REM was up there for me, too, but definitely earlier stuff. They have longevity, but I don't really need all of the sadsack stuff.
Friday OT - Desert Island Band
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REM was up there for me, too, but definitely earlier stuff. They have longevity, but I don't really need all of the sadsack stuff.
Would say Mumford and Sons, but their collection of songs isn't large enough to last me. Otherwise, this is a tough one. Most of the bands I like either don't have a large collection of songs, or went to **** after a certain album.
I'll go with Foo Fighters. Large collection, wide range of sound from the self title album to say, Echoes Silence Patience and Grace. And if the band is there in person, Dave Grohl can teach me multiple instruments.
I'll go with Foo Fighters. Large collection, wide range of sound from the self title album to say, Echoes Silence Patience and Grace. And if the band is there in person, Dave Grohl can teach me multiple instruments.
If it's the actual band, then I'm going with Psy, and he's bringing his dance crew with him. He can go sit and sing on the other end of the island while I entertain the dancers.
Great list, but I have to disagree a bit. Having been a big REM fan since the mid-80's, I disagree with your assessment that everything after Document sucks. I'm not saying that "Up" or "Collapse Into Now" (they kinda suck) is the second coming of "Reckoning", but there are some great songs after Document on "Green" and "Out of Time".
For me, "Monster" is actually a pretty underrated album and is way better than "Fables of the Reconstruction". "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" will also surprise you.
With all that said, "Life's Rich Pageant" is my all-time favorite with "Reckoning" being a close second.
I love the Replacements and they still put on a great show, but their catalog is even more limited.
Just one guys opinion.
For me, "Monster" is actually a pretty underrated album and is way better than "Fables of the Reconstruction". "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" will also surprise you.
With all that said, "Life's Rich Pageant" is my all-time favorite with "Reckoning" being a close second.
I love the Replacements and they still put on a great show, but their catalog is even more limited.
Just one guys opinion.
I agree with both of these, love them both. Our first wedding dance was actually to "Strange Currencies" - just both great albums.
My sweeping generalization probably was a bit over the top. I've always loved Crush With Eyeliner. Agree with you on Life's Rich Pageant, my favorite as well. And while the Replacements catalogue is limited, there isn't a bad one in the bunch and I like that if I want to rock out I've got Bastards of the Young, if I want to get weepy I've got Answering Machine, if I want to ponder I've got Here Comes a Regular. And there's never a bad time to listen to The Ledge. They've got all the moods and emotions covered.
So let me get this strait...I get to take 1 band with me, and we are all alone on a desert island? In that case....give me Carrie Underwood...LOL.
This is what makes the scenario so interesting and also why (while not my favorite band) I'd be inclined to chose the Rolling Stones also. Huge catalog with some very high points.
My heart would probably say Pink Floyd but I've heard every note of their catalog many times already.
Would bootlegs count? If so I might consider the Dead...
I definitely think bootlegs count. It just makes sense - it was them playing music together. Demos would be in for me, too.
The Mosquitoes
[video]http://wn.com/gilligan%27s_island_,_the_mosquitoes[/video]
Or possibly the Honey Bees if we get to bring their musical accompanyment record for them to sing along with.
(Bonus: If you watch the video you see they (Mosquitoes) have electric instruments but don't even need them plugged in to get actual electrified sounds!)
[video]http://wn.com/gilligan%27s_island_,_the_mosquitoes[/video]
Or possibly the Honey Bees if we get to bring their musical accompanyment record for them to sing along with.
(Bonus: If you watch the video you see they (Mosquitoes) have electric instruments but don't even need them plugged in to get actual electrified sounds!)
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My first thought is the Beatles.
But like whoever said "Pink Floyd" but their whole catalog is already so ingrained in their head it might be better to pick something else - I kinda feel the same.
How about Van Morrison with the inclusion of the early Them group stuff? Everything from Garage to R&B/Soul, Rock and Gospel.
But like whoever said "Pink Floyd" but their whole catalog is already so ingrained in their head it might be better to pick something else - I kinda feel the same.
How about Van Morrison with the inclusion of the early Them group stuff? Everything from Garage to R&B/Soul, Rock and Gospel.
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