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Recommended albums/musical groups, past two decades?

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ElectronmanToo much of a good thing is never enough

My play list has lots of classic rock (Beatles, Stones, U2, Springsteen, Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Eagles, Talking Heads, Warren Zevon, Dave Matthews), mostly from the era prior to 2000.

I'd like to update my collection. What albums (or artists) from the past two decades should I be adding?

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SirLapdancealot

Phantogram, Warpaint, Queens of the Stone Age, Heather Nova, Florence and the Machine, Tool

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shailynn

Death Cab for Cutie, Chevelle, Deftones, Jack White.

Between my suggestions and sirdance that should get you started for now.

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SirLapdancealot

If you like jazz, Esperanza Spalding is an awesome new talent. She plays a mean standing bass and has a golden voice. Portland native too.

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waynegame

For me old school R&B. Mr. Wawback - Mister Wawback

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Electronman

Great suggestions. Thanks. I saw Florence and the Machine in concert, as the opening act for U2. Great music and talent.

I'll start working through the other suggestions..

I've also enjoyed a few other contemporary artists, including Lana Del Ray and Kendrick Lamar and Black Eyed Peas.

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rockie

Alabama Shakes, Amy Winehouse, The Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Gnarls Barkley, Jack Johnson, Jewel, John Mayer, Joss Stone, Macy Gray, Norah Jones, Susan Tedeschi. Tedeschi Trucks Band, TLC, Tracy Chapman ...

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Warrior15

Five Finger Death Punch.

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SirLapdancealot

Rollins Band, Frank Black (Black Francis), Belly

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ime

Tim Barry, Cutthroat Shamrock, Real McKenzies, The Business, Cock Sparrer, Rancid, Noi!se, The Templars, Booze and Glory, the Flat Tires, Sturgill Simpson, Shooter Jennings,

Run The Jewelz, Vinnie Paz, La Coka Nostra, Slaine

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ime

Clutch, Orange Goblin, Electric Wizard, the Sword, Sleep.

These are more stoner rock/metal stuff but still worth a listen.

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Electronman

rockie: I have also "discovered" Alabama Shakes and Susan Tedeschi. Great stuff.

My tastes are pretty eclectic-- Arcade Fire, Animal Collective (the Merriwether Post Pavillion album) and Alt-J are all worth a listen.

Lots of great suggestions-- I'll do some sampling!

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theDirkDiggler

The last two decades are probably my least favorite in terms of "modern" music. Many of the bigger acts in the 90s and even 80s were still making good music in the 00s and beyond. Let's see:

Oasis, Linkin Park, Keane, Cake, The Killers, The Postal Service, MGMT, Evanescence, Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, John Legend, Foo Fighters are some i haven't see in this discussion.

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Jascoi

i like a lot of the late latina/ latino music. like those desposito muthafuckers and enrique iglacias, pitbull, shakira, nattie natisha, sean paul... and santana. and more.

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Dominic77

Lots of good recommendations already.

Black Keys

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Kendrick Lamar, needs to be re-mentioned. The guy won a Pulitzer prize for Christ's sake.

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If you want something heavier, try Nile (Death Metal) or Opeth (Swedish Death Metal), or Nine Inch Nails (Industrial). The Black Keys might be something closer to what you already listen to, though.

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Cashman1234

In terms of albums - there are only a few ones from the past 20 years I listen to in their entirety.

Disturbed - The Sickness

Audioslave - Audioslave

Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory

Godsmack - Godsmack

Korn - The Untouchables

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Jascoi

josh groban. enya. manheim steamroller. benoit-freeman. rippingtons.

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Jascoi

trans siberan railroad Christmas album.

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Longball300

Shinedown, Skillet, Halestorm, Pop Evil, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge.

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magicrat

Dave Matthews, Drive By Truckers, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers

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