Greatest (non 80s) songs

[summer84]

Originally performed by Liza Minnelli. (1977)

[summer84]

The 00's. Of course.  

[James]

I'd say this is one of the best songs of the early 00's. Basically based on the message it contains in the lyrics. 

 

 

[Matt5]

5 hours ago, James said:

I'd say this is one of the best songs of the early 00's. Basically based on the message it contains in the lyrics. 

 

 

Yes - such a good tune !!

[summer84]

The Black Eyed Peas - "Where is The Love?" I couldn't agree more, it's a clear and true message of the issues that are still going on in world today. We need more of this  I shouldn't be laughing, but the croc looks funny with the long hair and headband. Sorry

Edited May 20, 2016 by summer84

[summer84]

 Don't know what to add here except it has a very good beat.

Edit: Audio is good, but since I very much like the visual aspect of a song, I'm adding this.

Edited May 31, 2016 by summer84

[ArtieRollins]

Of all "The" bands of the early 00s, The Strokes, The Hives, The Vines, The White Stripes who were going to save rock music from rap and boybands, being hailed as the next big thing, the new Nirvana etc, it was The Trills and their album So Much For The City which stood out the most for me. Great feel good music, and Big Sur was the one summer tune back in 2003, I never got tired of. 

[ArtieRollins]

I remember that this one never reached the same height as Spinning Around which was a big hit in summer 2000, but I have always thought of this as one of her better early 00s efforts. Somehow I never got to see the video which is supposed to be inspired by Martin Scorseses Casino (1995), and has the great Rutger Hauer playing a similar role to De Niros character. The song does kind of capture the "mood" or style of what was going on in the dance/club scene with trance/dance acts such as ATB and Alice Deejay. 

[ArtieRollins]

I was too young to remember most of the pop-punk explosion that took place after the grunge years had faded away, during the mid 90s with Green Day, The Offspring and No Doubt, but I had fond memories of summer 2000 and listening to bands like Blink 182. In 2001 they came back with a bit more serious sound, and I think they did one of their finest songs with Stay Together For The Kids. A great number that somehow almost never got played on radio or TV unlike The Rock Show.

[summer84]

On ‎19‎-‎06‎-‎2016 at 10:54 PM, ArtieRollins said:

Of all "The" bands of the early 00s, The Strokes, The Hives, The Vines, The White Stripes who were going to save rock music from rap and boybands, being hailed as the next big thing, the new Nirvana etc, it was The Trills and their album So Much For The City which stood out the most for me. Great feel good music, and Big Sur was the one summer tune back in 2003, I never got tired of. 

I'm assuming it means, that you are not so fond of the Hiphop genre?

This is a good example of a song, that shows the rock genre and rap genre can work very well together.  

"In 1986, the hip hop group Run–D.M.C. performed a cover of "Walk This Way" with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry guesting on vocals and guitars. The 1986 version of the song is often credited as helping break hip hop music into mainstream pop music as it was the first hip hop song to hit the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the remake demonstrated how elements of hip hop music can be part of rock and pop songs."

Edit: I just realized, that I posted an 80's song in a (non 80s) songs thread.  But I hope it's okay, as it's a cover of the original 1975 release.

Technically speaking.

 

Edited June 21, 2016 by summer84

[ArtieRollins]

17 hours ago, summer84 said:

I'm assuming it means, that you are not so fond of the Hiphop genre?

I have nothing against Hiphop or Rap, but as they became so dominant in the late 90s early 00s, the music press began searching for new bands who would "save" rock music, and therefore acts like The Vines, The Hives, The Strokes, The White Stripes and so on became heroes for a week or two, then a new band was hyped up, and so on.. But most of them only had one good album, then faded away. The other big blow for many rock critics and fans, was the nu metal scene, especially since it dominated rock/metal scene, but also because they acted and looked more like hiphop stars than rock stars. 

When it comes to Hiphop and rap I never was a big fan, but I do not dislike them either. I guess it has to do with the fact that I often prefer melody/music in favor of lyrics, and since most hiphop/rap tunes are not instrumentals and they sample other musicians songs/melodies, I often go to the original source instead.

[Dadrian]

Perhaps some more than others, but every genre has some bad music. 

This is not a response to anyone--just a statement. 

Edited June 21, 2016 by nofretz

[summer84]

1 hour ago, ArtieRollins said:

I have nothing against Hiphop or Rap, but as they became so dominant in the late 90s early 00s, the music press began searching for new bands who would "save" rock music, and therefore acts like The Vines, The Hives, The Strokes, The White Stripes and so on became heroes for a week or two, then a new band was hyped up, and so on.. But most of them only had one good album, then faded away. The other big blow for many rock critics and fans, was the nu metal scene, especially since it dominated rock/metal scene, but also because they acted and looked more like hiphop stars than rock stars. 

When it comes to Hiphop and rap I never was a big fan, but I do not dislike them either. I guess it has to do with the fact that I often prefer melody/music in favor of lyrics, and since most hiphop/rap tunes are not instrumentals and they sample other musicians songs/melodies, I often go to the original source instead.

I agree, a song definitely has to have melody and a good/catchy beat to it. And some nice lyrics as well. I guess for me it's a combination of those things. But of course, it all comes down to personal taste. And as I mentioned in the 80's songs thread, I prefer the 80's sound and the Pop music/genre.   

[Tony D.]

On ‎6‎/‎20‎/‎2016 at 7:49 PM, summer84 said:

I'm assuming it means, that you are not so fond of the Hiphop genre?

This is a good example of a song, that shows the rock genre and rap genre can work very well together.  

"In 1986, the hip hop group Run–D.M.C. performed a cover of "Walk This Way" with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry guesting on vocals and guitars. The 1986 version of the song is often credited as helping break hip hop music into mainstream pop music as it was the first hip hop song to hit the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the remake demonstrated how elements of hip hop music can be part of rock and pop songs."

Edit: I just realized, that I posted an 80's song in a (non 80s) songs thread.  But I hope it's okay, as it's a cover of the original 1975 release.

Technically speaking.

 

I can't appreciate this kind of "music"?       Too violent & not musical.

[summer84]

12 hours ago, Tony D. said:

I can't appreciate this kind of "music"?       Too violent & not musical.

I guess, I can't argue with a musician about this?  

Seriously though, you didn't like the guitar riff?

The song is not melodic in that sense, but the song does have a catchy beat.  

[Dadrian]

Yeah Joe's solo is killer on there!

We're ganging up on you, Tony  

[Tony D.]

1 hour ago, summer84 said:

I guess, I can't argue with a musician about this?  

Seriously though, you didn't like the guitar riff?

The song is not melodic in that sense, but the song does have a catchy beat.  

Yes, I did like the guitar riff & beat.........but there are hundreds of songs with great guitar riffs, solos & performers who actually sing a melody instead of screaming & destroying their vocal cords.

Listen to the Beatles,  Eric Clapton solos or the Eagles, ( Hotel California ). A masterpiece!

Not to mention jazz musicians. That's a different world. 

Guitar solo starts at 4:15

Edited June 22, 2016 by Tony D.

[Dadrian]

Joe Walsh is in my top 5!

[ArtieRollins]

Just bought XTCs Apple Venus Vol.1 (1999), and only a couple of listenings in and their 1986 masterpiece Skylarking might have to look over its shoulder from now on, as Apple Venus Vol.1 just keeps getting better day, by day. I really admire how these lads went away for a 7 year vacation, then out of nothing came back with this stunning piece, filled up with chamber-orchestral-pop beauties that sounds nothing like what went on in the music business at the time, and probably never will.

Every song is a gem, but as always there are those who sticks out a bit more:

 

Edited July 25, 2016 by ArtieRollins

[ivoryjones]

I like this one so much:

Peter Gabriel - Here Comes The Flood (1977)

 

[Dadrian]

15 hours ago, ivoryjones said:

I like this one so much:

Peter Gabriel - Here Comes The Flood (1977)

 

I LOVE this song! This is my favorite version:

 

[Matt5]

Interesting Dadrian! I was listening to the piano version from his 1990 Sixteen Golden Greats album just a few weeks ago . I like that version a lot (1990.)

 

[Matt5]

On 6/22/2016 at 3:09 PM, Tony D. said:

Yes, I did like the guitar riff & beat.........but there are hundreds of songs with great guitar riffs, solos & performers who actually sing a melody instead of screaming & destroying their vocal cords.

Listen to the Beatles,  Eric Clapton solos or the Eagles, ( Hotel California ). A masterpiece!

Not to mention jazz musicians. That's a different world. 

Guitar solo starts at 4:15

I like this one a lot Tony!

[Matt5]

I know Peter Gabriel's 1986 album  "So" was featured heavily on Miami Vice ( 5 of the 9 album tracks were featured from Seasons 3-5.  4 of the tracks within 10 episodes in early Season 3 ! )

But how this track never made it on the show is a mystery!? Such an MV vibe.

 

Edited October 1, 2016 by Matt5

[Dadrian]

That song was kinda usurped by "Say Anything". One of his best for sure!