Discovering NO in 2002 with Blue Monday and becoming a devout fan in 2005 really changed my life. I really like the groups sound and bought so much of their CDs (including JD and Electronic, couldn't get any other side projects from where I live). Anyway, I bought The Killers album and listened to some of the samples by She Wants Revenge and the Bravery. Although I liked the music from these contemporaries, I am so annoyed with the fact that they imitated the trademark sounds of NO and JD. They aren't original enough. On top of that, my other CDs are alternative rock CDs with groups like Garbage, Alanis Morrisette and Evanescence. I don't care for those groups anymore either, because New Order's music actually calms me down. I was thinking about Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder since they are original in their own right. I want to vary my musical taste so that I don't get caught up on the same rock/electronica genre. What are some standouts, from different genres that you can recommend?
What are some good contrasts from NO?
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see if you can get some samplers / compilations of : Postcard Records 4 AD records Fac / benelux
and some Billy Mackenzie / Associates stuff
same era different approaches , you may find something to explore further
Uncle Liam, I did read the bands from your profile. A few days ago, I listened to some Smith samples on Amazon.com. I am debating if I should buy "The Queen is Dead." I also like REM and downloaded "The Great Beyond".
Gary Mac, I will look your recommendations up on Amazon.com.
I appreciate both sets of inputs. Thank you.
i guess it all depends on tastes and what you heard in the past
things to try...
these influenced NO/JD alot, you will recognize alot of things... The Velvet Underground The Stooges Can
contempories of New Order/ Joy Division that are always cool... The Fall Wire
Brian Eno's ambient is very interesting for contrast
for electronic music try... Aphex Twin, emotional and unique like New Order, but may seem a bit crazy to you if you have not listened yet to similar stuff
Guided by Voices has a classic simple indie spirit that is unique
Junior Boys and LCD Soundsystem have an 80s New Orderish mentality filtered thru the 90s and beyond, both highly recommended
You might want to get some early Orbital, particularly the Brown Album. Whilst their music was generic (influenced by Kraftwerk and hip-hop), they were masters at layering sound and unique for a while.
Their live shows were also pretty special, and gave a live blueprint for electronic acts to follow.
I don't want to disrespect these suggestions, but I preferably would want different genres (I got classical in my repertoire, since I played the violin) that are original and therapeutic at the same time. I found Death Cab for Cuties "Soul Meets Body" to be an excellent contrast from NO. Just don't give me teen idol crap; they are sooo superficial.
cozmonite61 wrote: I don't want to disrespect these suggestions, but I preferably would want different genres (I got classical in my repertoire, since I played the violin) that are original and therapeutic at the same time. I found Death Cab for Cuties "Soul Meets Body" to be an excellent contrast from NO. Just don't give me teen idol crap; they are sooo superficial.
well try Aphex Twin (Richard D. James), you will either love him or hate him... read about/ sample him on the internet, or Brian Eno who has certainly tried to do what you are asking for
For a therapeutic vibe a mate of mine compiled me some of Ennio Morricone's soundtracks , really does the job on the right day , in the right frame of mind ennio cant be bettered.
You'll also realise how many people have been influenced by his work over the years , people you may have thought unique .
Also on the radio today I heard the orchestral version of the Rolling Stones ' the last time ' that the Verve used for Bitter sweet symphony , I'll be lookin on Amazon for that soon.
Funkadelic, Stereolab, the Durutti Column, Gang of Four, the Pillows
JD probably would have ended up sounding something like a cross between the Cocteau Twins and Kitchens of Distinction if Ian hadn't strung himself up.
Well, let's see. Contrasts.. being a violinist myself I think the things I get drawn to are things that fall into either "noisy" "soothing" and "classic".
I lean on things like old soul/motown (Otis Redding, Smokey Robinson, Percy Sledge, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye) and things like darkwave-ish bands like Love Is Colder Than Death (beautiful singing in the earlier albums, look for Spellbound and Teignmouth especially) to groups like Esthero and Chandeen (look for a compilation called "Heavenly Voices" on amazon. Defunct label, but beautiful stuff, very soothing) and I also go for a lot of the older rock and roll (Rolling Stones, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival) and...
hmm. Neutral Milk Hotel, Belle and Sebastian, The Beautiful South...
I would also suggest bands like Cosmicity, Wolfsheim and VNV Nation for their more electronic/synthpop sounds.
Might not be what you're looking for, but then again some things you're not looking for winds up being something you like. :)
Iron Maiden, NIN, Godsmack, 3 Doors Down, Judas Priest, Rollins Band 
Roger Chapman, Eric Clapton, Bruce Hornsby
Get a subscription to The Wire Magazine, it's an academic take on serious, avant music.
Talk Talk (post-1987 era only) Faust Gastr del Sol Jah Division Can This Heat The Red Krayola Amon Duul The Modern Lovers Neu! Silver Apples Morton Feldman Pere Ubu Tony Conrad The Velvet Underground Luc Ferrari Art Ensemble of Chicago The Last Poets
Some suggestions...
Plaid Black Dog Orbital Future Sound Of London Klaus Schulze The Durutti Column Aphex Twin John Barry Ennio Morricone
Enjoy! :)
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you want contrasting music?
try Vivaldi, Napalm Death and Gil Scott Heron
and throw in some Slipknot for good measure.
Hey, I'm not into Slipknot. However, I have all the help that I need. Thank you all for your recommendations.
