This doesn't look like its been covered, so why not?

The subject is electronic music. Techno. House, trance, jungle, etc...

What are your thoughts on it? Do you enjoy it? What are some of your favorite electronic artists? You know the drill. Discuss!

Personally, I like electronic music. I am no diehard by any means, but I have a good number of albums I listen to and enjoy on a fairly regular basis. I know a lot of people don't really consider it as real music, but I do. Its a lot harder to produce than it seems. Sure, anyone can put a couple beats together on a keyboard and make it sound good, but if you really explore the genre, it does go a lot deeper than that.

For example, Paul Oakenfold. He is a musical genius. He incorporates almost every genre of music into his work. Rap, metal, folk, jazz, etc. He can take almost anything out there, cut it apart, and make you dance to it. Go get a copy of his work, jump in your car, and try not to enjoy it.

The Crystal Method is another extroardinary example of good, solid electronica. If you are just starting to explore the techno landscape, they are definitely the place to start. Hell, 3 different major television shows have used their work as theme music. Not that that means anything, but it does show that the appeal is there. Pick up Vegas and I swear you will not be disappointed.

Also, try Richard "Humpty" Vission. His house music is top notch. If you wanna just get up, dance, or bob your head, you can't go wrong here either. Fun with a capital F. Also, if you liked the sound of the 80's, this is the way to go...

I'll shut it for now and add more later. DISCUSS!

P.S. Let's keep this intelligient. If you wanna post about how bad I suck for liking techno, do it in the flame forum. I'm tired of having good threads ruined because of BS. Please, be an adult.