Band that have a great sound

I just like that upbeat feel of Vampire Weekend and Phoenix

I personally like Brokencyde.

Elbow

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I find that whenever anyone puts up one of these posts, everyone shies away from mainstream music, as if they'll be ridiculed... someone must be listening to what's on the radio...

Rammstein makes my ears happy.

Arcade Fire, Phoenix, Grizzly Bear and Atlas Sound all have some pretty fine sounds.

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Hmm Oomph! is really awesome =P But I suppose 'great sound' can easily become favorite band. 
 
I think Bowling for Soup has a good sound, its upbeat and the lyrics are funny and the singers voice works well with the music.

descendents have a very original sound.

Beirut.

" Hmm Oomph! is really awesome"

Apostasy, Deadmau5 and Dir En Grey are awright.

Metallica is a terrific band, but they had a terrible sound in the 80s.

" Metallica is a terrific band, but they had a terrible sound in the 80s. "

The Aggrolites.

Goblin Cock.

I like the Decemberists' style of music and the powerful sounds of their latest album is cool and harkens back to folk rock, then prog rock, some metal, and then back. It's bizarre, but I enjoyed it. Definitely listen to the whole album though, it tells a story.
 
Deadmau5 is good as well, as is Daft Punk and I enjoy some Amon Tobin.
 
If you want great instrumental or drumming/rhythm, Bear McCreary's soundtrack to Battlestar Galactica is fantastic, as is Hans Zimmer's score for the Dark Knight. I listen to those while gaming and they're great.
 
Metal, I would say Tool. The power of the sound coming from that band is awe inspiring. Even if you don't like heavy metal, give them a try and just appreciate the complexity and accuracy in which they implement polyrhythms. 
 
Arcade Fire gets my vote as well. Great band.

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EDIT:Sorry but they're just so awesome:)

A Forest Might Black
 
 

LUSH.
 
Although pretty much any early 90's shoegaze band has an awesome sound going for them. I wish shoegaze was more popular...
 
 

Eagles of Death Metal.
 
 

Earth. Just happens to be my favorite band at the moment. especially the albums Hex: Or Printing in the Infernal Method, Hibernaculum (EP) and The Bees Made Honey... all have that certain sound. Makes me all tingly.
 
 

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I don't even know what's meant by 'band that have great sound.' It sounds like the translation of the Soviet equivalent to Top of the Pops.

Have a dislike for bands that sound the same all the time, I think bands need to develop and mature from album to album. One of the reasons I have a pure dislike for U2 who sound the same every damn album.  
 
Always enjoyed the sounds of Brand New myself and many others:  

" Bands of the moment: Cage The Elephant and Bombay Bicycle Club.  I don't usually listen to "Indie" so it's strange for me to listen to BBC "

Lot of cool bands here so far.. never heard of Deerhoof, props to Hamst3r for sharing that.
 
I submit, Animals as Leaders.  
 
 
 

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" Metallica is a terrific band, but they had a terrible sound in the 80s. "

The Metallica I like is probably their older stuff, the new stuff is not good to my ears =/ But I'm not a huge Metallica fan either way. "

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Do Make Say Think and Ratatat mebbe?
 
 

" @Fbomb: that's because mainstream music sucks.. haven't you HEARD?! "

In terms of modern, indie bands, I really like Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes and The Shins. They all have a great sound, though different from one another.
 
As far as older bands, there is no denying the awesome sounds bands like Rush, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Aerosmith and Allman Brothers. I guess the Beatles count too because they usually sound so pristine and perfect.

Merzbow

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I like the sound of Broken Social Scene.  Fire Eye'd Boy  -  Anthem for a 17 Year Old Girl  -  7/4 Shoreline  -  Pacific Theme

And, absolutely, the Pixies.  Here Comes Your Man  -  This Monkey's Gone to Heaven  - Gigantic   - Wave of Mutilation

"Metallica is a terrific band, but they had a terrible sound in the 80s. "

" Eagles of Death Metal.
 
 

   Just don't read too much into their band name. :P "

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