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re: Scenario" Which album would you give to an 'Urban' kid to make him like rock?
Posted on 3/29/16 at 11:13 am to WG_Dawg
Posted on 3/29/16 at 11:13 am to WG_Dawg
It depends on what kind of hip hop he likes. I mean, it's not a monolithic genre. I will say that if we're talking popular Jay-Z kind of hip hop, then you want to stick with big riffs and huge beats. AC/DC's Back in Black or Led Zeppelin II are your go to's.
If they are into sampling and more experimental stuff, like a big fan of the Roots or Jurassic 5, then I'd try the rock equivalent. Beach Boys' Pet Sounds has that clean sound, but if they like it dirty, try some lo fi. Guided by Voices, Pavement, something where you can hear the tape loops.
If it's more of the frick you politics of Kendrick Lamar, then a good punk album is the way to go. Or Rage Against the Machine.
Always tailor your recommendations to the person. If that fails, just go with the Hold Steady, because they are awesome.
If they are into sampling and more experimental stuff, like a big fan of the Roots or Jurassic 5, then I'd try the rock equivalent. Beach Boys' Pet Sounds has that clean sound, but if they like it dirty, try some lo fi. Guided by Voices, Pavement, something where you can hear the tape loops.
If it's more of the frick you politics of Kendrick Lamar, then a good punk album is the way to go. Or Rage Against the Machine.
Always tailor your recommendations to the person. If that fails, just go with the Hold Steady, because they are awesome.
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Posted on 3/29/16 at 11:16 am to TheSlizzardKing
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Hendrix
Good call. I'd say that identification with the artists might be half the battle.
Thin Lizzy would be another thought.
Posted on 3/29/16 at 11:39 am to Tigertown in ATL
Synyrd- Second Helping Ballad of Curtis Lowe might get him to smile.
Posted on 3/29/16 at 4:36 pm to randybobandy
For some reason, I cannot let go of Van Halen's first album.
Posted on 3/29/16 at 5:19 pm to WG_Dawg
Hendrix, don't know which though
This post was edited on 3/29/16 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 3/29/16 at 11:31 pm to PiscesTiger
Something by ABBA. Everybody loves ABBA. I know I do.
Posted on 3/30/16 at 12:26 am to Champagne
Run DMC - King of Rock
AC/DC - Back in Black
Kid Rock - Devil without
AC/DC - Back in Black
Kid Rock - Devil without
Posted on 3/30/16 at 6:41 am to WG_Dawg
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and you're giving him the beach boys? come on.
Did you read my entire post?
Posted on 3/30/16 at 9:24 am to Ace Midnight
every word. I still think pet sounds is an atrocious answer to the given question.
Posted on 3/30/16 at 9:44 am to WG_Dawg
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I still think pet sounds is an atrocious answer to the given question.
So offering one of the very best examples of a rock album (heck, any genre) is an "atrocious answer"?
Got it.
Posted on 3/30/16 at 9:48 am to Ace Midnight
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So offering one of the very best examples of a rock album (heck, any genre) is an "atrocious answer"?
Yup
Posted on 3/30/16 at 10:10 am to Ace Midnight
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So offering one of the very best examples of a rock album (heck, any genre) is an "atrocious answer"?
Given the context in the OP, yes.
It helps to know your audience.
Posted on 3/30/16 at 10:55 am to PiscesTiger
Id start with some Sly and the Family Stone and continue the transition from there.
Posted on 3/30/16 at 11:13 am to TheHumanTornado
Too many people didn't read the prerequisites. You cannot offer any relative of rap.
This has to be culture shock.
That said, I think the hooks on any of Van Halen's first albums and the charisma of Dave, along with the others' talents, just makes me say them. I mean what kid wouldn't love hearing "Runnin' With the Devil" and the lyrics within and think that it sort of fits with his current street mentality? "I live my life like there's no tomorrow..."
This has to be culture shock.
That said, I think the hooks on any of Van Halen's first albums and the charisma of Dave, along with the others' talents, just makes me say them. I mean what kid wouldn't love hearing "Runnin' With the Devil" and the lyrics within and think that it sort of fits with his current street mentality? "I live my life like there's no tomorrow..."
This post was edited on 3/30/16 at 11:13 am
Posted on 3/30/16 at 11:31 am to PiscesTiger
My bad, I'm a worthless POS.
That being said, due to their blues roots I'd suggest something like Cream Disraeli Gears or Led Zeppelin II......
That being said, due to their blues roots I'd suggest something like Cream Disraeli Gears or Led Zeppelin II......
Posted on 3/30/16 at 12:07 pm to TheHumanTornado
Billy Squier. Dude made a fun rock pop sound that can be appreciated by both sides. Not to mention, rap artists have sampled his music for decades.
Posted on 3/30/16 at 10:54 pm to Baloo
I was going to reply to the OP, but after reading through this thread, I hit reply at your post.
I only listened to rap (not hip hop, that's the culture, rap is the music part of the umbrella - whether it's good or bad), for a decade plus from give or take the early 90s in to the early aughts. I never thought I'd leave the culture. And then I heard The Strokes first EP. And then debut album. It all changed. Granted, it didn't stick b/c of The Strokes.
But it did stick b/c of Craig Finn and The Hold Steady. The first three albums are beyond my favorites.
(If it helps, I was an east coast kid that liked anything from Souls of Mischief to Raekwon, Dilated Peoples to Smif N Wessun).
Today I'll go through some of my favorite rap tracks now and then, but mostly it's bands like (and albums from) THS, Titus Andronicus, Real Estate, The National, War On Drugs. Go figure, I sound like a Pitchfork guy.
TL/DR, Craig Finn is the answer.
I only listened to rap (not hip hop, that's the culture, rap is the music part of the umbrella - whether it's good or bad), for a decade plus from give or take the early 90s in to the early aughts. I never thought I'd leave the culture. And then I heard The Strokes first EP. And then debut album. It all changed. Granted, it didn't stick b/c of The Strokes.
But it did stick b/c of Craig Finn and The Hold Steady. The first three albums are beyond my favorites.
(If it helps, I was an east coast kid that liked anything from Souls of Mischief to Raekwon, Dilated Peoples to Smif N Wessun).
Today I'll go through some of my favorite rap tracks now and then, but mostly it's bands like (and albums from) THS, Titus Andronicus, Real Estate, The National, War On Drugs. Go figure, I sound like a Pitchfork guy.
TL/DR, Craig Finn is the answer.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:05 pm to PublixSubs
Appetite for Destruction
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:23 pm to PiscesTiger
I would give him George Thorogood's album "Who Do You Love?"
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