Song Recommendation Game

_manuel_ · 10-27-2003, 05:29 PM

I had an idea for a thread. Everyone posts a song. Then the person below them downloads that song, listens to it, and posts a short review of it, maybe give it a rating out of 10. Then that person lists their recommendation(s).

DO NOT POST A SONG UNLESS YOU DOWNLOADED THE OTHER PERSONS SONG AND GIVEN A REVIEW.

And well, try to be objective. Dont just go, "Oh, this is [insert genre] and all [insert genre] is [insert offensive word]" Lets try to be open minded about this.

Try to list songs that are easily available on Kazaa or any otjher file sharing program.

Try to post a wide variety of music.

If you know that they might not be easily available songs, then post a link to the artists website or someplace where they can be downloaded...

err.. thats about it really.

My recommendations:
Rhapsody - Lamento Heroico
The Mars Volta - Televators
Apocalyptica - Toreador

Choose any one of those. I know for a fact that those are all available on Kazaa...

IdahoMR2man · 10-28-2003, 01:31 AM

Ok.. I'll bite. I always like new music. I downloaded Apocalyptica - Toreador. Good, interesting intro at first but eventually you just want it to get going somewhere..............and......oh wait.....hmmm.....no.......it never does. The most excitement that comes to this song is some rehashed power chords with a bit of Irish jigg violins played while Dave Mustaine's untalented step child plays Nirvana's greatest hits at a quick tempo. And then it slows down for a bit...reminiscent of a bad Orgy song. Frankly I feel like a mondo dork listening to this song. My poor roommate is in the next room and saying to himself "WTF is wrong with who I'm living with?"

No offense Manuel..it was certainly a new experience. And I dig the thread.

I'll suggest...

Motorhead - Ace of Spades
Ice Cube - It was a good day
Sugarhill Gang - Apache

Macbane · 10-28-2003, 02:14 AM

I just downloaded Ace Of Spades and, though I'm ashamed to admit it, it was my first time ever listening to a Motorhead song. And dude... IT ROCKED! Motorhead is the kinda metal band a punk rocker can enjoy. Ace of Spades is fast and heavy, one of those songs you could picture in a skate movie during the part where all the guys fall of their boards and land on rails crotch first

Thanks for the song Idaho, I really liked it, and look forward to maybe goin out and buyin some of their CD's.
p.s. ...I skipped the other two songs, just cause I'm not in a rap mood at the moment.

I highly suggest:
Vagabond Parade by Sunchild *kinda hard to find on Kazaa*
Disappearer by Sonic Youth
Skeleton by Inflatable Boy Clams *really hard to find on Kazaa*

*if you can't find the songs, I'll gladly send 'em to whoever wants 'em.*

Hitman · 10-28-2003, 08:41 PM

Well I only downloaded "Disappearer" by Sonic Youth because I was too lazy to d/l the other two. :p But anyway, I'll just be straightfoward and say I have no taste in the song...AT ALL. It starts off with potential but then it goes nowhere. The lead singer sounds like Beck but, I don't know, worse? The song was imo was just medicore and boring. 1-10, I'd give it a 4.

I'll suggest...

The Thing I Hate - Stabbing Westward
White, Discussion - Live
Speed Me Towards Death - Rob Dougan

_manuel_ · 10-28-2003, 09:02 PM

Im downloading Rob Dougan as we speak (or type:p)

Oh and you dont have to download all three songs. In fact if you want you dont have to list three songs. You list as many as you want to give the person below you some variety, but if you really have to you can list only one (Id recommend listing more, though)

Ill edit my post when I finish downloading the song.

_manuel_ · 10-29-2003, 12:22 PM

Ok, I downloaded White, Discussion - Live

Nice Intro. Not my kind of music, but still, I like it. Really cool bassline.

I like the chorus. It comes just at the right time, and its... how can I say it? Its messy and trashy, but still remains musically sound. I dont know if that makes sense, but still I like it. It contrasts with the intro really well. Nice guitar solo. Now the guy is singing...no, wait, hes screaming in a kurt cobain-ish kind of way that I dont really like. Then the song is over, but there are still feedbacks in the background and stuff.

Overall, I liked it. Not too bad. Its sort of got a jam-band feel going on there. Good stuff.

Id give it 8/10

Okay, time for something new. My recommendations are:

Attaque 77 - El Cielo puede esperar
Ska-p - A la mierda
Mago de Oz - El Santo Grial

Yep, theyre all in spanish. That ought to make things interesting...

Hitman · 10-30-2003, 04:24 PM

Just got done d/l Ska-p - a la mierda

Right from the start, it sounded like a "punk" tune and I gotta say it's actually a good song. I was surprised by how catchy it was but, then again, most spanish songs are ("Livin la Vida Loca", "How Bizarre", etc). I can't translate all of the chorus but it definitely sounds like he's talking about a girl. Maybe a past love or a crush. Anyway, it's a pretty good song and very catchy. I know it's going to be stuck in my head for awhile. 8/10

I suggest...

Basstrap - Overseer
Horn Dog - Overseer
Busy Child - The Crystal Method

_manuel_ · 10-30-2003, 06:23 PM

Ummm.....
That song is a criticism of racism and xenophobia. Ska-p is not the kind of band to write about girls or lost loves...
Just thought I should clear that up. Its cool that you liked it tough...

Ill give someone else a chance to participate...

Hitman · 10-30-2003, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by _manuel_
Ummm.....
That song is a criticism of racism and xenophobia. Ska-p is not the kind of band to write about girls or lost loves...
Just thought I should clear that up. Its cool that you liked it tough...

Ill give someone else a chance to participate...

Wow that's a pretty happy tune for such a deep subject.

_manuel_ · 10-30-2003, 09:05 PM

That my friend, is the beauty of ska...

Id definitely recommend more of their songs...

Barrett · 10-30-2003, 09:53 PM

here are some of my personal favourites at the time

Like the Angels- Rise Against
Radio - Alkaline Trio
Spaz's house destruction party- Anti-flag

_manuel_ · 10-30-2003, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by _manuel_
DO NOT POST A SONG UNLESS YOU DOWNLOADED THE OTHER PERSONS SONG AND GIVEN A REVIEW.

You have to download a song before you can suggest your own songs, Barrett.

Read Hitmans last post. He posted his recommendations there.

Barrett · 10-31-2003, 07:02 AM

sorry boys, i figured since you alreday reviewed a song. anyways, i'll check one of those out

Barrett · 11-01-2003, 03:26 PM

nevermind, i can't find any of those songs, continue on.......

Costa · 11-01-2003, 07:44 PM

Ok I downloaded Crystal method - Busy Child.

From the start I recognised this to be a dance song. I must admit I thought it was not to bad to start with and sounded along the lines of the chemical brothers. Problem was I felt the song was too long and probably would have been better off being half as long. Then again give me a few cans and and some fancy lights display and I think I would have happily danced away to this.

My recommendations are

Reindeer Section - Cartwheels
Snow Patrol - Downhill from here
3 colours red - Beautiful Day

Have alot more songs to recommend so please review quick

I should mention that these are all British bands.

IdahoMR2man · 11-02-2003, 01:20 PM

Can't find any of them Costa. Sorry guys but you've got to start posting some more common songs. With all the bad news of late unheard of MP3s aren't as easy to find anymore. So please post easier to find songs.

_manuel_ · 11-02-2003, 02:53 PM

I couldnt find them either.
New Rule: If you know that they might not be easily available songs, then post a link to the artists website or someplace where they can be downloaded...

tedward · 11-02-2003, 03:12 PM

Well costa I've heard Cartwheels by the Reindeer section - its a great song and they have plenty more great material too, well worth checking out.

Rabbit · 11-02-2003, 05:21 PM

so whats your recommendation?

Costa · 11-03-2003, 04:15 PM

I don't want to recommend anymore songs but I was hoping someone new might want to suggest some.

KellyM · 11-03-2003, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hitman
Horn Dog - Overseer
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i got horn dog - overseer - because i dug supermoves from the snatch soundtrack, was expecting much of the same, but its a different sound, the guitars are great, i recommend this song to everyone, nice taste hitman.

khe sahn - cold chisel (classic aus rock)
lucid - tex perkins (very smooth)
freakish - saves the day (listening to it right now, i like this guys voice)

Costa · 11-05-2003, 11:05 AM

Listened to Freakish by Save the Day. I think I've only ever heard one song before by the band but found I quite liked the song. His voice is certainly unique though I don't think I'd consider buying an album of theirs.

Guster - Rainy Day
Supergrass - Caught by the fuzz
Gay Dad - Joy

You should be able to find one of these.

Rabbit · 11-05-2003, 11:42 AM

I got Guster - Rainy Day

When it first started, i was kinda like "hmm.. a slow song.

" But as I listened to it, I liked it more and more. Its really good. Once in a while, I like to burn myself a slow CD, where you can really feel the artists emotions, and this will be really good for it.
Bravo.

I recommend either of these two songs, both are easy to find:

Trans Siberian Orchestra - Beethoven's 5th
Trans Siberian Orchestra - Carol of the Bells

_manuel_ · 11-05-2003, 08:50 PM

Trans siberian Orchestra - Carol of the bells

Nice Intro, mellow, really cool.
Woah. This is beginning to sound like Power Metal...
Now I know which song this is. It was on Home Alone 2. Im liking it. A lot. Its like a Heavy Metal cover of a christmas carol...

Really Cool. I like the way the guitars are playing with the pianos.
Eventually it reaches a point where it stars to grow..and grow..and grow...until it reaches a climax, and then the song ends.

I liked it a lot. 10/10. Ill definitely download some more of their stuff, since I think its great... Good Job Rabbit

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Okay, I might be going overboard with my recommendation, but I really wanted you guys to listen to some bands from Costa Rica, and there arent any on kazaa, so:
Pick any song from the ones on here

Those are all safe files, so no need to worry...

Rabbit · 11-06-2003, 03:51 AM

ha! Cool! Yeah, try Beethoven's 5th, thats really cool. So is Nutcracker Suite (AKA Mad Russian's Christmas) and Deck the Halls.
The rest are cool, but not rockin

10-27-2003, 05:29 PM	#1
_manuel_ Shine on you crazy diamond Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stalking you.... again. Posts: 3,565	Song Recommendation Game I had an idea for a thread. Everyone posts a song. Then the person below them downloads that song, listens to it, and posts a short review of it, maybe give it a rating out of 10. Then that person lists their recommendation(s). DO NOT POST A SONG UNLESS YOU DOWNLOADED THE OTHER PERSONS SONG AND GIVEN A REVIEW. And well, try to be objective. Dont just go, "Oh, this is [insert genre] and all [insert genre] is [insert offensive word]" Lets try to be open minded about this. Try to list songs that are easily available on Kazaa or any otjher file sharing program. Try to post a wide variety of music. If you know that they might not be easily available songs, then post a link to the artists website or someplace where they can be downloaded... err.. thats about it really. My recommendations: Rhapsody - Lamento Heroico The Mars Volta - Televators Apocalyptica - Toreador Choose any one of those. I know for a fact that those are all available on Kazaa... __________________ When I am king you will be first against the wall Last edited by _manuel_; 11-02-2003 at 02:55 PM.

10-28-2003, 01:31 AM	#2
IdahoMR2man Executive Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 12,671	Ok.. I'll bite. I always like new music. I downloaded Apocalyptica - Toreador. Good, interesting intro at first but eventually you just want it to get going somewhere..............and......oh wait.....hmmm.....no.......it never does. The most excitement that comes to this song is some rehashed power chords with a bit of Irish jigg violins played while Dave Mustaine's untalented step child plays Nirvana's greatest hits at a quick tempo. And then it slows down for a bit...reminiscent of a bad Orgy song. Frankly I feel like a mondo dork listening to this song. My poor roommate is in the next room and saying to himself "WTF is wrong with who I'm living with?" No offense Manuel..it was certainly a new experience. And I dig the thread. I'll suggest... Motorhead - Ace of Spades Ice Cube - It was a good day Sugarhill Gang - Apache __________________ Custom promotional USB Drives Mobile Web and Joomla Website Design - Boise Idaho

10-28-2003, 02:14 AM	#3
Macbane Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Friggin' in the Riggin' Posts: 1,658	I just downloaded Ace Of Spades and, though I'm ashamed to admit it, it was my first time ever listening to a Motorhead song. And dude... IT ROCKED! Motorhead is the kinda metal band a punk rocker can enjoy. Ace of Spades is fast and heavy, one of those songs you could picture in a skate movie during the part where all the guys fall of their boards and land on rails crotch first Thanks for the song Idaho, I really liked it, and look forward to maybe goin out and buyin some of their CD's. p.s. ...I skipped the other two songs, just cause I'm not in a rap mood at the moment. I highly suggest: Vagabond Parade by Sunchild kinda hard to find on Kazaa Disappearer by Sonic Youth Skeleton by Inflatable Boy Clams really hard to find on Kazaa if you can't find the songs, I'll gladly send 'em to whoever wants 'em. __________________ Hey at least I thought it was funny... Last edited by Macbane; 10-28-2003 at 02:21 AM.

10-28-2003, 08:41 PM	#4
Hitman American Psycho Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: D12 World Posts: 8,002	Well I only downloaded "Disappearer" by Sonic Youth because I was too lazy to d/l the other two. :p But anyway, I'll just be straightfoward and say I have no taste in the song...AT ALL. It starts off with potential but then it goes nowhere. The lead singer sounds like Beck but, I don't know, worse? The song was imo was just medicore and boring. 1-10, I'd give it a 4. I'll suggest... The Thing I Hate - Stabbing Westward White, Discussion - Live Speed Me Towards Death - Rob Dougan __________________ Who's trying to be the first one To catch this blade in the throat?! You know them po po won't let me hold 'em toasters no mo! Eminem - Encore - 11/16 Last edited by Hitman; 10-28-2003 at 08:44 PM.

10-28-2003, 09:02 PM	#5
_manuel_ Shine on you crazy diamond Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stalking you.... again. Posts: 3,565	Im downloading Rob Dougan as we speak (or type:p) Oh and you dont have to download all three songs. In fact if you want you dont have to list three songs. You list as many as you want to give the person below you some variety, but if you really have to you can list only one (Id recommend listing more, though) Ill edit my post when I finish downloading the song. __________________ When I am king you will be first against the wall

10-29-2003, 12:22 PM	#6
_manuel_ Shine on you crazy diamond Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stalking you.... again. Posts: 3,565	Ok, I downloaded White, Discussion - Live Nice Intro. Not my kind of music, but still, I like it. Really cool bassline. I like the chorus. It comes just at the right time, and its... how can I say it? Its messy and trashy, but still remains musically sound. I dont know if that makes sense, but still I like it. It contrasts with the intro really well. Nice guitar solo. Now the guy is singing...no, wait, hes screaming in a kurt cobain-ish kind of way that I dont really like. Then the song is over, but there are still feedbacks in the background and stuff. Overall, I liked it. Not too bad. Its sort of got a jam-band feel going on there. Good stuff. Id give it 8/10 Okay, time for something new. My recommendations are: Attaque 77 - El Cielo puede esperar Ska-p - A la mierda Mago de Oz - El Santo Grial Yep, theyre all in spanish. That ought to make things interesting... __________________ When I am king you will be first against the wall

10-30-2003, 04:24 PM	#7
Hitman American Psycho Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: D12 World Posts: 8,002	Just got done d/l Ska-p - a la mierda Right from the start, it sounded like a "punk" tune and I gotta say it's actually a good song. I was surprised by how catchy it was but, then again, most spanish songs are ("Livin la Vida Loca", "How Bizarre", etc). I can't translate all of the chorus but it definitely sounds like he's talking about a girl. Maybe a past love or a crush. Anyway, it's a pretty good song and very catchy. I know it's going to be stuck in my head for awhile. 8/10 I suggest... Basstrap - Overseer Horn Dog - Overseer Busy Child - The Crystal Method __________________ Who's trying to be the first one To catch this blade in the throat?! You know them po po won't let me hold 'em toasters no mo! Eminem - Encore - 11/16

10-30-2003, 06:23 PM	#8
_manuel_ Shine on you crazy diamond Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stalking you.... again. Posts: 3,565	Ummm..... That song is a criticism of racism and xenophobia. Ska-p is not the kind of band to write about girls or lost loves... Just thought I should clear that up. Its cool that you liked it tough... Ill give someone else a chance to participate... __________________ When I am king you will be first against the wall Last edited by _manuel_; 10-30-2003 at 06:28 PM.

10-30-2003, 09:05 PM	#10
_manuel_ Shine on you crazy diamond Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stalking you.... again. Posts: 3,565	That my friend, is the beauty of ska... Id definitely recommend more of their songs... __________________ When I am king you will be first against the wall

10-30-2003, 09:53 PM	#11
Barrett Executive Producer Join Date: May 2003 Location: montreal Posts: 399	here are some of my personal favourites at the time Like the Angels- Rise Against Radio - Alkaline Trio Spaz's house destruction party- Anti-flag __________________ You see Lonestar.... Evil will always win because good is dumb!!- Dark Helmet

10-31-2003, 07:02 AM	#13
Barrett Executive Producer Join Date: May 2003 Location: montreal Posts: 399	sorry boys, i figured since you alreday reviewed a song. anyways, i'll check one of those out __________________ You see Lonestar.... Evil will always win because good is dumb!!- Dark Helmet

11-01-2003, 03:26 PM	#14
Barrett Executive Producer Join Date: May 2003 Location: montreal Posts: 399	nevermind, i can't find any of those songs, continue on....... __________________ You see Lonestar.... Evil will always win because good is dumb!!- Dark Helmet

11-01-2003, 07:44 PM	#15
Costa Director of Photography Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 263	Ok I downloaded Crystal method - Busy Child. From the start I recognised this to be a dance song. I must admit I thought it was not to bad to start with and sounded along the lines of the chemical brothers. Problem was I felt the song was too long and probably would have been better off being half as long. Then again give me a few cans and and some fancy lights display and I think I would have happily danced away to this. My recommendations are Reindeer Section - Cartwheels Snow Patrol - Downhill from here 3 colours red - Beautiful Day Have alot more songs to recommend so please review quick I should mention that these are all British bands.

11-02-2003, 01:20 PM	#16
IdahoMR2man Executive Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 12,671	Can't find any of them Costa. Sorry guys but you've got to start posting some more common songs. With all the bad news of late unheard of MP3s aren't as easy to find anymore. So please post easier to find songs. __________________ Custom promotional USB Drives Mobile Web and Joomla Website Design - Boise Idaho

11-02-2003, 02:53 PM	#17
_manuel_ Shine on you crazy diamond Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stalking you.... again. Posts: 3,565	I couldnt find them either. New Rule: If you know that they might not be easily available songs, then post a link to the artists website or someplace where they can be downloaded... __________________ When I am king you will be first against the wall

11-02-2003, 03:12 PM	#18
tedward c'est la vie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Overseas. Posts: 4,323	Well costa I've heard Cartwheels by the Reindeer section - its a great song and they have plenty more great material too, well worth checking out.

11-02-2003, 05:21 PM	#19
Rabbit Executive Producer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Look behind you... Posts: 2,867	so whats your recommendation? __________________ I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's sister's former roommate. Check out the The Battle of the Oscar winners, and the The Battle of DVD covers, currently on the horror movies battle.

11-03-2003, 04:15 PM	#20
Costa Director of Photography Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 263	I don't want to recommend anymore songs but I was hoping someone new might want to suggest some.

11-05-2003, 11:05 AM	#22
Costa Director of Photography Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 263	Listened to Freakish by Save the Day. I think I've only ever heard one song before by the band but found I quite liked the song. His voice is certainly unique though I don't think I'd consider buying an album of theirs. Guster - Rainy Day Supergrass - Caught by the fuzz Gay Dad - Joy You should be able to find one of these.

11-05-2003, 11:42 AM	#23
Rabbit Executive Producer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Look behind you... Posts: 2,867	I got Guster - Rainy Day When it first started, i was kinda like "hmm.. a slow song. " But as I listened to it, I liked it more and more. Its really good. Once in a while, I like to burn myself a slow CD, where you can really feel the artists emotions, and this will be really good for it. Bravo. I recommend either of these two songs, both are easy to find: Trans Siberian Orchestra - Beethoven's 5th Trans Siberian Orchestra - Carol of the Bells __________________ I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's sister's former roommate. Check out the The Battle of the Oscar winners, and the The Battle of DVD covers, currently on the horror movies battle.

11-05-2003, 08:50 PM	#24
_manuel_ Shine on you crazy diamond Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stalking you.... again. Posts: 3,565	Trans siberian Orchestra - Carol of the bells Nice Intro, mellow, really cool. Woah. This is beginning to sound like Power Metal... Now I know which song this is. It was on Home Alone 2. Im liking it. A lot. Its like a Heavy Metal cover of a christmas carol... Really Cool. I like the way the guitars are playing with the pianos. Eventually it reaches a point where it stars to grow..and grow..and grow...until it reaches a climax, and then the song ends. I liked it a lot. 10/10. Ill definitely download some more of their stuff, since I think its great... Good Job Rabbit ---------------------------------------------------------------- Okay, I might be going overboard with my recommendation, but I really wanted you guys to listen to some bands from Costa Rica, and there arent any on kazaa, so: Pick any song from the ones on here Those are all safe files, so no need to worry... __________________ When I am king you will be first against the wall

11-06-2003, 03:51 AM	#25
Rabbit Executive Producer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Look behind you... Posts: 2,867	ha! Cool! Yeah, try Beethoven's 5th, thats really cool. So is Nutcracker Suite (AKA Mad Russian's Christmas) and Deck the Halls. The rest are cool, but not rockin __________________ I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's sister's former roommate. Check out the The Battle of the Oscar winners, and the The Battle of DVD covers, currently on the horror movies battle.