The Smiths

my_computer · 1 Apr 2008 at 00:07

dmpoole said:
What a load of tosh.

(Looks up at DVD collection to see who still fills Stadiums) :

ACDC
Aerosmith
Bruce Springsteen
Eagles
Metallica
Queen (with half a band)
Rammstein
Rolling Stones
Rush
The Who
U2

Sorry, you don't have a point.

out of them the only band i would say are 'great' are the rolling stones who i'm not a HUGE fan of but like what i hear and think if i got around to listening to more i would like that too. maybe Bruce Springsteen if i listened to more .
discussions about music don't really work as the bands i think are great I'm sure wont be agreed with by everyone.

heres my top five on last fm:

1 Scott Walker

2 Bob Dylan

3 Tom Waits

4 Jonathan Richman

5 The Fall

probably only bob dylan would be filling out a stadium but personally i prefer them to the bands you listed and believe them all to be great. its all subjective though isn't it

in my comment i think it came across as a bit elitist saying most people listen to rubbish.

i do think it silly though to rate a band as being great as one that sells out big arenas.

Gilly · 1 Apr 2008 at 00:17

banja said:
...their influence is greater than any other Manchester band...

No it isn't.

banja · 1 Apr 2008 at 00:51

Gilly said:
No it isn't.

Yes it is.

Gilly · 1 Apr 2008 at 08:29

No it isn't.

eddiemcgarrigle · 1 Apr 2008 at 09:00

Oh ........................ yes it is.

Gilly · 1 Apr 2008 at 09:59

If he'd not flatly deny it I'd tell him why, but it doesn't seem he's worth the work

Nitefly · 1 Apr 2008 at 10:02

Classic OCUK argument right there ^

Converge · 1 Apr 2008 at 10:19

I'd say Joy Division (and then New Order) are one of the top influential mancunian bands.

"andy" · 1 Apr 2008 at 11:04

Blokey57 said:
I'd say Joy Division (and then New Order) are one of the top influential mancurian bands.

Gilly · 1 Apr 2008 at 11:10

I'd still say New Order over Joy Division. Without the Hacienda we'd probably have a completely different UK music scene even today.

Lysander · 1 Apr 2008 at 11:22

Joy Division [or specifically their manager] were responsible for the term 'Gothic' being used to describe a form of music. Pretty good going.

http://www.vamp.org/Gothic/Text/gothic-faq.html#12

"andy" · 1 Apr 2008 at 11:59

joy division and new order where responsible for a hell of a lot !

ElvisFan · 1 Apr 2008 at 12:22

I reckon Marr was responsible for the whole "jangly guitar" sound of indie.

Hedge · 1 Apr 2008 at 13:12

The Smiths were fantastic.

Ive got the full discography of all Smiths tracks, live included.

The Lyrics are hillarious in places, but true, romantic, and well written. Morriseys voice mght not be the greatest, but its unique and delivers the songs brilliantly.

I wouldnt say the best band ever, because thats too much of a sweeping statement. However they are definately up there.

Girlfriend in a coma, i know, i know its seeeeriousss!

Indie · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:14

wormwood said:
Who? Don't talk rubbish, Queen are quite obviously the greatest band in history.

i stopped reading when i saw this post....

Smiths arent the best band, their awesome though..

but Queen deserve to be wiped off the face of the plannet... id rather have my ears pealed off with a rusty razorblade

banja · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:31

Gilly said:
If he'd not flatly deny it I'd tell him why, but it doesn't seem he's worth the work

Don't worry, my tongue was firmly in cheek. I recognise an 'opinion stated as fact' argument when I see it

Weebull · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:42

Gilly said:
Don't be daft. To be a band you have to consistently produce music. Not morose dirges.

\o/

I approve of this sentiment.

Voltar · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:52

Gilly, The Stone Roses are NOT the best band ever Sorry to break it to you.
They are utter pap compared to Pink Floyd. Listen to the music and analyse it. Stone Roses Lyrics... hmmm. At least Morrissey wrote some good ones to his credit.

Lysander · 1 Apr 2008 at 15:32

Voltar said:
Gilly, The Stone Roses are NOT the best band ever Sorry to break it to you.
They are utter pap compared to Pink Floyd. Listen to the music and analyse it. Stone Roses Lyrics... hmmm. At least Morrissey wrote some good ones to his credit.

You must know by now that Gilly's opinion is unquestionable. Personally I find The Smiths quite dull, The Stone Roses superior and Pink Floyd better still.

Having said that, I never listen to any of them regularly.

rubberduck · 1 Apr 2008 at 16:22

Voltar said:
Gilly, The Stone Roses are NOT the best band ever Sorry to break it to you.
They are utter pap compared to Pink Floyd. Listen to the music and analyse it. Stone Roses Lyrics... hmmm. At least Morrissey wrote some good ones to his credit.

Analyse pop music? I think you are missing the point!

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