OT: Your List of Favorite Music Artists ever ...

[NTOP]

Loved the Eagles. My dad did as well and their 70s albums were a way he and I got over other significant generation gap differences.

Maybe why, but I got greatly turned off by their superficial "feuding" and breakup and repetitive public snit fits. Little seems more ridiculous to me than fantastically rich successful musicians who can't keep it together. Same with the Police, another of my favs. I was like, don't be such a dick, Sting. Nobody really wants to see you prancing in parachute pants with Brandon Marsalis.

I didn't want to hear Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh's halfassed solo schlock. Party town, yeah yeah! Henley at least made some very solid solo music, but even then it was kind of annoying that he was too good to do it with the Eagles. When they finally "reunited" and it came to light it was really just Frey and Henley having hired the other guys, it was like, don't bother.

As far as Bob Seger, I was ok with his work but it was more filler in my day. He got a little saturated with airplay with the Against The Wind songs, they seemed to be played constantly around 1979ish ... and then that was about all from him that I noticed, other than his cloying Chevy ad song. He seems to have gotten old and crotchety (and quite fat, as I recall) much earlier than his contemporaries.

I feel I am well qualified to pass such harsh judgment given my own perfection.

Don't forget Meat Loaf.

 

[Pitt79]

Saw an interview with Seger. Said he could have been bigger than Bruce but took,a hiatus to take care of his sick mother.

I like Seger way better than Springsteen.

 

[lilspainishflea]

Wow DT. Wow. You realize you and me, dare I say, share (at least musically) many of these same interests.

I mean you nailed many of mine. Even down to Johnny Marr, especially his work with the Smiths and Modest Mouse, and it is funny, we were both at many of these same concerts (REM, U2, Replacements, etc....).

My list, in no particular order.

U2: Especially up until the late 90's. Alot of people think they peaked with the Joshua Tree, however I think Achtung Baby was their finest album. I have been less enthused lately, and I don't know how one group can have my favorite songs of all time like 11 Oclock tic toc, NYD, End of the World, and also have my most despised song (Get on your boots) and Vertigo.

REM: Yeah, us 50 year olds.......this was our band.

I wasn't the biggest New Order fan, but I am its predecessor, Joy Division. Ian Curtis's manic depressive lead....I mean this was an outstanding group.

Pearl Jam/Nirvana. I put them both here but.....if I really think about it, from this genre....I have to go with Alice N Chains as the best overall. When you look at the songs they put out in such a short time period, they rival Nirvana, but never get the same credit for whatever reason.

Afghan Whigs. 90's SubPop and MTV 120 Minutes darling.

The National. Cincy > Pittsburgh when it comes to music.

The Replacements. Love the Brothers Stinson and Paul Westerburg.

Husker Du. Just friggin frenetic and awesome.

The Cure. I really don't like some the Cure's biggest hits, but man, the volume of work and so many great songs, such a distinctive sound, I just don't like when they did pop songs, I love their moody, somewhat instrumental songs.

Smashing Pumpkins. I just loved their first few albums especially.

Janes Addiction/Chili Peppers. Like this genre and groups, loved the Frusciente driven version of RHCP.

As far as the classics, yeah...DT is right, any list starts and ends with Led Zeppelin. I always say if I could have once concert to see live in their prime, it would be Zeppelin.

Pink Floyd. Especially huge David Gilmour fan, another group I wish I saw live. Comfortably Numb, live, maybe my single favorite song.

Neil Young because Uncle Neil is Neil friggin Young!!

The Who. I mean, how awesome were they, and again, another group I wish I saw live in their prime.

I liked many others from DT's list. Fleetwood Mac. Beastie Boys (including the greatest video of all time "Sabotage"), Clash, Prince, Foos, PJ Harvey, Chrissie Hynde, ( a great list would be favorite female artists), Doors, Jefferson Airplane/Starship up until Marty Balin left, one band I never liked but really grew to like as I got older because they were fantastic musicians is Lynyrd Skynyrd. I hated this genre growing up mostly because I thought the kids that liked it were losers, so I completely blew off Skynyrd or the Outlaws and now love that music, especially for the haze driven memories of "field parties" in high school.

I am sure there are others I am leaving off the list. Thinking back to concerts attended, records bought and especially how many times I played certain songs/groups.

Our list is pretty similar. Very happy to see the National getting some love so early on!

Tier 1 Favorites
(ages) 15-17: the Who. I missed their prime. Badly. But lucky for me they started touring again in the late 90s and early 2000s. Lots of stuff from Who's Next, which is maybe my favorite album ever. I did get to see them with Entwhistle before he passed. Daltry is somehow shredded at almost 80 years old. They were probably the best band on the planet in 1971.
18-22: Wilco. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is one of the best albums of all time. A Ghost is Born will make you laugh and cry several times throughout. Their earlier stuff is perfect rock Americana.
23+: the National. Just the perfect band for getting through your 20s and early 30s. There is nothing like Matt Berninger running through a crowd of 10,000 people and belting out "Mr. November."

Tier 2
CCR: their greatest hits album is 20 absolute bangers. I recently heard Fogerty performing in Atlanta from over a mile away.
CSNY: amazing harmonies, 4 incredible instrumentalists and songwriters
Neil Young: Southern Man and Keep on Rockin in the Free World should be required for high school history.
Frightened Rabbit: probably no one can explain pain and futility quite like Scott Hutchinson (RIP)
the Hold Steady: Craig Finn is America's second most underrated songwriter, and a Minnesota version of Bruce Springsteen
the Weakerthans: John K. Samson is incredible. They have two songs about a cat that will bring you to tears.
Modest Mouse: Crazy combination of Seattle grunge and Southern moonshine bender but it works. They have some huge hits and also some really good songs that are like malarial dreams.
Beirut: the soundtrack to the Old World.
Bon Iver: lyrics can be inscrutable at times but he has a huge stylistic range
the Mountain Goats: John Darnielle is America's most underrated songwriter. There's a petition for him to be a poet laureate. A DnD nerd turned rocker.
Sigur Ros: quintessential avant garde group
Nas: Illmatic is the best rap album of all time
Avicii: king of EDM (RIP Tim)

 

[gary2]

I like Seger way better than Springsteen.

I do too. I liked him a little less after the interview. Mellencamp too with what went on with his first wife. Eddie Money has maintained his pedastol with me.

 

[mike412]

Don’t mistake The Eagles splits with phony breakups. They were real. To the outsider, stupid. But, 100% real. Realistically, The Eagles were always Glenn and Don, especially after Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner left the original group. Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmidt and Don Felder all were full-fledged members of the group, but as far as decision-making, it never was a democracy.

Having represented every member of the group except Timothy in some capacity, I can tell you that by the mid-1970s, the relationship between Glenn and Don was toxic. It always was a love-hate relationship, but by then it was mainly hate. When Don was asked by a reporter if there would ever be a reunion and he said “when hell freezes over,” he 100% meant it.

When they were preparing for the reunion tour (appropriately titled the “Hell Freezes Over Tour”), people in the entourage were taking bets over whether it actually would happen. The odds changed at least once a week. Surprisingly, by creating enough buffers, the tour went smoother than anyone expected. Part of that — I believe a large part — was that they were older. Instead of getting smashed and trashing hotel rooms after shows, they were traveling with their families.

The one thing Glenn and Don agreed upon was Don Felder. Kicking him out was probably the easiest thing they ever did. They have hired musicians from time to time to perform with them on the road, and those musicians never have been members of the group. But, Joe, Timothy and Don all were full-fledged members, not hired musicians. However, just like many groups, not everyone had an equal say in decisions.

When Glenn died, I thought the group was dead. Never in a million years did I expect them to continue performing with Glenn’s son and Vince Gill. I had retired by then, and have no idea what went into that decision. I can only speculate like everyone el$e.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

I may be the only Mark Knopfler fan on here, but if anyone is interested, here's a great documentary (45 minutes long).

 

[McKee Place]

Don’t mistake The Eagles splits with phony breakups. They were real. To the outsider, stupid. But, 100% real. Realistically, The Eagles were always Glenn and Don, especially after Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner left the original group. Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmidt and Don Felder all were full-fledged members of the group, but as far as decision-making, it never was a democracy.

Having represented every member of the group except Timothy in some capacity, I can tell you that by the mid-1970s, the relationship between Glenn and Don was toxic. It always was a love-hate relationship, but by then it was mainly hate. When Don was asked by a reporter if there would ever be a reunion and he said “when hell freezes over,” he 100% meant it.

When they were preparing for the reunion tour (appropriately titled the “Hell Freezes Over Tour”), people in the entourage were taking bets over whether it actually would happen. The odds changed at least once a week. Surprisingly, by creating enough buffers, the tour went smoother than anyone expected. Part of that — I believe a large part — was that they were older. Instead of getting smashed and trashing hotel rooms after shows, they were traveling with their families.

The one thing Glenn and Don agreed upon was Don Felder. Kicking him out was probably the easiest thing they ever did. They have hired musicians from time to time to perform with them on the road, and those musicians never have been members of the group. But, Joe, Timothy and Don all were full-fledged members, not hired musicians. However, just like many groups, not everyone had an equal say in decisions.

When Glenn died, I thought the group was dead. Never in a million years did I expect them to continue performing with Glenn’s son and Vince Gill. I had retired by then, and have no idea what went into that decision. I can only speculate like everyone el$e.

Thanks, that's an interesting perspective. I never read much about their breakup.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

I may be the only Mark Knopfler fan on here, but if anyone is interested, here's a great documentary (45 minutes long).

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Nah, love him. Brothers in Arms is absolutely one of the most beautiful songs of all time.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

Our list is pretty similar. Very happy to see the National getting some love so early on!

Tier 1 Favorites
(ages) 15-17: the Who. I missed their prime. Badly. But lucky for me they started touring again in the late 90s and early 2000s. Lots of stuff from Who's Next, which is maybe my favorite album ever. I did get to see them with Entwhistle before he passed. Daltry is somehow shredded at almost 80 years old. They were probably the best band on the planet in 1971.
18-22: Wilco. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is one of the best albums of all time. A Ghost is Born will make you laugh and cry several times throughout. Their earlier stuff is perfect rock Americana.
23+: the National. Just the perfect band for getting through your 20s and early 30s. There is nothing like Matt Berninger running through a crowd of 10,000 people and belting out "Mr. November."

Tier 2
CCR: their greatest hits album is 20 absolute bangers. I recently heard Fogerty performing in Atlanta from over a mile away.
CSNY: amazing harmonies, 4 incredible instrumentalists and songwriters
Neil Young: Southern Man and Keep on Rockin in the Free World should be required for high school history.
Frightened Rabbit: probably no one can explain pain and futility quite like Scott Hutchinson (RIP)
the Hold Steady: Craig Finn is America's second most underrated songwriter, and a Minnesota version of Bruce Springsteen
the Weakerthans: John K. Samson is incredible. They have two songs about a cat that will bring you to tears.
Modest Mouse: Crazy combination of Seattle grunge and Southern moonshine bender but it works. They have some huge hits and also some really good songs that are like malarial dreams.
Beirut: the soundtrack to the Old World.
Bon Iver: lyrics can be inscrutable at times but he has a huge stylistic range
the Mountain Goats: John Darnielle is America's most underrated songwriter. There's a petition for him to be a poet laureate. A DnD nerd turned rocker.
Sigur Ros: quintessential avant garde group
Nas: Illmatic is the best rap album of all time
Avicii: king of EDM (RIP Tim)

I mentioned the National also on my list. Just was blown away by them, in fact last concert I saw, "Need My Girl" is so personal, brings me to tears every time........ Makes sense I like them as a big fan of Joy Division, have alot of similarities. One thing about the National, their drummer is absolutely fantastic.

 

[McKee Place]

I may be the only Mark Knopfler fan on here, but if anyone is interested, here's a great documentary (45 minutes long).

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Not at all, I can't say i'm a huge Dire Straits fan but I'm definitely a fan. Sultans of Swing is one of my all time favorite songs. I never tire of hearing it even today. I think it's a classic. Like I had mentioned in the Petty thead, like Refugee and some other songs, SoS was one of those great rock songs that broke the disco logjam. And there was an import EP I bought in 1982ish with the song Twisting By The Pool and some others that I nearly wore out, loved that tune and that guitar, a college roommate took it and I never could find again.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Another REM fan here. I caught onto them late (I'm 40) but became very familiar with their early stuff. Was just in Athens yesterday.

Most of the rest of my list is from the UK.

New Order - Joy Division was tremendous but NO blew the lid off with such great singles throughout the 80s. They really fell fast though and should have hung it up without Hooky. Sumner and Marr's first album together as Electronic was also a classic.

Pink Floyd - I'm a huge David Gilmour fan. I think he's one of the most underrated guitarists of all time. I can play Floyd albums repeatedly and it never gets old.

The Who - Not much to say here. Pete Townshend is a genius songwriter.

Small Faces - They were huge but could have been massive. It's too bad Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane didn't persist as a team. Also too bad they both died young.

Other UK bands include The Chameleons and Love and Rockets.

Alice in Chains - just such great depth and unbelievable catalog. Few voices better than that of Layne Staley.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

Not at all, I can't say i'm a huge Dire Straits fan but I'm definitely a fan. Sultans of Swing is one of my all time favorite songs. I never tire of hearing it even today. I think it's a classic. Like I had mentioned in the Petty thead, like Refugee and some other songs, SoS was one of those great rock songs that broke the disco logjam. And there was an import EP I bought in 1982ish with the song Twisting By The Pool and some others that I nearly wore out, loved that tune and that guitar, a college roommate took it and I never could find again.

 

[RingDinger]

Saw an interview with Seger. Said he could have been bigger than Bruce but took,a hiatus to take care of his sick mother.

I think he might have hit the crack pipe a little too hard during that hiatus. He's not even in the same stratosphere as Springsteen. Seger's best album wouldn't sniff Springsteen's top 10, and that's not even accounting for the fact that one is probably the best live performer of all time, and the other is... Bob Seger.

 

[McKee Place]

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Thanks for that. Must be awesome to just lay that solo down any time while idly riffing with an audience like sitting in the living room.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

Thanks for that. Must be awesome to just lay that solo down any time while idly riffing with an audience like sitting in the living room.

The finger picking is incredible to me. He's a very talented man who worked extremely hard at his craft.

 

[lilspainishflea]

I mentioned the National also on my list. Just was blown away by them, in fact last concert I saw, "Need My Girl" is so personal, brings me to tears every time........ Makes sense I like them as a big fan of Joy Division, have alot of similarities. One thing about the National, their drummer is absolutely fantastic.

I first discovered them on Sirius Satellite radio in 2006. Was driving across West Texas enroute to my first assignment. Song was "Start a War" and I had to immediately pull over to scribble down lyrics in a notebook so that I could try to piece together who this group was later (back then the radios didn't have artist/song info). They've been my favorite band since.

I got to meet them on the street in Richmond as they were walking around looking for dinner. We were in a huge traffic jam and thankfully I was not driving. Just told my friends cya later, good luck with the car, and ran across the street to say hello. Think I blacked out from the excitement of it all. They are really, really incredible. See them as many times as you can.

 

[NTOP]

Nah, love him. Brothers in Arms is absolutely one of the most beautiful songs of all time.

Sultans is my favorite....of all songs.

 

[PanthersMBT]

Pink Floyd

 

[McKee Place]

It just occurred to me that I missed or haven't seen any references including my own to the Ramones? I definitely should have included them on my list.

 

[BuffetParrothead]

It seems like there are a lot of PITT fans who love music, concerts, and shows.

I wonder if a Entertainment Board could be created where posters post interesting shows, and concerts coming up in their area or other areas.
This is the first thread I visit when I sign on to Panther Lair to see what's going on in the music world according to PITT posters. Good stuff!

A permanent thread could be created in the Locker Room I guess. One that stays on the top permanently.

Mrs Buffett and I go to 2 to 3 shows a month which I search for or the beach casino that we go to offers. It's a lot of work looking around especially for Tier 2 artists who aren't main draws or Ticketmaster material.

For example if someone posted a great Tier 2 show in Pittsburgh we could tie that in with a football or basketball game and attend. On my own, without local knowledge I'd probably never find that show or concert.

 

[gary2]

Sinatra
Garland
Gene Pitney
Gladys Knight
Harry Chapin
Van Morrison
Richie Havens
George Benson
John Mellencamp
K.T.Oslin
Bob Seger
Whitney Houston
Eddie Money
Gary Moore
Santana
Gloria Esteban
The Drifters
The Eagles
The Eurythmics
Heart

My favorite live performance: Lionel Hampton at Pittsburgh Jazz Festival.

Somebody that should have had a much bigger career: Jimmy Hall the lead singer for Wet Willy.

Live musical performance that moved me the most: Jennifer Holiday in Dreamgirls on Broadway.

I feel like I shorted black artists. Adding five to get to the 25 number DT first suggested:

Michael
Marvin
Smokey
Tina
Luther

 

[NTOP]

I feel like I shorted black artists. Adding five to get to the 25 number DT first suggested:

Michael
Marvin
Smokey
Tina
Luther

Chuck, Fats, Richard, Motown, lots more.

 

[jtownknowitall]

Also, for the older crowd, how do you guys feel about Greta Van Fleet? I saw them in concert last year and was pretty impressed with the guitar work. Yea the lead guy tries to sound like Robert Plant but I still think they have some good tunes.

H2P

Gave them a listen. One listen was enough.

 

[McKee Place]

Chuck, Fats, Richard, Motown, lots more.

Big Joe Turner. Gets frequent exposure on the Tom Petty Buried Treasure show. Some iconic songs.

 

[Pitt79]

I do too. I liked him a little less after the interview. Mellencamp too with what went on with his first wife. Eddie Money has maintained his pedastol with me.

What people do in their own life or if they are criminals or abusers or whatever, doesn't effect my liking music they did. I am numb to stuff like that. Same with athletes. I'd rather have young Ben Roethlisberger abusing women and winning Super Bowls, than young Tim Tebow praying to Jesus.

 

[Pitt79]

I think he might have hit the crack pipe a little too hard during that hiatus. He's not even in the same stratosphere as Springsteen. Seger's best album wouldn't sniff Springsteen's top 10, and that's not even accounting for the fact that one is probably the best live performer of all time, and the other is... Bob Seger.

Music is just opinion, Seger's best songs are way better than anything Bruce did.

 

[gary2]

What people do in their own life or if they are criminals or abusers or whatever, doesn't effect my liking music they did. I am numb to stuff like that. Same with athletes. I'd rather have young Ben Roethlisberger abusing women and winning Super Bowls, than young Tim Tebow praying to Jesus.

To each his own. Seger taking care of his mother raises my opinion of him as a person. Using it as an excuse, lowers it. Mellencamp discarding his wife lowers it. Lead singers abandoning the groups that gave them their success the same. It doesn't diminish the fact of their talent, but does detract from my overall opinion of them. That's me, you are free to be you.

 

[RingDinger]

Music is just opinion, Seger's best songs are way better than anything Bruce did.

We definitely disagree there. Seger doesn't have anything close to Born to Run, which, in my opinion, is the greatest album of all time (although Darkness on the Edge of Town is my favorite Bruce album). I don't think he has anything even close to quite a few other Bruce albums, either. Beyond that, though, Seger uses a ton of cliche and can't really match the layered complexity that Bruce uses in many of his songs, nor can he write the beautiful narratives that Bruce writes. But, like you said, not every artist appeals to everyone.

 

[Pitt79]

We definitely disagree there. Seger doesn't have anything close to Born to Run, which, in my opinion, is the greatest album of all time (although Darkness on the Edge of Town is my favorite Bruce album). I don't think he has anything even close to quite a few other Bruce albums, either. Beyond that, though, Seger uses a ton of cliche and can't really match the layered complexity that Bruce uses in many of his songs, nor can he write the beautiful narratives that Bruce writes. But, like you said, not every artist appeals to everyone.

We can agree to disagree, music is OPINION, I always argue that The Who is the very best British band, WAY BETTER than Led Zep, The Stones and The Beatles, not even close, it's all in what YOU like.

 

[gary2]

We definitely disagree there. Seger doesn't have anything close to Born to Run, which, in my opinion, is the greatest album of all time (although Darkness on the Edge of Town is my favorite Bruce album). I don't think he has anything even close to quite a few other Bruce albums, either. Beyond that, though, Seger uses a ton of cliche and can't really match the layered complexity that Bruce uses in many of his songs, nor can he write the beautiful narratives that Bruce writes. But, like you said, not every artist appeals to everyone.

I do not disagree with your overall point in any way. But: "layered complexity" struck me. I remember in high school literature class, asking my English teacher why almost all the writers held up as the greatest, were difficult to read? Isn't writing about communication? Doesn't being hard to read indicate you are not communicating as well as you could?

One of my early bosses, used to jag me about liking Mellancamp. ("A little ditty") My list showed I like a variety of music. What I listened to often had to do with the mood I was in, it had nothing to due with valuing the music's layered complexity.

I think some people treat music like they treat their choices in alcohol. They have to drink what is trendy. They listen to what is trendy or critically acclaimed. That's not me. I drink what I like and read and listen to what I like.

Sorry for a rant that had very little to do with your post. It was triggered by "layered complexity".

 

[RingDinger]

Don't disagree with your overall point in any way. But: "layered complexity" struck me. I remember in high school,literature class, asking my English teacher why almost all the writers held up as the greatest, were difficult to read? Is writing about communication. Doesn't being hard to read indicate you are not communicating as well as you could.

One of my early bosses, used to jag me about like Mellancamp. "A little ditty". My list showed I liked a variety of music. What I listened to often had to do with the mood I was in, it had nothing to due with valuing the music's layered complexity.

I think some people treat music like they treat their choices in alcohol. They have to drink what's trendy. That's not me. I drink what I like and read and listen to what I like.

Sorry for a rant that had very little to do with your post. It was triggered by layered complexity.

Haha. Not arguing or anything, but I think it takes a lot of talent to be able to say something without actually saying it. I'll just take the last song off Bruce's most recent album, for instance - Moonlight Motel. The protagonist commits suicide at the end, even though the song doesn't actually come out and say it. There is foreshadowing, etc. I just think it's a powerful skill to be able to let your listeners infer and discover certain things, as opposed to serving it up on a platter.

 

[freddietee511]

But in some ways, KISS is in the category of SO BAD THEY WHERE GOOD, they are like an artifact of the time, like pink flamingos in the front yard

I always , always found this to be a very ill informed opinion on them. No better or worse song structure, or writing than most 70/80 bands . I think the makeup detracted from how seriously people took them rightly or wrongly. But they succeeeee without it in the 80s. Bands like floyd and rush never appealed to me and I have always found great fun listening to most kiss records with the exception of a few . Paul Stanley is a too 5 rock vocalist if all time in my opinion. They took their abilities to another level in the 80s and 90s with Revenge. 100 million + albums is no joke . Anywhoooo, my list:
1) bruce
2) eagles
3) kiss- best anthems you can hope for. Nobody did a better show. Haters cant change my mind at all. Just fun rock.
4) st pilots
5) wallflowers for their brief fame songs . Love em.
6) led zep
7) toby kieth
8)brooks and dunn
9) rod stewart
10) america

 

[freddietee511]

I do not disagree with your overall point in any way. But: "layered complexity" struck me. I remember in high school literature class, asking my English teacher why almost all the writers held up as the greatest, were difficult to read? Isn't writing about communication? Doesn't being hard to read indicate you are not communicating as well as you could?

One of my early bosses, used to jag me about liking Mellancamp. ("A little ditty") My list showed I like a variety of music. What I listened to often had to do with the mood I was in, it had nothing to due with valuing the music's layered complexity.

I think some people treat music like they treat their choices in alcohol. They have to drink what is trendy. They listen to what is trendy or critically acclaimed. That's not me. I drink what I like and read and listen to what I like.

Sorry for a rant that had very little to do with your post. It was triggered by "layered complexity".

I always listen to music for enjoyment. I feel like people arguing complexity is a weird thing to do. Exactly why I could never get into rush or floyd at all

 

[gary2]

Haha. Not arguing or anything, but I think it takes a lot of talent to be able to say something without actually saying it. I'll just take the last song off Bruce's most recent album, for instance - Moonlight Motel. The protagonist commits suicide at the end, even though the song doesn't actually come out and say it. There is foreshadowing, etc. I just think it's a powerful skill to be able to let your listeners infer and discover certain things, as opposed to serving it up on a platter.

Not in to all that. Haha. I used to listen to G.Levert's "Baby I'm Ready" to get me juiced for "going out".

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

Even though they are not my favorite band, probably no band has more songs that take me back to the best times of your life, those 13-20 year old years, summers, when you didn't have responsibilities and pressures, discovering girls, playing sports, than Journey. None. I hear some of those Journey hits and I can be instantly transported back in time.

 

[freddietee511]

Even though they are not my favorite band, probably no band has more songs that take me back to the best times of your life, those 13-20 year old years, summers, when you didn't have responsibilities and pressures, discovering girls, playing sports, than Journey. None. I hear some of those Journey hits and I can be instantly transported back in time.

When the lights go out and ill be alright without you are all I can take haha

 

[RingDinger]

Even though they are not my favorite band, probably no band has more songs that take me back to the best times of your life, those 13-20 year old years, summers, when you didn't have responsibilities and pressures, discovering girls, playing sports, than Journey. None. I hear some of those Journey hits and I can be instantly transported back in time.

For whatever reason, the solo to Who's Crying Now reminds me of being in a muggy department store on a rainy day waiting for my mom to be done shopping. Perhaps not a particularly fond memory on paper, but I still like the nostalgia it evokes. It's my favorite part of any Journey song.

 

[Pitt79]

I always , always found this to be a very ill informed opinion on them. No better or worse song structure, or writing than most 70/80 bands . I think the makeup detracted from how seriously people took them rightly or wrongly. But they succeeeee without it in the 80s. Bands like floyd and rush never appealed to me and I have always found great fun listening to most kiss records with the exception of a few . Paul Stanley is a too 5 rock vocalist if all time in my opinion. They took their abilities to another level in the 80s and 90s with Revenge. 100 million + albums is no joke . Anywhoooo, my list:
1) bruce
2) eagles
3) kiss- best anthems you can hope for. Nobody did a better show. Haters cant change my mind at all. Just fun rock.
4) st pilots
5) wallflowers for their brief fame songs . Love em.
6) led zep
7) toby kieth
8)brooks and dunn
9) rod stewart
10) america

I like KISS, don't get me wrong, sure their lyrics where somewhat simplistic, but who cares, they ROCK AND ROLLED all night!

 

[freddietee511]

I like KISS, don't get me wrong, sure their lyrics where somewhat simplistic, but who cares, they ROCK AND ROLLED all night!

I never listen to kiss for some magical introspective lyrics lol. I think they just built this aura of having fun and not giving a f***. It worked for sure. Paul Stanley may stand only behind Freddie and Robert in terms of Vocal frontman ability, but he had a guitar in his hand too and created some memorable riffs w Ace

 

[McKee Place]

Even though they are not my favorite band, probably no band has more songs that take me back to the best times of your life, those 13-20 year old years, summers, when you didn't have responsibilities and pressures, discovering girls, playing sports, than Journey. None. I hear some of those Journey hits and I can be instantly transported back in time.

My vivid memory of Journey didnt even involve Journey. Buddies and I went over to Youngstown because we'd go see bands at the Agora (?) there. We also werent all 21 yet and Ohio was more relaxed on that. Mid 80s. One weeknight there was some local cover band playing. They were playing covers of songs like from Bryan Adams or John Waite songs and such. They had a front man who did a passable job singing them and the band was OK, but really just that.

After a few, he's like " i'm gonna give my voice a little break and one of our other guys is gonna sing this next one." Ok, fine. Wispy guy with long hair and also their lead guitarist. We didn't think we'd be getting much.

So suddenly he just launches into the beginning of the Journey song "Escape". Only far more distinctive than the actual track is mixed on the album. It was like, waaaaaa. Woke the place up in hurry. Then he started singing. And he was more Steve Perry than Perry! Strong and powerful. Hitting those high notes in that song, which seems to be most of them in that one. He kicked ass on a song that always seemed to be missing something. If that song can be called awesome, this guy delivered it awesomely.

Then, that was it. He finished the song, big applause and woops from the crowd (not really a big one, but enthusiastic). He nodded, stepped back behind, and the lukewarm guy returned and finished the set. Weird.

But I've always thought better of that song (and Journey) ever since, feature it in tailgate mixes to this day... more because of how I remember that dude performed it that night, rather than how it actually sounds on record/ CD.