10 albums you need to hear before you die. (alternative, pop)

dac · 03-24-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

And thirdly, its an unfortunate reality over here that every damn hipster who can't think outside their stupid scene within a hundred miles of me worship Sigur Ros, Death Cab For Cutie, Coldplay, etc. so I'll call things how I see them.

I don't understand how you are grouping Sigur Ros with those bands. Sigur Ros are (excluding 'Med Sud...') a band that is pushing boundaries and creating a unique sound. You are incredibly uninformed if you think they are on the same level as Coldplay.

Anteater · 03-24-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dac

I don't understand how you are grouping Sigur Ros with those bands. Sigur Ros are (excluding 'Med Sud...') a band that is pushing boundaries and creating a unique sound. You are incredibly uninformed if you think they are on the same level as Coldplay.

I know they aren't on the same damn level as Coldplay dac meh' boy, my point is (if you know me at all by now) that these kids who normally listen to whatever has merchandise at Hot Topic connect to Sigur Ros (who admittedly have gotten quite a bit of exposure since 1999, which is how they've gained most of their audience in the first place, plus they have some kind of cross-over appeal) and then simply stop stepping outside their little boxes. And you know how I know this? Because I've MET and talked to a fair amount of people who pride themselves on it.

Mojo · 03-24-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

1. Coldplay - X & Y
2. Green Day - American Idiot
3. Pink Floyd - The Wall
4. Led Zeppelin - IV
5. Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
6. The Beatles - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
7. Mark Ronson - Version
8. Nirvana - Nevermind
9. Radiohead - OK Computer
10. Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

You need to hear these to remind yourself how bland 'alternative' music can be.

This is an interesting list, to say the least.

I think Green Day are a good example of how bland and unimaginative alot of, as you put it, 'alternative' bands can be but I actually wouldnt have chosen this album. I can't say I have listened to it since it came out though but I didnt think it was too bad.

I wouldnt say Sgt Peppers was bland either, however its not all its made out to be in the sense that that The Beatles bettered it on a number of occasions I feel.

I do disagree with Radiohead. Its arguable that they had better albums but I can still thoroughly enjoy OK Computer. I can understand some of the terms that get thrown at them ie they are a bit depressing etc but I never thought they were bland.

I'm surprised you included Floyd. You dont like The Wall then?

Do you not like The Beach Boys either?

spark10036 · 03-24-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

I know they aren't on the same damn level as Coldplay dac meh' boy, my point is (if you know me at all by now) that these kids connect to Sigur Ros (who admittedly have gotten quite a bit of exposure since 1999, which is how they've gained most of their audience in the first place) and then simply stop stepping outside their little boxes. And you know how I know this? Because I've MET more than just one or two people who honestly think that way!

I'm actually 24...

jackhammer · 03-24-2009, 08:52 PM

NMH and Talk Talk make music that is about the baring of ones soul. One band whinges about it. One band assimilates it, the other broods upon it. I know who i want to listen to.

dac · 03-24-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

I know they aren't on the same damn level as Coldplay dac meh' boy, my point is (if you know me at all by now) that these kids connect to Sigur Ros (who admittedly have gotten quite a bit of exposure since 1999, which is how they've gained most of their audience in the first place) and then simply stop stepping outside their little boxes. And you know how I know this? Because I've MET more than just one or two people who honestly think that way!

Yes but the album in question is one that is a step outside. How many bands can make an album consisting of nothing but scat singing and still appeal to such a wide audience?

Anteater · 03-24-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by spark10036

I'm actually 24...

Then you're old enough to buy me a keg.

**Janszoon** · 03-24-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

I'm surprised you included Floyd. You dont like The Wall then?

Do you not like The Beach Boys either?

Those are the two that I can't get behind. The rest I either agree with or haven't heard.

Anteater · 03-24-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dac

Yes but the album in question is one that is a step outside. How many bands can make an album consisting of nothing but scat singing and still appeal to such a wide audience?

Probably Radiohead, but they haven't done an album that would fit that bill quite yet.

jackhammer · 03-24-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

This is an interesting list, to say the least.

I think Green Day are a good example of how bland and unimaginative alot of, as you put it, 'alternative' bands can be but I actually wouldnt have chosen this album. I can't say I have listened to it since it came out though but I didnt think it was too bad.

I wouldnt say Sgt Peppers was bland either, however its not all its made out to be in the sense that that The Beatles bettered it on a number of occasions I feel.

I do disagree with Radiohead. Its arguable that they had better albums but I can still thoroughly enjoy OK Computer. I can understand some of the terms that get thrown at them ie they are a bit depressing etc but I never thought they were bland.

I'm surprised you included Floyd. You dont like The Wall then?

Do you not like The Beach Boys either?

The Wall is awful bar a few blessed moments. As for Radiohead. Listen to Archive.

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