Batman Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 I am trying to compile a list of all the different styles and genres (yes, both styles AND genres!) of rock. Here are the ones I can think of before I go eat dinner. Hard Rock Heavy Metal punk rock pop rock emo psychadelia jam bands (phish, grateful dead) grunge stadium rock prog rock (Yes) folk rock southern rock
_Annabelle_ Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Allmusic.com (AMG) has a huge list of genres and styles with definitions and examples of each. Here are a few: Alternative rock Glam-rock Indie rock Space rock Blues-rock Mod Singer/Songwriter Soft rock Merseybeat British Invasion
Jimmy1104 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 There is Doo-Wop, soul rock, glamour rock, classic rock, and my favorite.....pet rock!! (his name is Irving)
Danielj Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Allmusic.com (AMG) has a huge list of genres and styles with definitions and examples of each. Here are a few: Alternative rock Glam-rock Indie rock Space rock Blues-rock Mod Singer/Songwriter Soft rock Merseybeat British Invasion I would say that the british invasion isn't really a genre or style(same with singer/songwriter
_Annabelle_ Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 I would say that the british invasion isn't really a genre or style(same with singer/songwriter Your right Danielj, neither is really a distinct genre or style. British Invasion was more of movement but each 'Invasion' band did draw from the same influences so they did have a similar 'style'. And it is a collective term for American-influenced British-based music styles (mod, merseybeat etc.) Singer/songwriters is sort of a sub-genre, I guess, but they did have a similar 'style'. To quote AMG: "Singer/Songwriter refers to the legions of performers that followed Bob Dylan. Most of the original singer/songwriters performed alone with an acoustic guitar or a piano. Their lyrics were personal, although they were often veiled by layers of metaphors and obscure imagery. Singer/songwriters drew primarily from folk and country, although certain writers like Randy Newman and Carole King incorporated the songcraft of Tin Pan Alley pop. The main concern for any singer/songwriter was the song itself, not necessarily the performance. However, most singer/songwriter records have a similar sound, which is usually spare, direct, and reflective, which places the emphasis on the song itself."
Batman Posted August 4, 2004 Author Report Posted August 4, 2004 How about shock rock ah yes, such as marilyn manson. He's not really heavy metal, otherwise Marilyn Manson and Def Leppard would be in the same category!
Jimmy1104 Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 I would say that the british invasion isn't really a genre or style I would say that the British invasion is another genre in itself. The early Beatles, Herman's Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Dave Clark Five, The Searchers, and others had a distinct sound that separated them from the sound being produced here in the states. When I was a kid and we had AM radio turned up, when we heard a song for the first time we knew it was either American or British. I would definitely consider it a rock genre.
Jimmy1104 Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Singer/Songwriter refers to the legions of performers that followed Bob Dylan. I would believe Woody Guthrie or Phil Ochs would have something to say about that. Weren't they Dylan's idols? There is also Paul Stookie of Peter, Paul and Mary fame.
audioslave Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 How about Goth, reggae, Metal Rap, Bluegrass, Fusion, big band and swing, whatever genre you can call the polyphonic spree or whatever they call themselves - and speaking of ungenred music how would you classify Blue Man Group, is Lilith fair a genre? What do you call artists like Sinatra or Harry Connick Jr.? Can Frank Zappa be classified?
Jenny Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 Reggae I've heard of something called "screamo", but don't know what band falls under that genre nu-metal electronica
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