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Something about "The Engine Driver" by the Decemberists reminds me of R.E.M.--maybe it's the guitar sound. Not sure.
The first time I heard this song I too was instantly reminded of mid-80's R.E.M.
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Other Bands With Songs That Sound Like R.E.M.
Started by mandolinbryn, Aug 22 2006 10:16 AM
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Posted 15 November 2007 - 04:36 AM
The first time I heard this song I too was instantly reminded of mid-80's R.E.M.
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Posted 15 November 2007 - 11:41 AM
'Rattlesnake', 'Insomnia & the Hole in the Universe' and 'Pillar of Davidson' all songs by Live sound very much like REM to me, especially Ed Kowalcyk's vocals.
I would also agree with an earlier post that Live's 'Selling the Drama' is another that has an REM sound to it.
I would also agree with an earlier post that Live's 'Selling the Drama' is another that has an REM sound to it.
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Posted 15 November 2007 - 03:59 PM
I think Guided By Voices has some REM-like material. Look for songs like Cheyenne from Universal Truths And Cylcles and or Where I Come From from Suitcase.
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Posted 15 November 2007 - 05:51 PM
TeenageFBI said:
I think Guided By Voices has some REM-like material. Look for songs like Cheyenne from Universal Truths And Cylcles and or Where I Come From from Suitcase.
totally. or listen to "us mustard company" off of robert pollard's from a compound eye and especially "death of the party" off of his keene brothers album. he does r.e.m. better than r.e.m. does these days
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Posted 16 November 2007 - 01:10 AM
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Oh yeah - Blake Babies is a very good suggestion!
:eek::eek::eek: never noticed............that's quite scary
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Posted 16 November 2007 - 06:11 PM
fiel a la vega, a local band, made a very r.e.m.- like song called "al frente" about seven years ago.
the video of the link is in very bad condition but the intro gives a hint of the rest.
the video of the link is in very bad condition but the intro gives a hint of the rest.
did you mean "after hours"?
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Posted 21 November 2007 - 02:25 PM
sashwap said:
totally. or listen to "us mustard company" off of robert pollard's from a compound eye and especially "death of the party" off of his keene brothers album. he does r.e.m. better than r.e.m. does these days
Even better examples I suppose. Last ones I'll contribute: The Official Ironmen Rally Song or Atom Eyes from GBV's Under The Bushes Under The Stars.
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Posted 02 December 2007 - 04:11 PM
Counting Crows, Gin Blossoms, and others. I've got a song "Yellow Mountains" where I played mandolin and the radio station DJ told me it sounded like R.E.M. I bit my lip, laughed inside and thought "if he only knew". www.myspace.com/craigfranklinmusic I hope you like it. There are some other ones I have that might work as well.
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Posted 02 December 2007 - 04:26 PM
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www.myspace.com/craigfranklinmusic I hope you like it. There are some other ones I have that might work as well.
nice picture there with "the stipey"!:cool:
(yellow mountain)
did you mean "after hours"?
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Posted 23 January 2011 - 01:45 PM
I can't believe no one mentioned the Go-Betweens !
It's the poison that it measures
Brings illuminating vision
It's the knowing with a wink
That we expect in Southern women
It's the wolf that knows which root to dig to save itself
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Posted 23 January 2011 - 01:57 PM
Now tell me this doesn't sound like Electrolite !
It's the poison that it measures
Brings illuminating vision
It's the knowing with a wink
That we expect in Southern women
It's the wolf that knows which root to dig to save itself
It's the octopus that crawled back to the sea.
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Posted 23 January 2011 - 02:46 PM
Interesting thread, glad it was unearthed after all these years.
Some additions:
The Decemberists - We Both Go Down Together (the Buck-tracks on The King Is Dead are too obvious to really mention
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Idlewild - I Understand It
Delays - Nearer Than Heaven
Some additions:
The Decemberists - We Both Go Down Together (the Buck-tracks on The King Is Dead are too obvious to really mention
)Idlewild - I Understand It
Delays - Nearer Than Heaven
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Posted 27 January 2011 - 10:12 AM
Is it dumb do mention "Calamity Song" now?
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Posted 28 January 2011 - 06:24 AM
Idlewild are obviously massively influenced by REM. Every time I hear them, especially the singer Roddy and plenty of guitar parts, it always reminds me of REM. Like this one, it's heavier than anything REM have ever done but you just hear Michael in his voice.
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Posted 03 February 2011 - 03:55 AM
as i saw this thread i thought about Idlewild. They're totally scottish r.e.m.
expecially on The Remote Part i think... i love them.
expecially on The Remote Part i think... i love them.
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Posted 03 February 2011 - 07:58 AM
Mary, on 23 August 2006 - 06:52 AM, said:
Something about "The Engine Driver" by the Decemberists reminds me of R.E.M.--maybe it's the guitar sound. Not sure.
Definitely agree with you!
"And the train conductor says take a break Driver 8, Driver 8 take a break, we've been on this shift too long"
It also reminds me of Wichita Lineman as he sings of being a Lineman, and he has "power lines in my blood lines"
I think this song is a clear tip of the hat to R.E.M. and Glen Campbell
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Posted 05 February 2011 - 05:30 AM
Nothing sounds like R.E.M. otherwise I'd be listening to them. Heck even R.E.M. don't really sound like R.E.M. with each new album.
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Posted 04 March 2011 - 05:18 AM
As mentioned by WaterHyacinth (Live - Selling The Drama)
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'Pillar of Davidson' and 'Rattlesnake' by Live
For some reason I always likened Crowded House to R.E.M. also.
Also
'Pillar of Davidson' and 'Rattlesnake' by Live
For some reason I always likened Crowded House to R.E.M. also.
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Posted 06 March 2011 - 02:33 PM
Well the Decemberists have been mentioned twice already, but
This song has got to take the cake
Of course, it helps that Peter Buck happens to be playing lead guitar...
This song has got to take the cake
Of course, it helps that Peter Buck happens to be playing lead guitar...
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