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« on: September 06, 2006, 02:29:55 PM »
Would like to hear everyone elses favorites
Mine are:
- The Animal Collective
- Of Montreal
- Damien Rice
- The High Llamas
- Ben Folds
- The Brian Jonestown Massacre
- Sigur Ros
 
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2006, 03:13:42 PM »
Of Montreal
Belle & Sebastian
Fiery Furnaces
The Flaming Lips
Eels
The Delgados
Half-Handed Cloud

Then I'd have to include three older artists for making major contributions to pop music in that range: Tom Waits for his Alice and Blood Money; Brian Wilson for Smile; and Bob Dylan for both of his albums this decade.
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2006, 03:21:53 PM »
I failed to mention:

The Shins
Wilco
Radiohead

And Rogue Wave is gaining...
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2006, 08:42:35 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2006, 09:51:50 AM »
Arcade Fire
Strokes
White Stripes
Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs

Just off the top of my head...
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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2006, 11:56:21 AM »
I gotta add Neko Case, as a solo artist, to the list.
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2006, 01:35:28 PM »
Alright...now I've got to throw in The New Pornographers. Go ahead and slam me, Luther  Wink

Since we're including bands/artists who existed professionally before 2000 but have done exceptional work in the 21st century, I agree wholeheartedly with the inclusion of Eels. My son would want me to include The Fiery Furnaces as well along with Animal Collective. Dylan has two great ones this century and The Church remain a phenomenal band, better this century than the last one (live at least).
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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2006, 02:32:52 PM »
Quote from: Roger Ryan on September 08, 2006, 01:35:28 PM
Alright...now I've got to throw in The New Pornographers. Go ahead and slam me, Luther  Wink


Sorry, I'm just a peace-loving guy; I'm not slamming anybody! I disagree, of course, but hey, I disagree with something on everyone's list but my own...
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2006, 02:57:38 PM »
Just a few at the top of my head...

The New Pornographers
Arcade Fire
Wolf Parade
Broadcast
Feiry Furnaces

also...

Piano
Arctic Monkeys
Golden Dogs
Broken Social Scene
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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2006, 03:56:26 PM »
I generally don't like newer rock.  I just don't see the artistry or talent in most of it.  Two bands that do strike me as talented creative and rocking are The White Stripes, and Franz Ferdinand. 
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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2006, 05:29:13 PM »
Sufjan Stevens
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« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2006, 04:55:45 PM »
I forgot Sufjan Stevens, Come On Feel The Illinois is great.
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« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2006, 05:49:42 PM »
Well, Come on Feel the Illinoise is. And I'll leave it at that.
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« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2006, 09:49:34 PM »
Quote from: Ron on September 08, 2006, 03:56:26 PM
I generally don't like newer rock.  I just don't see the artistry or talent in most of it.  Two bands that do strike me as talented creative and rocking are The White Stripes, and Franz Ferdinand. 

Yeah, Franz Ferdinand is cool too...
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« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2006, 12:05:38 AM »
Sufjan Stevens
Zoli Band
Acid House Kings
Polyphonic Spree
Bayside
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« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2006, 03:23:43 AM »
The Zutons

Erm, that's it I think....
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« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2006, 05:50:55 AM »
Quote from: Rerun on September 09, 2006, 09:49:34 PM
Quote from: Ron on September 08, 2006, 03:56:26 PM
I generally don't like newer rock.  I just don't see the artistry or talent in most of it.  Two bands that do strike me as talented creative and rocking are The White Stripes, and Franz Ferdinand. 

Yeah, Franz Ferdinand is cool too...

I like how they do these crazy marching half-ass harmonies.  All three (or 4) of them will be singing something completely different, off beat a little bit, it just sounds great. 
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« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2006, 10:29:46 AM »
Oranger
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« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2006, 11:28:21 AM »
yes, i can undersatnd how people 'don't like newer rock'  -- but then they DO like white stripes and franz.  no criticisms of those two bands, or the poster for liking them - i like em too.... but those are just two of the most high profile bands around.  you may or may not find more you like out there....

thermals
wilco
islands
golden smog
supergrass
constantines
goldcard
deerhoof
fiery furnances
sharon jones and the dapp kings
malkmus
gorky's zygotic mynci
beachwood sparks (awe.... so sad they are gone)
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« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2006, 12:16:48 PM »
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is the best rock band around right now.
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« Reply #20 on: September 13, 2006, 01:41:14 PM »
Quote from: andrew k on September 13, 2006, 11:28:21 AM
yes, i can undersatnd how people 'don't like newer rock'  -- but then they DO like white stripes and franz.  no criticisms of those two bands, or the poster for liking them - i like em too.... but those are just two of the most high profile bands around.  you may or may not find more you like out there....

thermals
wilco
islands
golden smog
supergrass
constantines
goldcard
deerhoof
fiery furnances
sharon jones and the dapp kings
malkmus
gorky's zygotic mynci
beachwood sparks (awe.... so sad they are gone)


So are Gorky's...they disbanded recently.
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« Reply #21 on: September 13, 2006, 01:43:11 PM »
Oh, about Beachwood Sparks, though--those guys are in about half a dozen bands each, it seems. Or album projects, anyway. They're all just as derivative of previous sounds as Beachwood Sparks were, too--although of different eras. Frausdots is mid 80s-sounding. SPirit One Radio, or some such title, is a psych thing in the early Pink Floyd vein. There are more I'm forgetting... The Tyde had a new album, I believe. That's one of theirs.
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« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2006, 06:15:37 AM »
The Futureheads.  Their new album, "News and Tributes" is a stone cold killer.  They kind of remind me a bit of the Jam.  Check this out if you haven't heard it yet.

Also, I have own a leaked copy of the new Of Montreal album, "Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?", and it is a great one to.  Similar to "The Sunlandic Twins" but better IMO.  Very dancy!  I think it actually comes out in January but it is out their if you search it out.....
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« Reply #23 on: September 21, 2006, 12:55:01 AM »
rufus wainwright
super furry animals
jim noir
sufjan stevens
high llamas
hal
radiohead
ed harcourt
iain archer
simian
aqualung
hot chip
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« Reply #24 on: September 21, 2006, 05:50:33 AM »
Rufus Wainwright!!  How could I have forgotten!  His lates albums, Want I and Want II, are unbelievable!
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