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Who has the better musical scene right now the UK or US

btb002btb002 Posts: 183
edited January 2007 in Other Music
I love the US and all, but right now our music stations are in the tank compared to what's coming out of the UK. Hinder instead of Pearl Jam, Evans Blue instead of whatever comes to mind (the point being Evans Blue sucks). Spelled it wrong, I know.

P.S. Feel free to discuss anyway you want, radio, artist, festivals, ect.

I believe the UK has better music right now as compared to what's popular over here.
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  • MaxpowerSupremeMaxpowerSupreme Posts: 7
    I'd have to say the US, just cuz we're neighbors with Canada, and that place has been a fucking goldmine of great bands for the last few years. A lot of great music has run down the pipe. Niether country, I'd say, has put anything out themselves that significant. The UK has kinda sucked since the British Invasion...well, aside from Radiohead.
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    I despise the whole indie post-punk/post-newwave movement that's been violating my radio for so long over in the UK. I don't think there are any 'scenes' I appreciate anymore; they seem to have all but disintegrated and spintered with the ipod generation.

    Having said all that, there is an exciting amount of new folk music I have loved in the past few years from both US and UK - whether you can call that a 'scene', I don't know; it's certainly not as cut-and-dry as US or UK. You're right that the UK has given the world a lot of music lately, but I find a lot of it to be pretty shite.

    I'm actually into quite a few European artists at the mo: Sigur Ros, Gogol Bordello...
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  • RaybeesRaybees Posts: 40
    Being from the UK the current bands i like at the moment are mostly from the US:

    The Shins,
    Built to Spill
    Yo La Tengo
    Lemonheads

    UK bands like the Dirty Pretty Things and Babyshambles are the most hyped and have recently come to my town and they were at best OK but i wouldn't buy and of their CD's.
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  • parel jamparel jam Posts: 7,223
    Lately I would say the UK...I really like Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, the Coral, sometimes Coldplay, most of the times Radiohead...

    I really hate the movie-punk bands like SUM41 and so on from the States...I have seen too much of that crap when I was in the States...

    One of the best Americans bands in the last 10 years from the States is Cake imo...great great tunes!
    ♪♫♪♫♫

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  • lalalalaaaaaaaalalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    btb002 wrote:
    I love the US and all, but right now our music stations are in the tank compared to what's coming out of the UK. Hinder instead of Pearl Jam, Evans Blue instead of whatever comes to mind (the point being Evans Blue sucks). Spelled it wrong, I know.

    P.S. Feel free to discuss anyway you want, radio, artist, festivals, ect.

    I believe the UK has better music right now as compared to what's popular over here.

    I don't think the stuff on the radio defines the music scene anymore. I think what is popularized in America stinks, but I still think that most good rock/alt music (if that's what we're sticking to) comes out of America. What do they play on the radio in the UK right now? I don't even listen to the radio here because it's so bad. But I do think I've bought plenty of good albums this year, and they were mostly American bands...Tool, Pearl Jam, NIN, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Isis, etc. I think Lacuna Coil is from Italy maybe? They're excellent. I'm trying to think of a British band though...
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    I've always much preferred American music to be honest. While a lot of the underground stuff in the UK is brilliant, the mainstream stuff that gets played on the radio is, almost without exception, shite. I can't stand any of the arty-punk indie bands like Bloc Party, The Futureheads, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian or any of those bands. All this bullshit about them writing songs about every day life and mundane things is rubbish. They say nothing to me about my life (thanks Morrissey, incidentally The Smiths being the only GREAT mainstream UK indie band).
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  • stu geestu gee Posts: 1,174
    Its all personal opinion but aside from Pearl Jam, Arcade Fire, Interpol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Sigur Ros, the majority of music i listened to last year was from bands/artists from the UK.

    I hate the Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian and the Futureheads who have been mentioned in this thread, but i have been listening to bands like Babyshambles, Bloc Party, Dirty Pretty Things, Larrikin Love, Radiohead, the Cribs, Good Shoes and Patrick Wolf constantly.

    Bloc Party's silent alarm is actually in my top 5 album's of all time, along with albums from Pearl Jam, Arcade Fire, Jimi Hendrix and Radiohead.

    I have no doubt that people will come on this thread and slate bands like Babyshambles and DPT but im not really bothered about what people think of the music i listen to. Pete Doherty gets quite a lot of stick, but i think thats more because of the media attention he recieves, i think he has written some really great songs, with the libertines and with babyshambles.
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  • Tek MoneyTek Money Posts: 642
    I think Canada is making a comeback... watchout!
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  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    Yep, sorry guys, you're all wrong! :D The best tunes are happening in Oz right now! Bring on the John Butler Trio, Hilltop Hoods and Eskimo Joe! :D
    There's plenty more too. Just going for the asking! :D
    NOPE!!!

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  • lalalalaaaaaaaalalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    Jeanie wrote:
    Yep, sorry guys, you're all wrong! :D The best tunes are happening in Oz right now! Bring on the John Butler Trio, Hilltop Hoods and Eskimo Joe! :D
    There's plenty more too. Just going for the asking! :D

    Just don't mention The Butterfly Effect....

    Magic Dirt is ok though
  • whole_lotta_dunnywhole_lotta_dunny Posts: 3
    Being from Australia, i would have to agree we have the best music scene. But i wouldn't necessarily include the bands already mentioned.

    Bands like Cog, The Mess Hall, Dallas Crane, The Cops, Wolf and Cub, Ground Components, The Exploders, Vasco Era and of course You Am I are what makes my countries music so great.

    It is just unfortunate that most other countries will only see all the retro rock acts, such as Wolfmother and Jet, doing the same old thing.
  • gobrowns19gobrowns19 Posts: 1,447
    Well, talking about newer bands, the US has My Morning Jacket, and that's the end of the argument for me. :D
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  • chrisopaloozachrisopalooza Posts: 347
    if we are talking mainstream/commercial/pop music then the UK will ALWAYS, ALWAYS win.

    if we are talking under the radar/indie rock n' roll, then i have no idea.
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    whole_lotta_dunny wrote:
    Being from Australia, i would have to agree we have the best music scene. But i wouldn't necessarily include the bands already mentioned.

    Bands like Cog, The Mess Hall, Dallas Crane, The Cops, Wolf and Cub, Ground Components, The Exploders, Vasco Era and of course You Am I are what makes my countries music so great.

    It is just unfortunate that most other countries will only see all the retro rock acts, such as Wolfmother and Jet, doing the same old thing.

    Isn't that the best bit about our music scene here in Oz anyway wholelottadunny? We have such a rich variety that we can each pretty much pick and choose. And we don't even have to agree! :D Oz music is just going from strength to strength and it's a really good time to have ears!! :D
    NOPE!!!

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    Hold on to the thread
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  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    Saturnal wrote:
    Just don't mention The Butterfly Effect....

    Magic Dirt is ok though

    :D:D Can't I just whisper B...............? ;) Oh go on let me!!! :D

    Ok I won't just for you! And yes Magic Dirt is pretty damn good! :D
    NOPE!!!

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    Hold on to the thread
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  • Todd76Todd76 Posts: 1,469
    If I have to pick between the US and the UK I pick......Canada

    Broken Social Scene
    Feist
    Arcade Fire
    Metric
    Emily Haines
    Sarah Harmer
    Luther Wright & The Wrongs
    the Dears
    Hayden
    Sloan
    Stars
    Amy Millan
    Sarah Slean
    Wolf Parade
    Final Fantasy
    the Stills
    Matt Mays
    Godspeed You Black Emperor
    A Silver Mt. Zion
    Set Fire To Flames
    Elevator To Hell
    Julie Doiron
    the Tragically Hip
    controller controller
    the New Pornographers
    Hidden Cameras
    the Sadies
    the Unicorns/Islands
    the Weakerthans
    Sianspheric
    Wintersleep
    the Constantines
    Kathleen Edwards
    Tegan and Sara
    Ron Sexsmith
    the Rheostatics (for a couple more months anyways)
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  • larslars Posts: 524
    the only two years uk have had a bigger and better scene than us was in 95-96
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  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    lars wrote:
    the only two years uk have had a bigger and better scene than us was in 95-96

    Remind me. What bands are you referring to?
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  • surfanddestroysurfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    I personally think that both are equally as shite if we are talking about newer bands and artist, I can't think of any I like. It all pretty much sucks.
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  • ByrnzieByrnzie Posts: 21,037
    I haven't listened to the radio in years.
    Long before John Peel died I stopped listening. I haven't got a clue...about anything! :(
  • boxwine_in_hellboxwine_in_hell Posts: 1,263
    btb002 wrote:
    I love the US and all, but right now our music stations are in the tank compared to what's coming out of the UK. Hinder instead of Pearl Jam, Evans Blue instead of whatever comes to mind (the point being Evans Blue sucks). Spelled it wrong, I know.

    P.S. Feel free to discuss anyway you want, radio, artist, festivals, ect.

    I believe the UK has better music right now as compared to what's popular over here.

    It's a tie...they both kind of suck at the moment.
    one foot in the door
    the other foot in the gutter
    sweet smell that they adore
    I think I'd rather smother
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  • boxwine_in_hellboxwine_in_hell Posts: 1,263
    lars wrote:
    the only two years uk have had a bigger and better scene than us was in 95-96

    Dude are you high right now? They didn't call it the British Invasion for nothing? Oh yeah and then there was that little thing called Punk that never really caught on.
    one foot in the door
    the other foot in the gutter
    sweet smell that they adore
    I think I'd rather smother
    -The Replacements-
  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Todd76 wrote:
    If I have to pick between the US and the UK I pick......Canada

    Broken Social Scene
    Feist
    Arcade Fire
    Metric
    Emily Haines
    Sarah Harmer
    Luther Wright & The Wrongs
    the Dears
    Hayden
    Sloan
    Stars
    Amy Millan
    Sarah Slean
    Wolf Parade
    Final Fantasy
    the Stills
    Matt Mays
    Godspeed You Black Emperor
    A Silver Mt. Zion
    Set Fire To Flames
    Elevator To Hell
    Julie Doiron
    the Tragically Hip
    controller controller
    the New Pornographers
    Hidden Cameras
    the Sadies
    the Unicorns/Islands
    the Weakerthans
    Sianspheric
    Wintersleep
    the Constantines
    Kathleen Edwards
    Tegan and Sara
    Ron Sexsmith
    the Rheostatics (for a couple more months anyways)

    arent the decemberists canadian too?
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,233
    no seen here i haven't listen to the radio for music in 10yrs so i don't know what is happening at the moment thank god for PJ BOOTS........
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  • Todd76Todd76 Posts: 1,469
    soulsinging wrote:
    arent the decemberists canadian too?

    No sir - they are from Portland....one of the few amazing new'ish bands that Canada can't lay claim to
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    and they all eat rainbows and pooh butterflies!
  • larslars Posts: 524
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Remind me. What bands are you referring to?
    not any bands in particular but refering to the highpoint of the britpop scene. Okay I will be fair.....the uk scene was also best when black sabbath conquered. Otherwise the us scene totally dominates
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  • larslars Posts: 524
    boxwine_in_hell wrote:
    Dude are you high right now? They didn't call it the British Invasion for nothing? Oh yeah and then there was that little thing called Punk that never really caught on.
    Yeah let´s all thank punk for good charlotte
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  • bovy_jbovy_j Posts: 1,008
    Todd76 wrote:
    If I have to pick between the US and the UK I pick......Canada

    Broken Social Scene
    Feist
    Arcade Fire
    Metric
    Emily Haines
    Sarah Harmer
    Luther Wright & The Wrongs
    the Dears
    Hayden
    Sloan
    Stars
    Amy Millan
    Sarah Slean
    Wolf Parade
    Final Fantasy
    the Stills
    Matt Mays
    Godspeed You Black Emperor
    A Silver Mt. Zion
    Set Fire To Flames
    Elevator To Hell
    Julie Doiron
    the Tragically Hip
    controller controller
    the New Pornographers
    Hidden Cameras
    the Sadies
    the Unicorns/Islands
    the Weakerthans
    Sianspheric
    Wintersleep
    the Constantines
    Kathleen Edwards
    Tegan and Sara
    Ron Sexsmith
    the Rheostatics (for a couple more months anyways)

    Two bands not included that should have been:

    Death From Above 1979 was tight, then they broke up.
    I LOVE Sam Roberts!

    Canada has some truely great up and coming/already out there talent!
  • Todd76Todd76 Posts: 1,469
    bovy_j wrote:
    Two bands not included that should have been:

    Death From Above 1979 was tight, then they broke up.
    I LOVE Sam Roberts!

    Canada has some truely great up and coming/already out there talent!

    I DEFINITELY would have included DFA1979 but I only mentioned bands that are still active.....loved DFA1979

    .....sorry - not a Sam Roberts fan.....although I have heard his new album is pretty good
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    and they all eat rainbows and pooh butterflies!
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    boxwine_in_hell wrote:
    Dude are you high right now? They didn't call it the British Invasion for nothing? Oh yeah and then there was that little thing called Punk that never really caught on.
    The US had punk way before the UK did and they had it better. UK punk was almost entirely trite, superficial crap. Oooh look at me with my carefully coiffeured mohawk and expertly sewn on patches on my leather jacket. Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains... that was REAL punk.
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