I've recently been getting really into music, and have very quickly began to discover the distinction between good music, bad music and music that could be labeled as either way.

Now, anyways, this thread is less a discussion on what makes music good, as much as it is to be a compilation of good bands and music. If you think a group is particularly good, list it here, with examples if at all possible. You can go into detail, or you can simply post a band and a few of what you think are their best songs.

This being said, this is not going to be a thread that accepts any band into it's roster. While there is always accounting for personal taste, I don't want to see anything like Nickleback, Jonas Brothers, Coldplay, etc. The purpose of this thread is to expand it's readers musical horizons, and also steer clear of the sub-par but inexplicably popular supergroups.

Also, you choice doesn't have to be a rock group, if you think it's good, submit it.

I'll start off:

List:
-Tool : Lateralus; The Pot; Schism;
-Sigur Ros : Glosoli;
-We Are Wolves : Fight & Kiss; Magique;
-Avett Brothers : Die Die Die;
-The White Lies : Fairwell to the Fairground;
-Yoav : Adore, Adore;
-Gorrillaz : Demon Days; 19-2000; Feel Good Inc;
-Flogging Molly : Black Friday Rule;
-Foo Fighters : The Pretender; The Best of You;
-Silversun Pickups : Pretty much everything they make. No really, LISTEN TO THESE GUYS!
-Menos El Oso: Pachuca Sunrise; The Pig War; Knights;
-Tall As Lions: Stab City:

Techno:
Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400
Nightwish

Musicals:
Repo! The Genetic Opera : Zydrate Anatomy;

Nightwish: Beauty and the Beast, Nemo, The Islander, The Poet and the Pendulum

I think Apocalyptica is a good band, mainly because they don't use vocals or words to get their point across. They use pure instrumentals, which are typically far more emotional. There is a modern twist, but the main part of it is of Cellos, Pianos, Drums, and Violins.

Examples: Farewell, Faraway, Bittersweet (vocals), Beyond Time

They are not the most popular, but they are known of.

This sounds like a good idea. Give me a minute to go through my iPod, and pick out some of my favorites...

I'll just warn you right now that they majority of them are going to be very VERY different from the rest that I list. I can be quite particular about songs, though, every now and then I listen to stuff that everybody else does.
Though most of the time, my friends are like "who do you listen to?"

So... yeah. I'll post in a bit; either by editing this post, or just posting another one all together. Good luck finding groups/songs for your list! I'll be back with mine when I'm 100% happy with it (or pretty darn close).

This seems like a pretty good way to discover new music. I just disagree with not allowing the bands that you listed. I don't particularly like any of them, but I don't see why people who do can't add them to the list. It's hard to define good music since everyone's taste is different, and I think it's a bit unfair to decide that those bands aren't allowed to be on a list of "good music".

Anyways, my musical taste is pretty widespread, so I have some rock/punk, and then folk/anti-folk/indie. Even if you aren't into folk, I suggest you check out CocoRosie and Regina Spektor-- I have friends that are fans of rock music who like them.

-Buckcherry: All of Me, Sorry, A Child Called "It"
-The Matches: Papercut Skin, Scratched Out, Salty Eyes
-Regina Spektor: Chemo Limo, Ne Me Quitte Pas
-CocoRosie: Werewolf, Promise, Beautiful Boyz

I may add more later, if that's alright.

Isn't this better suited in the music section of the boards? Seems out of place here. `-`

Matthias wrote:Isn't this better suited in the music section of the boards? Seems out of place here. `-`

Meh, that section is more for music made for the members of the boards.

Also, I'm very divided over the band Canor, the base is absolutely excellent, and while the lead singer is initially a huge turnoff, after a few listens, I almost think he's good, at least in some parts. With a better vocalist it would be perfect, but I don't think this one really kills it.

Here is my list. I hope you don't think I'm too odd...

Actually, these groups all sound very good. I looked 'em all up. XD

Anyhow... I feel that the past should also be looked on... The baby boomer bands, which were very well known in their time. Why they should be known? They were the founders of music, in retrospective, and should at least be listened to once. To those who haven't heard of these groups, please look them up. And if you don't like these bands... sorry. ._.

The Beatles - They're coming to take me away, haha

Nine Inch Nails (Metal) - Numb

Oingo Boingo - ALL SONGS

The Four Tops - Temptation

The Rolling Stones - (Any songs you can find on the group, mainly)

I may be only 13, but my parents were Baby Boomers themselves, so I grew up listening to these. If they destroy the purpose of this forum... again... sorry.

Hey guys, keep it up, I;ll probably update the list sometime tomorrow as I'm fairly busy right now. I just wanted to say that it doesn't matter how 'mainstream' it is as long as it's good.

I have one suggestion:
Farewell to the Fairground, by White Lies

They were the opening act at a Kings of Leon concert I attended. They were by far better than the main attraction.

I'm adding more to the list.

I love Bat for Lashes. Natasha Khan is amazing.

Here are some more:
(and I stopped being lazy and got youtube links this time!)
Mae: Waiting, Suspension
Unwritten Law: Save Me, She Says
Gorillaz: Rock It, Demon Days
Rev Theory: Hell Yeah, Broken Bones
Stone Sour: Sillyworld, Bother
White Denim: Let's Talk About It
Street to Nowhere: Tipsy, Boxcars Boxcars Boxcars

Enter the Metal-head! Although I like all kinds of music, Metal is my forte'.

Slipknot - Before I Forget, Disasterpiece, Vermillion (Part 1 and 2), Duality
Avenged Sevenfold - A Little Piece of Heaven, Afterlife, Gunslinger, Almost Easy, Critical Acclaim
Paramore - That's What You Get, Misery Buisness
In This Moment - Beautiful Tragedy, Ashes
The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends, Revolution, Being for the Benefits of Mr. Kite, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
All That Remains - Six
Sonata Artica - Full Moon
Powerglove - Metal Kombat for the Mortal Man, Mario Minor, Tetris, So Sexy Robotnik
Repo! The Genetic Opera - Zydrate Anatomy, I Didn't Know I'd Love You So Much, Legal Assassain, Let The Monster Rise, Everybody's A Composer!
Megadeth - Headcrusher

That is only like 1% of the songs I like. I'll post more if you'd like later.

Check out As Tall As Lions

Kronos wrote:I have one suggestion:
Farewell to the Fairground, by White Lies

They were the opening act at a Kings of Leon concert I attended. They were by far better than the main attraction.

White Lies are beast. I saw them at Koko last year. Farewell to the Fairground is good but I think I prefer Death. You should check out the cover they played of Dancing in the Dark at Glasto too!

On that note; I dig Joy Division and U2.

The Rasmus - In the Shadows
The Rasmus - No Fear
Apocalyptica Feat. Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace - I Don't Care
Three Days Grace - Never Too Late
Hollywood Undead - Young

Are just a few to start me off, Trust me I have over 200 in my downloads.

Update: I've been adding more groups to the list, including several excellent ones mentioned here (Tall as Lions, The White Lies, etc.) and some of my personal favorites. (Seriously check out the Silversun Pickups.)

I plan on editing the 1st post soon, to make the thread more accessible. In the mean time, keep em coming.