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In general I like high-energy music but prefer that energy to come from a fast beat and hard-hitting lyrics rather than sheer volume. I like good, meaningful lyrics, and I like to be able to hear them over the music. I don't like screaming. While I won't reject a piece because it has a 30 second guitar solo, neither will I consider that to be a positive selling point, no matter how awesome the musician's mastery of zir instrument. In general I like to hear more instruments than just guitar and drums. Bonus points for including orchestral instruments and/or themes.
I like bands with a crisp, clear sound. That isn't mandatory, but it's always a plus.
Some examples of artists I have enjoyed in the past are: Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Tyler, Alannis Morrisette, Mike and the Mechanics, Pink Floyd, Gino Vanelli, Heart, The Cars, The Alan Parsons Project, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Winwood and Berlin.
I've been scrolling through iTunes, listening to the 20-second clips of various songs. The clips are too short to render any kind of judgement on the lyrics, but the sounds of the following have caught my ear:
| Artist | Title | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The Fray | How To Save a Life | |
| Panic At the Disco | Nine In The Afternoon | this sounded like a near perfect fit for my tastes |
| Paramore | That's What You Get | |
| Secondhand Serenade | Fall for You | not all that energetic, but a really crisp sound |
| Snow Patrol | Chasing Cars | ditto |
| Sum 41 | Fat Lip | instrumental is a bit too overpowering, but still pretty good |
| Jimmy Eat World | The Middle | I've heard this one before and really like it |
| Green Day | Holiday | |
| Hellogoodbye | Here In Your Arms | if they use the harmonic vocalizer all the time it would get old fast |
| 3 Doors Down | It's Not My Time | |
| Lifehouse | Whatever It Takes | |
| Buckcherry | Sorry | |
| Linkin Park | Shadow of the Day | another lower energy one with a crisp sound |
| Dragonforce | Through the Fire |
Based on all of that, anyone have any recommendations they'd like to make?
May 16 2008, 14:48:04 UTC 4 years ago
Muse: I don't quite know if they'll be a big hit or total disaster with you. My favourite of theirs is Knights of Cydonia and if nothing else, you should watch the video clip at least once.
Otherwise, I'm probably about the last person to be advising you, because I'm a fan of Gwen Stefani, Bjork, Natascha Atlas, and assorted hiphop and bollywood theme tunes. I think Gwen Stefani is the only one there'd be much chance of you liking.
May 16 2008, 16:33:24 UTC 4 years ago
I haven't been using the iPod touch for music but for video [I won and iPod shuffle last year and use that for all the audio because it's lighter to carry around].
There are cactusloads of wonderful free videos downloadable easily through iTunes. And rentals are $2.99 or $3.99 And I personally really like www.Fora.tv
At any rate, I'm glad you're enjoying your prize!
Oh, and if you drop it and break the glass it costs about $150, but you get a new machine.
May 16 2008, 19:42:48 UTC 4 years ago
A throwback to the 90's, but you might also like They Might Be Giants -- lighthearted & funny/clever lyrics.