Probably either steely dan or the replacements
My current favorite band / musician is STOMACH BOOK. The main overarching theme she presents is trans pain manifested in anger and wrath. I love it, I’m not even trans.
NOFX
Jethro Tull Iron Maiden Opeth Primus
Between those I cannot decide.
It’s a four-way tie between David Byrne/Talking Heads, Oingo Boingo, Spin Doctors and Yello.
Edit: five way tie - add in Earth, Wind and Fire (pre 1981)
The Presidents Of The United States Of America.
Silly lyrics about bugs and serious rock. What’s not to like?
Kitty at my foot and I want to touch it
Rotting Christ probably.
The Roots (first four albums especially)
Godspeed You! Black Emperor / A Sliver Mt. Zion
Portishead, Massive Attack
Public Enemy
King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard. Their live shows kick ass and they’ve got such amazing chemistry together. Love listening to them jam.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Silver Mt Zion
Coheed and Cambria
Thank You Scientist! More rock bands need horns.
The Offspring
Fit for an Autopsy.
If I had to pick one, I’d have to pick The Clash.
