Wednesday 30 December 2009

Top 5: Male Singers

This is based on each individuals ability to sing, obviously. :D I shall give you the bands they have appeared in as well as a well sung song by the artist.

5: Matthew Bellamy - Plug-in Baby
Lead singer of the Rocket Baby Dolls, AKA; Muse.

4: Gary Lightboy - Run
Lead singer of Snow Patrol

3: Corey Taylor - Zzxyz rd.
Lead singer of Slipknot, Stone Sour, JBKB,
Featured in songs by KoRn and Apocalyptica

2: Tom Smith - Escape The Nest
Lead singer of the editors

1: Newton Faulkner - UFO
Singer/song writer

Pista 3 (D-7) - Nirvana (Lyrics)

Pista 3 (D-7) - Nirvana
Hormoaning

Straight as an arrow
defect
defect
not straight
not so straight
reject
reject
towards antisocial
solo, solo

standing on the stairs
cold, cold morning
ghostly image of fear
mayday mayday
gonna leave this reigon
they'll take me with them

dimension 7

Straight as an arrow
defect, defect
not straight
not so straight
reject, reject
towards antisocial
psychosocial

standing on the stairs
cold, cold morning
ghostly image of fear
mayday, mayday
gonna leave this reigon
they'll take me with them

dimension 7

ahhhhh
nahhhhh
ahhhh

Straight as an arrow
defect, defect
not straight
not so straight
reject, reject
towards antisocial
social, social

dimension 7
dimension 7
dimension 7
dimension 7
dimension 7
dimension 7
dimension 7

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On this album the song is only called Pista 3.
5/5


Tuesday 29 December 2009

Red Morning Light - Kings Of Leon (Lyrics)

Red Morning Light - Kings Of Leon
Youth & Young Manhood

You know you coulda been a wander
taking you're circus to the sky
you couldnt take it on the tight rope
no, you had to take it on the side
you always like it undercover
stuck down between you're dirty sheets
but no one's even listening to ya
in-between the holla's and the screams

and I say now now hey hey
another dirty bird aint givin out a taste
in the black of the night with the red morning light

you got your cosy little corner
all night you're jammin on you're feet
and hangin out just like a street sign
and put a twenty dollar trick
I hear you're blowing like a feather
and then they rub it in your face
and once they've had all the fun, hun
you're at the bottom of the cage

and I say now now hey hey
another dirty bird aint givin out a taste
in the black of the night with the red morning light
and I say now now hey hey
you're givin all youre cinnamon away

that's not right
ahhhhhhhhhh

hey hey another dirty bird aint givin out a taste
oh hey
keep on givin away, givin away
oh hey hey you're givin all your cinnamon away
oh hey hey you're givin all your cinnamon away

oh hey hey another dirty bird aint givin out a taste
in the black of the night with the red morning light
and I say now now hey hey
you're givin all youre cinnamon away
that's not right
wow
come on
and I say now now hey hey
another dirty bird aint givin out a taste
in the black of the night with the red morning light
and I say now now hey hey
you're givin all youre cinnamon away

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4/5

Here is a link to the song and official music video on youtube

Wednesday 23 December 2009

Top 45: Artists/Bands - Part:4

:15-1

15: Muse - Knights Of Cydonia
14: Ozzy Osbourne - Black Rain
13: Rage Against The Machine - Bullet In The Head
12: KoRn - B.B.K
11: Editors - When Anger Shows
10: Raconteurs - Top Yourself
9: Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah
8: Motorhead - Ace Of Spades
7: Queens Of The Stone Age - No One Knows
6: Stone Sour - 30/30-150
5: Disturbed - Voices
4: Drowning Pool - Bodies
3: Rammstein - Amerika
2: Slipknot - People = Shit
1: Nirvana - Dumb

Top 45: Artists/Bands - Part:3

:25-15

25: Slipknot (Original) - Do Nothing/Bitchslap
24: The Subways - Lostboy
23: Weezer - Buddy Holly
22: The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A Girl
21: Seasick Steve - One True
20: KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
19: Kings Of Leon - Razz
18: System Of A Down - Atwa
17: Jeffrey Lewis - Three Quarter Moon
16: Wolfmother - Vagabond
15: Muse - Knights Of Cydonia

KOL and wolfmother's latest album (respectively) is crap -.- (Only By The Night and Cosmic Egg)

Top 45: Artists/Bands - Part:2

:35-25

35: Nickelback - Too Bad
34: Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me
33: Linkin Park - What I've Done
32: Reverend Horton Heat - Big Red Rocket Of Love
31: Scars On Broadway - Insane
30: Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
29: Metallica - The Day That Never Comes
28: Elbow - One Day Like This
27: Serj Tankin - Empty Walls
26: Marilyn Manson - The Fight Song
25: Slipknot (Original) - Do Nothing/Bitchslap

Both Linkin Park and Metallica are better in their earlier albums though due to some technical issues I only have their later work and so had to choose songs from that paltry list.

Top 45: Artists/Bands - Part:1

: 45-35
This is obviously my list of the best 45 artists/bands on my ipod. There are some bands that would be on here though I don't have them on my ipod so I shall quickly mention them now.; The Beatles, Evanescence, Weird Al, Soil, Klaxons, Pendulum, and possibly more that I don't recall right now.
I have also suggested one of their best songs so you can listen and decide for yourselves.

45: Adele - Chasing Pavements
44: Placebo - Pure Morning
43: Machine Head - Davidian
42: Panic! At The Disco - I Write Sins Not Tragedies
41: Noah & The Whale - 5 Years Time
40: Billy Talent - Falling Leaves
39: Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own
38: Dizzee Rascal - Fix Up, Look Sharp
37: Duffy - Mercy
36: Flobots - Handlebars
35: Nickelback - Too Bad

Two of these artists/bands have however changed recently and become rubbish so that they appeal to a larger audience. So when I mention these in my list I mean how they used to be: Dizzee Rascal & Nickelback.

Tuesday 15 December 2009

Top 10: Nirvana

Top 10: Nirvana

10: Even In His Youth (Previously Unreleased)
One of the great things about Nirvana to me are the lyrics, Kurt may have said how lyrics come secondary to the music though he still has some amazing lyrics, this song is a great show of this point.

9: You Know You're Right
Don't be fooled by the extremely quiet interlude, because this song can pack a punch. It builds up in tiers and reaches a zenith point during the final chorus and holds you there for a good minute or so.

8: Milk It
A song that I didn't much care for to begin with but it has grown on me impressively. I love the lyrics and their unique style that is represented within this song.

7: Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
Though I don't really understand why the title needs to be so damn long, comic value? Well the song sounds immense and has some very good lyrics to match.

6: Heart-Shaped Box
Iconic, simply iconic, one of the most famous Nirvana songs ever, and for good reason. Memorable riff, great vid, great chorus, this is an overall, great song with great lyrics.

5: Ain't It A Shame (Demo)
This is a good upbeat quick song that truly shows the bi-polar nature of the band and the one ends extreme. This song rivets to you and doesn't let go until the ride is over.

4: Pennyroyal Tea
Here we have the opposite to the latter. More of a journey then a ride, an emotional one that speaks of pain and turmoil. This shows the true side of Nirvana in my humble opinion.

3: Polly
Much like the latter though written and performed in a much more ethereally beautiful way. The (New Wave) version is good though it lacks what makes this song so truly special.

2: D-7
This song very successfully blends the bi-polar natures of Nirvana, beginning slow and meaningful before taking it up a few notches. This usually fails for as it is very hard to do well, D-7 however manages it perfectly. Oh and did I mention the lyrics? They are amazing once again, though not as much as the next song, the best Nirvana song in my opinion.

10: Even In His Youth (Previously Unreleased)
9: You Know You're Right
8: Milk It
7: Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
6: Heart-Shaped Box
5: Ain't It A Shame (Demo)
4: Pennyroyal Tea
3: Polly
2: D-7

1: Old Age (Nevermind Outtake)
The most beautifully written and meaningful Nirvana song ever to be performed. Sang in such a way that you may at first wander what is being said, but you will realise with time that the lyrics demand such emotion to be put into the song though only Kurt can pull this off and reveal the true beauty of the song.

Here is a link to it on youtube:

Friday 11 December 2009

I Am Hated - Slipknot (Lyrics, meaning)

I Am Hated - Slipknot
Iowa

The whole world is my enemy
and im a walking target
two times the devil with all the significance
dragged and rapped for the love of a mob
I can't stay
because I can't be stopped
eating motherfuckers alive who cross us
I know you're all tired of the same ol' bosses
so let me tell you how it's gonna be
im gonna kill everyone who steps off in front of me
welcome to the same ol' fucking scam
same ol' shit in a dead fad
everybody wants to be so hard
or are you real or a second rate sports card?
they just lost their dad or their wife just died and their never gonna go outside
shut up!
nobody gives a fuck
it doesn't change the fact that you suck

(we are) the anti-cancer
(we are) the only answer
stripped down we want you dead
but what's inside of me you'll never know
(we are) bi-polar gods
(we are) you know what we are
my life was always shit
and I dont think I need this any more

now im not pretty and im not cool
and im fat and ugly and proud so fuck you
standing out is the new pretension
streamline the sickness half-assed aggression
you gotta see it to believe it we all conned
all the mediocre sacred cows we've spawned
put some trust in the mission
we wont repent this is our religion

(we are) the anti-cancer
(we are) the only answer
stripped down we want you dead
but what's inside of me you'll never know
(we are) bi-polar gods
(we are) you know what we are
my life was always shit
and I dont think I need this any more

I am hated
you are hated
we are hated
I am hated

everything sucks and I can prove it
everyone dies shuffle on remove it
individuals, irrespectable
im the paradox deity vessel
the other side holds no secret
but this side is done I don't need it
before you go you should know you're breaking down
you'll be rotten by the time you're underground

fuck you

(we are) the anti-cancer
(we are) the only answer
stripped down we want you dead
but what's inside of me you'll never know
(we are) bi-polar gods
(we are) you know what we are
my life was always shit
and I dont think I need this any more
(we are) the source of conscience
(we are) distorted sentients
there's only one thing left
and I can't leave until its sated
(we are) the absolute
(we are) controlling you
there closing in I cant escape
I am hated!
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This song is about "emo's" and Slipknot's feelings towards these people. Saying how pathetic and unimportant their plights are. Whilst they moan and attention seek about everything in their lives Corey moves on, even fights back. The ideal of "fighting back" being key to Slipknot, rather than other bands that cater for the previously mentioned audience, Slipknot always have a more "deal with it" or "do something about it" approach.
"The whole world is my enemy, and im a walking target" This is a principle held by Emo's and he later says how he feels this is simply a fad and that people want to fit in.
The chorus is entirely about the band, saying that they are against these people and are possibly the only voice standing against them. It also reiterates the fact that he has had issues in his life and yet they feel the need to constantly beleaguer people with there problems.

4/5


Thursday 10 December 2009

Top 10: Rammstein

Top 10 Rammstein

10: Moskau.
Moskau is one of my favourites for many reasons. The Russian in the song sounds amazing, when sung by either Till or Tatu and has the coveted "catchienes" that is extremely hard to get across to mix language audiences. It also has the energetic break down at the end that really emits passion and effort.

9: Sonne.
One of the biggest staples in Rammstein's resumaƩ, sonne has the power, the vocal brilliance and the lyrical prowess that has become a trait to the band. The last verse sounds pretty awesome to be fair :P

8: Mutter.
This song would probably be a bit cringe-worthy if it were to be English due to its subject matter, however it manoeuvres through this mine field of a topic well and is dare I say it, enrapturing.

7: Rein Raus.
This is a very tongue in cheek take on a commonly explored subject. It has great lyrics and also a very good sound to it, Rammstein have once again managed to make a song that is easy for people who don't speak German to pick up.

6: Keine Lust.
An hilarious song that fits perfectly within their "jokey" take on music. And the twist at the end really keeps you interested lyrically and musically.

5: Mein Teil (Single Version)
This song is about a German man who slaughtered and ate a willing victim. Not the beginnings of a great song I know, but when you listen to the song and read the lyrics, which are from the point of view of the willing victim, you will realise just how great a song this really is.

4: B********
Its different! :O But I hate that? don't I? usually yes I do, though this has changed for the better, if that's possible, and so I feel it is truly one of their greatest songs ever, though other Rammstein fans will feel it is their worst, it's kinda the musical mustard :/

3: Engel (Extended Version)
Out of all the versions to choose this is by far the best. Lyrically and musically it is sound. I mean, it even rhymes in English :O That must have been hard to write :s

2: Zwitter
Funny, powerful and energetic to the max, this song has it all, and it has it just right, these traits are not exemplified by any other song. So how is this number two rather then one? I hear you ask, well, you shall find out ;)

10:Moskau
9:Sonne
8:Mutter
7:Rein Raus
6:Keine Lust
5:Mein Teil (Single Version)
4:B********
3:Engel (Extended Version)
2:Zwitter

1: Haifisch
The only way for a song to beat zwitter would be for it to have outstanding lyrics, fortunately that is just what haifisch has, along with ease to pick up, a great sound and everything that Rammstein are. This is in my humble opinion the pinnacle, the zenith, the ultimate Rammstein song.


Zwitter - Rammstein (lyrics + translation)

Zwitter - Rammstein
Mutter

(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)

Ich habe ihr einen kuss gestohlen - I have stolen a kiss from her
sie wollte sich ihn wiederholen - she wanted to get it back
ich hab sie nich mehr losgelassen - I have not let her go again
verschmolzen so zu einer masse - we melted into one piece
so ist es mir nur allzurecht - it is just too right for me
ich bin ein schoenes zweigeschlecht - I am a beautiful bisexual
zwei seelen unter meiner brust - two soul's under my chest
zwei geschlechte eine lust - two genders, one lust

(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
zwitter, zwitter - hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
zwitter, zwitter - hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)

Ich gehe anders durch den tag - I go differently through the day
ich bin der schoenste mensche von allen- I'm the most beautiful person of them all
ich sehe wunderbare dinge - I see marvellous things
die sind mir vorher garnicht aufgefallen - I didn't notice them before
ich kann mich jaden tag begluecken - I can make myself happy everyday
ich kann mir selber rosen schicken - I can send myself roses
das ist kein zweiter und kein dritter - there is no second and no third
eins und eins das ist gleich - one and one, that is the same

(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
zwitter, zwitter - hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
ich bin so verliebt - I am so in love
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
ich bin in mich verliebt - I am so in love with myself

eins fuer mich - one for me
eins fuer dich - one for you
gibt es nicht - is there not
eins fuer mich - one for me
eins und eins - one and one
das bin ich - that's me

ich bin alleine - I am alone
doch nich allein - but not alone
ich kann mit mir zusammen sein - I can be together with myself
ich kuesse frueh mein spiegelbild - early I kiss my reflection
und schlafe abends mit mir ein - and at night I sleep with myself
wen die anderen maedchen suchten - when the others search for girls
konnt ich mich schon selbst befruchten - I could already fertilize myself
so bin ich dann auch nicht verzagt - I am not even downhearted when
wenn einer zu mir fich dich sagt - when one tells me to "fuck yourself"

(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
zwitter, zwitter - hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
ich bin so verliebt - I am so in love
(zwitter, zwitter) - (hermaphrodite, hermaphrodite)
ich bin in mich verliebt - I am so in love with myself

eins fuer mich - one for me
eins fuer dich - one for you
gibt es nicht - is there not
eins fuer mich - one for me
eins und eins - one and one
das bin ich - that's me

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This is one of my fav rammstein songs. Shows what I like them for, and thats humour mainly :D Though it also has the power that you come to expect from a rammstein song and all of this put together makes this my second or third favourite song of theirs.
5/5

Rape me - Nirvana (Lyrics)

Rape me - Nirvana
In Utero

Rape me
rape me my friend
rape me
rape me again

am I the only one?
am I the only one?
am I the only one?
am I the only one?

hate me
do it and do it again
waste me
rape me my friend

am I the only one?
am I the only one?
am I the only one?
am I the only one?

my favourite open source
I'll kiss you're open sores
appreciate you're concern
still gonna stink and burn

rape me
rape me my friend
rape me
rape me again

am I the only one?
am I the only one?
am I the only one?
am I the only one?

RAPE ME (RAPE ME)
RAPE ME (RAPE ME)
RAPE ME (RAPE ME)
RAPE ME (RAPE ME)
RAPE ME (RAPE ME)
RAPE ME (RAPE ME)
RAPE ME (RAPE ME)
RAPE ME (RAPE ME)
RAPE ME........
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4/5


Joker & the thief - Wolfmother (lyrics)

Joker & the thief - Wolfmother
Wolfmother

I said the joker is a wanted man
he makes his way across the land
see him sifting through the sand

so I'll tell you all a story of the joker and the thief of the night

he's always laughing in the midst of power
always living in the final hour
there is always sweet and sour
so we
are not
going home

can you see the joker flying over?
as she's standing in the field of clover
watching out every day
what would happen if he took her away?

well you see, well you might not know
you get the feelin' coming after the glow
the vagabond is moving slow

so I'll tell you all a story of the joker and the thief of the night

all the people that you see in the night
hold their dreams up into the light
the old beast is searching for sight

and we
are not
going home

can you see the joker flying over?
as she's standing in the field of clover
watching out every day
what would happen if he took her away?

I'll tell a story of the joker and the thief, I said
I'll tell a story of the joker and the thief, I said
I'll tell you all a story of the joker and the thief of the night

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4/5

Killing in the name - Rage Against the Machine (RATM) (Lyrics)

Killing in the name - RATM
Rage Against The Machine

(Killing in the name of)

some of those that work forces
are the same that burn crosses
some of those that work forces
are the same that burn crosses
some of those that work forces
are the same that burn crosses
some of those that work forces
are the same that burn crosses

Killing in the name of
killing in the name of

now you do what they told ya
now you do what they told ya
now you do what they told ya
now you do what they told ya
now you do what they told ya
and now you do what they told ya
and now you do what they told ya
and now you do what they told ya
and now you do what they told ya
and now you do what they told ya
and now you do what they told ya
and now you do what they told ya

Those that died
are justified
wearing the badge
there the chosen whites
you justify
those that died
wearing the badge
there the chosen whites
those who died
are justified
wearing the badge
there the chosen whites
you justify
those that died
wearing the badge
there the chosen whites

some of those that work forces
are the same that burn crosses
some of those that work forces
are the same that burn crosses
some of those that work forces
are the same that burn crosses
some of those that work forces
are the same that burn crosses

killing in the name of
killing in the name of

now ya do what they told ya
now ya do what they told ya
now ya do what they told ya
now ya do what they told ya

now ya do what they told ya (now you're under control)
now ya do what they told ya (now you're under control)
now ya do what they told ya (now you're under control)
now ya do what they told ya (now you're under control)
now ya do what they told ya (now you're under control)
now ya do what they told ya (now you're under control)
now ya do what they told ya (now you're under control)
now ya do what they told ya

Those who died
are justified
wearing the badge
there the chosen whites
you justify
those that died
wearing the badge
there the chosen whites
those who died
are justified
wearing the badge
there the chosen whites
you justify
those that died
wearing the badge
there the chosen whites

come on

ugh

yeah

come on

ugh

fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
fuck you I wont do what you tell me
motherfucker
ugh

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I am a member of the facebook group "RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE FOR CHRISTMAS NO.1". This is an attempt, palpably, to make RATM Christmas number 1. If you would like to join then search it on facebook groups and buy this single (Killing in the name of) no sooner then December the 13th. Come on ;)
4/5

Slipknot - Slipknot (lyrics, meaning, background information)

Slipknot - Slipknot
Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat (MFKR)

[instrumental]

pantex sucks
pantex sucks
they burn the life forms of my tribe
pantex sucks

boneknawers suck
boneknawers suck
they roll around in garbage bins
all boneknawers suck

(pantex is bleeding but night is falling)

the blackened sucks
the blackened sucks
those mutated bastard leeches
blackened sucks

if I had my way
if I had my way
id rend them all
ripped and torn
all that sucks dies

(sweet smell bleeding, glow is melting me)

I
bring
my
glave
into
battle
shifting
into
krinos
I
slay
wrymfoe
then
I
step sideways

you cant see me for I lie within the umbra
you cant see me for I lie within the umbra
you cant see me for I lie within the umbra
you cant see me for I lie within the umbra
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The lyrics within the brackets are sang by "Clown". This song was written before the band was named "slipknot" and Joey Jordison, who was not a member of the band at the time, later suggested that this be the name of the band. The idea was accepted before the album was released due to it being under the name, "slipknot". 
Many songs from this album were re-written and performed by the new members of slipknot, this was no exception, It was changed drastically and became the song "(sic)".
M.F.K.R and all of the murder dolls songs were about an rpg board game that the members would play. It was in fact the entire idea behind the band forming in the first place and many of the songs are directly pertaining to this game. (None of the new slipknot songs are about this game however, song lyrics and meaning were changed.) Thus the lyrics in this song may seem random and nonsensical however if you were to play the game then im sure it would make sense.
3/5



Introduction :D

This is evidentially my blog on music. I shall post lyrics, song meanings, favourite bands/artists, favourite songs and possibly more.

Some lyrics will be debatable though I can only give you my opinion on them and im pretty sure that the vast majority are correct. Some lyrics you will not be able to find anywhere else on the internet (I know, I've tried) and so I will attempt to do my best there also.

Also the song meanings are ultimately only my opinion based mainly on the lyrics though some are based on others opinions that I have seen and figured that they make enough sense.

Music History
Until I was about 13 I never really bothered or cared much about music, It was all rubbish to me, though that was probably because most of what I heard was the stuff on the radio and what my parents liked. My brothers on the other hand were into music, so before school I would hear bands like puddle of mud, rammstein, slipknot, etc etc. I would listen to them but only if my brothers were. These kind of bands became embedded and would become important later on ;)

At the age of about 13 my brother played the album "NIRVANA" by nirvana after school one day. I liked it due to it being different, upbeat and vocally idiosyncratic. A few days later I decided to put it on, this being the first real time that I had chosen to put any music on myself and so this quickly decimated my old opinion on music. Shortly after this I had a song stuck in my head, though I hadn't a clue what it was, though fortunately my older brother heard me muttering the song later that night and said it was "Duality-Slipknot" and so I headed over to youtube where I began listening to that and all the other songs I could recall from the years gone by. Slipknot quickly became a favourite of mine though when I got my first MP3 player they weren't present due to me not owning any of their albums/singles. By the time I did have there songs I would tread carefully through their albums only listening to songs that I knew. I had a very callow and tentative attitude towards them and unknown songs, I still however have a semblance of this attitude left in me. █ So at this time I had two main bands that have not changed or been topped since, Nirvana, and slipknot, though I can never decide which one I prefer, and so they are both my favourite band.
Slowly I began listening to the vast majority of musicians that I used to hear every morning. Some of these have been riveted into my musical vitaƩ (Rammstein, KoRn, Drowning Pool), others seemed slightly lack-lustre on iteration (Mushroom Head, Offspring, Limp bizkit) and there are probably more that I am yet to rediscover. (erm......) A monolithic proportion of the bands I listen to are passed down from my brothers, this has caused me to have a somewhat eclectic musical taste; Linkin Park, Marilyn Manson, Editors, KOL, and preliminarily mentioned bands. Though it doesn't stop there, I must admit to liking SOME of the stuff that I hear on the radio, people like; Duffy or Amy Winehouse for example. Though my taste in music shall be revealed to you as I will mostly only write about songs I like.
With a lot of the bands that my brothers liked I went that step further, where they had listened to the songs that were released I began listening to all the songs and introducing them. So the foundation of what I listen to is there's, the bulk is of my own sleuthing.

This seems to be all I can think of for now though I will probably update this a tad more if I remember something that I have missed.