Looking for some solid rock band recommendations?

Guys, are you even listening to yourselves? BON JOVI! I mean, come on—that is pure music for Midwest girls!
BY THE WAY, YOU’VE GOT THE BLUES EXPLOSION AND MC5 IN NEW YORK NOW.
We seriously need to talk about this!!!!

I was scrolling through the lists and ended up on this thread, where we started arguing... but honestly, I'm not a fan of this direction. 😠

Look, I’m not trying to suggest anything to anyone, nor have I ever trashed a band... I just praise the ones I actually listen to.

But now I really have to say something. 🙂

Why aren't you dead?

I got the letter you left under my door
Knocked me on my ass to the floor
Never knew two words could take such a bite
It said, "Dear Jon, Hello. Goodbye."
I saw your car parked outside Motel Cascade
motel casci Saw Two shadows go to town on The shade i can't believe my own lyin
I can't believe my own lyin' eyes, oh my
It better be your girlfriend I saw going down some other guy
You told me you loved me, 'til death do us part
So tell me there's a tombstone where there used to be a heart

Chorus: You said you couldn't live without me
So why aren't you dead?
Instead of six feet under you're in someone else's bed
There's just one thing that I can't get through my head
You said you couldn't live without me so why aren't you dead?

I cut your face out of our old photographs
and All The junk you left behind's in The trash Well
Well, I hoped you were a goner for sure
Well, there's been a resurrection, yeah, a miracle cure

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
If you can't trust the livin' baby who can you trust?

Chorus: You said you couldn't live without me
So why aren't you dead?
Instead of six feet under you're in someone else's bed
There's just one thing that I can't get through my head
You said you couldn't live without me so why aren't you dead?

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
If you can't trust the livin' baby who can you trust?

Chorus: You said you couldn't live without me
So why aren't you dead?
Instead of six feet under you're in someone else's bed
There's just one thing that I can't get through my head
You said you couldn't live without me baby, so why aren't you dead?

You said you couldn't live with out me, what a surprise!
Instead of laying you out I'm laying down on the line

You spend my hard-earned money, you left me in the red
You said you couldn't live without me…. so why aren't you dead?
Why aren't you dead?
Why aren't you dead?

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ssnjoff said:A slightly older suggestion:

Jethro Tull

but they still shred
suggestion: 2003 The Christmas album, to me, the album is a masterpiece, pure perfection🙏 🙏 🙏 the way the flute player shreds is just incredible...

If I had a $2,500 Hi-Fi system, listening to this would be a complete experience😁

ambergardener said:The Ramones are fast, but Led Zeppelin? They aren't exactly breaking any speed records. 🙂 Just name me one fast band, and I'll give you one twice as fast as the Ramones.

Look, I never actually said they were fast, I just meant they "get it up" pretty quickly. 🙂
Maybe try reading a little more carefully next time. 😉

Animal Mother said:but they still rip
suggestion: 2003 The Christmas Album—honestly, I think that album is a total masterpiece, just perfection🙏 🙏 🙏 I mean, the way that guy on the flute shreds is just unreal...

If I had a high-end Hi-Fi setup worth maybe $3,000, listening to this would be an absolute dream😁

This one's actually pretty solid 👍

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I listen to most of these, but there are plenty I haven't checked out yet, so I'll have to go hunt them down online later. 😎

Quick question for you guys. About six months ago or so, I remember seeing this ad on MTV that was promoting the best rock songs or whatever, featuring Alicia Cooper, Europe, and stuff like that. But now, there's this other part where it shows a wheel from some black car spinning in the dirt, and this crazy guitar solo starts playing in the background, though I can't quite place who's playing it. Does anyone happen to know what that is, or if you remember the commercial?

Life Music is putting this out... and honestly, you don't just have to look on MTV. There are plenty of channels out there that sell those compilation albums featuring all the best rock tracks.

Hmm, I'm thinking what you're actually looking for is Judas Priest. I'm not sure which specific track it is, but you should definitely check out Electric Eye regardless.

Tinchi said:I didn't say they were fast, just that they "lift" you up pretty quickly 🙂
Read more carefully 😉

Alright, fine—you were being a bit ambiguous there 🙂 But honestly, they don't really "lift" me; I don't know, I’ve always found them a bit depressing... Look, why don't you just recommend 2 or 3 of their best tracks so I can refresh my memory? It's been a lifetime since high school and Led Zeppelin 👋 Give me something upbeat, please...

Black Dog, Rock and Roll, and Heartbreaker. 😁

achilles last stand

Here is a genuine recommendation for you all...
Foo Fighters
Nirvana (haha)
Queens of the Stone Age

It is actually pretty fascinating how almost every single one of these bands has featured
Dave Grohl😎

Brian Foster2 said:Well, man, if you're really into rock music that's packed with endless guitar solos, there might only be one or maybe two bands out there worth your time... ;P

Pearl Jam (I'd honestly suggest starting with their single "Alive," which matches your handle perfectly ;P), you'll probably fall in love with them instantly...

Alice in Chains - "Nutshell"

But let's be real, neither Alice in Chains nor Pearl Jam are strictly rock—they're definitely grunge... though I have to admit, they're incredible...

I’d personally go with ADASRA... 🤷 🙏

I think I’d personally suggest checking out Kiss, Hendrix, and the Doors...

I’d probably go with ADASRA again... 🙏

I’d suggest going with the lock 🙏

Adastra...my god...🙄 🙂

It’s just not my kind of music—honestly, I can't get into it—but if I had to pick one rock band worth a damn from that bunch, I’d suggest checking out ZZ Top...

I'm not sure if this thread is specifically intended for this type of content, but I definitely recommend checking out A Perfect Circle, Queens of the Stone Age, Tool, Kyuss, and Alice in Chains.

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ADASTRA 🙂

Guns N' Roses