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"Counting Crows and Matchbox 20 fans in here!"

Has anyone else heard of Five For Fighting? I came across them randomly on a downloading session one day and think they're amazing. Everyone I've made listen to them agree with me but I've never found anyone else who has actually heard of them before.

Actually, seeing as it's a one-guy band, I guess I should be saying him instead of them! Anyway, I'd be interested to see what people think of them. If you wanted try some stuff, I recommend "2 Frogs" and "Superman" as good ones to start with, but basically anything from America Town or Message From Albert kicks ass!!!

GL

Gemma Hayes' album is amazing. Surprised she hasn't had more exposure from it. Or maybe me wanting her to be exposed is just wishful thinking...

Gemma is fantastic. Absolutely no word on a new album at the mo.

Saw Josh Ritter at Hammersmith...really good, need to get some of his stuff.

I wasn't that impressed with Josh Ritter when I saw him support the Crows. What do you reckon is his best stuff, maybe I can be proved wrong ;-p

Oh yeah, and some more bands I thought of (can't believe I forgot them actually!)

Tonic
Vertical Horizon
Third Eye Blind
3 Doors Down
Turin Brakes
Eels
Stroke 9

GL

Are you just naming all "that sort" of band? Can't really define "that sort"...Guitars are involved, obviously. Pop-indie, possibly? Soft indie? I dunno. Someone invent a genre name.

But Maroon 5 and 3 Doors Down are not "that sort" of band. I like 3 Doors Down though. I do NOT like Maroon 5, they are a Busted/McFly type. :)

Joss Ritter - Roll On or Harrisburg are his best 2 tracks, both of which he did at the Manchester Apollo when I saw the Crows.

their like techno band

Does anyone else have the 1995 demos the Crows recorded? The techno stuff?

Stryke wrote:
> Are you just naming all "that sort" of band? Can't really
> define "that sort"...Guitars are involved, obviously.
> Pop-indie, possibly? Soft indie? I dunno. Someone invent a genre
> name.

(Points at AliBoy) He started it!!!! ;-)

Yeah, I guess it's just a way for people to say, "if you like this band, then try this one". Makes it all a bit easier?

A genre name? How about "Dave"? Seems as good as any ;-p

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> But Maroon 5 and 3 Doors Down are not "that sort" of band.
> I like 3 Doors Down though. I do NOT like Maroon 5, they are a
> Busted/McFly type. :)

I don't think Maroon 5 are as bad as Busted/McFly. I like the first song off the album, Harder to Breathe?, but the rest is a bit samey....

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> Joss Ritter - Roll On or Harrisburg are his best 2 tracks, both of
> which he did at the Manchester Apollo when I saw the Crows.

I'll have a looksy!

GL

Alright then, Dave it is. A powerful new force in music.

Maroon 5 are very much as bad as Busted. The next time I hear "This Love" I might punch the nearest ugly person in the face.

Ah, finally I can name the type of music I like. Instead of coming out with "soft rock" (sounds poncey) or "acoustic stuff" (far too vague) to people I implore to listen to Dave music. :-)

GL, you have made my life easier :-D