Just one of those "little getting to know me" journals. Feel like sharing some of my likes. I'll link to some yt vids of the music in question after saying why I like these wonderful music makers. Keep in mind #1 is the only one set in stone. All the others tend to float about depending on my mood. Either way, all of these guys have colored my personality over the years.

#5 - Electric Light Orchestra
Turn to Stone
Livin' Thing
Mr. Blue Sky

I think a big reason for this one is I grew up listening to my dad play his old vinyls in the house or cassettes in the car. I thought ELO was good back then but when I grew up more I realized just how awesome they are. I really love the blend of 70's rock with the accompanying orchestral bits. It's just so cool. And a lot of it is just so damn happy!

#4 - Toto
Hold the Line
Afraid of Love
Africa

I know Toto has this reputation as a cheesy 80's rock band who just sang a bunch of songs about and titled after women. They're not entirely wrong. Even so I can't help but love these guys for a couple reasons. First, to me they're song compositions are sound more intricate and exciting than a lot of others in the same time frame. Second, Toto made the soundtrack to the ridiculous David Lynch Dune film which I also love. That's got to count for something!

#3 - Jamiroquai
Space Cowboy
Virtal Insanity
(Don't) Give Hate a Chance

You wouldn't know based on this list but I have a huge love of jazz, soul and funk and while those kinds of bands may not be among my faves, that kind of music is my "go to" listening music. That said, Jamiroquai is just so good because they manage to dabble in and fuse elements from all these genres in fascinating ways and make it sound modern as well. Sounds less cheesy and always chill. There's some great acid jazz bands out there but Jamiroquai tops them for me. Also, Napoleon Dynamite dance.

#2 - Depeche Mode
Black Celebration
Precious
Enjoy the Silence

There were a lot of synth bands in the 80's. Thing about Depeche Mode is they don't suck. Even though they still use synths to this day they still manage some incredible songs and while I don't usually care about lyrics on songs Depeche Mode are a rare exception. Sure they're bleak and dripping with angst and despair usually but it suits the songs, especially when they started sounding really industrial. I love that sound. I just think these guys are great for sounding "synthy" and good without really sounding like kitschy 80 pop. They're also the only songs I can sing halfway decent in karaoke.

#1 - Daft Punk
Human After All
Da Funk
One More Time

If there were one band I could be downright fanatical for, it's these guys. Not to sound hipster but I was a fan of these guys before it was popular. I first heard their first album "Homework" shortly after its release and it's been a magical trip since then. I have all their albums, including the remix ones and the live recordings. I have the Stardust single since Bangalter was part of that. I have the movie animated by Leiji Matsumoto. One of my greatest life regrets will be having missed their Alive 2007 tour. I'm a total fanboy.

It's not just me loving the music though. Sure that's a huge part, but another thing is these guys have been the soundtrack to some of the greatest moments in my life. If I was traveling somewhere or doing something special and out of the ordinary chances are I was listening to Daft Punk at the time. As such I associate their music with some of my fondest memories. It's a special attachment really and it's why these guys are peerless to me.

...And also why I wish they'd make another goddamned album already! Tron Legacy soundtrack doesn't count! Not a studio album! Movie soundtrack! Yaargh!