Rza's Random Recommendations

**FakeLaser** · 02-13-2008, 12:19 AM

Silversun Pickups
These guys are really good. If you like rock music you will like them, I think they have pretty broad appeal. They're indie/alternative I guess. A lot of people draw comparisons between them and Smashing Pumpkins. I hear some Sunny Day Real Estate in there too, but more accessible.

LCD Soundsystem
Most people probably know about them but their new album is really good. This is how dance-rock should be done. The song "All My Friends" hasn't left my head.

Moros Eros
Been talking about them for a while. Math rock/emo band signed to Victory, which is a classically shitty label, but they are incredible. "I Will Come Back Again" is probably the most catchy song ever. "Madness Feels Normal" jesus. Great fucking song. They sound like Maps and Atlases, if you've ever heard them. If you haven't, check them out too.

Damiera
In the same vein as Moros Eros. Pretty similar bands. If you like one you'll like the other. Check out "Broken Hands."

Xiu Xiu
You guys know the story with Xiu Xiu but they have a new album out so check it out.

Rivers Cuomo
If you haven't checked out the home recordings yet, get on it. Pure sex. Especially "The World We Love So Much." One of the most beautifully raw songs I've ever heard.

The Mars Volta
Once again, obviously. New album though so get it.

Anti-pop Consortium
For all you underground rap fans, check these guys out. They have a bunch of good albums including one with jazz pianist Matthew Shipp that should satisfy all.

Liars
Seen a bunch of you talk about them before, just thought I'd throw them a Rza endorsement as well. They're hard to classify as they cover a wide array of styles but they're kind of unlike anything else out there.

Karate
A personal favorite of mitchanthropic and yours truly. Indie "post rock" with jazz guitar leanings.

The Sound
The forgotten post-punk band of the 1980s.

02-13-2008, 12:19 AM	#1
FakeLaser continental drift Posts: 46,731	Rza's Random Recommendations Silversun Pickups These guys are really good. If you like rock music you will like them, I think they have pretty broad appeal. They're indie/alternative I guess. A lot of people draw comparisons between them and Smashing Pumpkins. I hear some Sunny Day Real Estate in there too, but more accessible. LCD Soundsystem Most people probably know about them but their new album is really good. This is how dance-rock should be done. The song "All My Friends" hasn't left my head. Moros Eros Been talking about them for a while. Math rock/emo band signed to Victory, which is a classically shitty label, but they are incredible. "I Will Come Back Again" is probably the most catchy song ever. "Madness Feels Normal" jesus. Great fucking song. They sound like Maps and Atlases, if you've ever heard them. If you haven't, check them out too. Damiera In the same vein as Moros Eros. Pretty similar bands. If you like one you'll like the other. Check out "Broken Hands." Xiu Xiu You guys know the story with Xiu Xiu but they have a new album out so check it out. Rivers Cuomo If you haven't checked out the home recordings yet, get on it. Pure sex. Especially "The World We Love So Much." One of the most beautifully raw songs I've ever heard. The Mars Volta Once again, obviously. New album though so get it. Anti-pop Consortium For all you underground rap fans, check these guys out. They have a bunch of good albums including one with jazz pianist Matthew Shipp that should satisfy all. Liars Seen a bunch of you talk about them before, just thought I'd throw them a Rza endorsement as well. They're hard to classify as they cover a wide array of styles but they're kind of unlike anything else out there. Karate A personal favorite of mitchanthropic and yours truly. Indie "post rock" with jazz guitar leanings. The Sound The forgotten post-punk band of the 1980s.