Beautiful, melancholic, melodious, impressive

[lovelyopaque]

Ok, I have searched other threads but have not found exactly what I am after. I like stuff that matches the description above. Nothing too "stripped bare", one man and a guitar would not do! Has to make your spine tingle and make you cry, but be loud enough too. Any ideas as I want to expand my ipod selection?

dreamylady has beaten me to it with the Low recommendation. They are the boss of harmonies. The Great Destroyer is their loudest album, if you're looking for loud, and includes that Robert Plant covered on his last album (apparently - I haven't heard it).

You might like .

Scala did one great album, can't find any links for it but it's excellent (ex-Seefeel members).

Also try
Nine Inch Nails
I love Trent Reznor
Also try Johhny Cash for songs that can move you to tears

Unprune you have a point with PJ - lovelyopaque try 'White chalk' album - really beautiful, a lot less harsh,and 'stories from the city' bigger sounds -

ooh and how about this?

for Bunnymen it has to be those strings!!!it's a live version so maybe not for purists or

I remember seeing Suede many years ago!

heheh- can't get Kashmir out of my head now!

There's worse things you could have there!

Mary Gauthier

soulsavers - in fact anything by Mark Lanagan!!

Jane's addiction mind you the video for this is crap and the song sounds better on the album 'Ritual... '

Band of horse the lyrics are a bit dark

The Weatherthans. "Fallow" or "Left and Leaving" are two great albums

I know you mentioned the Cocteau Twins but I didn't want to not mention one of theirs as it's one I must've listened to a dozen times over the past week.

Also, try a bit of , , and .

Finally, has anyone mentioned yet? Absolutely stunningly beautiful music and extraordinary singing talent. Eg, . The only singer I know who could give Elizabeth Fraser a run for her money.

Hooray Snorbs, I never thought I'd find another Bark Psychosis fan on MN

BrightStar, to be honest I feel much the same. Generally whenever I mention Bark Psychosis I get or faces staring at me.

Wish I could find either a copy of Manman or Replay on CD, though. My old Manman vinyl is not going to last forever

Fleetwood Mac. I dare anybody on here to listen to 'Landslide' and not feel emotional

Fleet foxes

Depeche mode circa 85-90

Richard Hawley

Antony and the Johnsons

The new I am Kloot album fits the bill. Ooh, and "Gabriel" by Lamb will haunt you.

Snorbs, have you seen this? . He's a big fan apparently - I think they did the whole of Hex at that gig.

Snorbs and Brightstar, am going to listen to more Bark Psychosis. I like the sound of it. Apart from anything else I love nice, long songs!
What else have we got that is a "builder" - you know gets louder? Thanks for all the suggestions btw.

Love the Band of Horses one upahill.

Try some . They are one of my favourite bands ever. Their self-titled album is fantastic, or there's a new one out now called What It Means To Be Left-Handed which is also great.

They're one of those bands whose music worms its way into your mind and never lets go.

Or how about ?

Talk Talk did two brilliant Bark Psychosis-like albums, Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock.

Brightblack Morning Light]] make lovely lazy music.

Arse, I meant of course Cold fingers make bad links.

Like the sound of Mice Parade too!

Oh hooray, I'm always on a mission to convert new fans

I saw them live last month and they were awesome.

Glad to make you happy! I can't be done with anything too minimalist or poppy. It has to mooove me.

I forgot about Mice Parade.

What about Joe Bonamassa?

Pure hearbreak

or . I love these two when I fancy being meloncholic.

Me and my friend went to see him last month and I've got a bit of a geek thing going on now - I love him!!!

Oooh sounds excellent! Never heard of him before. This is quite the educational thread!

Hi Lovely Did you listen to the Joe Bonamassa ones? Hope so. I'm a rock girl but I really adore JB.