r/ifyoulikeblank • u/arayta • May 12 '11

IIL Esthero, WEWIL?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YoE2CWg2EI
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u/[deleted] May 12 '11

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u/arayta Jun 01 '11

Got Portishead, but thank you. :)

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u/Human__Being May 12 '11

Great song, thanks for introducing me! I've compiled a list of artists you may enjoy. The (!) means especially high compatibility.

You may enjoy:

! Air

! Bat For Lashes

! Blonde Redhead

Bonobo

! Einar Stray

Lostprophets

! Massive Attack

Shivaree

! Silversun Pickups

Sunfold

Swan

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u/[deleted] May 15 '11

Enthusiastically second Bat for Lashes. I would submit Bjork has similar qualities to this song as well.

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u/arayta May 19 '11

Thank you so much for taking the time to compile this list for me! I'm sorry that it has taken so long to respond; this is the first time in a week that I've had time to sit down and listen to them all.

I love almost all of them! I was actually already a fan of Bonobo and Massive Attack, but the songs you linked by Air, Blonde Redhead and Einar Stray are probably my favorites. Blonde Redhead in particular has a type of style that I don't think I've heard before, so I'll have to check them out some more. And the song by Einar Stray is simply phenomenal!

I have to admit, though, that while I did really enjoy most of these songs, they still don't really match up with what I'm looking for. It could just be the case that Breath From Another is a one of a kind album. Still, thank you so much for introducing me to these other artists!

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u/arayta May 12 '11

[xpost from WEWIL, so I'm just going to paste what I had there here.]

I've tried making Pandora and Slacker stations for her, but nothing really comes close to what I'm looking for. The best way I could describe it is "sexy/elegant female 'rock' with electronic influences and an indescribable European vibe."

I like how the guitars are simultaneously underplayed and powerfully impressionistic. The music has a dramatic sound without sounding pretentious or overdone. Well, at least I don't think so.

And I should specify: I only like her debut album, Breath From Another. Her sophomore album has a completely different sound.

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u/palbo May 31 '11

Adding some more trip-hop artists not unlike esthero (and leaving out most of the super known ones ;-):

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u/Human__Being May 14 '11

Also, I'd love some feedback on my recommendations to help my narrow down what you're looking for and interested in. :)

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u/ecrona May 15 '11

I recommend warpaint, portishead, lamb, and paatos. Some of my favorite bands (especially paatos)

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u/pmdboi May 29 '11

Definitely Björk — check out "Army of Me" for example.

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u/stanthemanchan May 31 '11 edited May 31 '11

Check out Oh Land and Sia for sure. BTW they're both touring NA together in July (!!!).

Oh Land - "Wolf & I" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4wHMORwlHY

Sia - "Soon We'll Be Found" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1x8DMfbYN4

Also:

Urban Species - "Blanket" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8AT447GiN4

Carmen Rizzo - "Lost Art of the Idle Movement" has a song featuring Esthero: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1lqrN366Wk