Same here. Sublime with Rome did zilch for me, but classic Sublime is well, classic for me.

Will do! Look out for someone with the most normal name ever dressed as Phillip J. Fry…

Hum and Failure were pretty much unknown where I grew up ("Stars" might have got on the radio, but I was the only person there for Downward is Heavenward), and I didn't even start hearing about Failure until after they broke up and A Perfect Circle was covering them on 13th Step.

No, but you should see what he can do with thunderbolts and lightning.

Will definitely try. I typically go with Bulleit Rye, but I'm always looking for new booze to booze it up with.

Agreed. Easily one of my favorite Stones songs and a favorite for me to throw on at any bar that has it on the jukebox.

Word. One of the finest pieces of rock ever recorded.

Fuckin' Let it Bleed, man… I'm getting buried with that album.

Of course I grew up with the major grunge bands (grunge breaking in '91 changed my life, no hyperbole) but in all the years since, as deep as I dug with Seattle was probably The Gits. Thanks for the recommendations so I can remedy that!

Will check'em all out, but Course of Empire most especially as alt-rock is my rock center-line. I'm basically a 90's alt-rock person who just kept going, which means I listen to a freakishly wide range of rock music, from punk to prog to metal to girl-with-piano. I'm probably the only person you will find with…

I was in the same boat. 90's alternative rock ruled my life and I didn't take that sudden, jarring swing rock took towards nu-metal in 99 very well. With the exception of System of a Down and Deftones, I hated the scene. But LP I'd give a pass. Plenty of friends with good taste liked them and I could stand listening…

Man, SCIENCE was so good too…

System of a Down.

Local H was one of those bands on the radio when I was in high school that I thought sounded alright, but I never took the time to investigate. Then I caught them opening for other bands (Failure, Helmet) a couple times over the last few years and was blown away. They are incredible live and come off as hungry as a…

I'll check it out. My orientation on the rock axis leans just a little more to punk than metal anyways, so punk/post-punk bands that incorporate these sounds are right up my alley.

Yeah, I gotta dig into Sleep. I've listened to "Dopesmoker" and thought it was cool and all but I don't think I was in the *coughcough* proper headspace to truly appreciate it.

Thanks! Will check out.

Oh yeah. I kinda forgot about Tomahawk, and I have their first two albums. A bit of a hazard when you have a massive listening habit and the album collection to go along with it.

Ah, Shellac. I'm not real familiar with their discography, but as someone who's been a bitter single, "Prayer to God" holds a special place in my heart.

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