When all's said and drum

MikeUpNorth

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For drummers, and drum appreciators, what are those songs which make you just want to get behind the kit again...both in terms of the sound and the playing? For me:

1. Good Times Bad Times - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

Perfect sounding kit; most of the sound coming from the overhead mics for that live feel. Listen to that kick drum work! And it's not a double pedal for you modern poncy 'metal' drummers...

2. A Song for the Dead - Dave Grohl (Queens of the Stone Age)

The kit sounds amazingly tight; almost like it's in your head. Grohl's in the groove and he won't let go. What an intro. And triplet heaven in the coda.

3. Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Massive sounding kit. Simple drumming, but bang on the money. Just flamming the toms and kick into the chorus is worth the wait. The slower pace allows you to rip into every snare hit.
 
MikeUpNorth said:
For drummers, and drum appreciators, what are those songs which make you just want to get behind the kit again...both in terms of the sound and the playing? For me:

1. Good Times Bad Times - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

Perfect sounding kit; most of the sound coming from the overhead mics for that live feel. Listen to that kick drum work! And it's not a double pedal for you modern poncy 'metal' drummers...

2. A Song for the Dead - Dave Grohl (Queens of the Stone Age)

The kit sounds amazingly tight; almost like it's in your head. Grohl's in the groove and he won't let go. What an intro. And triplet heaven in the coda.

3. Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Massive sounding kit. Simple drumming, but bang on the money. Just flamming the toms and kick into the chorus is worth the wait. The slower pace allows you to rip into every snare hit.
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Some good choices there.

Bonzo and Phil Collins shit on everyone else though, in my opinion.
 
Some other choices...

Spanish Castle Magic - Mitch Mitchell (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)

Loose and good to get those arms going. Some of my favourite groove drumming. As important to the Experience as the guitar...well almost.

Come Together - Ringo Star (The Beatles)

Yes, not technically amazing...but memorable, original and great to play.

Mojo Pin - Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley)

A different kind of drumming to the other tracks. Atmospheric and not providing straight rhythm but more of a percussion part. Subtly compliments the delicate and harsh contrast of the song perfectly.
 
If there's one song that always causes me to start hitting stuff with fingers and pencils, and there isn't, it's this one (it doesn't have real drums, though):



And When the Levee Breaks, of course.
 
Kevin Drumm?

Anyway, Jimmy Chamberlain is surely the best rock drummer sine John Bonham. (Maybe since before him as well.)
 
I'm no drummer but I've always admired Steve Adler (the original Guns N Roses drummer) and Stuart Copeland of the Police as well as most of those who have been mentioned here.
 
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