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[dr. klopek]

I was poking around on another internet forum dedicated solely to music, and in the hip-hop section, no one even mentioned any of the groups that I listen to. I went to the section for rock and I have never heard (of) any of these bands before in my life. I realized that this is due to the fact that some really good music doesn't get much press due to their commercial viability, size of their record label, etc. I am out of the loop on a lot of things that I know I'd like if I came across them. I feel like I'm missing out. So, if any of you know of any music/books/movies that don't get that much exposure and are worth checking out, tell me about them. I'm interested in hearing/reading/seeing the stuff that you like that I may have missed out on b/c of being so pigeonholed (only hip-hop/"classic rock" like hendrix, Zeppelin, etc./small amounts of jazz) for so long. So, anyone wanna hip me to anything?

If you're interested in the same:

They Might Be Giants is one of my favorite bands. If the kids' songs come to mind at their mention, give them another try, especially their new album; "The Spine."

They Might Be Giants

Did you play any Nintendo?

The Advantage

I am quite the hip-hop connoisseur (sorry about the own-horn tooting), and so I hate reading people argue that Pac, B.IG., Nas, and Jay-Z are the greatest rappers ever. Especially because of these guys:

Project Blowed
(esp. Mikah 9, Aceyalone, Abstract rude (Haiku D'etat) and Freestyle Fellowship)

Also for hip-hop fans:
People Under the Stairs
Quannum
Hieroglyphics
Also, the website is down, but if you like the idea of a slam poet with severe issues who writes very well and freestyles like a maniac, check out Sage Francis. The new Non-Prophets site should be up soon.

The only book I can think of is "Welcome to the Monkey House" by Kurt Vonnegut. Not too unknown, I know, but it contains some of my favorite short stories.

If you would like more info, PM me. What should I check out?

Don't you hate 3-betting AK PF and flopping overcards?