The Objective Collective

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There's an incredible amount of music out there and we've barely even scratched the surface of it. So, here are some of the best musicians/bands/songs etc that no one seems to be listening to. Or at least not enough.

The Flaming Lips - One of the most ingenuitive, original and fun bands of the past 20 years. I don't understand why this band is so underrated. Seriously. And don't say "oh yeah, 'She don't use jelly' is a great song". We've all seen that Pop-up video episode. For a taste of these guys, check out the following songs: Do you realize, When you smile, Mrs. Robinson, Yoshimo Battles the Pink Robots pt. 1 ..and of course, pt. 2.

Clint Mansell - Requiem for a dream, the main theme. Yeah, enough said.

Colin James - Amaaaaaaaaazing blues artist. I absolutely adore this guy, with his incredibly smooth deep voice and great guitar riffs. Check out Far Away like a Radio ..seems to be a popular one at the moment.

Newton - These guys did the music to the Jimmy Fallon/Posey Parker Pepsi commercial. Song is called Streamline.

Chet Baker - The man is a Jazz legend. Plz listen to Imagination and Misty. Check out some of his stuff with Stan Getz as well.

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Dear god this man is amazing. Absolutely wonderful twist on the genre of blues. My obsession is the song Do you wanna get heavy? It's seriously good strip club music. You'll understand when you listen.

Jurassic 5 - COME ON PEOPLE. These guys are nothign short of lyrical and technical geniuses when it comes to hip hop. Quality Control is perhaps one of the best songs i've ever heard.

Liz Phair - HWC. You'll thank me later.

Afrikka Bambaata - Anything. Seriously.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - This man is the originator of Black Betty. He's got that coffee and whiskey voice which you can't help but be attracted to. Check out Black Betty, Stagger Lee, Dead Man in my Bed, and Wonderful Life.


PJ Harvey - Ex-wife of Nick Cave and just what the feminist movement needs. Hahaha, kidding. Move over Patti Smyth! I've yet to hear a shitty song. Check out Rub it till it bleeds, The Life and Death of Mr. Badmouth, and Rid of Me.

The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Terrapin.

Apocalyptica - Band geeks gone metal with their cellos.


Yann Tiersen - Did the soundtracks to Amelie and Goodbye Lenin! Amazing composer.

Razorlight - Not sure how to place these guys ..but they're good during the right mood. I'd recommend Which way out and to the See.

Spearhead's Oh my God. ..the title explains it all.

Sufjan Stevens - ANYTHING BY THIS MAN. He's amazingly talented and delusional.

Zap Mama - Baba Hooker

Zero 7 - If you like Portishead, I think you'll like these guys. Waiting line is a great song.


Mike Oldfield - Because of his album Tubular Bells, I wake up to the Excorcist theme every morning. This guy is orgasmic.


Nick Drake - Before Jack Johnson, John Mayer ..there was Nick Drake. Pink Moon = Great album.

Theivery Corporation - They've got a lot of great stuff, but one of my faves is Lebanese Blonde from the Garden State soundtrack.

Frank Zappa - Seriously guys. This man was pure genius. My guitar wants to kill your mama.

Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions. As soon as you hear this song you'll kill yourself trying to remember where you first heard it.

Derek Trucks Band - Orgasm? Uh yeah. Check out anything by them.


Ben Folds Five - WHO REMEMBERS THEM? The Last Polka shoudl boad well with you all.

Sam Roberts - My love is freeing. I love it. Such an old school feel.




All for now.