Pretty much everything by Moby.
It got so popular/trendy when I was younger that I stayed away for 20 years.
I’ve mentioned this band a few times recently.
As a metal fan, Christian Metal has always rubbed me the wrong way. It was either way too preachy and constantly proselytizing or it was just straight up bad music across the board. Often both.
Metal is founded on rebellion and speaking truth to power, not bowing down and licking a boot (something Nazi fucks forcing their way into metal scenes need to realize and fuck off - you’re not welcome) so I always handwaved away Christian bands on that basis.
Well it turns out Extol is a shining light in that scene. Their lyrics can sometimes dampen the power but the delivery of the vocals usually keeps that at bay and the music is so immense that it doesn’t even matter.
Their album ‘Burial’ is a bona fide ripper of an album. Unique riffing and melodic choices on top of an absolutely killer drummer. Their later albums are excellent too, but nothing in this world sounds like Burial. 10/10 album for me and in my top 3 of all time for sure.
Extol are awesome. Haven’t listened to them in ages!
Zao are up there with Extol also.
Funny to see this, I was just going through some old playlists today and listened to some Extol. Not one I think about often, but a fun band!
Cream
First time I heard Primus I could not understand what TF Les Claypool’s voice was all about. But they ended up shredding and had one of the finest drummers to ever sit at a kit.
Marcy Playground.
Sex and Candy was an alright song, but the whole album was actually very solid.
This was over 20 years ago but Dream Theatre.
My friend was trying to get me into them but I couldn’t get into the vocal style but after a while I couldn’t deny how amazing some of the riffs were, but then it clicked the vocals suited the music. And have loved them ever since.
Even wearing a Parasomnia t shirt as we speak lol
Ecca Vandal - Molly https://youtu.be/chJu5t4GRA8
It is so good, I keep coming back to it.
Pink Pony Club. WTF, why is it good? It’s good. Also Whole Lotta Rosie by AC/DC is such a banger.
Some bands have won me over with their live shows, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Bright Light Social Hour and Lord Huron are like that, I didn’t “get” them until I saw them live in smaller venues.
Agree on Pink Pony Club, a lot of her songs took me a few listens before I became a fan.
Yungblud
Was it Changes?
No it was years ago. I actually dislike when he does covers.
Lords of the Lost, a Goth metal/glam rock band, performed Blood and Glitter at Eurovision 2023. I wasn’t a fan at first, and their style is not one i gravitate to, but the song grew on me. Since then, they’ve put out one good song after another. If you want a song that expresses dislike for other people while still wishing the best for humanity, check out their latest release: I Hate People.
Anything Hyperpop. I used to make fun of 100 gecs but now I unironically listen to that kind of music for its innovation and boldness.
The Smiths. Dull name and hated Morrissey’s voice as a kid. Probably my favourite band.
