It's a tie between Aerosmith, Guns n' Roses, Explosions in the Sky and Rilo Kiley. I can't pick just one D:
Aerosmith has been my band since I was a little kid. My dad is into classic rock which he would always play around the house and in car rides, so naturally I became a big classic rock fan. My first Aerosmith song was Jaded :) My first ever concert was when I went to see Aerosmith for my 12th birthday. I only knew a handful of songs: Jaded, I don't Wanna Miss a Thing, Love in an Elevator, and Same Old Song and Dance yet it was so much fun. I've seen them three times now: 12th, 18th and 19th birthday. I finally got seats up near the front for my 19th <3 I also now know all their songs, own their whole discography and they amaze me. I will never not love and adore Aerosmith, they're my band for the long haul.
songs: eat the rich, what it takes, I don't wanna miss a thing, other side, walk on water, dream on, walk this way, back in the saddle.
As for Guns n' Roses, I got into them a couple years ago and this band still blows my mind. Slash is one of the best guitarists imo and I love that even going solo he can hold his own and still sell out shows and make records. I'm also a big fan of Izzy, Duff, and Steven, I think all these personalities and skills made the band a great one to listen to. And say what you want about Axl, even I'm not too keen on him, but he has a one of a kind voice.
songs: rocket queen, november rain, civil war, mr. brownstone.
Explosions and Rilo Kiley are my hipster bands that I more recently got into. Rilo Kiley has such great lyrics and I don't think I've heard a song by them that I didn't like. Explosions is purely instramental, and I love how each song lets you pick the meaning and it's so calming.
Explosions songs: your hand in mine, six days at the bottom of the ocean, human qualities, it's natural to be afraid.
Rilo Kiley songs: better son or daughter, portion for foxes, so long, 15, under the blacklight, the execution of all things, with arms outstretched, I never.
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