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Post by Headmaster on Jul 23, 2013 9:51:41 GMT -5
Pulp is great, their last 4 albums are all awesome and Different Class is perfect.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jul 23, 2013 23:17:00 GMT -5
I'm starting to think that WirralRiddler doesn't like Radiohead. That's because he is a philistine.  |
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Post by spaneli on Jul 23, 2013 23:19:51 GMT -5
Loved Suck it And See. It was probably my most played album when it came out. And I personally can't wait for AM which already sounds like it will be brilliant. If they're not the best band around, then they're certainly one of ones on the best roll as of late.  |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jul 23, 2013 23:19:57 GMT -5
Am I missing something in Pulp? I like His n Hers, Different Class and This is Hardcore all quite a bit (lyrically brilliant), but just from those I don't even put them in my top 3 britpop bands, (behind Suede, Blur and obviously Oasis) so quite far from the best british bands ever for me. Did they do other things worth getting into or is this just a matter of taste? also never listen to Wirralriddler, he thinks that anyone who likes/lists AM and Oasis as an influence are hugely talented and brilliant, and is basically the reason which I find it difficult to associate with fans of the band. This Is Hardcore is one of the greatest albums ever, Different Class is genius as well, and His N' Hers is hugely underrated. I just love Jarvis Cocker's style, his lyrics and his swagger. Plus the songs have brilliant pop melodies. Great bands always make you feel several emotions, and Pulp do just that. I know a few people who sound like your description of WirralRiddler. Think that Liam Fray and Miles Kane are this generation's two biggest musical icons and don't acknowledge any music that isn't British, provincial and backed by the NME. twitter.com/totes_indie, basically. To be fair, I used to be like that at 16/17/18, going through my "Britrock lad" phase and would listen to little else but Oasis, Stone Roses, Mondays et al. Nice to see people evolving with their listening pleasures. I too thought Oasis was the most bad ass band in all the land. Then I heard The Bends in 1995. Game changer. |
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Post by Bittersweet Split on Jul 24, 2013 4:56:16 GMT -5
I guess that's where taste comes in. I really like the three main Pulp albums (and will be listening to We Love Life, thanks for the rec), but like I said, personally wouldn't rate them quite as highly.
As for evolving taste, for fucks sake I only wrote this thread two years ago, and damn it's sorta embarrassing having it brought up again.
Also: I find someone who flat out says they don't like any new bands whatsoever so much less worth listening than people whose personal favorites are atypical for an Oasis forum (edit/ thinking about it Pulp, MSP and Radiohead are all pretty logical bands for Oasis fans to like - dunno what I was thinking)
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Post by John William Anglin on Sept 16, 2013 15:52:02 GMT -5
still Arcade Fire for me...
God bless.
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Post by benoitbe1 on Oct 3, 2013 17:44:35 GMT -5
The best band of the world ?
What a difficult question to answer...
AM, their last album is good, better than "Suck It And See", but it's not the best album of the year IMO. And I saw them performing live, they aren't the best band I see.
For the british bands, for the rock'n'roll bands, I prefer Kasabian.
I also like Arcade Fire, but I won't say that they are the best band of the world... I repeat but it's a difficult question to answer and today we have classic bands, but also producers, DJ and the "ranking" is changing each year, ech month, I think...
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Oct 4, 2013 10:28:24 GMT -5
I prefer Frank Turner - the guy really should be bigger, and should be representing music like Noel did in the 90s.
Frank Turner should be a symbol. He's true to himself and the music he creates. Great with lyrical story telling too.
A class act in every sense.
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Post by Norbert Gallhager on Oct 4, 2013 10:48:37 GMT -5
I prefer Frank Turner - the guy really should be bigger, and should be representing music like Noel did in the 90s. Frank Turner should be a symbol. He's true to himself and the music he creates. Great with lyrical story telling too. A class act in every sense. He himself says that his music is not made for stadiums and I agree with him. Still, you're right, in terms of wether sucess is deserved or not, he deserves every success. For staying on topic: I love "AM" and I think they are one of the best out there, but how can someone possibly state that the Arctic Monkeys are for a fact the best band in the world? After all, what it comes down to is personal taste and if we're being honest: I can only speak for Germany, but 80% of teenage kids don't have a clue who the Arctic Monkeys are and are into Rihanna, Lady Gaga, David Guetta,...Sad but true. |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Oct 6, 2013 7:58:36 GMT -5
For me, Arcade Fire and Radiohead are miles ahead still. That is no knock of the Monkeys either. AM Is a really fantastic album. When Reflektor drops, its going to be a game changer.
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Post by manicsfan on Oct 10, 2013 6:24:57 GMT -5
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Post by WirralRiddler on Oct 10, 2013 6:33:03 GMT -5
As if I need any more reason to dislike Kanye, what a bellend.  |
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Post by Boy with the Blues on Oct 10, 2013 6:33:57 GMT -5
I live quite close to Sheffield where they formed, and there is a lot of love for them.
I love the Arctic Monkeys, but I'll always love the first two albums more than their new stuff.
Don't get me wrong I absolutely love their new stuff, but their first two albums were about life in the North, and I could relate what they sang every time I listened to them. I'll never forget the feeling when everyone was singing with Alex Turner the intro of When The Sun Goes Down.
That's what made them special for me.
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Post by globe on Nov 22, 2013 9:56:59 GMT -5
Anybody else at The Hydro last night?
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Post by matt on Nov 23, 2013 10:08:03 GMT -5
Anybody else at The Hydro last night? Yeah I was there, they were fantastic. First time for me at the new Hydro, it's an excellent venue, I think it will attract the very best acts. Definitely way better than the gig at the SECC, maybe in part that that venue isn't nearly as good. |
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Post by Cast on Nov 23, 2013 12:28:54 GMT -5
I live quite close to Sheffield where they formed, and there is a lot of love for them. I love the Arctic Monkeys, but I'll always love the first two albums more than their new stuff. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love their new stuff, but their first two albums were about life in the North, and I could relate what they sang every time I listened to them. I'll never forget the feeling when everyone was singing with Alex Turner the intro of When The Sun Goes Down. That's what made them special for me. that is certainly true. most of artists first album or first couple, do have that homey feel to them, can't knock you for feeling that way. It's the same when I listen to early Ben Folds (Five) stuff they sang about the streets we all walked and talked on back home, but if an artist reaches a certain level of success that vibe kinda goes out the window. Theres a saying, you have your whole life to write your first album and 8 months to write your second. While this is kinda true with the Arctic Monkey's most of the material was the same on that second album. But I think just transiting from a normal person to a full-time artist has a dramatic impact on songwriters some figure it out, other don't. But what has impressed me with Arctic Monkeys is that they've never shied away from playing with new sounds and ideas. I think the NME actually said it rather well they can play anything and still be Arctic Monkeys and thats such an accomplishment. From straight up garage rock of their first two, to the stoner jams of Humbug, to the classic songwriting of Suck It and See, to the G-funk rock of AM the band really has become one of the greats and they still are so young. |
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Post by globe on Nov 23, 2013 16:04:47 GMT -5
Anybody else at The Hydro last night? Yeah I was there, they were fantastic. First time for me at the new Hydro, it's an excellent venue, I think it will attract the very best acts. Definitely way better than the gig at the SECC, maybe in part that that venue isn't nearly as good. Aye matt the SECC sucks baws. I agree that it is a nice venue, we were in the seats and had a great view right at the front of the balcony - took us about an hour to get out the car park though. Great gig,amazing band. |
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