leemond2008 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Arcade fire or artic monkeys!' Nah both quality bands. Arctic Monkeys seem to be the only band of the past 10 years who can continually write good albums. All other bands seem to disappear after 1 or 2 albums. isn't that exactly what happened to the Arctic Spunkeys? first album was brilliant, second album was pretty good, then I think they released one called bah humbug or something and I haven't got a clue what they have done since then....except for Alex Turner becoming a massive bell end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted November 14, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Arcade fire or artic monkeys!' Nah both quality bands. Arctic Monkeys seem to be the only band of the past 10 years who can continually write good albums. All other bands seem to disappear after 1 or 2 albums. isn't that exactly what happened to the Arctic Spunkeys? first album was brilliant, second album was pretty good, then I think they released one called bah humbug or something and I haven't got a clue what they have done since then....except for Alex Turner becoming a massive bell end Nope, not at all. Each of their albums have been hugely successful. They're still headlining all the festivals and winning plenty of awards. Fairly certain their latest album has really cracked America too. Edited November 14, 2014 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think their albums have gradually got better with the exception of 'Suck it and See'. Their most recent offering 'AM' is their best work yet imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Bit of a different take on it, and coming firmly from the perspective of 21st century metal and hardcore here, rather than typical commercial success.This is more of a 'never enjoyed them much compared to the amount they're often cited as most influential/the best mathcore ever' rather than 'overrated', but, Botch. Don't and never really did care for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 14, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2014 Within particular genres, some acts get retrospectively elevated to legend status - usually they're dead - when actually they weren't that important. Nick Drake, Tim Buckley, Gram Parsons, etc. I like all of those three, a lot, but there's a generation now that thinks they were the best and most important in their fields. They weren't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yeah, there's a whole industry built up around a cult of death. You can add Sublime to that list, a group who released one album posthumously to it's singers' death, and it went triple platinum. And it's very mediocre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think their albums have gradually got better with the exception of 'Suck it and See'. Their most recent offering 'AM' is their best work yet imo. Agree AM is a mind blowingly good album, easily the album I listened to the most last year, probably this year too, don't why people seem to have such a problem with them developing their sound over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 14, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2014 Where in tarnation is the Arctic Monkeys option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 the rolling stones After the Stones stopped doing cover songs, they got quite good, and recorded some very original, vibrant pop rock. After Brian Jones died, they morphed into a blues-rock outfit, and still made good music. Some say when Mick Taylor left, they started to suck, but i still like their stuff up through Tattoo You. But that was 34 years ago. They've been pretty awful ever since. But they had a very good run, IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 14, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2014 Agreed. The core Stones CD collection would be London Years (for the early singles), Beggar's Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, and Exile On Main Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 None of those on the list. I would say U2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Iron Maiden and AC/DC should definitely be added to that list. Iron Maiden - yes. I don't get their appeal. Rock-by-numbers. AC/DC - with Brian, yes. Just not nearly as good as AC/DC with Bon - NO! With Bon Scott they were **** awesome. As for other comments, I'd agree with Arctic Flunkeys. can't stand that whiney northern accent going on about dressing gowns knickers and the pub Iron Maiden rock by numbers? Surely you mean highly influential cornerstone of metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) It's hard to put Iron Maiden on the list because they have succeeded in the industry despite no radio/video play, whereas these other bands are everywhere. I used to love Maiden, but grew out of them. Great music when you're 17, but it doesn't hold up that well when you're in your 40's...I still have loads of respect for them though. Edited November 14, 2014 by maqroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelc Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The Beatles by a country mile . Muse surely should be on this list as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Two of the most recent entries, Muse and Iron Maiden are for me, both ruined by the vocals. Not a fan of either Dickinson or Bellamy's voices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I've never seen this thread before but what an odd list. Who dafuq are The Allman Brothers? Or is that the joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Of recent bands, Arctic Monkeys certainly belong in this thread. First album was a great effort for a bunch of teenagers, but each album since has really been a not-that-varied variation of the debut. Edited November 14, 2014 by CarewsEyebrowDesigner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Most recent for me would be the killers Dining out on mr brightside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Iron Maiden and AC/DC should definitely be added to that list. Iron Maiden - yes. I don't get their appeal. Rock-by-numbers. AC/DC - with Brian, yes. Just not nearly as good as AC/DC with Bon - NO! With Bon Scott they were **** awesome. As for other comments, I'd agree with Arctic Flunkeys. can't stand that whiney northern accent going on about dressing gowns knickers and the pub Iron Maiden rock by numbers? Surely you mean highly influential cornerstone of metal? I just don't like em much. Judas Priest are way better 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 troon_villan - don't know if you watch Top Gear (I don't as it happens) but the theme music is a number called 'Jessica' by The Allman Brothers. Probably classed as a 70's Southern Rock band - quite influential at the time. Duane Allman = really highly-rated guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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