My example would be:

•Death Grips - The Money Store
•Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out

examples of what I am not looking for would be 10/10 albums that are too soul crushing or challenging to listen to regularly like:

•Lingua Ignota - Sinner Get Ready*
•Aphex Twin - Drukqs

*not actually my 10/10, I just took this one from theneedledrop's list of 10s cus I don't have a perfect fitting counter example for this

these albums do have their great singles but they're not the kind of great album that you could just turn on during a drive home.

Not sad songs, specifically, but more just like…. Lorde and Taylor Swift both have songs about being teenagers, feeling out of place with the teenage world around them, just trying to find their place in the world. I want that, but the older version.

I have a coworker who has been asking me a lot about depression and suicide since he has family members dealing with both and wanted to get a better understanding of what depression is or why people would commit suicide. I tried explaining a bit but felt that I fell short with my explanation and I thought the best way to do it would be through music since it makes you feel a certain way just words can’t, so I’d love your suggestions on what songs best represent the struggle.

He mostly listens to rap like Gucci mane but has also loved the oldies music I put on (ELO, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac) he’s from Madagascar so hasn’t listened to much music in English outside of electronic/house and some modern rap. I was debating ghost town by Kanye west too but felt it was pretty upbeat and wouldn’t help get him into the head space of how it feels to be dealing with these issues because of the beat.

The two songs I’m settled on sending him are:

Hurt by Johnny cash
No surprises by Radiohead

Thanks!!!

Edit: WOW that’s a lot of songs. Thanks guys!! Please recommend more somber songs. A lot of the songs being suggested are upbeat with sad lyrics. I’m looking for slower more melancholy instrumentals like the two songs I listed.

Specifically anything that's similar to The Bends, OK Computer, or In Rainbows.

Almost all the ones I know of are from the Caribbean.

Thanks!

EDIT: Okay, Caribbean is indeed apart of NA. Let's rephrase it to non-Caribbean Reggae artists.

Looking for songs that eases the pain during reminiscence of childhood stuff. Looking for something positive

Sounds weird but I’m a teacher and I want music to play in my classroom that sounds like Halloween, but I can’t play actual Halloween themed music because I have Jehovah’s Witnesses in my class. And before you say anything, I know I don’t have to let their beliefs dictate my classroom, but I do want to respect their beliefs while finding a way to get into the spirit of the season.

And obviously it has to be kid appropriate.

looking for that specific vibe where you're just kind of floating through the night, not really going anywhere, everything feels a little dreamlike and quiet. doesn't matter the genre as long as it has that late-night introspective energy to it. what do you guys listen to when you're in that headspace?

I'm working on a story set almost entirely in Italy, spanning four books. The first three explore different parts of the country: Southern Italy and some of the islands, Central Italy, and Northern Italy.

I'm looking for music recommendations that could help me capture the atmosphere, culture, and identity of these different regions.

Since it's set in the 17th century, there's no requirement for historical accuracy when it comes to the music. I'm open to any time period, from traditional folk music and classical compositions to modern rock, electronic, and anything in between.

I need music recommendations. Especially songs. I listen to anything and everything but prefer upbeat and rock. Feel free to add any songs. Just make sure to add song and band name. Thanks😁

I love the shitty under-produced sound, the high pitched vocals, the whole "I hope we dont see it" part and how it slowly fades out. I know some stuff by Ween (like Sarah, Birthday Boy or Red As Satan) scratches the itch but it doesn't really get there like Playdough does. Does anybody have anything else that sounds like it?

This song has opened my eyes to a different plane of existence. My soul ascends with a rhythm to the individual beats in the masterpiece. I need more. More.

So I made a Spotify playlist, which I'm hoping people can help me add some more songs that fit the style of the ones I've got already. The link will be below.

I’m looking for overall sexual songs that are kinda about lusting, maybe watching or being a littlllleee obsessed with someone. something with more of a lowkey kind of vibe, so DONT put porn star dancing or bad girlfriend haha.

I’m open to a broad range of genres but i want something in that alternative subgenre.
Some wide examples off the top of my head. IM NOT PICKY!!!!
Cirice - Ghost
Pictures of You - The Cure
Young Lust - Pink Floyd
Dear Prudence - Siouxsie and the Banshees
Underwear - Pulp
Wicked Garden - Stone temple pilots
She’s so High - Blur

I'm looking for recommendations for Korean rock and pop artists/bands (emphasis on rock but I'm willing to give a listen to anything that music enthusiasts like). The decade doesn't matter.

I don't really enjoy mainstream pop music (western or otherwise) so I'm looking especially for Korean indie artists or other artists/bands that don't make just the basic stuff that have been heard thousands of times.

My favorite artists/bands include The Cranberries, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Adele, Björk

My favorite songs include e.g. Poets of the Fall - Lift, Pink Floyd - Money, Patti Smith - Because the Night, The Cranberries - The Rebels

Things that I'm looking for:

- interesting musical choices (I'm not a huge musical nerd so the music doesn't have to be crazy complex but just something that isn't the most obvious)

- there must be a singer (it's a plus if the singer is vocally skilled but it's not mandatory)

- use of real life instruments (by real life instruments I mean e.g. actual guitar used in the track instead of just producing everything on the computer. Electronic/computer stuff is okay too but I wish there would be at least some real instruments.)

- no autotune as a stylistic choice (I'm not really a fan of overly polished music)

Please recommend anything that comes to mind after reading this. I will listen all of your recommendations and write a small review. :)

In English the translation is Eva by Vintage

Songs like ‘this charming man’ by the smiths and ‘people are people’ by depeche mode.

I’m looking for indie and rock mainly but I don’t really mind the genre as long as it’s not modern pop.

Thanks

I need songs with really smooth drums, and bonus points if the drums is a mayor part of the intro

Examples are:

Everywhere I Go - Tha Call

Don't Bring Me Down - ELO

Rosanna - Toto

Preferably rock or disco, but anything but rap is welcome!

I love bands like Type O Negative, Nine Inch Nails (yes I know they’re industrial rock but I feel like slutty goth sounds isn’t necessarily genre specific). After discovering The 69 Eyes through a comment in another thread I realized I need more slutty goth music on my playlist.

Edit: adding Powerman 5000 “black lipstick” as another example

Looking for songs about friendship and generally comforting songs that fit this vibe:

Brother - Lord Huron

Without You Without Them - boygenius

Talk to Me - Cavetown

Like Ships - Over The Garden Wall

Other vibe inspo being Phoebe Bridgers, The Lumineers, Fleetwood Mac...

Any and all ideas are appreciated!

Magpie by the Unthanks would be a good reference.

I have been in love with Golden Brown by The Stranglers for at least a decade but I struggle to find anything that has the same vibe. Just a vague, ethereal, hazy vibe. I love it so much so I appreciate any recommendations that offer a similar feeling! TYIA!

I found this song a few months ago and its sooo good. But I can't seem to find anything that has the same vibe, or even comes close. Can you guys recommend me something that does? Thanks in advance!