craigb
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More music like this?
I stumbled onto this band based on a comment from someone in another forum. I really like the style of guitar playing and the way it interacts with the synth (especially in Synthetica), I like the up-tempo beat and I like the female vocals (and her non-vocal parts). Based on the two sample songs below and my comments on why I like them, can any of you give me similar bands to check out? TIA! 
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SteveStrummerUK
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/19 22:07:02
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Craig, try some Stranglers - Keys/Synths/Guitars + Bass/Drums all working together perfectly.
A few examples:
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craigb
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/19 22:50:49
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Me have Stranglers, but they no have female vocals!  That said, it might be a good time for a Stranglers day! Suggestions from other places include: - Broken Social Scene
- Built To Spill
- Chvrches
- Feist
- Strokes
I love new music! Thanks for the reply Steve!
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 01:20:12
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I can't think of any bands which sound really similar to Metric, but in terms of great sounding bands with female vocalists who blend guitar with synths, some I can think of are Stereolab, Deerhoof, The Submarines and Eisley. I've always loved Stereolab, they have such a unique sound.
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 02:58:25
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Thanks, I'll check those out as soon as the "Very Best of the Stranglers" finishes playing. 
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craigb
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 03:59:43
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Why is that one band called Eisley? Was DuPree already taken? LOL! So far Eisley and the Submarines seem like nice, typical Indie rock. They kind of remind me of the Decembrists or Death Cab for Cutie (if I remember those correctly)...
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 09:34:29
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A-ha!
No not the band, the eureka moment type expression. I heard that first track a long time ago, liked it and promptly forgot who it was or what it was called, so now I know. Hurrah!
More than a hint of Placebo in there IMO........
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 12:45:56
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I've got some Placebo but completely forgot about them. First learned of them with Every You Every Me from the Cruel Intentions soundtrack. I think I'll have to play them today!
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 13:23:17
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 13:24:12
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Bob -- Angels are crying because truth has died ...Illegitimi non carborundum --Studio One Pro / i7-6700@3.80GHZ, 32GB Win 10 Pro x64 Roland FA06, LX61+, Fishman Tripleplay, FaderPort, US-16x08 + ARC2.5/Event PS8s Waves Gold/IKM Max/Nomad Factory IS3/K11U
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 14:25:39
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Nothing wrong with either of those two choices! Easy on the eyes too...  I've got some Pretty Reckless, but had never heard of Harry's sister - lol. Nice, just not quite the song style I'm looking for.
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 15:12:57
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craigb
Nothing wrong with either of those two choices! Easy on the eyes too... I've got some Pretty Reckless, but had never heard of Harry's sister - lol.
Nice, just not quite the song style I'm looking for.
Yeah, I was going for the female vocals. Is Garbage close? re: Harry's sister. She does an absolutely awesome cover of White Rabbit.
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 18:31:07
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Female Vocals? Let me know how you get on
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 19:07:06
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Hi, http://bernhardbeibl.com/ This guy played lead guitar with TD for a few years, and his two solo albums are excellent. Try "Mojave Midnight". berry berry very nice!
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craigb
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 19:48:28
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Moshkito
Hi,
http://bernhardbeibl.com/
This guy played lead guitar with TD for a few years, and his two solo albums are excellent. Try "Mojave Midnight". berry berry very nice!
Two? Try nine (as Sequential Dreams)! Only $51 for all of 'em (digital download). While nowhere's close to what I was looking for in this thread, I do like this style and will probably get all of them after my next paycheck!
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 20:09:45
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The more I listened to other metric tracks today I ended up just thinking Blondie.
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 20:18:46
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synkrotron
Female Vocals?
Let me know how you get on
That sounded pretty good until the demon possession took over!  I bet she would be very good looking without the ridiculous tats, piercings and ear nonsense too (showing my age - lol!).
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 20:25:17
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craigb
That sounded pretty good until the demon possession took over!
Definitely not to everyone's taste, for sure. Me and the missus are going to see them in November...
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/20 20:31:42
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craigb
I bet she would be very good looking without the ridiculous tats, piercings and ear nonsense too (showing my age - lol!).
Female tats.......  Am I right, or am I right?
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Re: More music like this?
2017/08/21 13:34:35
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Metric... a name from the past (they were pretty popular locally a decade ago). I saw them in a bar around 2006/2007, and they were fantastic.
Someone mentioned Blondie, i've been thinking about it and can't bring up a similar band. That must be a plus - to not be a "you sound like xxx" band.
Thanks for the reminder, Metric will be on my playlist today.
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