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I mainly listen to Rap, but lately I've also been listening to Rock. Mostly Papa Roach- "To be Loved". Can any Rock fans here get me some bands to listen to. Rock isn't as bad as I thought. I just like Rap more.
 
System of a Down. I've been listening to them a lot these days. And they're definitely better than Papa Roach.
 
I'm not that big of a rock fan as some of the dudes in this board, but Nirvana is amazing.
 
<div class="quote_poster">Junoon Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'm not that big of a rock fan as some of the dudes in this board, but Nirvana is amazing.</div>

Yeah dude, I've been getting into Nirvana lately. Carter, I don't know if you'll like these or not but they're worth checking out:

Nirvana - Lithium
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana - Come As You Are
Nirvana - Rape Me
Alice In Chains - Man In the Box
Rage Against the Machine - Geurilla Radio
 
I like Sevendust, Jet, and The Sun Streak......
 
<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Maybe you should check out this thread for suggestions

http://www.justbball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58544</div>

I don't know if that's the type of music he's looking for though bro'. There's a huge difference between The Doors and Papa Roach. Compare it to the difference between Nas and the Ying Yang Twins.

Here's a pretty universal recommendation though: Jimi Hendrix.

Here's a YouTube link of Jimi so you can preview before D/L'ing or buying -
 
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I don't know if that's the type of music he's looking for though bro'. There's a huge difference between The Doors and Papa Roach. Compare it to the difference between Nas and the Ying Yang Twins.

Here's a pretty universal recommendation though: Jimi Hendrix.

Here's a YouTube link of Jimi so you can preview before D/L'ing or buying - </div>
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My bad, I just thought you would be the right person who could recommend him to various artists.
 
Trying not to allow my prick elitism to take over this response, but I would honestly start by listening to some of the older rock acts, like Zeppelin or the Who and Jimi Hendrix, because that's true rock music. The new stuff, well, make your own opinions about that stuff, but I'd start with the classics.

Of newer bands that aren't worthless, I'd agree with all the bands listed so far, acts like Nirvana, Sevendust (very good), and that band that formed with the guy from Soundgarden and the guys from Rage, I can never remember their name, they're decent.

EDIT: Audioslave is the band I was thinking of
 
I agree with Schaddy, The Who is great band to start out with, audioslave is good (as well as Soundgaren and Rage Against the Machine). I love Sublime, though they aren't really rock. Nirvana is great. Foo Fighters and the Goo Goo Dolls are good as well.

Also since you like Papa Roach, you may like Korn.
 
Since you are from the Bay Area check out some of Operation Ivy's material. They were an underground punk band from Berkeley that was in existence from 87' to 89' and two of the members later went on to make Rancid, which is more mainstream (though I much prefer Operation Ivy). They've got a lot of good simple punk songs.

I'm a huge Sublime fan too but its probably more reggae than it is rock. Nirvana is good, if you like Papa Roach you also may like Korn or Rage Against the Machine like others mentioned. AC/DC is always good, so is Red Hot Chili Peppers, Incubus, System of a Down, Guns N Roses, The Ramones.
 
LP is pretty good, I'd definately check out their first album, every song is good, but their sound gets old for me. I wouldn't disagree with a single band that anyone has mentioned so far.
 
Lots of diverse recommendations here. Not that any of them are bad, because I like most of the bands mentioned in a unique way, but for a first time rock listener, I'd stick with Jimi myself. Who doesn't like Jimi? But like Schaddy said, that could be the prick elitism in me talking.
 
What Papa Roach are you listening to? I remember hearing a newer song and it was mainstream garbage rock, but I remember there earlier stuff being more Nu-Metal.

Avenged Sevenfold, Three Day's Grace, and Nonpoint are a few other current bands that might appeal to you. Moo2k4's probably got some suggestions. I'm a noob comparatively.

Off topic question: Why do people who are not into rock always get into it through Nirvana? I thought I was the only one, but everyone I know has gone down a similar path.
 
One word, Mushroomhead.

You wont be dissapointed.
 
Sublime was the first rock band I was into, mostly because they're reggae/rap ish. Then I started listening to some older stuff like Tom Petty and The Eagles. So maybe give those three a listen if you want to follow the same path I did. Also, if you like Papa Roach... Limp Bizkit?
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A good start point I guess would be the 60`s and 70`s era where real rock all began. Doors, Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin. The list goes on and on...
 
Personally, I can't stand Hendrix.
And the Doors are pretty lame too.
Both artists got a boost from being dead.
Don't mean to start a flame war, but I think dying young makes you SEEM better than you were. In case you don't know both artists died VERY young from drugs.
If you really know that little about rock,
some albums I would recommend:

U2-Achtung Baby (one of the best albums ever made i think)
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin or Led Zeppelin 4
Third Eye Blind - Third Eye Blind
Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against The Machine
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
Pink Floyd - Echoes (best of)
 
Care to explain a little more? How did Hendrix and The Doors suck so badly?
 
<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Care to explain a little more? How did Hendrix and The Doors suck so badly?</div>
it's an opinion thing...
I personally don't like Hendrix's voice and his songwriting is average at best.
Hey Joe and All Along The Watchtower are great songs, but the rest of his stuff grates on me pretty quick.
The Doors - again Jim Morrison is a limited singer and their 8 minute jam sessions are kind of boring. Most of their songs are too simple to be much good. It's like they're missing something. What I mean is if you compare the songwriting of the Doors or Hendrix to U2, the Byrds, Stones, Springsteen or the Beatles, it's no contest.
 
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">it's an opinion thing...
I personally don't like Hendrix's voice and his songwriting is average at best.
Hey Joe and All Along The Watchtower are great songs, but the rest of his stuff grates on me pretty quick.
The Doors - again Jim Morrison is a limited singer and their 8 minute jam sessions are kind of boring. Most of their songs are too simple to be much good. It's like they're missing something. What I mean is if you compare the songwriting of the Doors or Hendrix to U2, the Byrds, Stones, Springsteen or the Beatles, it's no contest.</div>

And I can't stand U2. I think that U2's lyrics are shallow and emotionless, and Bono's as fake as they come, whereas the actual songwritting is piss-poor. From a technical standpoint, it's more simplistic than your average Doors song. Simply put, listening to a U2 album straight through would make me want to take a bullet in the brain.

... not to start a flame war or anything.

As for Hendrix and Morrison being overrated because they died young, I adamently disagree with you, although that is in fact the case with other mainstream over-glorified artists *cough* Kurt Cobain *cough* Janis Joplin *cough*...

I'm not about to write a 10-page essay on why I think you're dead f**king wrong on Hendrix and Morrison, and I know as soon as I start typing on the matter that's what it'll turn into, so I'll just say that really, like you said, it's a matter of opinion. I personally think your opinion sucks.
 
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">And I can't stand U2. I think that U2's lyrics are shallow and emotionless, and Bono's as fake as they come, whereas the actual songwritting is piss-poor. From a technical standpoint, it's more simplistic than your average Doors song. Simply put, listening to a U2 album straight through would make me want to take a bullet in the brain.

... not to start a flame war or anything.

As for Hendrix and Morrison being overrated because they died young, I adamently disagree with you, although that is in fact the case with other mainstream over-glorified artists *cough* Kurt Cobain *cough* Janis Joplin *cough*...

I'm not about to write a 10-page essay on why I think you're dead fucking wrong on Hendrix and Morrison, and I know as soon as I start typing on the matter that's what it'll turn into, so I'll just say that really, like you said, it's a matter of opinion. I personally think your opinion sucks.</div>

it's all good bro, if we all liked the same stuff the world would be boring wouldn't it. i'm sure there is some stuff that we both agree on.
 
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">it's all good bro, if we all liked the same stuff the world would be boring wouldn't it. i'm sure there is some stuff that we both agree on.</div>

Haha, yeah... sorry for the emotion-filled reply though. I probably should have taken a minute after reading your posts to chill. The Hendrix Experience and The Doors are just two musical groups that I'm really passionate about, and I personally can't get into U2. It's all a matter of opinion though as you said, and we can all agree on one thing - Amos Lee sucks.
 
If you're looking to make the transition from hip hop to rock, it's tough. I'd much rather you ease into it by way of Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit, and the such. Nu-Metal, as much as I hate it now, helps a hip hop only listener get into rock music much easier. It's not full on rock music, because it encompasses some hip hop flavor as well. Rage Against the Machine is great for this as well, as their vocalist is often reffered to as being a "rapper," and their guitarist drives in a lot of hip hop, jazzy influences into this stylings.

My current rock tastes are very left field and would be way off for anyone looking to get into the basic structure of rock music, so I'll refrain from spilling them.

BTW, the Doors are horrible.
 
It really depends. There is so much stuff out there.

Depending on tastes, i'd suggest RATM and Rise Against (yes they do actually make good music.)

Classics like everybody suggested, Nirvana, Hendrix, etc. Pink Floyd and The Beatles are an absoloute must, for any music fans. At least try it. Myself, I'm not to crazy about the beatles, but they make good music.

Anyway, I think it would help if you could be more specific about your taste in music. I.E. what would appeal to you more? Coldplay (alt rock) or Mettalica (metal)? stuff like that.
 
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">And I can't stand U2. I think that U2's lyrics are shallow and emotionless, and Bono's as fake as they come, whereas the actual songwritting is piss-poor. From a technical standpoint, it's more simplistic than your average Doors song. Simply put, listening to a U2 album straight through would make me want to take a bullet in the brain. </div>

Good God, finally someone that agrees with me. I am not much into the Doors at all (or even Hendrix for that matter -- Purple Haze, and that'd be all). . but some U2 songs make me want to cry for all the wrong reasons. That being said, I do listen to MANY, MANY, U2 songs, but even reviewing my "favorite" bands, they aren't so high up anymore. People tell me all of Oasis' songs sound the same, all I say is listen to newer U2 stuff and I could say the exact same thing. If anyone has any suggestions as to what I should listen to know (I am open to any of Jimi's work).

What is the general opinion of The Smiths here on JBB? I have listened to a few of their songs, and they have that 80s appeal. Oasis will probably always be my number 1 choice, music-wise, but I need some new stuff too.
 
The Smiths are one of my favorite bands. Check out The Queen Is Dead

What kind of rock are you attracted to? I'd definetely reccomend some Rush, King Crimson, the Bears, Mogwai, Meshuggah and the such but that's just my progressive outlook. There's so much to sift through.
 
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