If you're not a fan why put them in your list. This is your opinion of the best band.

didn't read the first post.
Wolfmother, TV on the Radio, Arctic Monkeys.

The last 10 years... for me some of my personal favourites would have to be Karnivool or Cog. Also honorable mentions to The Cat Empire and Fat Freddy's Drop. These are just some of my choices.

Might have too many choices. If neccesary, it could be done round-robin.

Probably Coldplay, I'm not really a big fan, like some of their stuff but it doesn't really do it for me but no one can deny their success. In terms of what I'd like, last 10 years? I'd be inclined to go for Muse, if Kasabian keep on doing what they've been doing they might get a mention. Arctic Monkeys as well..

The White Stripes for me due to pure consistency. Runners up would be Mclusky/Andrew Falkous in general.

you're not wrong, walter, you're just an *******.

I don't know about who's the most skilled or the most original or whatever, but as far as the one band that I enjoy the most in the past ten years Underoath springs to mind. Although technically they formed in '98, but Acts of Depression came out in '99. Amazing how their sound evolved from pretty much death metal to what it is today. I have to say I like the Spencer Chamberlain stuff better, with Define the Great Line being my favorite, but the Dallas Taylor era stuff is starting to grow on me.

Speaking of Dallas Taylor, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster would be another one of the greats from the past 10 years. Pretty unique band/sound IMO.

The Break Mission, The Pernice Brothers, Silverstein, and All That Remains are other all time favorites. :D

I think I'll have to go with Liars on this one. First they pulled me in by releasing an album that sounded like everything that Gang of Four should've done but didn't after Entertainment. Then they proceeded to floor me with a series of releases that sound both old and new at once and all sound very different from each other while somehow still also sounding like a cohesive whole. Fantastic band.

Gojira are one of the few Metal bands to have their own unique sound and be as heavy as hell, technically brilliant and completely eschew the whole metalcore sound.

Fat Freddy's Drop make some of the most sensual and groovy music I have heard in a long while. They also have the musical chops to match.

It's a pity that Pig Destroyer miss out by just 2 years. That band is frigging awesome.

1. Pain of Salvation
2. The White Stripes
3. Coheed and Cambria
4. World's End Girlfriend
5. The Mars Volta

Can't be bothered to think of a full list for the moment, so I'll half-answer the thread's question in the medium of song and dance...

I enjoy this song

Pick as many as you want, if they are nominated 2 more times then they should get on the poll. I think whoever is organizing the poll should start counting to see who's already obtained a spot, someone who isn't me.

I'll go with Kylesa.

Hmm... gonna go through my iTunes right quick and pick out a few

Yeasayer - Only recently came out, but boy do I love this band
Arctic Monkeys - cliche and popular, but they've popped out 3 high quality albums
Sleepy Sun - thank you Comus, wherever you are
Crippled Black Phoenix - win
Mono - Japanese win
Yndi Halda - Best in post rock this decade
TMV - alsdkjf

Karnivool. Nuff said.

@mr dave and sidewinder:
Haven't heard the crank2 soundtrack. If we're talking about the same Crank, I don't think I want to check it out. I think Jason Statham is ****ing terrible. As for Mit Gas, I'd say it's definitely worth checking out again, mr dave. It took me a few listens to start getting into it. I've not listen to Anonymous too much, so I just downloaded it. And Fantomas - another album? I can't wait. Their work reminds me of no other. Patton surely gets overrated, but let's face it - the man is kind of a genius.

@jaha
You listed Gojira AND Fat Freddys Drop? How can I say this in any other way but fuck yes. I might just have to agree with you with this decision ... 95%. Only because I'm indecisive when it comes to such a general question as this thread.

I know they are much older than 10 years, but since their debut album was released in 2003. I'm gonna go with "Darkness"

It's a cheap copy of 60's and 70's rock, but in modern times it sounds so original...

Don't worry, there's no sign of Statham on the soundtrack. ;) As far as I can remember, except for a track named after his character. It's pure Patton gold, I was quite surprised. I haven't seen the movie yet, only the first Crank in anticipation of watching the second...and only because Patton did the soundtrack. I'm no Statham fan either, but truthfully the movie was entertaining, a good mindless adrenalin rush and it was kind of funny.

Wow this is really hard, there's so many choices if I could start in 1998. Mice Parade is unique and original, and their discography is diverse so they're always fun to listen to. Dalek is ****ing great, same with DOOM. However, all of these artists formed in 1998.

For the last 10 years, my personal favorites (not considering best in terms of influence or popularity:

Animal Collective
Dirty Elegance put out two fantastic albums
Alias is dank
Defiance, Ohio
Gorillaz
School of Seven Bells (though they've only released one album)
The Shins
The Unicorns kicked ass, they weren't around long but they were damn good.

YES. They are so cool, and their name is kick-ass

relax hahaha 'mit gas' was the first tomahawk album i bought. just because i don't think it's as great as the other two doesn't mean i think it's not good hehe. my initial comment in regards to the band almost falling flat was a reflection of the fact that the 2nd disc doesn't expand much on the 1st and had the 3rd been another 'rock' disc then the band would really just be another leftover alt-rock supergroup in my eyes, instead they pulled hard on the wheel and took off in a completely different direction after basically releasing a repeat.

as for crank2, sidewinder totally sums it up. i think statham was perfect for the role. then again i was also thoroughly entertained by terminator 3, once you stop giving a crap about how a movie is sold to the public and just watch it for how you see it, things improve significantly. T3 = parody. crank2 = mindless action. statham = mindless action hero.

i didn't see the first movie either, don't think it really mattered.

Fat Freddy's Drop. Definitely.

Gotta confess, I'm not a huge fan of Mike Patton or Fat Freddy's Drop. I have never listened to Tomahawk though, maybe they're good. As for Fat Freddy's Drop, they're decent but lots of people here seem to be in love with them. Not me.

in the past 10 years?

anything jack white related.

or anything ryan adams related.

in my opinion they are the best advocates for cosmic american music.

Old Time Relijun.

And yes I know they formed in 1995. The title of the thread was best bands to come out in the last 10 years, not form in the last 10 years.

I've always wondered about them. What do they sound like? I know Phil Elvrum from the Microphones was the drummer, do they sound anything like his stuff?

Unicorns/Islands
Fiery Furnaces
The Shins
Air France

One of those. I think Air France has made the most amazing music, but so far they've only released two EPs worth of music, so that makes them a tougher pick.

I have to say I'm astonished that we've gone 8 pages and I'm the only person who's mentioned Liars in this thread.

I don't think they sound anything alike but i've not really heard much of The Microphones stuff.

Old Time Relijun are much more abrasive & there's a huge Beefheart influence.

ANY genre? Replies to this post result in little more than opinion if you're including all genres.

My opinion: The Shins or Death Cab for Cutie or White Stripes or something, but that leaves out a bunch of goodies.

Funny enough, I was double checking on Death Cab because I knew they'd been around longer, and sure enough all 3 of those bands formed in 1997.

Death Cab had 2 releases out before 2000; The Shins only released one EP in 98 before their first album in 2001, so they probably count...and I like them a lot too. The White Stripes released a few singles in 98 and their debut album in 1999. Well **** actually it's 2009 now so technically last 10 years includes 99...bah I don't know. :D

Bandits of the Acoustic revolution anyone?
Possibly Leftover Crack.