The Best Way to Introduce Your Fave Bands to People

[Xervello]

Here's the thing, we all love music. And we all have our fave bands. And most of us want others to like them too. Not everyone is going to like the music we like, obviously, but there are those who might... if we expose them to it the right way. What the hell am I talking about? Even our fave bands have stinkers. Or our fave songs from our fave bands may mean more to us than they would to someone else. So you have to be tactful as to how you introduce others to them because not everyone has the patience or attention span.

So here's my idea/challenge to you all. I want you to list your top 3 bands. Then list the top 3 songs from each band that you would choose as best representations of them to those who aren't fans (yet). Remember, don't pick something so obscure that it alienates everyone but you and the few who "get" that particular song. Think of these 3 songs as diplomats. Their job is to be advocates for the band's sound. Say to people: if you don't like these 3 songs, then you won't like this band. And if they don't, oh well. At least you tried! Remember, these aren't your three favorite songs. These are the three you think best represent the band. And ONLY three. My thread, my rules! ::

The Brian Jonestown Massacre
1. Nevertheless
2. The Way It Was
3. Nothing to Lose


The Soundtrack of Our Lives
1. Sister Surround
2. It Ain't Free (Livin' in a Bubble)
3. Ten Years Ahead


Drive-By Truckers
1. Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife
2. Feb 14
3. Heathens

 

[Phoenixx]

^ Interesting thread! I like it! I'm going to post first, but I'll check yours out right after.

Here's three of my favorite bands I've been listening to the most.

Motionless In White (I'm just getting into them, so the first 3 songs I pick are what represents them to me currently)
1. .com, Part II
2. Creatures (Personally I find the 'Celldweller Remix' better than the original)
3. Immaculate Misconception

Owl Eyes
1. Closer
2. Raiders
3. Wait

Three Days Grace
1. I Hate Everything About You
2. Last To Know
3. Never Too Late

 

[Xervello]

I liked "Raiders" by Owl Eyes but I loved the song "Wait". That's one I'll be listening to for awhile. Thanks!

 

[Phoenixx]

^ No problem. I actually found that band over on the "Post your favorite music" thread months ago. Been listening to them since.

 

[Niteowl]

I don't actually have a favourite, let alone three, so here are three bands that I just like a lot.

STEREOPHONICS
1. Maybe Tomorrow
2. The Bartender and the Thief
3. Handbags and Gladrags

THE CLASH
1. London Calling
2. Guns of Brixton
3. Spanish Bombs

ARCTIC MONKEYS
1. Teddy Picker
2. R U Mine?
3. Fluorescent Adolescent

 

[karl:-/]

Straight out with it, people will let you know, like you say if they dont like it,, if they don't fine just keep listening ignorance is Bliss at times lol.

 

[Starry]

It's difficult to pick a top 3... My top 2 is easy, but after that there are so many...

Arena

A State of Grace
Solomon
Trebuchet


Sabaton

Uprising
40:1
Light in the Black


Shadowland

Jigsaw
U.S.I (United States of Insanity)
Mindgames