Geoff

Just on the Bon Jovi thing too... they were the first band I ever heard in the genre and also were the single band that got me interested in all of the hard rock titles I have. If not for Bon Jovi I would not have the literal thousands of melodic hard rock / glam etc. CDs in my collection, so there sure as hell is nothing wrong with stating Bon Jovi as you're all time fave, Dr Feelgood. I think I took the easy way out picking a modern band (but they still are my fave anyway) as I'd hate to try and seperate Treat, Steelhouse Lane, Harem Scarem, Danger Danger, Fate, Casanova, Vain and the rest of my faves - would be impossible. As Tim (2) states, it's hard to pick over an entire career because a lot of my faves have one stunning CD along the way, but not all are brilliant. And then there's the likes of Zero, which is probably my all-time fave melodic hard rock CD, but there's only one! Same with Intuition and Stun Leer. With a discography behind them they'd be up the top for sure, because they already are!!! Impossible to choose when it comes to melodic rock.

Hey mate, go to purevolume.com and type in Cauterize and I believe they have some samples there. It's not grunge or alternative and I wouldn't call it nu-metal, but I get so lost in the terminology of it all. It is modern music, with slight punk backgrounds (on 'So far from real'). The term nu-breed could be used to describe them. I prefer modern melodic hard rock or something like that. If you know SR-71, there are similarities there. FYI, Emerald Rain's Murray Diagle produced both discs. They are heavy, in your face and you must have a taste for modern stuff to enjoy them. Am not sure of your tastes, but if you enjoy anything modern, they're an essential band to check out, IMO.

Hey guys, There's probably a million variations on this post on every site, in every kitchen and on every wombat's back, but I want to know - from every member if possible - who is your favourite band of all time... and the reasons why. I know it's hard to pick one (Trust me, I have about 20 that could fill the top spot and I hate to leave Treat, Danger Danger, Vain etc. from my post) but give it a go, with some cool reasons please. Thanks. I'll start it off with a band you'd never guess from me CAUTERIZE is my favourite band ever because, although I only got their debut, 'So far from real' in 2003, and with this year's 'Paper wings' they have only recorded 2 albums (also 2 brilliant albums as the band T.O.E. but this is just Cauterize I speak of) the quality of these 2 discs is compelling to me. I own CDs from bands which are completely filler free, but there is not one band that I have 2 consecutive releases from where not only do I love every song, but I think every song is an absolute materpeice. Every single song on 'So far from real' blows my mind, and the sincere, heartfelt delivery and lyrics, IMO, is second to none. I have just never heard a band so musically solid with lyrics to match, if not over-shadow. And 'Paper wings' merely continues from where 'So far from real' left off. Absolutely mind-blowing lyrics again, covering many more places than the debut... such deep, personal lyrics I just don't hear elsewhere. As I've stated before, he (Jesse) leaves nothing withheld and is as good a writer as I ever recall seeing. 'Porcelain' remains my song of the year, and about 6 songs ('Porcelain', 'Why this last dance', 'Closer', 'Tremble' etc.) are the best songs I ever recall hearing. Overall, of the 23 songs on the 2 discs, there would probably be about 15 in my top 20 of all time. ... And that's why Cauterize is my favourite band. Now, who's yours and why? Hopefully your answer's not as long as mine because that's really boring

It'll never happen, cos see we LIKE you. Notice I didn't say the other 'L' word. No Geoff...the other 'L' word in this case isn't lesbian. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Phew! I must have been correct with my first thought thinking the 'L' word was 'Licking Breasts'. Or is it 'Love-pole riding'? Sorry guys, I'm sitting here making myself sore with laughter. Man I need help... Does your love extend ( ) to a fool like me, Jay? ? ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sure, if you lose the smitten smiley. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My apologies. Allow me to amend my proposal. *Please note my deep, husky voice, moustache, beard and can of beer in my hand. I also have an open-mouthed woman at my feet and a pet bull-terrier with a cat's torn off tail in it's mouth. I am sitting in the drivers seat of my V8 Holden Commadore (it's pretty crowded in here) and my hair is ruffled and unstyled. I just told my wife I like sex with other women too... and ended the conversation with, 'Just cope with it, will ya'.* Now, does you love extend to a fellow lover, like myself? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a deal if you tell your wife I like sex with other women too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay, I told her. She asked for your phone number and address for some reason? Damn women are confusing sometimes. Why would she want those kind of details?

It'll never happen, cos see we LIKE you. Notice I didn't say the other 'L' word. No Geoff...the other 'L' word in this case isn't lesbian. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Phew! I must have been correct with my first thought thinking the 'L' word was 'Licking Breasts'. Or is it 'Love-pole riding'? Sorry guys, I'm sitting here making myself sore with laughter. Man I need help... Does your love extend ( ) to a fool like me, Jay? ? ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sure, if you lose the smitten smiley. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My apologies. Allow me to amend my proposal. *Please note my deep, husky voice, moustache, beard and can of beer in my hand. I also have an open-mouthed woman at my feet and a pet bull-terrier with a cat's torn off tail in it's mouth. I am sitting in the drivers seat of my V8 Holden Commadore (it's pretty crowded in here) and my hair is ruffled and unstyled. I just told my wife I like sex with other women too... and ended the conversation with, 'Just cope with it, will ya'.* Now, does you love extend to a fellow lover, like myself?

And he bows while being pelted with roses(with Thorns). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Damn. Them sting like a bitch...... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Them do indeed. I am pretty sure I have the nicest ass by the way. Won many a blue ribbon at 4H contests. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've been told my ass is plump, perky and nice to hold. Others have said it matches my face well. As my face is very handsome I take that as a compliment. I hope that's the way they mean it too...

It'll never happen, cos see we LIKE you. Notice I didn't say the other 'L' word. No Geoff...the other 'L' word in this case isn't lesbian. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Phew! I must have been correct with my first thought thinking the 'L' word was 'Licking Breasts'. Or is it 'Love-pole riding'? Sorry guys, I'm sitting here making myself sore with laughter. Man I need help... Does your love extend ( ) to a fool like me, Jay? ? ?

Airless - '2nd Round' and Gypsy Rose - s/t. I must say, both these discs are going to be in the top 5 of my big 'Best of 2005' list for melodic rock. I honestly didn't realise the Gypsy Rose one was so f*cking good!!!

At lunch time... Jaded Heart 'Helluva time' and started this one for the way home this afternoon... Dogpound's 2nd album. Hotshot on the way to work this morning.

Sounds like an interesting feature film... will have to check it out.

I admit it wasn't as good as the first and it's been a while since I've seen it, but I thought it was pretty cool. I can't remember fully, but I think it's downfall was a bit of 'been there, done that' about it, hey? I'll have to see it again methinks...

Man I wish I could take back my vote because I'd never heard 'Down for the count' until recently and when I posted here... and IMO that is BY FAR the best Y & T release, with 'Anytime' being their best song, IMO. So in your mind, take 1 vote off 'Contagious' and add one onto 'Down for the count' because that's my true thought on the subject. Sensational album!!!

Hotshot - s/t ... Man I am just loving this disc!!! Last year it was Blind Date, this year Hotshot. If I can get one cool early 90's style hard rock release a year I'll be happy forever! LOVE this disc!!! MSG - 'Perfect timing' ... some cool tracks.

Very nice choice - song and band... do you like these guys? Do you have their new album? I still haven't decided if I prefer the debut or the newie... both are awesome.

Hey Swriter, I believe their very own website is the place to go for samples. www.91suite.com I think... or something like that, but they have 'em. Melodicrock.com probably has some now too. Listened to Philip Bardowell at lunch - awesome stuff. 'Dreaming with my eyes wide open' is a marvel.

Karo - 'Heavy brithday' ... 5 gems, a few fillers. It goes alright. Prefer 91 Suite though

91 Suite - 'Times they change' ... spin one and I like what I hear. Definately heavier than the debut.

I was watching 'Supernova' on Friday night, with Luke Perry, Tia Carera and Lance Hienrickson. Stunning piece of film ( ) but I fell asleep before the end. Can anyone tell me what happens, who survives? If the world survives? Anyone had the displeasure of viewing it also? Planets burn, but hope survives.

Awesome disc. Today I've listened to: Stretch Arm Strong - 'Free at last' (Great modern metal) Trapt - 'Someone in control' (So much better than the fine debut - awesome album) Silverstien - 'Discovering the waterfront' (Definately on of my faves of the year - awesome CD!) The Academy Is... - s/t (Another great one) Bon Jovi - 'Have a nice day' and now, Gemeni Five - 'Babylon rockets' (very good CD). Listened to a lot of music today, like it shoiuld be.

I'm a huge Victory fan, either vocalist although I slightly prefer "El Toro". But damn, what a great f'n band... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> also. Probably THE most consistent band ever. EVERY CD (except maybe 'Instinct, even though I still love it) is nothing short of superb - songs that just blow you away. Love 'em!!! Anyway, listening to Waking Ashland 'Composure' now. Sort of like a cross between Anberlin and Something Corporate with a hint of Vertical Horizon. Very, very good band.

An Asia compilation I made myself earlier today. But now I'm listening to Victory's debut for the first time ever. I thought 'Hungry hearts' was their first CD for ages but recently got the s/t after seeing it here a little while ago. The band is amazing. Can play the brand of rock so many falter with and become ordinary, but they put their own spin, big hooks and delicious style all over it and it's another sensational album. Truly awesome band.

Y & T - 'Down for the count' ; absolutely awesome!!! This and Jim Jidhed's debut are easily the best 2 'older' releases I've heard for the first time this year. Absolutely love this stuff, may even be my favourite Y & T disc. How good is 'Anytime'???!!! Perfect, IMO.

The Spellbound discography. Cool band.

This really is the best thread ever.

'Wolf Creek' - like an Aussie version of the Chainsaw Massacre films. Pretty cool actually, and I usually hate Aussie films.