find myself having a bad day- I know whistlin' and a listenin' to some bluegrass music will get me going in the right direction again.

**CosmicPal** · 04-12-2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Zach|

Have you spent time with Nick Drake's work?

Downloading Pink Moon right now....

04-11-2007, 01:28 PM
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	Build a Better Music Collection I got a Zune a couple of weeks ago and burned all my CD's and downloaded just about everything I can think of to my Zune....I still have 5.45 GB free and I want to fill it with even more music. But, as it is, I'm out of ideas. So, here's your chance to help Cosmic build a better music collection. I embrace the following genres: Alternative/College, Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Funk, Jam/Improvisational, Jazz, Psychedelic, and Singer/Songwriter. Absolutely NO interest in Rap, Country, or Metal. I do have an eclectic taste for music including interests in: The Clash, Pixies, Pink Floyd, Miles Davis, Tom Waits, The Grateful Dead, Cracker, Sufjan Stevens, Mazzy Star, Neil Young, etc. So, I need some ideas for some great albums you suggest I download to my Zune. You will need to provide the following: 1. The name of the artist and the album. 2. Why you like it. 3. And why you think I would enjoy it. Should I choose to download your suggestion, I will give you a rep and call your mom to let her know she raised a decent person in this world. OK, so maybe I won't give you rep. Anyways....let the suggestions begin.
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04-11-2007, 08:31 PM	#17
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gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16856178 VARSITY	I've been trying to answer this question and its crashed my browser twice...crap! OK, here's what I would suggest. I only mentioned bluegrass/country because bluegrass is one of the pioneering elements in the development of country music. Here goes: I embrace the following genres: Alternative/College: Try OK Go, Gruppo Sportivo, Jules & the Polar Bears, Tonio K, Garland Jefferies, Fountains of Wayne. Bluegrass: Old School: Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Del McCourey Band New School: Bela Fleck, Ricky Skaggs, Nickel Creek, Alison Krauss Classic Rock: The Five Food Groups: Beatles, Stones, Who, Led Zep, Kinks. Under Appreciated: Tommy Bolin, Les Dudek, J Geils Band, Queen, Manfred Mann, Funk: James Brown, Grandmaster Flash, Bootsy Collins, The Time. Jam/Improvisational: Not sure what this means, try Frank Zappa, The Tubes, Captain Beefheart, Oingo Boingo. They're all improvisational in their own ways. Jazz: Old School: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Satchmo, Mel Torme, Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi. New School: Kurt Elling, Weather Report, The Crusaders, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Pat Metheney. Psychedelic: Old Pink Floyd (before Dark Side of Moon) Steppenwolf, Stawberry Alarm Clock, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead (before Mars Hotel). Singer/Songwriters: Great Ones: Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, John Hiatt, Warren Zevon, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Townes Van Zant. Not As Well Known: Nick Lowe, Paul Thorn, Houston Jones, Slaid Cleaves, Jonathan Coulton. Absolutely NO interest in Rap Aw, check out Doug E. Fresh or Tone Loc, or old Run DMC. Country: Yeah, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson or George Jones isn't worth your time... or Metal. OZZIE.....OZZIE!!! Montrose, Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper....old school I do have an eclectic taste for music including interests in: The Clash, If you like the Clash, check out The Jam and Wreckless Eric. Pixies: Check out Frank Black's solo stuff. Pink Floyd: Check out King Crimson or Aphrodite's Child. Miles Davis, Check out Miles album "Kind of Blue." Tom Waits, My favorite albums are "Nighthawks at the Diner", "Closin' Time" and "Small Change." If you like Tom Waits, check out Ricki Lee Jones, the female Tom Waits. The Grateful Dead, Check out Phish and Blues Traveler etc etc etc I like Neil Young a lot too. Anyways....let the suggestions begin. Time to end, whew! Last edited by gblowfish; 04-11-2007 at 09:12 PM..
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04-11-2007, 09:16 PM	#20
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04-11-2007, 09:26 PM	#21
noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $-734547	Here's some basic suggestions that are only really scratching the surface: The upcoming Wilco album is going to be pretty good. I've listened to an early leak of it that a friend had and it was definitely a different sound from their recent albums, and IMO, it sounds great. Different songs are evocative of the Beatles, The Band, Allman Brothers, and the Grateful Dead. I know that's a lot of name dropping, but you can hear those elements when you listen to it. As for something old school, I would definitely recommend the Duane Allman solo anthology. It consists of a few Allman Brother songs, but mostly his collaborations with other musicians. Great stuff. My favorite is Mean Old World with Clapton. Of course, there's also Derek and the Dominos Live at the Filmore, and if you get the right version, you can also get the studio jams, which are mind blowing. Bert Jansch's Black Swan was a great record released a year or two ago. He's been around for a long time. Check out the song Texas Cowboy Blues. Also, if you dig Grateful Dead, make sure to get Dick's Picks volume 18. My favorite Dead concert of all time. Hopefully you already have some of The Stooge s if you like early punk, but I thought I'd mention them just in case. As for jazz, I agree with everything in gblowfish's post, and would only add Cab Calloway, Charles Mingus, and Grant Green. I like the new Arcade Fire album, and would definitely recommend their earlier album Funeral. The new Modest Mouse album is also pretty good, even if you don't like their earlier stuff. EDIT: I forgot, I've got to add some love for Tropicalia music. Very influential stuff. I would recommend checking out Os Mutantes, Caetano Veloso, Jorge Ben, Gilberto Gil, etc. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes, well, he eats you. Last edited by noa; 04-12-2007 at 01:09 AM..
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