The 90s had alot of musical movements, grunge was taking off, brit pop was continueing to be awesome as usual, gangsta rap was becoming more popular, indie rock was becoming bigger, Shoegazer, which was more of a 80s thing but it still counts, was big still, Progressive metal and Progressive music in general had some incredible albums in the 90s since it was becoming more popular again. I think Ska was getting bigger in the 90s too, but I could be wrong about that. I'm sure I have missed some. I think my favorite though were Britpop and the return of progessive rock and progressive metal.
Boy bands, I wouldn't say they were the BEST musical movements, but they were sure noticeable. Nsync, Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees and all those other bands. I think they sort of influenced the pop music of today, sort of.
Mr. Bungle were a member of the sweet alternative chapter. Some would put them in the avant-garde genre but they weren't entirely avant-garde. Still, I agree that they were awwesome, as were many odd groups to come out in the 90's.
The nuuugaze scene is pretty cool now too, though.
Yeah, some good stuff recently from the NW of the US. Have you had the chance to see MBV this tour? Just saw them last Monday at Roseland in NYC. Amazing!
I take it I am one of the few shoegazers in this topic that listened to Starflyer 59? IMO they are an amazing shoegaze group and always will be.cousin_eddy
I know them too:D I never see them mentioned, great band.
I take it I am one of the few shoegazers in this topic that listened to Starflyer 59? IMO they are an amazing shoegaze group and always will be.cousin_eddy
Love them as well. They seem to put an album out every year!
[QUOTE="cousin_eddy"]I take it I am one of the few shoegazers in this topic that listened to Starflyer 59? IMO they are an amazing shoegaze group and always will be.Film-Guy
I know them too:D I never see them mentioned, great band.
*high fives* Glad SOMEONE knows them! I love Starflyer, they neevr get much cred due to their Christian beliefs, but I don't see why that should come between them making amazing music.
[QUOTE="cousin_eddy"]I take it I am one of the few shoegazers in this topic that listened to Starflyer 59? IMO they are an amazing shoegaze group and always will be.cousin_eddy
I know them too:D I never see them mentioned, great band.
*high fives* Glad SOMEONE knows them! I love Starflyer, they neevr get much cred due to their Christian beliefs, but I don't see why that should come between them making amazing music.
I barley even noticed the christian part, I just thought they sounded interesting.
The nuuugaze scene is pretty cool now too, though.
Yeah, some good stuff recently from the NW of the US. Have you had the chance to see MBV this tour? Just saw them last Monday at Roseland in NYC. Amazing!
You're a lucky dude. No money right now+gas prices are mad insane+Living in Michigan=No MBV. Serious bummer.
I guess if you smash the Cure together with Slowdive, and take away all of their prozac, that's Jeniferever. (yes, they're that sad!) Check out the album Choose A Bright Morning. They also have a new 10' EP out now that is even better, but pretty limited.
[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]Shoegaze fans should check out the band Blackstrap, they are a shoegaze band from Sweden.tri-edge99
Just what is shoegaze? It sounds like drone or something :P
It is a form of alternative music made most famous in the 80's by european groups. It's best elements are dreamy guitar riffs, a lot of effects pedals, lyrics involving relationships and depression and vocals you can't really understand the lyrics too. Chck out My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins and Starflyer 59 for great examples of Shoegaze.
Speaking of great 90s bands, who else loves the bands Spiritualized, and the Spacemen 3?Film-Guy
Awesome band dude. "Ladies and gentlemen we are floating in space" is pure godsend.
[QUOTE="tri-edge99"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]Shoegaze fans should check out the band Blackstrap, they are a shoegaze band from Sweden.cousin_eddy
Just what is shoegaze? It sounds like drone or something :P
It is a form of alternative music made most famous in the 80's by european groups. It's best elements are dreamy guitar riffs, a lot of effects pedals, lyrics involving relationships and depression and vocals you can't really understand the lyrics too. Chck out My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins and Starflyer 59 for great examples of Shoegaze.
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