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Post by igottapoo on Sept 4, 2009 20:46:40 GMT -5
Different styles at different times of that infamous decade that was the 80's. Both influential to Oasis (Stone Roses more so) Both have cult followings and both were around for a relatively short amount of time.
Have at it
EDIT: I do realize there's a N in Manchester. My apologies to any Mancs
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Post by checkwithmemum on Sept 4, 2009 21:51:22 GMT -5
Stone Roses
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Post by Headmaster on Sept 5, 2009 15:36:21 GMT -5
Smiths
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Post by Cast on Sept 5, 2009 20:35:56 GMT -5
The Stone Roses. The Smith are great in there own right but I've never been a huge fan of the Smiths like I'am with the Roses
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Post by shakermaker74 on Sept 7, 2009 15:46:03 GMT -5
Iv just evened up the score with a nod to the Stone Roses. Any "must listen to" recommendations for the Smiths, iv been meaning to give them a go for a while.
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Post by Protector of reality on Sept 7, 2009 16:05:57 GMT -5
Smiths were depressing and a bit freaky
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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 8, 2009 2:24:54 GMT -5
Smiths were depressing and a bit freaky Thank you very much. |
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Post by digsyssupper on Sept 8, 2009 5:22:45 GMT -5
Smiths were depressing and a bit freaky Clearly havnt listened to the lyrics then. |
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Post by matt on Sept 8, 2009 6:44:59 GMT -5
I really like The Stone Roses, but I'm a huge fan of The Smiths. Everything about them is brilliant. Johnny Marr's guitar playing is perfect, and Morrissey is a modern day poet - easily my favourite lyricist. He's the combination of Elvis and Oscar Wilde.
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Post by joeyfrancis on Sept 8, 2009 11:12:17 GMT -5
Stone Roses. I've never really gotten into the Smiths.
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Post by His Royal Noelness on Sept 8, 2009 12:09:51 GMT -5
Argh, I CAN'T CHOOSE! Might go for the Smiths, They had 4 classic albums the roses had 1
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Post by digsyssupper on Sept 8, 2009 12:59:03 GMT -5
I really like The Stone Roses, but I'm a huge fan of The Smiths. Everything about them is brilliant. Johnny Marr's guitar playing is perfect, and Morrissey is a modern day poet - easily my favourite lyricist. He's the combination of Elvis and Oscar Wilde. I agree though personally he is a better sing than elvis. I love that its fifty/fifty i love both bands, went for smiths though on this occasion. |
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Post by jilliam on Sept 8, 2009 13:59:05 GMT -5
This was a tough one. I can honestly say that I fell in love with music BECAUSE of The Smiths. Yes, at first I thought the lyrics were quite depressing however, Johnny's guitar just uplifted all that "drabness" I was perceiving. Then I really started to listen to the lyrics and also somewhat educate myself on England and its culture/life style (I'm in the States and some of the things Moz was singing about didn't resonate with my everyday life), then Morrissey's lyrics were actually funny and most importantly true to life. Which brings me to the Roses. I mean, what can I say, pure genius, I LOVE them. Roses till I die! However my vote is for The Smiths. No Smiths= NO Roses, NO Oasis etc etc etc. Iv just evened up the score with a nod to the Stone Roses. Any "must listen to" recommendations for the Smiths, iv been meaning to give them a go for a while. Go and have a listen to Hatful of Hallow, good compilation Lp with some very tasty cuts. Track wise, What Difference Does It Make, Still Ill, Barbarism Begins At Home, Handsome Devil, Miserable Lie, What She Said, Ask, Panic and personal fave, Headmaster Ritual. |
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Post by shakermaker74 on Sept 8, 2009 14:51:49 GMT -5
Good work Jilliam,
Ill give them tracks a listen.
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Post by coolsgold89 on Sept 8, 2009 15:12:39 GMT -5
2 sensational bands, hardest poll in the world for me but i've got to go for the roses, they changed my life.
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Post by matt on Sept 8, 2009 20:26:54 GMT -5
Good work Jilliam, Ill give them tracks a listen. You should buy The Sound Of The Smiths. It's essential you listen to songs like Hand In Glove, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, How Soon Is Now... too many to name! |
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Post by igottapoo on Sept 9, 2009 2:13:50 GMT -5
Argh, I CAN'T CHOOSE! Might go for the Smiths, They had 4 classic albums the roses had 1 That's pretty much my criteria for picking The Smiths over the Roses. If the latter made 4 classic albums, instead of 1 classic and one decidedly average album, my choice would be easier. |
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Post by monkian on Sept 9, 2009 10:50:04 GMT -5
Argh, I CAN'T CHOOSE! Might go for the Smiths, They had 4 classic albums the roses had 1 That's pretty much my criteria for picking The Smiths over the Roses. If the latter made 4 classic albums, instead of 1 classic and one decidedly average album, my choice would be easier. Agreed. The Smiths have more classic songs than the Roses have songs! Both great bands but the diversity of songs like Please Please Please...., Headmaster Ritual, How Soon Is Now, Charming Man, Rush and a Push, Panic (I could go on) is why I pick the Smiths. Also, Brown's lyrics I can largely ignore. Morrissey's captivate and enthrall every time I hear them. |
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Post by wankinginthebushes on Sept 9, 2009 13:11:09 GMT -5
I have an intense hatred towards that Morrisey fellow which means I can't listen to The Smiths. So it's The Stone Roses all the way.
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Post by shakermaker74 on Sept 9, 2009 16:22:27 GMT -5
Good work Jilliam, Ill give them tracks a listen. You should buy The Sound Of The Smiths. It's essential you listen to songs like Hand In Glove, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, How Soon Is Now... too many to name! Nice one supersonic train, im now looking 4ward to getting into the Smiths, iv heard about about how influencial they was towards early indie music, i always welcome something different to listen to, should be good stuff. |
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Post by jilliam on Sept 9, 2009 17:25:22 GMT -5
Good work Jilliam, Ill give them tracks a listen. You should buy The Sound Of The Smiths. It's essential you listen to songs like Hand In Glove, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, How Soon Is Now... too many to name! See the thing is, that there are soo many good tracks its impossible to narrow it down to just a handful. In all seriousness, Id say that 95% of The Smiths catalog is BIBLICAL! |
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Sept 9, 2009 22:25:54 GMT -5
I've made this poll before, and I'm just as split as ever.
Smiths have great melody and lyrics, but Stone Roses has energy and more party mood. Tough call, but on this day, as I can't remember how I voted on my polls on the same topic, I'd go with The Smiths. More songs, I think, is what sways my opinion.
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Sept 9, 2009 22:26:50 GMT -5
I really like The Stone Roses, but I'm a huge fan of The Smiths. Everything about them is brilliant. Johnny Marr's guitar playing is perfect, and Morrissey is a modern day poet - easily my favourite lyricist. He's the combination of Elvis and Oscar Wilde. I agree with the Oscar Wilde analogy. Brilliantly said, my man |
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Post by Strangers on Sept 10, 2009 5:30:40 GMT -5
Smiths
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Post by justicewall65 on Sept 10, 2009 13:14:34 GMT -5
I picked the Stone Roses, but the Smiths are pretty genius too
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