Any Ben Folds fans?

[Tommy B]

I'll admit, I've had a few of his albums in my library for well over a year, but I recently picked up a few CDs and gave them a good listen.

I bought Songs For Silverman and Supersunnyspeedgraphic: The LP.

They are both really enjoyable albums to listen to and one thing I noticed was the excellent sound quality. Also loving the cover of "Bitches Ain't ****" I'm amazed he's not bigger than he is tbh.

Any other fans, and more importantly, can anyone recommend any similar artists worth checking out?

Cheers

 

[Tommy B]

I've been a fan for a while and saw him for the first time at the Hammersmith Apollo on his last tour which was great.

Still fighting it is my favourite song (after Bitches aint **** of course ):

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mRlgq59dsFQ

For other artists check out Ben Kweller who is better than Ben Folds imo and actually one of my favourite artists. Ben Lee is similar too. All 3 have toured together as well, as the Ben's.

Couple of Ben Kweller songs:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1uu4vAwvwSQ

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bKMqX9vOH6I

Not great quality but he aint popular enough to have many decent vids on youtube lol.

I previewed some of his songs on iTunes, sounds great. Which album should I get though?