Lines&Noses Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My top 3.1) GNR2) Nine Inch Nails3) The Doorsthe original line up defintely.ThenKorn Smashing Pumpkins (Siamese Dream line up)NirvanaNine Inch Nails are great. Have they really stopped ?Someone once lent me a Smashing Pumpkins tape. They did nothing for me. Although there was just track I really liked:Eye: Eye - Live: Hey Star,Eye is a great track one of my favs!Imo the best Pumpkins albums are siamese dream, Mellon collie and the infinite sadness and Adore.Given you like eye you might prefer Adore it was more "synth" than their earlier stuff.The albums are very different though could almost be different bands (indeed the line up did change for Adore).Siamese dream was a great reock reocrd and it prolly considered their "best album".Check out Rocket, disarm and Today Mellon Collie is a concept album and imo you really have to listen ot it in its entireity to really appreciate it.It swings from quasi thrash riffs to almost childlike nursery rhymes but when heard as a whole it all seems to make sense.Try Adore was written around the time Billy's mother died and to be honest it sounds like a record that was written by someone who just lost their mother. But it has a melancholic beauty that keeps me coming back to it time and time again. Where these songs really come alive though was when they were performed live: check out. Not sure about NIN I hope it is not the last we hear of them, personally I doubt that it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmygod Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yes, my favorite. :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiedHands Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Without a doubt. It's really hard for me to put into words how GNR (and mainly Axl) have affected my life. But coming in a close 2nd is U2. They have a much broader, bigger, more immense catalogue of songs, and I could easily name 30 or 40 songs of theirs that are just mind blowingly great, and this past summer, I got to see them live, which was my big life goal, after having got to see GNR, though. It was surreal and very much a spiritual experience. It was honestly like being at church. People were crying, waiving their arms in the air, it was like nothing I've ever seen. And on top of it all, Bono came and sang right to us. I've got vids if I ever get around to putting them on YouTube. And at a close 3rd, Michael Jackson. There was always something about him, his sincerity, his excitement, his groove and rhythm, his talent. Obviously his numerous hits will always be cherished by everyone, even rockers and hip hoppers know 'Thriller' and 'Billie Jean'. But oddly enough, most of his BEST stuff was the stuff he came out with later in life, namely with HIStory, Blood on the Dance Floor, and Invincible. Those 3 acts have forever affected me and touched my soul, and I thank them for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiedHands Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Yeah, one of my biggest regrets in life is never having got to see Michael live. I mean, he hadn't toured since I was a kid, but we go to concerts all of the time, I've seen a lot of bands and people that I hold in high regard (GNR, U2, Metallica, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Bob Seger, Kid Rock, etc.), but I never got to see him. When he first announced his London shows, I'd seriously entertained the idea of flying to London to go, but alas, it never came to fruition. One cool thing is at least I have tickets to go see the Michael Jackson Immortal Cirque de Soleil show never summer. It looks amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosonen Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 one thing I do not get, U2!? Oh god. worse than justin bieber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackle22 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 By far Guns are my favorite band of all time. cant wait to see them in chicago and Atlanta. already have tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiedHands Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 one thing I do not get, U2!? Oh god. worse than justin bieber.Come on, man. I totally get not liking them, but to say they're worse than Bieber? I know you're exaggerating but still. They have some fantastic songs. Go beyond just the "hits" and you'll find songs that, in my estimation, are some of the best songs of at least the last 25 years. 'Kite', 'Ultraviolet (Light My Way)', 'Moment of Surrender', 'Original of the Species', 'Gone', 'Stay', 'Bullet the Blue Sky', listen to those songs and tell me those aren't GREAT songs. And even the material they did during experimentation are quite good, like 'Mofo', 'Discotheque', 'Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me', 'Please', 'Zoo Station', 'Staring at the Sun'. I could go on and on and on. And seeing them live is beyond words, if you're a fan I suppose. Biggest production I've ever seen, immense. And people believe so strongly in their music. Singing 'With or Without You' and 'One' with 65,000 other people in unison is something I'll never forget... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 one thing I do not get, U2!? Oh god. worse than justin bieber.Not at all. U2 has a lot more rocking songs than most people think. I can see how people view them as a "sappy ballad band" because a lot of their songs played on the radio are on the soft side but they are a great band if you take the time to get familiar with their material and leave your preconceptions about Bono out of it. I mean if you don't like them you don't like them, but comparing them to Justin Beiber just makes no sense lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosonen Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 one thing I do not get, U2!? Oh god. worse than justin bieber.Not at all. U2 has a lot more rocking songs than most people think. I can see how people view them as a "sappy ballad band" because a lot of their songs played on the radio are on the soft side but they are a great band if you take the time to get familiar with their material and leave your preconceptions about Bono out of it. I mean if you don't like them you don't like them, but comparing them to Justin Beiber just makes no sense lol.hah, I know. I just, never understood the thing. Have to admit have never listened them too much, they have some song in some batman thing I really like etc, same thing with Rolling stones 2-3 decent songs thats all.....that Bono guy is not rockstar, but the exact opposite. Nah, I mean it all in good, I just dont get it thats all. some people hate axl rose too and I dont understand why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 one thing I do not get, U2!? Oh god. worse than justin bieber.Not at all. U2 has a lot more rocking songs than most people think. I can see how people view them as a "sappy ballad band" because a lot of their songs played on the radio are on the soft side but they are a great band if you take the time to get familiar with their material and leave your preconceptions about Bono out of it. I mean if you don't like them you don't like them, but comparing them to Justin Beiber just makes no sense lol.hah, I know. I just, never understood the thing. Have to admit have never listened them too much, they have some song in some batman thing I really like etc, same thing with Rolling stones 2-3 decent songs thats all.....that Bono guy is not rockstar, but the exact opposite. Nah, I mean it all in good, I just dont get it thats all. some people hate axl rose too and I dont understand why Its all good man, different strokes for different folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosonen Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 one thing I do not get, U2!? Oh god. worse than justin bieber.Not at all. U2 has a lot more rocking songs than most people think. I can see how people view them as a "sappy ballad band" because a lot of their songs played on the radio are on the soft side but they are a great band if you take the time to get familiar with their material and leave your preconceptions about Bono out of it. I mean if you don't like them you don't like them, but comparing them to Justin Beiber just makes no sense lol.hah, I know. I just, never understood the thing. Have to admit have never listened them too much, they have some song in some batman thing I really like etc, same thing with Rolling stones 2-3 decent songs thats all.....that Bono guy is not rockstar, but the exact opposite. Nah, I mean it all in good, I just dont get it thats all. some people hate axl rose too and I dont understand why Its all good man, different strokes for different folks tomorow I will listen some U2, scared if I end up liking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Star Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Yeah Guns would top my No. 1 spot but others as of right now) are as follows in no particular order....It changes from titme to time my other bands but GN'R will always be No. 1Guns N' RosesThe Devil Wears PradaLed ZeppelinNirvanaAlice In ChainsJane's Addiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 one thing I do not get, U2!? Oh god. worse than justin bieber.Not at all. U2 has a lot more rocking songs than most people think. I can see how people view them as a "sappy ballad band" because a lot of their songs played on the radio are on the soft side but they are a great band if you take the time to get familiar with their material and leave your preconceptions about Bono out of it. I mean if you don't like them you don't like them, but comparing them to Justin Beiber just makes no sense lol.hah, I know. I just, never understood the thing. Have to admit have never listened them too much, they have some song in some batman thing I really like etc, same thing with Rolling stones 2-3 decent songs thats all.....that Bono guy is not rockstar, but the exact opposite. Nah, I mean it all in good, I just dont get it thats all. some people hate axl rose too and I dont understand why Its all good man, different strokes for different folks tomorow I will listen some U2, scared if I end up liking them.Ha well I'm not sure if they will be your cup of tea or not, but I personally really like them. I admit I initially wrote them off as a sappy band; but even though their songs may not be as hard rocking and straightforward as let's say Zeppelin or GNR they write some really interesting stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiedHands Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 The thing about U2 is you have to really give everything a chance. Most of their albums sound completely different, as they go through "phases", experimenting with all different things. But listen to some of the songs I listed and you're guaranteed to find some stuff you like. BTW, the song you said you liked from Batman is "Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me". Def my fave out of their rock stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosonen Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) The thing about U2 is you have to really give everything a chance. Most of their albums sound completely different, as they go through "phases", experimenting with all different things. But listen to some of the songs I listed and you're guaranteed to find some stuff you like. BTW, the song you said you liked from Batman is "Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me". Def my fave out of their rock stuff..."Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me"it is a really good song. sorry about the whole U2 rant lol. I just hate them, and heard like 3 songs so who am I to say Edited October 8, 2011 by Kosonen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modano09 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Nine Inch Nails. Then GNR.Back when Trent was posting pics of Axl on nin.com I dreamed of them working together. Axl's voice and Trent's music would be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRfan2008 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 1a. Zeppelin1b. Guns N' Roses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake-a-mania Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 yesGnR then Thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderScott Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Yes, by a long way. 1. GnR2. Metallica3. Faith No More4. Slayer5. SoundgardenAs amazing as Chris Cornell and Mike Patton are, seriously nothing comes close to Axl Rose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkchild Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 My top 3 :1. Guns n' Roses2. AC/DC (Bon era)3. Killswitch Engage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill Devil Hill Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 1. Judas Priest2. Bruce Dickinson3. Guns N' RosesBut at current, I listen to GN'R the most. I go through waves of listening to one single artist all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocArunas Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 METALLICA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2d1 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 When it comes down to it, GnR are still my fav band. Alice Cooper comes in a very close 2nd though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasteofammo Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Guns N' Roses Ultimate WarriorTecmo Super BowlArnold Schwarzenegger Edited October 9, 2011 by wasteofammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopyOfAnImitation Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Right up there with Nine Inch Nails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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