Flawless Bands

[Coach Morrison]

I think if Amon Amarth went back and remastered some of their earlier stuff I wouldn't be able to complain about a single song.

Iron Maiden if you don't count the songs from the Blaze period.

Also I haven't heard a single pink floyd song I disliked.

Maybe Pantera but I haven't listened to enough of their stuff.

 

[sXeth]

Ayreon'd be pretty close, if he got rid of the spoken intro tracks that start most of the concept albums

 

[The_Echo]

It seemed like they weren't even trying anymore. A lot of the songs sounded very similar with hardly any variation. I wish they would've built upon their heavier side as shown in "Love Metal" which is by far their best album.

Have you listened to Venus Doom? That went back to the heavier sound. Might be right up your alley.

 

[NuclearCatsplosion]

The Protomen. They're fucking amazing and one of the best bands of this decade, if not the best.

 

[regalphantom]

No band is flawless, however, the ones that come closest are probably Radiohead (there isn't a single Radiohead album that I haven't grown to appreciate, although I initially didn't like In Rainbows), Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, and The Raconteurs.

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

Lights of Euphoria (Jimmy Machon)

First time of ever heard anyone other than me mention Lights Of Euphoria. Ever.

For me it would have to be Thrice. Every album of theirs is different, some radically so, but each one is a well crafted musical work of art. Their early stuff is a bit rough and ready but it's urgent and powerful. Their last two albums were more introspective and polished. With the possible exception of their Air album I don't think they've really put a foot wrong.
When I'm on a long trip I just select them as the artist on my phone, set it to random play and happily listen away and not skip a song.

I also have to mention Alexisonfire. Apart from 'You'll Burn First' there isn't a song of theirs that I skip when it comes up, and that's spanning four albums.

 

[KefkaCultist]

Nine Inch Nails

For such a long-running band, it's quite impressive that I've liked every song that I've heard even though I've heard most, if not all, of them. Trent Reznor is truly a musical genius.

Spoiler: Just a few NIN songs

Spoiler: MOAR! (a lot. Seriously, this is basically ALL of my favorites)

EDIT: Also, I'm [sub](jokingly)[/sub] appalled at the lack of Reznor loving in this thread

 

[Zen Bard]

Same goes for any Pink Floyd album...even "Piper at the Gates of Dawn".

You under-rate Piper dude, it's Floyd's second best non-live album! (Best album is Live at Pompeii, then Wish You Were Here for those wondering)

Oh not under rating "Piper" at all, man. In fact I was in a band that used to cover "See Emily Play".

I'm just saying that I like the Syd stuff as much as the classic line-up stuff.

(Though I'm more partial to "Dark Side", myself (probably because I had a "unique herbal experience" the first time I heard it.))

 

[Kenbo Slice]

It seemed like they weren't even trying anymore. A lot of the songs sounded very similar with hardly any variation. I wish they would've built upon their heavier side as shown in "Love Metal" which is by far their best album.

Have you listened to Venus Doom? That went back to the heavier sound. Might be right up your alley.

I just got done listening to a few songs, it still wasn't very impressive. I want more songs like "Buried Alive By Love" or "Soul On Fire."

 

[xplosive59]

Same goes for any Pink Floyd album...even "Piper at the Gates of Dawn".

You under-rate Piper dude, it's Floyd's second best non-live album! (Best album is Live at Pompeii, then Wish You Were Here for those wondering)

Oh not under rating "Piper" at all, man. In fact I was in a band that used to cover "See Emily Play".

I'm just saying that I like the Syd stuff as much as the classic line-up stuff.

(Though I'm more partial to "Dark Side", myself (probably because I had a "unique herbal experience" the first time I heard it.))

Ok, sorry. I thought you meant "Same goes for any Pink Floyd album... even Piper at The Gates of Dawn and Ummagumma which are not as good as the rest but still good".

 

[SlaveNumber23]

Maybe Pantera but I haven't listened to enough of their stuff.

You'd have to pretend their hair metal days never existed.

 

[Coach Morrison]

Maybe Pantera but I haven't listened to enough of their stuff.

You'd have to pretend their hair metal days never existed.

Oh right, that happened, well their off the list then

 

[ElectroJosh]

Views on Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins

You basically summed up my view of Nirvana and the SPs.

I don't really have one, even my favorite bands/artist have stuff I don't like and would rather skip than listen to. The only one I can think of are the two instrumental albums by Bozzio, Levin and Stevens; "Black Light Syndrome" and "Situation Dangerous". They aren't technically a band but I like everything on those two albums and, as far as I know, that is the extent of their collaborations. I would actually recommend them to any musicians out there - particularly guitarists, drummers and bass-players.

 

[FallenTraveler]

Anberlin
Alexisonfire
Between the buried and me
Adestria

Then there are other artists who I can't say have bad songs, but their songs aren't my personal favorites. For the most part Taylor Swift is an enjoyable listen, but I can't say I prefer her genre of music.