# I need some new tunes, man! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 6, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151 "2013-03-06T03:59:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/41 "2013-03-10T02:01:57Z")
> [@Rollo\_Tomasi](#): > > I love the Gaslight Anthem. Very Springsteen/Tomy Petty influenced: > > [High Lonesome](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UErXgvNV3lw) > [Great Expectations](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVABxFsXx9o) > [Here’s Looking at You, Kid](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INFo3YDz-Ak) That’s not half-bad; I like the last two songs. > [@](#): > > I’m also a fan of the Scottish band Frightened Rabbit, although I’m led to believe that they’re something of an acquired taste: > > [The Twist](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2zFQXZxuTs) > [Swim Until You Can’t See Land](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzjERZU3wbY) > [The Modern Leper](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YJNFGc2Xxc) “Acquired taste” - by poking your eardrums out so you can’t tell how bad the lead singer is? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a3d4f5/32.png) [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDeath_the_Mad)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/42 "2013-03-10T18:08:30Z")
I’ve been listening to “The Spectrum” on my Sirius satellite radio and have discovered the following bands: The Lumineers Of Monsters and Men The Black Keys I’m a huge Dave Matthews Band fan but have been disappointed with their last couple of albums so I was in a bit of a musical “rut”. Enjoy MtM ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/43 "2013-03-10T22:31:01Z")
> [@Boyo\_Jim](#): > > Didn’t know you were into Big Band. > > Check out the Atomic Fireballs, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. [Atomic Fireballs - Man With the Hex](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeqUN9XEYHs) - I like it! I like “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies - I think I might need more Big Band in my collection. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/44 "2013-03-10T22:37:15Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > You’ll like this: > > [Jack White - I’m Shakin’](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkcGuZHPbKk) > mmm I’ll see your Jack White, and [raise you a Colin James.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8v2OQSwxBs) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![kaemicha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/90ced4/32.png) [@kaemicha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaemicha)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/45 "2013-03-10T22:48:49Z")
I seem to like most anything from Bruno Mars, Matchbox 20, Train, Josh Groban ( I AM a Grobie!) and Goo Goo Dolls. Really. They all have good tunes. ---
**Author:** ![zoog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7ea924/32.png) [@zoog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoog)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/46 "2013-03-11T03:03:30Z")
> [@Crawlspace](#): > > **The Heavy** , a soul/funk band out of Bath, England probably can’t get over recommended and you’ve almost certainly heard some of their music on TV or in movies. I’m usually underwhelmed by late night talk show performances (doesn’t matter who’s performing), but these guys are just downright filthy: > > [Here](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQKsKbXN1A4)they pretty much blow the roof off of Letterman (and get asked for an encore, supposedly the first time that happened) > > [Here](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RARp3IFJEz4&feature=player_detailpage#t=12s)they return to Letterman with a new album. > > [Here](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siOc50IALkY&feature=player_detailpage#t=23s)they make Carson Daly worth watching. > > Can’t find a good live performance, but [this](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29QMWYbtERk)is my favorite song of theirs. How the hell did these guys slip under my radar this long? Yow! ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/47 "2013-03-11T19:00:19Z")
The Heavy reminds me of [Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTT-pxOUF08). Or vice versa. “Black Joe Lewis” is a helluva guitar player. ---
**Author:** ![YourAdHere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/65b543/32.png) [@YourAdHere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YourAdHere)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/48 "2013-03-11T20:53:50Z")
Download the album “All Day” by Girl talk ( that goes for all of you! ). It’s free on his web site and it has everything! He does mash ups. I have been listening to this album non stop, multiple times a day, since I downloaded it from his web site months ago. It’s free, so you have nothing to lose. All the songs are good, but try “This is the remix” or “on and on” for representative samples. He mixes the background music from famous, good, rock / classic rock / pop songs and overlays it with vocals from various rap songs so that it synchs up perfectly. It might sound lame or like desecration, or that it’s nothing new, but it really comes out amazing and is more than the sum of its parts. E.g - Check out the first one ( “On and On”), the first minute is Eric Clapton 's music overlayed with vocals by Biggie Smalls. And the song changes every minute so if you don’t like one part, a completely different one will soon arise. [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lzf8NNF1Af4/hqdefault.jpg "Girl Talk - On and On") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzf8NNF1Af4) The second one (“This Is The Remix”) has an awesome part a couple minutes in where he does "Cecilia " by Simon and Garfunkel. [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DZu_lLGFDtM/hqdefault.jpg "Girl Talk - This is the Remix") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu_lLGFDtM) > **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/?app=desktop)** > > Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Alright, I’ve done enough proselytizing for the day. I probably sound like a paid shill, but I just get really into (listening to) music and have been loving this album and all the cool, wonderful things it’s made me feel. ---
**Author:** ![YourAdHere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/65b543/32.png) [@YourAdHere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YourAdHere)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/49 "2013-03-11T21:05:12Z")
PS - I am not crazy, despite what my previous post and its superfluous exclamation points may have led you to believe. I just like Girltalk and think he makes cool mash ups. And I’m glad all the people who tried to sue him apparently haven’t stopped him. ---
**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/50 "2013-03-11T21:15:00Z")
> [@YourAdHere](#): > > Download the album “All Day” by Girl talk ( that goes for all of you! ). It’s free on his web site and it has everything! He does mash ups. I have been listening to this album non stop, multiple times a day, since I downloaded it from his web site months ago. > > It’s free, so you have nothing to lose. All the songs are good, but try “This is the remix” or “on and on” for representative samples. > He mixes the background music from famous, good, rock / classic rock / pop songs and overlays it with vocals from various rap songs so that it synchs up perfectly. It might sound lame or like desecration, or that it’s nothing new, but it really comes out amazing and is more than the sum of its parts. > > E.g - Check out the first one ( “On and On”), the first minute is Eric Clapton 's music overlayed with vocals by Biggie Smalls. And the song changes every minute so if you don’t like one part, a completely different one will soon arise. > > [http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwrel&v=lzf8NNF1Af4](http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwrel&v=lzf8NNF1Af4) > > The second one (“This Is The Remix”) has an awesome part a couple minutes in where he does "Cecilia " by Simon and Garfunkel. > > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu\_lLGFDtM&feature=youtube\_gdata\_player](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu_lLGFDtM&feature=youtube_gdata_player) > > [YouTube](http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=DZu_lLGFDtM&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDZu_lLGFDtM) > > Alright, I’ve done enough proselytizing for the day. I probably sound like a paid shill, but I just get really into (listening to) music and have been loving this album and all the cool, wonderful things it’s made me feel. I’ll have to listen to some of these when I get home tonight. My favorite all-time mash-up was the background music of Yes’s “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and the vocals of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back.” It was titled “Owner of a Lovely Butt.” ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/51 "2013-03-11T21:44:14Z")
https://www.youtube.com/embed/jOellGm2OS8?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&list=TLYdBNF0Wwd1s This is a new favorite for me. Talahina Sky by Kings of Leon. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/52 "2013-03-11T22:23:06Z")
[Plastic Cup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkixoCA9RA) - Low It may be a bit too mellow for you, but damn do I love them. [Thrift Shop](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktCWU6R-CNk) - Macklemore and Lewis Super popular this winter and the music and lyrics are darn catchy in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/53 "2013-03-12T02:40:45Z")
> [@BurnMeUp](#): > > Menomena - the album “Moms” > > Japandroids - the album “Celebration Rock” > > Fang Island - the album “Major” > > Bloc Party - the album “Four” > > Surfer Blood - “Astro Coast” > > Torche “Harmonicraft” > > Sebadoh - “Harmacy” > > Tad - “Inhaler” Well, I’ve listened to a selection of these artists now; not my cup of tea. Too straight-ahead rock and roll with no interesting hooks. Sorry. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/54 "2013-03-12T02:41:41Z")
> [@YourAdHere](#): > > E.g - Check out the first one ( “On and On”), the first minute is Eric Clapton 's music overlayed with vocals by Biggie Smalls. And the song changes every minute so if you don’t like one part, a completely different one will soon arise. > > [http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwrel&v=lzf8NNF1Af4](http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwrel&v=lzf8NNF1Af4) > > The second one (“This Is The Remix”) has an awesome part a couple minutes in where he does "Cecilia " by Simon and Garfunkel. > > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu\_lLGFDtM&feature=youtube\_gdata\_player](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu_lLGFDtM&feature=youtube_gdata_player) > > [YouTube](http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=DZu_lLGFDtM&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDZu_lLGFDtM) > > Alright, I’ve done enough proselytizing for the day. I probably sound like a paid shill, but I just get really into (listening to) music and have been loving this album and all the cool, wonderful things it’s made me feel. > [@Ponch8](#): > > I’ll have to listen to some of these when I get home tonight. My favorite all-time mash-up was the background music of Yes’s “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and the vocals of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back.” It was titled “Owner of a Lovely Butt.” YESSSS! Only 1:14 into that first link, and I already hear a little bit of Ke$ha’s “TiK ToK.” I knew my curiosity would be rewarded. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/55 "2013-03-12T02:55:15Z")
> [@dinahmoe](#): > > Look up **Jellyfish**. My favorite band, ever. Sorry, what I found on Youtube is kind of blah to me. Do you have any particular songs that you could recommend? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/56 "2013-03-12T02:58:29Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > This isn’t new but I’ve been listening to it lately: > > [Midnight City (M83)](http://www.vevo.com/watch/m83/midnight-city/GB55H1100046?source=instantsearch) I like this. I think it’s going on my to be purchased list. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/57 "2013-03-12T03:12:42Z")
> [@Boyo\_Jim](#): > > I neglected to mention one suggested to me in an earlier thread of greatest funk songs. Robert Randolph’s _Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With That_. Listened to it and bought it on the spot, which is almost unheard of for me to do for an unfamiliar artist. Sorry, it’s not doing anything for me. Different strokes for different folks, eh. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/58 "2013-03-12T03:23:36Z")
> [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](#): > > I’ve been listening to “The Spectrum” on my Sirius satellite radio and have discovered the following bands: > > The Lumineers > Of Monsters and Men > The Black Keys > > I’m a huge Dave Matthews Band fan but have been disappointed with their last couple of albums so I was in a bit of a musical “rut”. > > Enjoy > > MtM I like The Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men; I’m pretty sure I already have some Black Keys - ah yes, I have “Tighten Up.” ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/59 "2013-03-12T03:28:44Z")
> [@control-z](#): > > The Heavy reminds me of [Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTT-pxOUF08). Or vice versa. “Black Joe Lewis” is a helluva guitar player. Yeah, that’s on my list now. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151/60 "2013-03-12T03:34:18Z")
> [@Rollo\_Tomasi](#): > > I love the Gaslight Anthem. Very Springsteen/Tomy Petty influenced: > > [High Lonesome](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UErXgvNV3lw) > [Great Expectations](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVABxFsXx9o) > [Here’s Looking at You, Kid](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INFo3YDz-Ak) If you like a Springsteen/Petty feel, maybe try [The](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFiiq2sFD7E) [Hold](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgBfoOJR6Rs) [Steady](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6dJHIBrCfM). The rock feels like Petty, but the lyrics are heavily influenced by Bob Dylan. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-new-tunes-man/652151.md?page=4)