Oh, Mackie, I hear ya! Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper" is one of my favorites!
North, as far as music that gets me moving I really tend to like dreary depressing stuff - old Joan Baez, Eva Cassidy.
Some newer stuff I like is Hoobastank, Howie Day, Pink (love that girl - Stupid Girls is one of the funniest songs) and of course I adore Kelly Clarkson (sorry American Idol haters) Her new album is edgy and angry. Oh, and Nickelback.
I agree about bluegrass, Tenn. I do love Allison Kraus. I actually have one of her cds.