Endymion

Who would mind being sandwiched between avril and britney?

Human Drama - The World Inside (1992) Easily one of the greatest bands performing during the last decade, Human Drama is a must to listen to. With melodic music and meaningful lyrics, Human Drama will quickly charm anyone's musical senses. The World Inside is undoubtedly Human Drama's finest album. Human Drama's musical influences stem from artists such as Joy Division, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, David Bowie, and Leonard Cohen, among others.

I second Sheik Yerbouti, this is classic Zappa although probably not his best album. Great music, a fine selection of some of his most controversial lyrics and of course excellent guitar playing by FZ (especially in the closing track 'Yo Mama'). Also, it's a rare (rare for most musicians, certainly not for Zappa) combination of live+studio recordings, mixed during production.

I suggest Marillion - Script for a Jester's Tear. Marillion's debut album (and their best, IMO) features some great lyrics by Fish (the title track, and especially Chelsea Monday) and amazingly beautiful music. Essentially all tracks are classics, there are no "fillers" which is quite rare, especially for a debut album (admittedly, the original release includes only 6 tracks and runs at about 46 minutes). From the soft opening lines of "Script...", to the last 3 minutes of "Forgotten Sons" which feature a phenomenal guitar by Steve Rothery, the music, lyrics and performance are perfect. One of the best rock albums of the 80's.

Well, I agree. Britney is indeed a lot cuter than ALL Pink Floyd members.

No spoilers :-) The Shawshank Redemption

How about "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart? I've always thought it's an autumn song :-)

As a matter of fact, he was.

Marillion - Chelsea Monday The Doors - People Are Strange Alanis Morissette - Joining You Alanis Morissette - I Was Hoping Sheryl Crow - We Do What We Can

I'm pretty sure he actually meant Steven Morrissey IMO, the greatest lyricist ever: Fish

The Pianist

I have a friend who teaches classic rock at the University of Cincinnati: Cliff Adams

The Roots featuring Cody Chesnutt - The Seed 2.0

Any list of guitarists that doesn't include Frank Zappa is incomplete.

Sway - Anita Kelsey Nightswimming - R.E.M Sailing - Rod Stewart Jezebel - Sade (as well as most of her stuff) Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club Also try Vaya Con Dios, The Beautiful South, Moby, Ry Cooder, Diana Krall, Van Morrison's blues-ier stuff, and Chopin.

Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighborhood The neighbors complain about the noises above

Expert textpert choking smokers Don't you think the joker laughs at you? They don't give a damn about any trumpet playing band

Stiltskin - "Inside"

Don't Stop Me Now - Queen Don't Stop Me Now - Bananarama Don't Stop Me Now - Toto Don't Stop Me Now - Status Quo

"Heaven" by Chris Rea

I like rap, especially 2Pac and The Roots.

Eminem mentions other artists all the time :-) Radiohead - Jim Morrison in "Anyone Can Play Guitar". R.E.M - Maria Callas in "E-bow The Letter". Sheryl Crow - Kenton (jazz legend Stan Kenton?) in "We Do What We Can"

Red Nex - Wish You Were Here

There's a "Gloria" by Van Morrison too. There's also "One" by Alanis Morissette.

Some that haven't been mentioned yet: Marillion - Chelsea Monday Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear Elton John - Daniel Nick Cave - People Ain't No Good Emerson, Lake & Palmer - C'est La Vie R.E.M - Nightswimming