Music Recommendations

[RiffRaff]

As the resident filthy music slut I'm always on the lookout for something new to listen to or to be reminded to go back and listen to a great record.
I generally prefer heavier music and more proggy, experimental stuff, but am very open to any genre (except that pandering, twangy country music).

 

[Kerrik52]

The soundtracks of the original 3 Spyro games are heavily prog rock inspired, so give this a listen:


As far as proper prog rock goes, all I can think of is ASIA:


And Electric Light Orchestra:

 

[RiffRaff]

The soundtracks of the original 3 Spyro games are heavily prog rock inspired, so give this a listen:


As far as proper prog rock goes, all I can think of is ASIA:


And Electric Light Orchestra:

Asia and ELO are terrific!!! Never played any Spyro games and now I'm really curious!

 

[Kerrik52]

The drummer of The Police (Stewart Copeland) is the composer. Spyro is the only gaming stuff he ever did. Said he wanted to quite while on top. He even came back to make the title theme for Reignited.


So while I'm at it, listen to The Police a bit:

 

[RiffRaff]

The drummer of The Police (Stewart Copeland) is the composer. Spyro is the only gaming stuff he ever did. Said he wanted to quite while on top. He even came back to make the title theme for Reignited.


So while I'm at it, listen to The Police a bit:

That's awesome!!! I don't care much for The Police mainly because Stings voice grates on me, but Stewart Copeland is an amazing drummer!
Next time I find the trilogy on sale gonna give it a buy!

 

[Kerrik52]

That's awesome!!! I don't care much for The Police mainly because Stings voice grates on me, but Stewart Copeland is an amazing drummer!
Next time I find the trilogy on sale gonna give it a buy!

Just make sure to get the PC version. The console versions are rough.

Also, fun fact, I always thought this ELO song sounded like a Spyro song:


I couldn't tell you which song, but Spyro probably influenced my appreciaten for prog rock.

 

[RiffRaff]

Have some Xanthochroid!

Xanthrochroid is ace!!!! Love the Blessed Boils album to bits! As well as the one you posted

 

[RiffRaff]

Just make sure to get the PC version. The console versions are rough.

Also, fun fact, I always thought this ELO song sounded like a Spyro song:


I couldn't tell you which song, but Spyro probably influenced my appreciaten for prog rock.

I don't think my laptop can run the game well (Ryzen 3 w/ integrated graphics and 6gb usable RAM) so console is my only choice here

 

[Xeo]

I'm fucking stupid and am just learning this past week that Tommy Karevik from Kamelot had a previous prog metal band, and he still fronts it as well, called Seventh Wonder. And I love them now. Tommy has a fantastic voice, even if I do still vastly prefer Roy Khan, but what can you do. BUT, having seen Kamelot live with Tommy, I'll say this. He's a DAMNED good frontman. He was very engaging with the crowd, very energetic, friendly and just made that concert really stand out as something special to me.

So yeah, I'm slow, and you probably already know Seventh Wonder, but if you don't, I recommend them.

 

[RiffRaff]

I'm fucking stupid and am just learning this past week that Tommy Karevik from Kamelot had a previous prog metal band, and he still fronts it as well, called Seventh Wonder. And I love them now. Tommy has a fantastic voice, even if I do still vastly prefer Roy Khan, but what can you do. BUT, having seen Kamelot live with Tommy, I'll say this. He's a DAMNED good frontman. He was very engaging with the crowd, very energetic, friendly and just made that concert really stand out as something special to me.

So yeah, I'm slow, and you probably already know Seventh Wonder, but if you don't, I recommend them.

I've actually never heard that and I dig that song you posted. Cheesy as Kamelot but with a bit more punch!

 

[MajorTomsCoffeeCup]

King Gizzard Polygonawonaland

 

[RiffRaff]

Kardashev. It's like, shoegaze meets progressive deathcore. Their latest EP is probably their best. They do have other releases, but they've definitely matured their sound a heck of a lot here. Which is to say, it's heavier on the shoegaze. Their previous EP was also pretty shoegaze-y, but this is more so. I like shoegaze quite a bit, dammit!

This is really good!

 

[Scrustle]

 

[Charlton Heston]

I like songs, too.

 

[Oridan]

Shove this in your ears and love it.

 

[RiffRaff]

Shove this in your ears and love it.

Horrible band name imo, but damn is this some enjoyable music!!!!! So happy!!!!

 

[RiffRaff]

If you want another band with a terrible name but great music, have some Show Me a Dinosaur.

With a name like that, it sounds like late 2000's scenecore. Nope. Post-black metal. Enjoy!

Ohhhh, this is nice

 

[Hakkurei]

My touhou fanatic friend sent me this one, I have no idea of who/where it is from, but if you're looking for quality instrumentals with a heartwarming melody, this is it.

 

[RiffRaff]

Thy Catafalque!

This band is so delightful! Especially their more recent works. Thank you for introducing me to them.

 

[Dango]

I'm addicted to trance/house/edm pieces with Christina Novelli doing the vocals.