# Tell me about your secret music - What music should we know more about? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 8, 2005, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316 "2005-10-08T16:10:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/41 "2005-10-10T17:21:43Z")
Pete Townshend and Ronnie Laine did a perfectly wonderful album called **Rough Mix.** It alternates between Who-like rock numbers and folky musings. The lyrics are intelligent and clever throughout. I’ve never talked to anybody else who has this treasure. **Ensemble Gurrufio** is a miraculous cross between jazz and Venezuelan folk music, all instrumental. The CD is called **El Cruzao,** and as far I know, it’s their only recording. I got it from Public Radio Music Source right after the band appeared on _St. Paul Sunday._ When I play it, folks tell me it’s like being in a little cafe somewhere tropical. The individual musicians have probably surfaced somewhere else; **Cheo Hurtado, David Pena, Cristobal Soto, and Luis Julio Toro.** ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/42 "2005-10-10T17:25:06Z")
> [@AskNott](#): > > Pete Townshend and Ronnie Laine did a perfectly wonderful album called **Rough Mix.** It alternates between Who-like rock numbers and folky musings. The lyrics are intelligent and clever throughout. I’ve never talked to anybody else who has this treasure.\*\* Only on vinyl. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![TygerDralion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e19adc/32.png) [@TygerDralion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TygerDralion)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/43 "2005-10-10T18:32:54Z")
**Powerman 5000** is a blend of metal, rock, and a bit of techno with awesome lyrics (see “Free”) and an outstanding live show. **Poe** is my second recommendation. Beautiful voice, powerful lyrics, just plain totally awesome female rock. Others are Pete Yorn, Liz Phair, Deadman, Eels, Flipsyde, Flogging Molly, Hinder, Imani Copola, K.M.F.D.M., Le Tigre, Local H, and Miri Ben-Ari. ---
**Author:** ![Rufus\_Xavier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@Rufus\_Xavier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rufus_Xavier)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/44 "2005-10-10T19:16:22Z")
Another secret music I have is a CD by a young South African named RJ Benjamin. [http://www.ghettoruff.co.za/artists.aspx?rmartistid=38](http://www.ghettoruff.co.za/artists.aspx?rmartistid=38) I only have the CD because I know his cousin. I have no idea where it’s available other than South Africa and maybe Europe. All I know is, he has a great voice and writes some great songs. He’s a bit like Jamiroquai, but better. ---
**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:** [October 10, 2005, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/45 "2005-10-10T19:41:32Z")
Bella Morte: [http://bellamorte.com](http://bellamorte.com), Goth/punk/80’s Hogwaller Ramblers - Very proficient country/bluegrass Squirrel Nut Zippers - Swinging jazz All 3 of these bands have an awesome live show, although I think Bella is the only one still touring. ---
**Author:** ![BuckyDoneGun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@BuckyDoneGun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BuckyDoneGun)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/46 "2005-10-10T20:50:14Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > [Gogol Bordello](http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=11:qeazqjkqojfa) is Gypsy Punk Rock, and features the most insanely talented accordion and fiddle players I have ever had the pleasure of watching. I cannot second this enough. Gogol Bordello is the single best band I have seen live. A vodka-soaked gypsy-punk-rock cabaret that whips the crowd into a frenzied, dancing whirlwind. Their albums do not do their live shows justice, but they are really damn good and excellent to listen to when you want to just DANCE. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_the\_Immortal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Max\_the\_Immortal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_the_Immortal)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/47 "2005-10-10T21:22:24Z")
I’m rather fond of Electric Six. It’s a sort of really danceable disco-rock, with pretty funny lyrics. ---
**Author:** ![vl\_mungo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/bc8723/32.png) [@vl\_mungo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vl_mungo)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2005, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/48 "2005-10-10T22:05:28Z")
> [@yanceylebeef](#): > > Three words… > > Asylum Street Spankers. Two words… [Spanker Madness](http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/asylumstreetspankers/72) ---
**Author:** ![Spiff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiff/32/9852_2.png) [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2005, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/49 "2005-10-11T14:00:01Z")
> [@BuckyDoneGun](#): > > I cannot second this enough. Gogol Bordello is the single best band I have seen live. A vodka-soaked gypsy-punk-rock cabaret that whips the crowd into a frenzied, dancing whirlwind. Their albums do not do their live shows justice, but they are really damn good and excellent to listen to when you want to just DANCE. They were supposed to be on Conan O’Brien’s show last week (Wed. or Thurs., I think) and I stayed up late to catch them. But for some reason they were not on. Anyone know what happened? Did they reschedule? Sorry if this is a hijack. ---
**Author:** ![Nancarrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c37758/32.png) [@Nancarrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nancarrow)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2005, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/50 "2005-10-11T14:03:34Z")
I don’t think anyone’s suggested contemporary classical music yet! Never mind, just google my username. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2005, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/51 "2005-10-11T15:57:24Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > ok I know this has little to do with the thread but… If you know half those people there is a good chance I know you, or more likely am friends with someone who knows you (I have a tendency towards painful shyness and rarely introduce myself to strangers). Here’s the thing; I’m not in the LA area (I’m in NY). I get Brad’s auction lists of 78s and played with Reynolds when he was in NY 12 years ago. (You must know [Mora’s Modern Rhythmists](http://morasmodern.com); I think they’re tremendous.) > [@](#): > > How about the **California Navels** , you know them too? Nope, but the name is intriguing. ---
**Author:** ![revolver\_4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b9e5f3/32.png) [@revolver\_4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/revolver_4)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2005, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/52 "2005-10-12T01:14:09Z")
Kahimi Karie - Twee pop. Lovely Japanese lady whispering in French. Listen to I Am A Kitten for starters. Of Montreal, Butterscotch, Butter 08, The Shins, Belle & Sebastian, Kleenex 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2005, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-secret-music-what-music-should-we-know-more-about/325316/53 "2005-10-12T09:43:22Z")
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