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For Sale Mar 28, 2026 at 12:57 AM

Help me melt my dad’s face off

Posted by armerncat

My dad loves rock n roll. He grew up in the 60’s-70’s and was in a lot of cool places at the right time. He saw ZZ Top in a dive bar before they were big. He was neighbors with a band called The King’s Ransom and used to watch them practice in their garage. His all time favorite is probably the stones, but he also loves led zep, Foghat, The Who, Deep Purple, Cream, CSNY, CCR, Styx, etc. etc. He constantly complains that “rock is dead” etc. But his biggest gripe is that no song or guitar riff has given him “the feeling” since then. Granted, he’s in his 70’s and his search for songs is limited to the radio and maybe youtube. I’m not as into rock as I’d like to be so I could only throw GVF and this band called The Kicks his way, he likes em fine, but no “feeling” I know there’s talent out there and bands making great music, but I’m having a hard time finding some stuff that aligns with his taste and has some sick riffs or whatever to try to give him “the feeling” What do y’all think? Especially interested in hearing what you think if you have similar tastes or whatever, but any are welcome! Thanks!! 🤘🏽 ETA: Thanks everyone! Edit 2: Wow, my first award! Thanks!
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lifeat24fps Mar 28, 2026 +320
All Them Witches
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rividz Mar 28, 2026 +13
Saw them in Berkley and it was one of the best concerts I've seen in a while. I go to around 25~ concerts every year.
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rxsheepxr Mar 28, 2026 +3
Were they with King Buffalo? Saw both of them in Toronto this past December and it was phenomenal https://preview.redd.it/2trbvls8cprg1.jpeg?width=1512&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da35e545522957976b8fdc310fb2816afb09b47d
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0ngar Mar 28, 2026 +33
omg I came here to say that, and it's the top comment!
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atomicinfection Mar 28, 2026 +34
My dad is 71. One night we were sipping beers and he says to me he says; "no one has an organ in their band anymore do they?" I put on Live From Brussels and I don't think he has stopped listening to them since.
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truman_chu Mar 28, 2026 +7
Get him onto Church of the Cosmic Skull. The songs Go By the River or Mountain Heart as a starter.
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HairyAudience6975 Mar 28, 2026 +10
This one.
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burninatedtoast Mar 28, 2026 +3
Holy f***! How have I never heard of them before. This shit slaps.
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Carols_Boss Mar 28, 2026 +938
Feel like Queens of the Stone Age might fit. 
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The_Goondocks Mar 28, 2026 +275
100% agree. Also, Them Crooked Vultures
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BucketOfTruthiness Mar 28, 2026 +88
Especially given that John Paul Jones is in the band
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P-Munny Mar 28, 2026 +65
Them crooked vultures came to mind and I laughed because that’s also 20 years old
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The_Goondocks Mar 28, 2026 +14
Oh man lol
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El_Peregrine Mar 28, 2026 +9
Hey now, be nice. It’s only been 17! 
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thebruce Mar 28, 2026 +120
If OP wants to f****** MELT his dad's face with a Queen's of the Stone Age, then he's gotta go with A Song For the Dead. Tons of great little lead guitar parts, killer drums courtesy of Dave Grohl (intro ripped off from Black Flag, but we'll call it an homage). The vocals (Mark Lanegan, he only sings on a handful of QOTSA songs) might be a bit gruff for him though. If he can handle the vocals, throw Millionaire (find the full title yourself, lol) at him. That song f****** slays. If he likes ZZ Top, you can also point him in the direction of Burn the Witch, by Queens of the Stone Age as well. The lead guitarist (Billy Gibbons) plays the solo on the song, and the whole song has a super unique vibe and stomp to it. I'll toss out one more QOTSA song, God is in the Radio. Again, Mark Lanegan singing, but not nearly as gruff. Everything about this song is a fuckin vibe.
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DeadlyDannyRay Mar 28, 2026 +72
OP's dad needs a saga.
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InfiniteHall8198 Mar 28, 2026 +30
Probably can’t even hear it
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Dr_WHOOO Mar 28, 2026 +43
That whole album is damn near flawless start to finish.
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east_van_dan Mar 28, 2026 +17
Nick Oliveri sings millionaire, not Lanegan. He also sings six shooter, gonna leave you and another love song. All the screamer songs are Oliveri.
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Unlikely_Ad11 Mar 28, 2026 +70
Or Kyuss
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ramdom-ink Mar 28, 2026 +18
This one will melt his face: the riffs, the deep, dirty grooves, the sustained intros, **the heaviness.** Go for ‘Welcome to Sky Valley’ or ‘Blues for a Red Sun’. He’ll renew his faith.
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brianfromafarr Mar 28, 2026 +42
If there was one band I wish I could shared with my dad, it’s QOTSA
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armerncat Mar 28, 2026 +18
Damn bro, this hit hard.
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WhatDaufuskie Mar 28, 2026 +4
Masters of Reality
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BeNiceMudd Mar 28, 2026 +9
This and recently Slomosa had been getting a lot of plays for me
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DietznutzCA Mar 28, 2026 +7
Going to the slomosa concert on Tuesday
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omar_strollin Mar 28, 2026 +61
Screaming Females They broke up but Marissa is absolutely INSANE at both guitar and singing. I was introduced to them as an opener and my husband and I were f****** blow away. She’s absolutely crazy talented! https://youtu.be/tvMOtgx6ZNs?si=0VzRt_S0fMUEiRiY https://youtu.be/zfZGJrsNIOA?si=d7FxN9TNxREvMsYB https://youtu.be/QpWUqTRAW9U?si=rf-Otc6obuGViJF8
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coffeeshopslut Mar 28, 2026 +6
I miss new Jersey's finest guitar goddess so much
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omar_strollin Mar 28, 2026 +5
Extremely fitting description - an inspiring talent
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Meet_the_Meat Mar 28, 2026 +644
I am 56 and in the top .1% of Van Halen listeners worldwide. I know your dad's jam. I signed up for this service because rock. I have no idea how any of this works. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7alB45GhacV5Kz6K5fwxUR?si=EXfOS1q9Q4SywAjv5etfog](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7alB45GhacV5Kz6K5fwxUR?si=EXfOS1q9Q4SywAjv5etfog) Death By Rock And Roll - The Pretty Reckless ( and you get to be the person who drops the Cindy Lou Who trivia, which is always fun) Clutch - Electric Worry Them Crooked Vultures - Entire Album but for a single song go with Nobody Loves Me and Neither Do I. Bonus points because the bass player is John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin I Want You -Kenny Wayne Shepard Lucky Dutch - Radio Moscow Timebomb - Old 97s The Mercury - Turnpike Troubadours Mortgage On My Soul - JD Simo (that rythm section on this song. So f****** groovy) California Sober - Billy Strings (featuring Willie Nelson) The Devil Wears A Suit And Tie - Colter Wall Slow Burn - Kacey Musgraves If We Were Vampires - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit These Stones Will Shout - The Raconteurs The Saint Of Lost Causes - Justin Townes Earle. Sinister Kid - The Black Keys Midnight In Harlem - Tedeschi Trucks Band Black Snake - Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears Figure It Out - Royal Blood Rolling 7s - Dirty Honey I Got Heaven - Mannequin P**** Getting Ready - Patty Griffith Won't Be Home - Old 97's Stomp And Holler - Hayes Carll Choctaw Bingo - James McMurtry (that guitar track. mmmm) Early Morning Shakes - Whiskey Myers Piece Of Me - Lady Wray Again - Girl Tones mangetout - Wet Leg Where Is Love - The Salty Suites Hear The Thunder - The Salty Suites (That album is my true hidden gem. I like every song. Exactly none of you have heard them. Ok, maybe 2. They had a thing, saw them live, fantastic. I bought the CD and it just stayed in the changer) Nada - The Refreshments (Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big and And Buzzy is my favorite album because of time and place. It was stolen by no less than 4 women I dated post-divorce 1993. No skips. All fun. I know it's 90s but it fits this list like a buttered glove) Bleach Blonde Bottle Blues - Larkin Poe (sorry I forgot this one first pass, this is the riff he needs. these ladies have the whole package) Witches Burn - The Pretty Reckless (I think is a better song, but DBR&R is pure FM rock) She's a f****** star. This is the song in Spain with the bat landing on her. Like being blessed by Ozzy. Paris (Ooh La La) - Grace Potter and The Nocturnals This version of Old Enough - [The Raconteurs feat. Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe ](https://youtu.be/1qahZ-whM6o?si=pIwButWzPrCo-ydv) Arkansas - Chris Stapleton (yeah, I'm done, too, but this one hits it. I always feels like mom says we've got Bob Seger at home when I listen to him) He'll like a couple of those. The best place for him to find new music right now is the Alt-Country scene. Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell are all fantastic. Not heavy, though, but if the Stones are his jam, these guys are making quality music. I'm thinking Wet Leg might be my new jam. Check them out. edit: Just because I get my moment, I think Justin Townes Earle's discography is the most slept on art in my dad rock manifesto. And Them Crooked Vultures is the best rock album this century. It's easily my favorite "supergroup" album. just adding stuff to the spotify whatever now
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casonring Mar 28, 2026 +75
Isbells stuff with the drive by truckers shouldn’t be ignored as well. Live isbell rips. So does sturgill
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Meet_the_Meat Mar 28, 2026 +24
DBT is on of my all time faves. Just forgot to add them. Goddam Lonely Love is the one there. That songs hits old man me hard.
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Rocky5thousand Mar 28, 2026 +39
Love Clutch. I know it’s not for everyone, but I absolutely love Spacegrass
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Mr_Lucidity Mar 28, 2026 +10
Dude I loved clutch back in the 00s... Then just, I dunno, stopped looking for new music, streamed their old albums and didn't look for new stuff... Omg I just recently discovered all the awesome stuff they've done the Last 10ish years and they are still rocking! Psychic Warfare,Book of bad decisions, slaughter beach... Dude they still rocking it. I've been jamming bad decisions over and over at the gym this last week.
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MHanky Mar 28, 2026 +11
Clutch is my favorite rock band of all time. Dad needs to listen to [Gravel Road](https://youtu.be/qAnDTkT3pDc?si=wc7HdEjJCAjU4Mb5) and boogie down.
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SirReginaldPoshtwat Mar 28, 2026 +5
"First thing that I did Was buy a pack of smokes Check into a motel And consult my horoscope." Their lyrics always crack me up (in a good way). Like Hunter S. Thompson singing for Black Sabbath.
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RufiosBrotherKev Mar 28, 2026 +32
Yea show them [Sturgill Simpson- Call To Arms on SNL](https://youtu.be/qsrsrOB0zNQ?si=H2pDQcrB9aMgXa0z). Mans known for alt country but that is one of the best Rock n Roll performances of all time
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Never_that_bad Mar 28, 2026 +3
This is the way. Anytime I talk about Sturgill I just show them that. Little Joe will go down as an all time great. When I saw them open up for Jason isbell at the Ryman. Good ol flashy Jason came out and tried to top Joe’s guitar playing. Wasn’t even close. Jason’s still great…
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RockerElvis Mar 28, 2026 +27
Sturgill Simpson SOUND & FURY is the best rock album in decades. He is more than country. I am a similar age, and I have been listening to a lot of Wet Leg recently.
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Expensive-Fennel-163 Mar 28, 2026 +10
I’m really partial to sailors guide to earth leading into sound and fury right after one another. Absolutely incredible experience.
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cheakios512 Mar 28, 2026 +9
Sound & Fury is a regular front to back no skips listen for me.
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quiteaware Mar 28, 2026 +29
This is an excellent list. And bonus for wet leg. Id throw in nova twins and the warning
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Meet_the_Meat Mar 28, 2026 +36
![gif](giphy|vtFZ8O85q8g3MmXK51)
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nopayne Mar 28, 2026 +16
Maybe even Castle Rat
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rabes81 Mar 28, 2026 +8
Midnight in Harlem, love that choice. Derek Trucks' slide work is just phenomenal. Love it so much.
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burninatedtoast Mar 28, 2026 +8
I stumbled onto Wet Leg a few months ago. They just have…something there.
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__slamallama__ Mar 28, 2026 +14
>I am 56 and in the top .1% of Van Halen listeners worldwide. If true *holy shit.* I listen to some relatively unknown bands a lot and I'm not in the top half a percent for any of them.
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Meet_the_Meat Mar 28, 2026 +4
I think that, over time, I've just upvoted every single song in their first 6 albums except Jump and I'll Wait. So, they just are in heavy rotation, and I need music to cover up the tinnitus while I work, so I probably have 20 songs roll through a day.
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ElDeguello66 Mar 28, 2026 +5
California Sober is a fantastic tune, but Away from the Mire would be my intro to Billy Strings recommendation. Great lyrics, strong bluegrass playing, plus some shredding. The whole Billy experience in a song.
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NorthernSkeptic Mar 28, 2026 +4
this guy Rocks
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co_pdubs Mar 28, 2026 +11
this should be up near the top
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fancycar123 Mar 28, 2026 +77
Sleep, Electric Wizard, Melvins, Orange Goblin
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TheGauchoAmigo84 Mar 28, 2026 +12
Weed has brought me here
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hophead7 Mar 28, 2026 +126
Jack White's "No name" rips. My Morning Jacket has more of a 70's feel.
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LettuceTomatoOnion Mar 28, 2026 +34
Yeh, My Morning Jacket is a perfect answer
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RZAxlash Mar 28, 2026 +26
Early mmj though. It still moves is like a seminal southern rock record. Of all time. Yeah, I said it.
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GryphonHall Mar 28, 2026 +7
I still liked Z and most of Evil Urges. I listen to Okonokos on repeat. I love playing Dondante and Run Through and trying to time it so they end as I’m pulling into my driveway.
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analogasaurus Mar 28, 2026 +54
[Elder - Lore](https://youtu.be/RbKlR8AGYmQ?si=543GjTd5Kynm7xo2)
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Mauve-Sloth Mar 28, 2026 +11
So glad somebody beat me to this answer.
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Leberknodel Mar 28, 2026 +10
Best band of the last 15 years.
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InertiasCreep Mar 28, 2026 +4
F*** YES Another gentleman of discriminating taste, I see.
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y7kim Mar 28, 2026 +3
Hell yeah, add VUG too
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BeNiceMudd Mar 28, 2026 +3
Elder is great
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probablyborednh Mar 28, 2026 +245
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
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JohnTheLeatherman Mar 28, 2026 +68
My first thought was to play him The Dripping Tap
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PackBackRehab Mar 28, 2026 +32
The dripping tap is sick But Iron Lung is what I would play Witchcraft if he likes the heavy
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cloudspike84 Mar 28, 2026 +11
If the 70's rock vibe is what he's going for, the whole B-741 album should fit. Le Risqué is one of my go to 'get hyped' songs.
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roguekielbasa Mar 28, 2026 +8
Head on / pill
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armerncat Mar 28, 2026 +14
Ah, yeah I liked these guys when a buddy showed me
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cornersofthebowl Mar 28, 2026 +13
"Deadstick" is my go-to when showing people this band
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guitar805 Mar 28, 2026 +9
really? it's pretty unrepresentative of their discography as a whole
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Fruktoj Mar 28, 2026 +11
Or Psychodelic P*** Crumpets
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BrownBannister Mar 28, 2026 +7
GAMMA KNIFE
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deadlaughter Mar 28, 2026 +30
Some bands to check out: [Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats](https://youtu.be/6zDT_uGYdVs?si=_iP-1C5mt4eubdE5) [Dinosaur Jr](https://youtu.be/oo6qFV3Mdts?si=OeeiXjaCYHNSwEeM)(still going strong after like 40 years) [Gin Lady](https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-dawn-of-time) [Wucan](https://youtu.be/jGj6XAhalOo?si=Il4Wj3D4NFle6bwN) Also want to highlight BORIS from Japan. They have an extensive discography that ranges from heavy, droning sludge to electronic dance music, but they have some records he might like: [Akuma No Uta](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kNbA5GeCWvdw7h1FqYtc6S35TrSM8Oeho&si=FX44ebN4mMdhFeZ1) is my personal favourite. Inspired by 70's hard rock like Deep Purple and Motorhead, it has a very primitive recording quality that I love. The first song on the album is a 10 minute intro, so skip to the second song, [Ibitsu](https://youtu.be/6T_mxtyPjDQ?si=oIj1VFJvKj5ajTog), if you're feeling impatient. [Heavy Rocks (2002)](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nl5b0CPtocpnrPMK-19EcUHhOnC0zPyIM&si=mzMxT5z3i5TfAAla), [Heavy Rocks (2011)](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nZQDv-R96UHN6TcP1v9I0ICpmHYglr9HM&si=1m9aslyWgfEtQPRF), and [Heavy Rocks (2022)](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nl5b0CPtocpnrPMK-19EcUHhOnC0zPyIM&si=9BwPr5dXhVD_oY87) all explore sounds of hard rock and early heavy metal.
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vhmike Mar 28, 2026 +25
The Rival Sons
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vigilantesd Mar 28, 2026 +19
Black Angels
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TheMusicMadeMe Mar 28, 2026 +5
I came here to comment this! I've been listening to them for nearly 20 years now and every album is awesome! I play their music almost daily still. I had never heard of them before until I saw them open for The Black Keys at the Cleveland Agora in 2007 tripping balls, and was completely blown away. They are true psychedelic rock.
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PonchoMcGee Mar 28, 2026 +22
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - The Dripping Tap. The face will be atomized
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peaceman86 Mar 28, 2026 +54
Wolfmother can absolutely hang with any of that stuff from the 70’s
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Rad_5 Mar 28, 2026 +9
Those first two albums ripped!!
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craigerstar Mar 28, 2026 +6
1000% Even the album art is a throwback. https://preview.redd.it/nniyn4i52prg1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=40fe9c588fff09131e014ae58bd3989e3fd482b3
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BanginNLeavin Mar 28, 2026 +50
Coheed and Cambria
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curly1022 Mar 28, 2026 +9
This is a solid suggestion. Claudio is phenomenal.
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tilhow2reddit Mar 28, 2026 +5
Good eye, sniper. :)
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Dranchela Mar 28, 2026 +7
Ill shoot..
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BlessTheHour Mar 28, 2026 +4
I just posted IKSSE3 as my song recommendation in this thread. That would blow his dad's mind.
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Blue_Haired_Old_Lady Mar 28, 2026 +6
To the top with this post!
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Dranchela Mar 28, 2026 +3
This right here. Put on In Keeping Thr Secrets of Silent Earth 3 and watch him lose it.
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StainerIncognito Mar 28, 2026 +76
Show him the recent [Angine de Poitrine KEXP ](https://youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so?si=EZIy_At28RHUsTC7) performance that's gone viral. Then watch it again with him while reading the comments lol.
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peeinian Mar 28, 2026 +31
This is the answer. I haven’t been this excited about a new sound since discovering The Mars Volta 20 years ago
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roguekielbasa Mar 28, 2026 +12
THANK YOU. THATS THE FEELING I GOT. Same as when I first heard Frances the Mute
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omar_strollin Mar 28, 2026 +21
Thank you for this comment, I’m immediately entranced by whatever the f*** this is
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againsterik Mar 28, 2026 +18
That set was like watching a manic fever dream.
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peeinian Mar 28, 2026 +18
I haven’t felt that way about new music since my friend let me listen to his older brother’s Nevermind cassette on his Walkman in 8th grade I 1991. I can’t stop listening to it and watching that KEXP set.
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randomUsername1569 Mar 28, 2026 +14
✋️🔺️🤚
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phijef Mar 28, 2026 +7
⚪️⚫️
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BoneTaco Mar 28, 2026 +7
Was going to recommend this too. ONLY thing I’ve listened to for almost 2 months!
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noronto Mar 28, 2026 +10
I haven’t enjoyed music like this since I was in a band back at the turn of the century.
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phijef Mar 28, 2026 +9
For the past 10 days it has been on a constant loop and I can’t wait for Volume II next week. I’m happy to loin this cult or whatever it is 🔺
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DJMoneybeats Mar 28, 2026 +5
Yeah I'm hooked. They have a new album dropping in a couple of weeks!
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FloatingSilently Mar 28, 2026 +17
Truck Fighters
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Traditional-Goat1773 Mar 28, 2026 +13
Billy strings live vol 1
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anaugle Mar 28, 2026 +53
Tool does an amazing cover of No Quarter
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n1n_joe Mar 28, 2026 +14
Tool 100%.  I’m stupidly obsessed with this band right now.  I would play the entire Lateralus album with him over a few beers.  And as you also stated, their cover of No Quarter is the best I’ve ever heard.
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phloydde Mar 28, 2026 +14
Castle rat
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Ice2jc Mar 28, 2026 +14
Widespread Panic 
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rimjobs_forever Mar 28, 2026 +5
Scrolled too far for this. Was also thinking umphreys as well.
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Mattfletcher909 Mar 28, 2026 +12
He may enjoy The Struts?
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M002 Mar 28, 2026 +9
Great suggestion for anyone craving that classic British rock I’d also shout out Greta Van Fleet Neither are quite my cup of tea, but I think boomer dad’s would love it
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Savings_Ask2261 Mar 28, 2026 +5
Struts are great. I’ll throw in Dirty Honey too
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Fair_Inflation_7568 Mar 28, 2026 +12
Tame Impala, Queens of the Stone Age, GOAT, All Them Witches, Strokes
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benhalleniii Mar 28, 2026 +26
Whatever happened to my rock ‘n’ roll by Black rebel motorcycle club. Turn it up to 10.
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armerncat Mar 28, 2026 +6
Oh man! I used to love these guys
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superhappynerdtime Mar 28, 2026 +27
The Sword - Freya
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The_Goondocks Mar 28, 2026 +10
That whole album is great.
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rimshot101 Mar 28, 2026 +10
I was feeling like this. Wet Leg gave me hope.
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Switchbladesaint Mar 28, 2026 +11
Angine de poitrine
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oscillosnope Mar 28, 2026 +20
The White Stripes - Ball and Biscuit
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twinpop Mar 28, 2026 +9
Foo fighters Times like These, Everlong, and All My Life. If he likes Led Zeppelin have him listen to Greta Van Fleet, particularly Safari Song. First time I heard it I said well some band is finally doing a modern Zeppelin tribute band. Speaking of Tribute, Tribute by Tenacious D, also The Metal.
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crap_nugget Mar 28, 2026 +16
The Sheepdogs!!!
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osopeludo Mar 28, 2026 +5
Exactly what I came here to write. When I first heard one of their songs I was sure it had come right out of the 70s.
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LexGlad Mar 28, 2026 +18
[Yngwie Malmsteen (just kind of in general)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NZxTcGo3J4) [Highway Tune by Greta Van Fleet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJg4OJxp-co) [A Warrior's Call by Volbeat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSmtHBMjXLU) [Reptilia by The Strokes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8-tXG8KrWs) [Sledge by Dance with the Dead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=770qoLmHSFA) [Chop Suey! by System of a Down](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSvFpBOe8eY) [Waiting Hare by Buckethead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shRjxEgV6xM) [Jordan by Buckethead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-NjZp7Aurg) [We Are The Future by Stratovarius](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAglhg301UY)
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Johnoplata Mar 28, 2026 +9
Not questioning the quality of the music, but albums like Chop Suey are basically classic rock at this point.
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blackadder1620 Mar 28, 2026 +8
the black angels. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G7yLulp4oI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G7yLulp4oI)
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CrapSandwich Mar 28, 2026 +8
I'm 61 and love these threads. Drive By Truckers - Where the Devil Won't Stay, Putting People on the Moon. Cottonseed. I love everything Truckers; these are a couple of good jams. Lucero - One Last FU, Macon if We Make It. Love everything Lucero, too. Some can be a little country sad, but I feel like Ben Nichols is the next Springsteen, lyrically. Government Mule - Anything. Seriously. Warren Haynes can do no wrong, He played with the Allman Brothers forever, Your dad will love them. Their cover of Prince's Beautifully Broken is chefs kiss. Banks of the Deep End just hits. Larkin Poe - 2 sisters just jamming the blues. Fantastic. The Record Company - Life to Fix, Off the Ground, Rita Mae Young. High energy 3 piece band with a lot of talent. Frank Turner - Recovery, Ever I Stray A couple of dark horses for him to check out: Low Cut Connie - Beverly Dexter and the Moonrocks - Sharp, Behave, Birds and the Bees. My kid turned me on to them. We went to see them in concert and it was a great show
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kevnmartin Mar 28, 2026 +21
Has he ever heard Hey Man, Nice Shot by Filter on a really good sound system?
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armerncat Mar 28, 2026 +6
Not that I know of lol
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kevnmartin Mar 28, 2026 +3
He might like it. I'm a headbanger from way back. Zeppelin, Who, Ozzy and that song blew me away the first time I heard it.
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Systemic_Chaos Mar 28, 2026 +24
Welcome Home - Coheed
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sc0lm00 Mar 28, 2026 +14
Knights of Cyndonia by Muse as well. Both sound like epic rock songs to me.
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Difficult_Elk7421 Mar 28, 2026 +14
Graveyard - the siren and uncomfortably numb are my two favorites
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cr0w1980 Mar 28, 2026 +4
Was just about to post about them. No Good, Mr Holden is also great. I saw them open for CKY back in the '00s and they kicked my ass.
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dirt_shitters Mar 28, 2026 +5
The whole hisingen blues album fuckin rips. Too much is not enough is a killer song as well. Graveyard was the band I was going to suggest. Witchcraft is great and maybe red fang as well.
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8BitLion Mar 28, 2026 +7
Dude play him some Red Fang. Prehistoric Dog rips. https://youtu.be/VufilzHKTqk?si=Dv2BWuL8zYgW22os
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57thStilgar Mar 28, 2026 +24
I'm 70. Never heard of any of the bands mentioned. Have your dad call me & we'll comiserate.
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yourpseudonymsucks Mar 28, 2026 +38
“Call” Damn this guy is legit old.
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omar_strollin Mar 28, 2026 +8
You’ve never heard of Jack White?
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Folmz Mar 28, 2026 +14
Ween
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Difficult_Elk7421 Mar 28, 2026 +13
King Buffalo- Orion, longing to be the mountain, dead star
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mybotanyaccount Mar 28, 2026 +12
The Mara Volta - Deloused in the commatorium
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hardboiledhank Mar 28, 2026 +5
I had to scroll way tooo far to find the mars volta recommendation. Some of their songs are whack, sometimes the vocals need to be toned down a notch, but their good songs are amazing and hard to top. They also require some patience but it always pays off
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bloomsday289 Mar 28, 2026 +7
The only 2 bands I've seen in the last decade that I thought were worth a shit live AND have a rock feeling were Nada Surf and The Shins (live they sound nothing like the albums and are much heavier and rockier than you'd think). But yeah, my dad grew up poorly supervised in LA in the 70s. It's not even fair to try to talk music with him.
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Vav11 Mar 28, 2026 +6
3D Country by Geese
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Such_Egg9843 Mar 28, 2026 +5
Any Jack White album. Take him to a Jack concert and watch your dad explode in pure joy.
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Casperboy68 Mar 28, 2026 +6
White Stripes
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30MINUTETWEEZER Mar 28, 2026 +18
Also came to say King Gizzard
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taco_jones Mar 28, 2026 +10
It's 30 years old at this point, but Monster Magnet
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SirRogers Mar 28, 2026 +26
Ghost
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TeddyBear666 Mar 28, 2026 +17
Honestly this is a really solid pick. Ghost take a huge part of that old school rock vibe and give it a breath of fresh air. I'd pitch either Spillways, Square Hammer or Peacefield as a first listen.
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frankyseven Mar 28, 2026 +5
Big Wreck is very much in this same vein with a different sound. Not so much inspired deeply by classic rock, not copying classic rock, but sounding like a classic rock that never stopped evolving through everything since.
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buddytattoo Mar 28, 2026 +6
Absolutely! I’m in my 50’s, my daughter has taken me to two Ghost concerts and they are fantastic!
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PointlessDiscourse Mar 28, 2026 +4
Yes, came here to say this. Especially the latest two albums. Start with Spillways and Call Me Little Sunshine.
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voxpopper Mar 28, 2026 +10
Jack White - No Name
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SousVideButt Mar 28, 2026 +6
Knocked Loose mother f*****
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downwiththecygnus Mar 28, 2026 +6
Black Mountain, Witch/King Tuff
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I_saw_that_coming Mar 28, 2026 +5
Check out The Oh See’s Kexp sets on YouTube
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claypac Mar 28, 2026 +5
Your dad should listen to some Phish
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I_COULD_say Mar 28, 2026 +5
Play Sound and Fury by Sturgill Simpson for him. The entire album.
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PixelPerfect__ Mar 28, 2026 +4
Audioslave!
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whapitah2021 Mar 28, 2026 +31
He might enjoy TOOL - that shit rocks man.
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Rocky5thousand Mar 28, 2026 +14
The Lateralus album from start to finish goes hard, and imo isn’t too out there for someone new to the genre to easily explore.
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ssort Mar 28, 2026 +5
This is the first band I thought of for this prompt, the music is good, the guitar rifs are pretty iconic, the base work is excellent and you won't find a better drummer who can simply amaze even non rock or even non music people with his elite polyrythem skills. Plus the music has a message and makes you think. So as a guy in his late 50's I can't recommend a better band for a guy in his early 70s that loves rock. If he loves rock, he should love Tool. Suggestions: Pneuma - Drum video to see Danny Carey in action, Right in Two, AEmia (spelling?), Stinkfist, Sober, Invincible etc, almost every song they put out is decent at least with tons of bangers over their 30 year run.
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_Mahtog_ Mar 28, 2026 +7
Get your dad down with some Crowbar.
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Mistastingley Mar 28, 2026 +4
Velvet Revolver?
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frankyseven Mar 28, 2026 +5
Try some Big Wreck. I've often said that they can sound like a modern Led Zeppelin, especially with a song like [Hey Mama](https://youtu.be/l7YXx2ztZa8?si=J29xGXizxiVIMDPx). If you want killer riffs, you'll love [I Digress](https://youtu.be/Sr1Bwr_XkgM?si=OnXes-S_-SX81Nzi) and [Ladylike](https://youtu.be/lcttmiWL9xo?si=0TL9_tvGRbIVbXgg). If you want a power ballod [Blown Wide Open.](https://youtu.be/JwjHPtRFeqs?si=FdQ3uylBbIFiF4MY) If you want a SVR mixed with David Gilmore [Ghosts](https://youtu.be/3uYzg6dgoDU?si=PTwIOwzbwAGQXH6z) Finally, if you want some slide guitar [Albatross](https://youtu.be/XXY8PrlTgjY?si=V8kzofj3ZnDSxVoz) and [Overemphasizing](https://youtu.be/ci7wow8xaHs?si=DbtId3ZzfoUC2Vsf) Enjoy
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Each1isSettingSun Mar 28, 2026 +4
- Helmet: Strap It On and Meantime albums - Soundgarden: badmotorfinger - Sponge: Plowed and Wax Ecstatic - Dinosaur Jr: Out There and Start Choppin’
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Lumberjack1229 Mar 28, 2026 +4
Fuzz. Jeff the brotherhood.
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orlock Mar 28, 2026 +5
Start with [*The Hellacopters*](https://youtu.be/KozX9tT3di0) Then [*Sabaton*](https://youtu.be/8-CiRD4il5w) Then work back to [*The Nomads*](https://youtu.be/62a3u_fPtFE) And then go to [*Radio Birdman*](https://youtu.be/KmH0OeDLGEE) And [*The Angels*](https://youtu.be/y-75ZcqIZ_o) And then [*The Lime Spiders*](https://youtu.be/i0CR_BEL4xA) Some of these are as old as your dad's music. But he needs to know! edit: Also look for a series of albums called *The Coolest Songs in the World*. edit edit: And how could I have forgotten this riff from [*Skyhooks*](https://youtu.be/-uEI1idgm1M)
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pissant52 Mar 28, 2026 +4
Uncle Tupelo and/or Son Volt. Or solo Jay Farrar. Very much Stones adjacent
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Disastrous-Major3662 Mar 28, 2026 +4
gary clark jr is one of the best blues guitarists of the modern generation. insane riffs / songs. also… black pistol fire, royal blood, tame impala, not my favorite but greta van fleet or jesse welles will scratch that itch.
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Whataloadofbs87 Mar 28, 2026 +4
Turnstile - Never Enough. I gotta say, it’s rare to find a record these days that you can listen from top to bottom. This is one of them.
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Thoracic_Snark Mar 28, 2026 +4
The new Black Crowes album (Ive listened to most of it) had elements that sounded a lot like Stones deep cuts to me. I'd be interested in what he'd think of Devin Townsend. His catalog is deep and extremely varied, and admittedly a lot of his music doesn't speak to me. But maybe Deadhead from Royal Albert Hall (youtube), or Kingdom from EMG TV (YouTube - vocals and guitar is live), or his Casualties of Cool side project (link below). I played the Casualties of Cool for my dad who was a Stones/Beatles/Pink Floyd/Bowie guy and he loved it. Chill but haunting. https://youtu.be/FTW0Uf-34BA
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yesca5000 Mar 28, 2026 +4
Tedeschi Trucks Band - The Storm and then follow with any of their live stuff. Really dig their cover of Keep on Growing. This band will make you believe again
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sheetofice Mar 28, 2026 +4
Thee oh sees - floating coffin
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b_o_m Mar 28, 2026 +5
Take Des Rocs for a spin. Power trio outta NY with some killer riffs. I've seen them live 4 times now and every time has been exceptional. They're young-ish but they've got that old school rock and roll spirit and swagger and can REALLY play. I'm "only" 57, but they even make me feel young again!
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Routine-Spread-9259 Mar 28, 2026 +7
Maybe some Church of the Cosmic Skull? 
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Rocky5thousand Mar 28, 2026 +8
Lmao I’m seeing a lot of stoner rock bands being recommended here, and I can’t blame them. Stoner rock is here for a good time.
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armerncat Mar 28, 2026 +6
He was a huge stoner back in the day but doesnt trust the weed now lmao, I trust it plenty
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surely2 Mar 28, 2026 +8
Turnstile Edit: upon thinking I don’t know if your dad would like this lol based on his taste but this is who I think of when I want to counter the idea that rock is dead
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gmb87 Mar 28, 2026 +19
First thought was The Darkness
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Hosni__Mubarak Mar 28, 2026 +5
Mine too. They literally have lyrical about melting off your f****** face in Solid Gold.
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rainbowpantz Mar 28, 2026 +9
Psychedelic P*** Crumpets
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Noregard86 Mar 28, 2026 +5
Idles
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poontong Mar 28, 2026 +4
He said melt his face off, not curb stomp the old man.
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stormrider248 Mar 28, 2026 +3
Siena Root - Tales of Independence. Sounds like a modern day Deep Purple.
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Ambitious_Aerie2098 Mar 28, 2026 +3
Monster Truck. Sweet Mountain River.
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_53- Mar 28, 2026 +3
Play him some Cranberries on 11!
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LordJippo Mar 28, 2026 +3
Hola Ghost - [Chupacabra](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ4dXRJ434w&list=OLAK5uy_kG4SyR7-T3rod9iPwHenVObLQyhTjt47g)
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malleoceruleo Mar 28, 2026 +3
*Kiss the Go-Goat* by Ghost has a throwback sound
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lukethedriftless Mar 28, 2026 +3
Go see Drive By Truckers live
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BannyW22 Mar 28, 2026 +3
The Black Angels as well they are psychedelic rock and have an older/vintage feel to them. 
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JesMon421 Mar 28, 2026 +3
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Black Angels, and Brian Jonestown Massacre
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rabes81 Mar 28, 2026 +3
My Dad grew up listening to Zeppelin, Doors, Stones, Hendrix, Zappa, Clapton. He bonded with my sister and I over bands as we grew up. Grunge bands, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains. He also loves Tool, and took me to Metallica. He has more recently bonded with my daughter and I again listening to Great Van Fleet and we saw them in concert a couple years back. If your dad ever Listened to Rush, check out Crown Lands (White Buffalo and Fearless are good albums). Coheed and Cambria are an excellent choice as well, I saw someone mention it.
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Chrisrap1 Mar 28, 2026 +3
All Them Witches
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Pops12358 Mar 28, 2026 +3
Nashville P**** - Say Something Nasty https://open.spotify.com/album/47KnpLK0VP4bGPk17OJ8qA?si=z_0MpvZST5ubwnnRrkyAwQ A fun band that might make him laugh. Clutch - Blast Tyrant https://open.spotify.com/album/7oyuh0TWCDf6rbsG4Elsi8?si=UOspsN87SGi5C-wZ4Y9U6Q It's their best album. Red Fang - Murder the Mountains https://open.spotify.com/album/5RQlhjpn4qz3q2vRrAGYD9?si=jm7lr4FbSPC36q1Gx3IsQg Solid album and the music videos are hilarious. Mastodon - Leviathan https://open.spotify.com/album/6khFoLWnJZDQvZ7Pijym3b?si=-Jto1iwdSkKR5fLr6Rf_Nw Progressive metal and great band. Lamb of God - Ashes of the Wake https://open.spotify.com/album/7CwtVHoJ9cl6YEQjsSeEca?si=uIDJ7lTUSD-M-Wk02w7mwg The growling might be too much. Better known as Cookie Monster style singing. It took me a few years to appreciate them. Pantera - Cowboys from Hell https://open.spotify.com/album/5szY4sBOSD6IFjFN1RtWTe?si=6ttnGqFUSGeTV6EBEkA_Lw The Kings of Metal. Their entire discography is filled with hits.
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MagicalKarpit Mar 28, 2026 +3
Big Wreck?
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MyPublicFace Mar 28, 2026 +3
Ween
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DietznutzCA Mar 28, 2026 +3
Honestly he might like OPETH if he likes Led Zeppelin
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Forgotten-Owl4790 Mar 28, 2026 +3
Ty Segall
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CO_74 Mar 28, 2026 +3
Blackberry Smoke - Waiting for the Thunder. Start with this song. Right from the opening riff it just starts blasting you the entire time. He will feel like every one of those bands had a baby who was born with eyes that could melt faces.
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