lame top ten list! YEAH!
1. Pink Floyd. A band I can constantly go back to and enjoy. One of the few bands I can use the term "experience with".
2. Neutral Milk Hotel. Jeff Mangum is an amazing artist. So sad they aren't a band anymore. But everything they did is brilliant. And I enjoy his voice immensely.
3. The Decemberists. Colin Meloy is the best musical storyteller I have ever heard. They can only be described as epic, beautiful, and revolutionary. Yes, all those.
4. Holy Ghost Tent Revival. I've seen these guys a few times, and it's always a rumpus. It's absolutely necessary to dance.
5. Bright Eyes. Hands down favorite band to listen to when I'm sad. Mr. Oberst is an extraordinary poet, albeit a depressing one.
6. The Avett Brothers. More beard wearing, banjo pickin' good times.
7. Modest Mouse. Lyrically thoughtful and always intense. Isaac Brock has a way of making his emotions contagious, no matter what the emotion is.
8. Tilly & the Wall. Cute, and they have a tap dancer. Oh yes.
9. Iron & Wine. Sam Beam's soulful, relaxing voice combined with his gentle guitar strumming is just beautiful, and bonus points for one near perfect beard. The Trapeze Swinger is one of the best songs I have ever heard.
10. Arcade Fire. I've just gotten into this band, but they're sooooo good. Nice night time drivin' music, and it helps me think.