Band X epitomises Genre Y?

[Liam]

I had a talk with YI a little while ago, and I thought I'd start this topic based on part of that convo.

I guess the easiest way to break this down is.....if an alien came down, what band would you make them listen to to show them what (insert genre here) sounds like as far as you are concerned? Basically, when you think of a certain genre or style, who comes to mind for you?

With the convo with YI, after introducing him to In Flames, I stated that to me, In Flames is how metal sounds/"should sound".....galloping and crunching guitars, great riffs, heavy yet with more than a hint of melody.

Other examples to me are how heavy rock always makes me think straight away to Corrosion of Conformity or Clutch....music to get drunk to and rock out to, pretty much.

[IAceI]

Progressive Rock/Alternative Rock

Coheed and Cambria.

...They are one of them, right?

I hate genres.

[Guest CoCaCola]

Panic at the Disco epitomise Shit.

[Liam]

I'm not exactly asking you to go into Neo-Grunge-ROmantic-Punk-Grind, or anything, Acey, more just the obvious choices (stuff like metal, punk, r'n'b, rap, pop, whatever)

[Pesci]

Mwahahahaha. I like CoCaCola.

Blur and Oasis epitomise Britpop. That's a loose genre, but I wanted to get my two favourite bands in there.

[Summers]

CoCaCola is no longer a good new member. >_>

[lanky316]

CoCaCola rocks. If only all newbies were like CoCC (©Lankyproductions) the world would be a better place.

[Liam]

CoCaCola made an obvious "witty" comment in a thread which to me came across as more gay than witty.

[fineintent]

Roll Deep are how UK Rap Music should sound - decent lyrical content, high production values coupled with a clear London sound.

To me, Pantera is how metal music sounds/should sound - everything from the bass drum sound to vocals or guitar.

[probablyoliver]

If an alien came down I'd run the fuck away. Fuck music, I'm saving myself.

[RPS]

I'd give them 9 bands representing three of the most important music genre's today.

Rock and Roll - the Smashing Pumpkins, the Clash and the Hives.

The Pumpkins for the music. The Clash for their message. The Hives for their attitude and live shows.

Pop-music - Madonna, Michael Jackson and Elton John.

All three are on here due to the their impact, influence and song's.

Rap/hip-hop - Sage Francis, Missy Elliot and Nelly.

Sage Francis for his intelligence. Missy Elliot for her image, beats and lyrics. Nelly for the beats and the marketing.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Peaches - Electroclash

Ladytron - Intelligent Dance Music (IDM)

Aphex Twin - Electronica

Dave Clarke - Techno

Polysics - Electropop

[Skummy]

For me, The Stooges epitomise punk in every possible way. Dirty, sleazy, raw, energetic, and intelligent, but under a mask of stupidity.

"Post-Punk" is probably summed up by Joy Division and Public Image Limited. The best parts of punk mixed with elements of other genres, with both bands paving the way for many other genres in the years to come.

It sounds odd, but "Metal" to me would be summed up by Jerry Cantrell and Strapping Young Lad. Neither exactly epitomise the mental sentiment, but they just do it perfectly, in my opinion. I can't put my finger on why Cantrell's so good, he just is. Strapping Young Lad, on the other hand, are pretty much the perfect metal band, as far as I'm concerned. They don't make the same mistakes other metal bands do, which is take themselves too seriously, and to try and "out-metal" every other band, effectively curtailing any growth within the genre. Devin Townsend is metal.

I'm sure I can think of loads more, give me time

[VerbalPuke]

As far as punk goes I'd probably use Johnny Thunder and the Heartbreakers, as I've always thought his music was a perfect example of punk rock. It can be catchy, rocking, it's lovely, it's disgusting, and it's played with punishing guitar riffs. (And this is fucking weird, but as I typed this up, Johnny Thunders cover of Great Big Kiss came on my random playlist). If Thunders hadn't existed I'd say the Adolescents because of the intensity in their music. Their songs were great rock but played at a quicker pace than Thunders, and a lot of people think of "fast, loud" when thinking of punk.

If I wanted to just use hardcore punk, I'd go with Negative Approach. Everything beats your ear drums into oblivion, and is sung with raw passion. Plus these guys knew how to get the crowd involved, and they had a penchant for wild crowds, which is a staple of the hardcore punk shows of the 80s.

Surf Rock would be a tougher one because of the similarities in a lot of the bands, but I think Dick Dale is the obvious choice. He had the twang down, the music for the most part was void of lyrics, and his songs have a mixture of being fun, epic, or relaxing. I think of beach bums and surfer dudes when I listen to Dick Dale.

[paidelr]

Hinder and No Address would be my example for "Post-Grunge".. Guitar riffs and melodic vocals.

[ACCBiggz]

Metallica - Metal/Hard Rock

[livid]

I agree with you, wannabe, when you speak of In Flames being the definition of metal, because even in their latter years, they still stay true to what they started for the most part. Yes, there is a bit more melody in their newer stuff, but they still hold true to metal.

That being said, I also see Unearth as being one of the newer bands that could mold into what In Flames is today, as long as they stay together. Simply put, Unearth is amazing at what they do and if they continue, will be one of the better metal bands to come out of this era.

[The Slickman]

Britpop : Oasis and Blur (My kind of music , each to their own i suppose)

Pop : Kylie

Grunge : Nirvana - Not sure about this , Nirvana started the Grunge revolution right ? or am I thinking of a different type of rock ?

[Liam]

Nirvana didnt start Grunge, but they were the most famous exponents of the genre.

[Heroin Bob]

Ska - I wanna say Less Than Jake, but they've been kinda emo recently. Catch 22 or The Aquabats! I guess.