Unusual Music Recommendation


I personaly love alternative music although I rarely see any of it recommended. I highly recommend Dave Mathews and Tim Reynolds Live at Luther college. Its acoustic, live, and recordeed exceptionally well. Very well rounded and the rhythm is as good as the lead blended with great vocals. If you hate all alternative this this is the album that will convert you. Try it!!! You will be glad you did.

What is your favorite alternative album?
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Great question. I also like alternative stuff, including Matthews and Reynolds. I'll have to check out "Live at Luther College". Can't say I have one "favorite" alternative album, but here a few that have always remained in the short stack since I first heard them: Big Head Todd & the Monsters "Midnight Radio", Freedy Johnston "This Perfect World", Aztec Camera "Knife", Skids "Joy", Echo & the Bunnymen "Ocean Rain", Joy Division "Unknown Pleasures", and Smashing Pumkins "1979". Some of these may not have been considered "alternative" when originally released, but I think they fall into this category today. It is unfortunate that many of the more interesting alternative titles were poorly recorded, and some of the best alternative albums from the 80's are no longer available. Don
Cat Power - any album (beautiful, soulful female voice)
Tom Waits - any album (God)
Meredith Monk - any album (a true performance artist Goddess)
Azure Ray - new and only lp (beautiful female voice)
Merrick - ditto above
Goo Goo Dolls should be a part of this list as far as "Alternative" is concerned. Under the heading of unusual I strongly suggest Ministry, may not be your cup of tea, but very strong musical performances to be appreciated. Will add albums and track numbers later.
Dan Bern. Just incredible! By far, my favorite artist these days. Everything is there. Great songwriting, humor, sensitivity.... Considered an underground artist. His last album was produced by his Friend, Ani Difranco. If you give a listen, you will be in for a treat. Go to DBHQ.com The most incredible song of the last few years, Kid's Prayer, can be bought direct. It is a live version of a recording on public radio, about violence in schools. $5. All proceeds go to fight child abuse. No, I am not connected, just a fan in awe of his talent.

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