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Help me discover some new music...

Hi, Gang,

My rig is finally at a level that I don't feel a great need to invest in new gear. Rather, I'm looking for new music to discover. I feel like I'm listening to a lot of the "same old stuff."

I listen to mostly rock and pop, with a little orchestral/soundtrack music thrown in and a bit of jazz, too.

Here's what I know and love:

Steely Dan (including Becker and Fagen solo efforts)
Sade
James Taylor
Beatles
Dire Straits
Bonnie Raitt
Eagles
Paul Simon
Some classical Chesky LP's
Joe Jackson
Ingrid Michaelson
Chicago
Basia
Blood, Sweat and Tears
Earth Wind and Fire
Supertramp
Queen

,,, and a lot of other things I'm not thinking of right now.

Anybody want to be my "Pandora" and suggest things I should check out? Great music is primary, but great sonics also appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
rebbi
rebbi OP
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Toddnkaya,
I don't use either of those services but I just downloaded and installed Spotify on my MacBook Pro, so I'll check it out. Thanks for the reminder.
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mapman
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Radio Paradise is a good internet radio source for those with a core in classic rock looking to branch out.
bongofury
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Bands I like: UK: Here we go magic, Florence + the Machine, Django Django; Australia: Paul Kelly, Tame Impala;
US: Ty Segall, Calexico, the Throwdowns, the Killers
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mapman
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Rebbi,

Hve you ever checked out The Decemberists? Might be worth a listen.
gumbydammit
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I did not read all the replies as I am in a big hurry...
But check out CALEXICO "STOP LIGHT" the one with the 64 Chevy on the cover. The LP is a MUST HAVE!!
(However, after just wasting 30.00 on the "ALGIERS" album, I wonder what happened.)
I wonder what the engineers were thinking. It sounds like something done quickly...for FM radio...in the late 70's. All mushed together. TERRIBLE, lifeless mix!
CD is every bit as terrible. (It came with the LP)

Check them out though. Like a breath of fresh air.
Try "over my shoulder" if you would like to hear a sample of what is in store for you.

Also, an album called "ILLINOIS" by Sufjan something or other..."John Wayne Gacy" is spooky stuff...great!!!
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