I pay the most attention to the lyrics and how much they resonate with me. I listen to mostly classic rock, 90's and today's alternative.
My favorite band ever is
Led Zeppelin. I love their lyrics and they just have this really mystical and fantasy like band persona, a little more on the darker side, that really calls to me and draws me in, not to mention their LOTR themed songs (
). I'm a fellow
LOTR enthusiast. I like their more folk-like songs the most.
I like bands with more poetic, deep, or heavy lyrics, slower, and darker in nature. Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, The Doors, are among my favorites.
I also like some lighter classic rock like The Eagles, CCR, Steve Miller Band. I refer to The Eagles as my antidepressant band because they always uplift my mood. Crosby Stills Nash and Young are also a favorite. Love their lyrics and their harmonious vocals.
I listen to
AC/DC when I need motivation.
I'm also a big fan of
The Goo Goo Dolls. I like their lyrics a lot.
I hate rap and hip hop. Some pop songs are 'ok' but I don't really like pop music. I was raised on country music, and I don't really care for it that much either, maybe I'm burnt out, but I don't enjoy listening to it anymore.