Brits Vs Yanks

midnight rain · 06-03-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Really?

Weren't you just saying you weren't defensive about it? I'd say refuting every post that goes again the Brits qualifies as defensive. Call it "thinking something is better" if it makes you feel better, though.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-03-2010, 12:28 PM

Who's being defensive?

I was just showing that Brits did this sort of thing just as well too.

You don't see me trying to argue that Brits do blues or country or hip hop better do you?

Violent & Funky · 06-03-2010, 12:31 PM

Or funk...

midnight rain · 06-03-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Who's being defensive?

I was just showing that Brits did this sort of thing just as well too.

You don't see me trying to argue that Brits do blues or country or hip hop better do you?

You pick your arguments wisely I suppose.

Nowhere did I say defensive was a negative thing, though. Just calling it as I see it.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-03-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

Or funk...

Not in the traditional sense but there were some great British post punk bands that used funk as a base for their sound.

Not that I would argue they were better. Two totally different things.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-03-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuna

You pick your arguments wisely I suppose.

Yes it's called trying to have a balanced opinion.

Violent & Funky · 06-03-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Not in the traditional sense but there were some great British post punk bands that used funk as a base for their sound.

Not that I would argue they were better. Two totally different things.

Like Gang of Four? I would love if somebody could recommend a band with a similar sound because I love me some Entertainment!...

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-03-2010, 12:36 PM

Gang of Four are f*cking horrible.

Try A Certain Ratio , The Au Pairs & The Pop Group

Violent & Funky · 06-03-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Gang of Four are f*cking horrible.

I'll leave you to that opinion.

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Try A Certain Ratio , The Au Pairs & The Pop Group

I'll try and check these guys out...

midnight rain · 06-03-2010, 12:40 PM

For me it's all about the Brits in the 60s and 70s for rock, while I prefer America 80s-present day. Did Britain have rock music in the 50s?

I think for the rock genre it's a toss up as to what people prefer. Having a bigger impact on rock music, I'd probably give it to Britain for the bands that need not be listed for the 100th time. But preference-wise, I still like America a little.

Besides grunge, we also had the indie rock of the 90s like Pavement, Sonic Youth, Slint, Dinosaur Jr., Yo La Tengo, etc. which was a lot more inspired and creative than today's indie.

06-03-2010, 12:28 PM	#892 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Who's being defensive? I was just showing that Brits did this sort of thing just as well too. You don't see me trying to argue that Brits do blues or country or hip hop better do you? __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

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Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	Or funk... __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

06-03-2010, 12:36 PM	#898 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Gang of Four are fcking horrible. Try A Certain Ratio , The Au Pairs & The Pop Group __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.*

06-03-2010, 12:40 PM	#900 (permalink)
midnight rain Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,711	For me it's all about the Brits in the 60s and 70s for rock, while I prefer America 80s-present day. Did Britain have rock music in the 50s? I think for the rock genre it's a toss up as to what people prefer. Having a bigger impact on rock music, I'd probably give it to Britain for the bands that need not be listed for the 100th time. But preference-wise, I still like America a little. Besides grunge, we also had the indie rock of the 90s like Pavement, Sonic Youth, Slint, Dinosaur Jr., Yo La Tengo, etc. which was a lot more inspired and creative than today's indie.