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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

their like techno band

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.

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

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

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

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...

[URL]http://www.kid-lightning.com[/URL] - I should imagine tracking down anyone KL stuff would be hard, as his albums only been released in Spain so far. Being released here in August...

AliBoy wrote:
> > Josh Ritter

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Supported CCs on the last tour, which we both saw, I presume. The album "Songs for the Radio" is superb relaxing music. Haven't heard the new album yet.

Maroon 5? You girl :) Go listen to Busted and McFly.

Yeah, got most of them! Will be checking out these ones though!

> Kid Lightning (Rasta told me about him...quite good)
> Ron Hester (Again Rasta recommended him)
> Howie Day
> Jason Mraz
> Joseph Arthur
> Matt Nathanson

And I assume that you heard of Gemma Hayes at the CCs gig? I got her album after that too!!

I'll add to the list:

Live
Pearl Jam
Hootie and the Blowfish
Gomez
Nine Days

GL

Ok time to recommend some more bands/artists you lot might like to listen too.


Semisonic
Damien Rice
Tom McRae
Ryan Adams
Maroon 5
Goo Goo Dolls
Dashboard Confessional
Ben Folds
Bel Folds Five
Snow Patrol
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Kid Lightning (Rasta told me about him...quite good)
Ron Hester (Again Rasta recommended him)
The Calling
Tabithas Secret (Early MB20)
Travis
Lifehouse
Gemma Hayes
Howie Day
Creedence Clearwater revival
Jason Mraz
Joseph Arthur
Josh Ritter
Matt Nathanson
New Radicals
Pete Yorn
The Cure


Think thats all for now off the top of my head. :-)