Turn Me On

[SmokeUpJohnny]

I used to be a a full on music nerd and working musician and no obscure release or band ever got by me without a listen. Now at 38 with a kid, I rarely hear or find bands that excite me. Wilco was a great find (by my wife). Of course, I knew about them and UT from reading but being cantankerous it took having her play the first 4 records non-stop for a year before I said "hey, this band is brilliant!"

 

I am hoping some of you cats can turn me on to some records/artists that might spark my interest.

 

Here's a framework:

I like Gomez' 1st record very much and Tegan and Sara's last record, Flank Black & the Catholics as well for newer stuff.

 

I was kind of a punk rock deadhead in my 20's with my favorite bands being; Pixies, Clash, Neil Young, Dinosaur Jr's 1st three records, TMBG, PJ Harvey. I also like real hillbilly music and AM gold

 

 

What music do you love? What am I missing?

[bobfrombob]

Here's a number of suggestions, some with (very) short reviews:

 

http://forums.viachicago.org/index.php?sho...c=29698&hl=

[IATTBYB]

I refuse to help anyone out who thinks 38 is old.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

a 43 year old 4 assed monkey

[yermom]

Based on your liking Tegan and Sara, I'd recommend Rough Bunnies. And my default recommendation to everyone is always to check out Clem Snide and Eef Barzelay (of Clem Snide) if you don't already know them.

Music Map can be a pretty cool way to find out about new stuff that you may like. Just type in a band that you like and it'll give you examples of bands that other people who listen to the band you like also listen to.

[cryptique]

Ted Leo. Start here:

 

 

Spoon. Start here:

 

[WilcoFan]

I would say M.Ward. Post War is a great place to start.

[trevor]

the title and subtitle of this thread were a little worrisome...

[TCP]

I would say M.Ward. Post War is a great place to start.

I second this. Post War is a fine album.

The Magnolia Electric Co. have a new album (part of a box set actually) coming out called Nashville Moon, which I can not get enough of. It's kind of Neil Youngish... sort of. Like if Crazy Horse played on Harvest.

[mkush001]

And my default recommendation to everyone is always to check out Clem Snide and Eef Barzelay (of Clem Snide) if you don't already know them.

 

good god i have not heard those magic words spoken enough around here. thank you.

[W(TF)]

For some really fun, punk cover versions of old classics, check out Me First And The Gimme Gimmes. Great party music.

[mkush001]

ps,

 

not the erectile dysfunction thread i was expecting.

 

no? no one?

[Nobody Girl]

Yes, the title of this thread made me giggle.

[wheelco]

"I'm 37, I'm not old"

 

I'm nigh upon 40 here - but there's awesome music out there that's not lost in time

 

I like the Ted Leo suggestion for a little rock

 

for your folkie/acoustic fix, try Iron & Wine (esp. creek Drank the Cradle and Our Endless Numbered Days)

 

Try The Decemberists for a mix of the two with some eclecticism

 

You've already hit the jackpot with Wilco . . .

[SmokeUpJohnny]

Thanks a ton for the suggestions everybody (and in advance for any future ones). Also thanks for not suggesting MILF Hunters to "turn me on".

 

I will start checking out the suggestions and see what I can find. Mucho Gracias.

[bjorn_skurj]

The second and third Gomez albums were good too. (But "Bring It On" is transcendent.) I am fond of a lot of stuff - I have liked The Shins and The Arcade Fire, as well as Wilco (obv.).