TDoL's Top 21 Bands/Artists and Other Kewl Stuff

[skydivingninja]

I am of the opinion that Bruce CAN sing, he just doesn't have the best voice in the world.  One of my favorite artists ever.  TDOL, if you ever have the opportunity to see him live, do it.  It is one of the best concerts you will ever see.  When I saw them, the encore was my favorite song ever: Thunder Road.  Best.  Encore.  Ever.  It was a wonderful moment to be alive.

[Seventh Son]

They remind me a bit of Death, but I think they surpass them in every way possible.

lolque?

Yeah, um, no one surpasses Death.

Except Morbid Angel.  

Death is pretty good, but their best album doesn't even begin to come close to Morbid Angel's first three records. Altars of Madness, Blessed are the Sick, and Covenant are some of the greatest death metal albums ever recorded. Glad to see a fellow MA fan on this board  

[True Death of Life]

Seventh Son, I think this is actually the 1st time I've ever agreed with you. *shakes hand*



14. Genesis- What stared out as my mom dancing with me to her “Invisible Touch” record (yes, we used them then and we still do) and listening to her “Foxtrot” cassette tape in the car when I was little has evolved into a strong love for Genesis’ music, both Gabriel-era and Collins-era.

Maybe it has to do with listening to it from an early age, but I still believe that “Foxtrot” is on of the greatest albums ever. Same with “A Trick of the Tail”, which was their 1st studio album with Phil Collins as the singer—this is my favorite Genesis album (flowed closely by “Foxtrot”) because I enjoy Collins’ voice more than Gabriel’s, there are no freaking DRUM MACHINES, and the music still has the weirdness from when Peter Gabriel was still the singer. “Wind and Wuthering” is good too, for the same reasons.

If you aren’t a Genesis fan or have only heard the hits ( That’s All, Invisible Touch, Land of Confusion, etc.) then you are missing out. Go and listen to Supper’s Ready, Ripples, Your Own Special Way, Squonk, and/or Watcher of the Skies and get back to me. Your life will never be the same.


13. Slayer- Because Slayer.







No, really, this is the answer to everything considering this band; because it’s the only way that you can let them get away with all their crap and have it still be good.

Their lyrics are tasteless; I can’t decide whether Jeff Hanneman wrote the lyrics for Angel of Death in two minutes, laughing, or if he sweated over it for hours and flourished it going, “YEAAAAAAAH!!1!!111! THIS IS METAL!!!11!!!” Same with Araya’s crappy singing and screams and Hanneman’s guitar solos that make no sense with the context of the rest of the song. And for some reason, all these quirks make me love the band even more. Why? Because Slayer.

“Reign in Blood” came out at a time where nearly all metal bands were competing; the faster, the better. Although a few good songs came out of that album ( Angel of Death and Criminally Insane[/i] being some), out of the depths came “South of Heaven” and finally, “Seasons in the Abyss”. Both these albums are chock-full of slow, eerie, doom-ridden songs that shake my core.

Not to mention their latest album, “World Painted Blood”---it proves that they are as insane and crazy as ever. Songs like Americon, Human Strain, and Playing With Dolls are absolutely incredible, and this album was released not even a year ago (how old are they? Mid 40s?)!

[73109]

Because Slayer.

[lateralus88]

*snippity Morbid Angel bippity*

This girl knows her shit. I feel a tad honored being the sole influence into introducing just one more womang in this world to Morbid Angel. Gateways and Blessed are the Sick are easily their two best albums, probably followed by Domination (lolopinions).

They remind me a bit of Death, but I think they surpass them in every way possible.

lolque?

Yeah, um, no one surpasses Death.

While I love Death, with Leprosy being one of the greatest death metal albums of all time, I agree that Morbid Angel is still a better DEATH METAL band. Death just happens to be the best TECHNICAL DEATH METAL band.

Altars of Madness, Blessed are the Sick, and Covenant are some of the greatest death metal albums ever recorded.
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Don't get me wrong, I love all those albums, but I've never cared for Altars as much as every other MA fan seems to. It's great early death metal (Very thrashy sounding) but it doesn't even come close to the 3 albums that came after it. lolopinions.

Because Slayer.

I love how UMH and I made this catch on.

[Zydar]

I was listening to A Trick Of The Tail when I saw your Genesis entry (still am listening, right now it's Mad Man Moon).

Probably my favourite of the 70s prog bands along with Pink Floyd.

[73109]

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNG
BLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
FROM A LACERATED SKY
BLEEDING ITS HORROR
CREATING MY STRUCTURE
NOW I SHALL
REIGN IN BLOOD

[zxlkho]

LOL IT'S A PUN!

But seriously, I dislike Slayer so much. Also, I love Death from what I've heard but I haven't checked out Morbid Angel yet, I'll be sure to do that.

[Dimitrius]

LOL Slayer.

[lateralus88]

But seriously, I dislike Slayer so much.

You and like the majority of the forum.

LOL Slayer.

LOLDIMI

YEAH, SEE HOW IT FEELS MOTHER FUCKER?!

[Dimitrius]

How does it feel?

[73109]

To be on your own.

[Marvellous G]

Big agree for Bruce, but I do disagree that he can't sing. He also used to be a pretty decent guitarist, listen to Adam Raised A Cain. And YES again @SDN for Thunder Road, it's easily the greatest rock song ever written.

[Seventh Son]

*snippity Morbid Angel bippity*

This girl knows her shit. I feel a tad honored being the sole influence into introducing just one more womang in this world to Morbid Angel. Gateways and Blessed are the Sick are easily their two best albums, probably followed by Domination (lolopinions).

They remind me a bit of Death, but I think they surpass them in every way possible.

lolque?

Yeah, um, no one surpasses Death.

While I love Death, with Leprosy being one of the greatest death metal albums of all time, I agree that Morbid Angel is still a better DEATH METAL band. Death just happens to be the best TECHNICAL DEATH METAL band.

Altars of Madness, Blessed are the Sick, and Covenant are some of the greatest death metal albums ever recorded.

Don't get me wrong, I love all those albums, but I've never cared for Altars as much as every other MA fan seems to. It's great early death metal (Very thrashy sounding) but it doesn't even come close to the 3 albums that came after it. lolopinions.
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Dude. Altars has Chapel of Ghouls ffs. How can you not love that song?

GHOULS ATTACK THE CHURCH
CRUSH THE HOLY PRIEST
TURNING THE CROSS TOWARDS HELL
WRITHE WITH SATAN'S FLAMES

[lateralus88]

I never said I didn't. In fact, I never said it was a bad album or that I didn't love the majority of songs on it. But it's just not anywhere near my favourite. The others (Excluding Formuals and Heretic) are just better if you ask me.

[Seventh Son]

I never said I didn't. In fact, I never said it was a bad album or that I didn't love the majority of songs on it. But it's just not anywhere near my favourite. The others (Excluding Formuals and Heretic) are just better if you ask me.

Formulas is fucking awesome wtf 

Like seriously, what the hell lat. What the fucking hell. Formulas takes a fucking shit on Domination. Heretic is awful, I agree with you on that, but Formulas is their 4th best record after their first 3.

Covenant is still their best album though. God of Emptiness ftw 

[lateralus88]

Dude, sometimes you really need to chill, god damn. And maybe I just haven't given Formulas enough of a chance, but it just seems like the same old same old. And beside, Domination has Dominate, Where the Slime Live, Dawn of the Angry and Caesar's Palace.

Album rankings for MA basically go as followed for me:
Gateways/Blessed
Domination
Covenant
Altars


Formulas





















Heretic





















Evil Demos

[Dimitrius]

LOL Slayer

[Seventh Son]

Dude, sometimes you really need to chill, god damn. And maybe I just haven't given Formulas enough of a chance, but it just seems like the same old same old. And beside, Domination has Dominate, Where the Slime Live, Dawn of the Angry and Caesar's Palace.

Album rankings for MA basically go as followed for me:
Gateways/Blessed
Domination
Covenant
Altars


Formulas





















Heretic





















Evil Demos

no u


Covenant
Altars of Madness
Blessed Are The Sick
Formulas Fatal to the Flesh
Gateways
Domination
Heretic

[skydivingninja]

My favorite Genesis album is also A Trick of the Tail.  So good.  I can't decide whether Selling England or Foxtrot is my second favorite.  Have you checked out any of Peter Gabriel's solo stuff, Annie?

[PlaysLikeMyung]

Slayer is the only shitty band on the list so far


I Genesis. ARE YOU PARTICIPATING IN MY GENESIS SURVIVOR?

[Birch Boy]

I love Death from what I've heard

[Adami]

Well you have Vivaldi. Kudos for that. Not crazy about most of the others. But that's cool.

[Seventh Son]

Slayer is the only shitty band on the list so far


I Genesis. ARE YOU PARTICIPATING IN MY GENESIS SURVIVOR?

Early Genesis is pretty awesome but they're meh after Gabriel left for me. So no. If the survivor was in the Gabriel albums I would but meh.

[zxlkho]

I love Death from what I've heard

SHUTUP YOU DON'T LISTEN TO OPETH

[ZBomber]

Slayer is the only shitty band on the list so far


I Genesis. ARE YOU PARTICIPATING IN MY GENESIS SURVIVOR?

Early Genesis is pretty awesome but they're meh after Gabriel left for me. So no. If the survivor was in the Gabriel albums I would but meh.

NO

STOP HAVING THAT OPINION

[Seventh Son]

Slayer is the only shitty band on the list so far


I Genesis. ARE YOU PARTICIPATING IN MY GENESIS SURVIVOR?

Early Genesis is pretty awesome but they're meh after Gabriel left for me. So no. If the survivor was in the Gabriel albums I would but meh.

NO

STOP HAVING THAT OPINION

NO U

MAKE ME

[ZBomber]

Slayer is the only shitty band on the list so far


I Genesis. ARE YOU PARTICIPATING IN MY GENESIS SURVIVOR?

Early Genesis is pretty awesome but they're meh after Gabriel left for me. So no. If the survivor was in the Gabriel albums I would but meh.

NO

STOP HAVING THAT OPINION

NO U

MAKE ME

PERHAPS

LISTEN TO DUKE

But really, listen to Duke its amazing.

[Ultimetalhead]

*smilees over Offspring*

Seriously, good stuff so far. Following.

[skydivingninja]

Slayer is the only shitty band on the list so far


I Genesis. ARE YOU PARTICIPATING IN MY GENESIS SURVIVOR?

Early Genesis is pretty awesome but they're meh after Gabriel left for me. So no. If the survivor was in the Gabriel albums I would but meh.

NO

STOP HAVING THAT OPINION

NO U

MAKE ME

PERHAPS

LISTEN TO DUKE

But really, listen to Duke its amazing.

A Trick and the Tail is the best them, Gabriel or Collins.

[LieLowTheWantedMan]

Love Gabriel era. Can't stand Collins era.

[True Death of Life]

I’m so happy that people are following/posting; thanks guys!

Sorry it’s been a while since my last post…as Numbers has probably said already, things are insane around here (but even worse for me, with all my overachiever extracurricular activities ).

12. The Indigo Girls- A while ago, I attempted to make an “official” thread about this duo, and it failed miserably. I was somewhat upset and disappointed that no one really listens to them on the interwebz, because they are missing out.

Although they might not be proggy or enough for the rest of the board, no one can say that their music isn’t clever and well thought-out. Amy Ray and Emily Sailers, though nearly polar opposites, make and incredible couple. Amy Ray’s compositions have more fun lyrics with a punkish flavor, while Emily Sailers lyrics are rigorous, elegant, and poetic, with her music having a cleaner flow to it. You can hear this in their voices as well, with Ray’s being rather gravelly and  Sailers’ being somewhat angelic. Their vocal harmonies are impeccable and incredible.

Both are incredible guitarists; I’ve tried to learn quite a few of their songs before and failed miserably, and fingerpicking is my forte! Nothing ever sounds the same from song to song for them.

Two things I especially appreciate about their music is the little details that they add, such as a continuous djembe drum throughout the song, screams, a music box, or simply having a song with as single guitar and a triangle.  I also love the subject matter on which they write; one of my favorites is all about reincarnation, but in an unbelievably creative way (check out Galileo for all of you people who are curious).

11. Machine Head- In the beginning, I only really liked/knew Aesthetics of Hate. But after Cole gave me “The Blackening,” I became slightly obsessed. That album is UH-MAZE-ING. “Burn My Eyes” is beautiful as well. Davidian is one of their best songs, no questions asked.  Rob Flynn’s barking is exceptional, but I also cannot get enough of his singing voice, which is just as good, if not better. Their music tears out your heart, stretches and pounds it a bit, and then reattches it. It’s moving and rip-roaring and just all-around open-mouthed-wowness. The only reason this band is not up insanely higher on my list is just because I don't know enough. Which shall soon be remedied.

[Seventh Son]

lolmachinehead

[Birch Boy]

lolmachinehead

FUCK YOU.



Sorry, that was a little blunt. Fuck you.
 

[73109]

lolmachinehead

lolyou

And Fuckin' A! I remember I showed you Aesthetics of Hate, Halo, and Davidian, the very day after I saw Machine Head open for Metallica, so that was January 18th, 2008. You hated them!

edit: birch said it better