Pretty clear from the title, list your favorite band (in bold), and why you love them (not in bold).
Tool,
The most meaningful and deep lyrics, amazing musical style, and I agree with their opinions on life. Simple really. I recommend anyone who hasn’t already, listen to them. They’re the reason I’m into Philosophy in the first place (my jump start).
RASPUTINA
Three words, “The Almight Cello” I love the cello. I just love everything about the band. The lead vocalist, Melora Creager has such a beautiful voice and I love the sound of the cello. I never thought of playing anything besides classical with a cello until I heard this band.
If you haven’t heard of Rasputina before, check this out…
SAXON
they kick ass.
-Imp
Jarabe de Palo
The lead singer/(I believe)lyricist is a poet at heart. He only turned to music when he realized he probably couldn’t make a living selling his poetry.
steely dan: the mix between jazz and rock is great
and they have influenced tons of bands ever since
1973. Asia: great album.
Kropotkin
I like Tool, but was never in love with them.
Personally, I’ve got to say that my favourite artist right now is Scott Brown. Perhaps DJ Bluecore. Not quite sure which I like better.
I like the whole 160BPM minimum speed limit.
Scott Brown has a richer, longer history. He’s definately got that going for him. And Elysium is one of the richest songs I’ve ever heard. So many wonderful layers, so textural.
But, if for no other reason, what DJ Bluecore does to Vitamin B’s Adagio . . . that is freakin’ genius. I’m normally somewhat lukewarm towards sampling, but that was so well done.
‘…I’ve got to ride, Ride like the wind, to be free again.’
Great song, its too bad I’ve never actually heard any of their other work though. Might have to look into that.
Sonata Arctica is my favorite band at present; a power-metal band from Finland. It’s like I’m on a drug when listening to them, I just can’t stop. Great stuff.
does it have to be a band ?
The question is what’s your favorite and why they’re your favorite, so quality has nothing to do with it, just personal opinion.
I’ve always been a big fan of The Clash…
I have a miniscule number of Led Zeppelin songs (like 20, all from different albums), but I’m really starting to get into them.
^^ this kid knows what’s up 
Yup, the sky
-Imp
Favourite band…impossible
Listening to right now?
-Cake
-Flaming lips
-The pixies
-Tripping Daisy (dude who started the polyphonic spree)
-Neil young b4 the 90’s
-Led Zeppelin
-The verve
and much much more
I don’t really have a favorite…
-Radiohead
-Sublime
-Pink Floyd
-NOFX
-Bob Marley
-Medeski, Martin and Wood
-The Grateful Dead
-The Mars Volta
My “favorite band” is a constantly changing list of 50 or so musicians. It is impossible to pick a favorite at this point in my life. I will speak of one hough
Nick Drake : Excellent poet, incredible songwriter, excellent guitarist, beautiful voice, and of the three albums he released, there wasn’t a single thing missing from any of them, they are perfect in every respect.
I’m a big Radiohead fan, love the Flaming Lips, Ladytron and the Faint obviously, Kraftwerk, some Rolling Stones…
There is also a band called “Tripping Daisies”. They had this one hit a while ago…
“I got a girl, she wears suede shoes
I got a girl, she wears them in the nude!”
My faves would be:
Instrumentally: Dream Theatre, Tool, Dave Matthews (in spurts), The Mars Volta, The Roots, Smashing Pumpkins
Lyrically: The roots, eminem, tool, I mother earth, Buck 65, Modest Mouse, Radiohead, Pumpkins, Blackalicious, Tribe Called Quest, Pearl Jam
Catchiness/coolness (not already mentioned): Stone Temple Pilots, Audioslave, Rage (ATM), Soundgarden, The Offspring (old), Queens of the Stoneage, Tears for Fears.
Early childhood: Motley Crue, Def Leppard, W.A.S.P., Michael Jackson, Madonna, Metallica, Weird Al.
Middle childhood: Guns N’ Roses, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Bon Jovi, 2 Live Crew, NWA.
Early-mid teens: House of Pain, Cypress Hill, Wu Tang Clan.
Late teens: Led Zeppelin, Korn, RATM, CCR, Limp Bizkit, Pink Floyd.
Early 20’s: Slipknot, System of a Down.
Now: Nobody.
my bad… lol thats who i meant