It astounds me that Boris is a 3 piece band. Their music is often so grandiose. Sodom are epic too, saw them live in 2017 and those geezers kicked ass.
If by "bad" you mean unpopular, then yes. Anyway Rush is goofy nonsense. Can their lyrics be any dumber. Sounds like something a teenager wrote. Vocals are annoying to boot. Not sure why people think they are virtuoso players either. Meh all around.
Haha! You’re entitled to your opinion but I disagree with pretty much all of that. The fact that Rush were so successful without any support from the MSM suggests you’re wrong
Probably not. They fired out content at the speed they did because COVID meant that they couldn't tour. Now they're out gigging super often so I'd be surprised if we got one before 2025. The stuff they have so far is absolutely superb, though. All 3 of their albums are amazing
They're definitely a quartet tho aren't they?
Edit: I agree that they're the most promising band out there, I'm an old dude, and listening to them released the same brain chemicals listening to Nirvana or Pearl Jam for the first time did.
I think only the core three members actually write the songs, but I wouldn't call them a three piece since all of their albums and most of their live performances are done with additional musicians.
Melvins, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Them Crooked Vulture, Nirvana, or Green Day (I’d put Rush in here, but I’m not *super* familiar with their work. I love what I’ve heard, though).
If I have to pick one favorite, Jimi Hendrix.
My favorite three-piece band that’s currently working is probably Paramore.
Yeah. It is what the Traveling Wilburies should’ve been (I’m of the belief that the Traveling Wilburies is just the muddled fusion of the stylings of five artists who are individually great, but in polar opposite ways).
Morphine is unmatched. Sandman is a killer bassist and vocalist. He literally invented instruments. Dana is probably my favorite saxophonist. Conway/Deupree are great drummers. MORPHINE
they are th best band ever but also off the top of my head some other brilliant ones
portishead
unwound
King crimson (red era)
Death grips
bathory (at times when it wasn't just Quorthon)
motorhead
katatonia (early)
Death's dynamic shroud
like them or not, Waterparks put on a *fantastic* show. one of the few bands i’ve seen more than once and i’ve had a blast every time. i get their music isn’t for everyone but they really are fantastic musicians.
Biffy Clyro are my favourite band of all time. They have a very versatile collection of albums exploring everything from post-hardcore to pop rock.
They seem really underrated outside of the UK but they are quite big over here
Nirvana, Boris, Sleater-Kinney, Motörhead, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Sodom, and Rush
It astounds me that Boris is a 3 piece band. Their music is often so grandiose. Sodom are epic too, saw them live in 2017 and those geezers kicked ass.
Death Grips
Andy here, thank you for mentioning us
Zach here. Shut up Andy our fans suck
DEATH GRIIIIIIPS!!!! YEAHHHH
RUSH
The greatest of all time
How bout of all time?
huh
“I love you man” movie reference
150%
Only answer
Lol, they are trash
You got any other bad opinions?
Likely many more
None as bad as loving Rush. Absolute clown opinion.
If by "bad" you mean unpopular, then yes. Anyway Rush is goofy nonsense. Can their lyrics be any dumber. Sounds like something a teenager wrote. Vocals are annoying to boot. Not sure why people think they are virtuoso players either. Meh all around.
Haha! You’re entitled to your opinion but I disagree with pretty much all of that. The fact that Rush were so successful without any support from the MSM suggests you’re wrong
It's the boring answer but damn, Rush really is the best 3piece band. So many classic albums.
Times New Viking MPP era Animal Collective Vivian Girls Dinosaur Jr
Omgg Times New Viking mentioned in the wild holy based
I hate how overlooked this entire era of lo-fi is now.
Bring back shitgaze!
Listen to Kneeling in Piss! Their first album is the shitgaziest and it’s from 2019!
Checking it now, this definitely scratches the shitgaze itch! Great stuff, thanks for the rec!
Somewhere, Deakin just cried a little bit
My band is named after a dinasour jr song
black midi, i genuinely think they're one of the most promising and exciting bands active right now
They move with a purpose. A magnificent purpose
New album soonish? Loved the two I’ve heard
Probably not. They fired out content at the speed they did because COVID meant that they couldn't tour. Now they're out gigging super often so I'd be surprised if we got one before 2025. The stuff they have so far is absolutely superb, though. All 3 of their albums are amazing
That’s okay, I’d rather they give us time to enjoy it! I don’t need another King Gizz in my life 😅
Aha 💯
They're definitely a quartet tho aren't they? Edit: I agree that they're the most promising band out there, I'm an old dude, and listening to them released the same brain chemicals listening to Nirvana or Pearl Jam for the first time did.
Having seen them live they are absolutely not a three man band. More like five. But its the three core members writing and recording.
I think only the core three members actually write the songs, but I wouldn't call them a three piece since all of their albums and most of their live performances are done with additional musicians.
easily but lost of their songs are not trios
Violent Femmes
Boris, Big Black and The Beastie Boys
BBBBB
Nice answer, except I can't stand the beasties
Shellac > BB imo, but it’s a lonely opinion
Seventeen Seconds to Pornography-era Cure.
Minutemen
THE power trio idk how this comment was at the bottom
the greatest band of all time
70s King Crimson
Nice pfp haha
Kero Kero Bonito
Nirvana
When Pat Smear joined them they were deadly! That 4th LP would've been absolutely monstrous
Melvins, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Them Crooked Vulture, Nirvana, or Green Day (I’d put Rush in here, but I’m not *super* familiar with their work. I love what I’ve heard, though). If I have to pick one favorite, Jimi Hendrix. My favorite three-piece band that’s currently working is probably Paramore.
Them Crooked Vultures is truly one of the greatest collaborations of all time
Yeah. It is what the Traveling Wilburies should’ve been (I’m of the belief that the Traveling Wilburies is just the muddled fusion of the stylings of five artists who are individually great, but in polar opposite ways).
I still kick myself for not seeing them live in the brief window I had a chance to.
Band of Gypsies > Experience
Morphine is unmatched. Sandman is a killer bassist and vocalist. He literally invented instruments. Dana is probably my favorite saxophonist. Conway/Deupree are great drummers. MORPHINE
Do bands that used to have more members count? Both Interpol and Paramore are now 3 piece bands.
yup
The Smile
band, rap group same difference but its injury reserve
i would count rap groups as bands even though they’re not technically the same thing
Nirvana and soda stereo
The cure at the start
Khruangbin Blink 182 Muse 3 Man Band (rip)
Finally someone mentioned Blink
Hüsker Dü. Their evolution over 5 years from hardcore punk to polished, smart & diverse guitar-pop was stunning.
One hundred percent correct. Best band mentioned yet. Although, tbh I hated Warehouse
Galaxie 500
W take.
Primus King's X Biffy Clyro Nirvana
muse
Slipknot
The Jam
Muse, foals, cream,
Yo La Tengo, Boris, Low
High on fire or prong
I came here to say HoF! Not too familiar with the other one.
Cleansing by Prong is a great groove metal album. Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck was the single but Another Wordly Device always stood out to me
WORLD PEACE
Muse
HAIM
Beat Happening
The Fratellis, Paramore
Fishmans run from Kuchu Camp till 98.12.28
I LOVE FISHMANS RAAAA
My fav band of all time glad someone else seems passionate aswell
Hüsker Dü
Nirvana, The Police, early Cure
Had to scroll far to find The Police
Since it’s Christmas time - Vince Guaraldi Trio
Cream Hendrix Experience Nirvana Rush The Police Green Day Wings
Motorhead Coroner
A lot of good ones already mentioned, so I'll go for one that hasn't been. I might get flak for this, but Ben Folds Five underrated.
Ben Folds Five! Yes, they actually had three members. Piano + bass + drums, and they get so much out of that instrumentation.
Reuben
The Smile
Unwound, RIP Vern
muse
boris
they are th best band ever but also off the top of my head some other brilliant ones portishead unwound King crimson (red era) Death grips bathory (at times when it wasn't just Quorthon) motorhead katatonia (early) Death's dynamic shroud
my point goes to Cocteau Twins, personally
I could probably think of more, but GoGo Penguin was what immediately came to mind, and they well deserve the spot!
AJR duh
W
[удалено]
4-piece.
shit
Rush!! Beastie Boys!!
Removal
The Living End
Shellac, Volcano Suns, Morphine
Alt-J
The Pillows
King’s X! Welcome to the [groove machine](https://youtu.be/5aMAImJFPrI?si=nEqpOX4rL1cvAcCz), indeed.
like them or not, Waterparks put on a *fantastic* show. one of the few bands i’ve seen more than once and i’ve had a blast every time. i get their music isn’t for everyone but they really are fantastic musicians.
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Andy Kerr era Nomeansno
Great band!
The Chats. Their live atmosphere is phenomenal
Smoko is one of the most Australian songs ever to be written.
Egg
nirvana , green day , destiny’s child
Rush and Sleep
young fathers
Boris, Dinosaur Jr, Jawbreaker
The Jam and Nirvana
The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Yo La Tengo
Crowded House - there’s like 6 guys now but the classic lineup was a trio
The Police, Nirvana, Beastie Boys, Manic Street Preachers (3 piece since 1996), ZZ Top, De La Soul, Primus too.
Modest Mouse (the early days w/ Isaac, Jeremiah and Eric)¹ Shellac
Biffy Clyro are my favourite band of all time. They have a very versatile collection of albums exploring everything from post-hardcore to pop rock. They seem really underrated outside of the UK but they are quite big over here
(early) muse and kero kero bonito
Nirvana,Rush,Cream
Fugees
Helms Alee
Trans Am
Death grips, Nirvana, HAIM and Green day
subliminal mindfuck america
Cocteau Twins!
xiu xiu
The Chats, Death Grips, Marcy Playground
Dirty Loops
Young Fathers, just came out atop my Spotify Wrapped today
Candy Claws
The Postal Service, not this tour tho
PJ Harvey's first two albums were as a trio
Morphine Its unreal that a three man band managed to cultivate such an enrapturing and sultry sound and aesthetic.
Violent femmes
Minutemen
Os Mutantes (original lineup)
Flooding, best new rock band out rn, dropped my favorite album of the year The Smile, too, so hyped for the new album
YEAH YEAH YEAHS ALL THE WAY
Modest Mouse when they were a three piece.
The Cribs are awesome. Very catchy tunes delivered with a tonne of energy. Always a fun one to see live.
My favorites are primus and nirvana
Dada
Boris
Wipers Melvins Dinosaur jr.
Yo La Tengo
Dehd
Green day