so who was the most important band of the last 25 years then?

[sojourner]

"where the cocaine is free trade
and frequently displayed
is the Buena Vista Social Club CD"

was my immediate reaction too


I'd like to sneak Can in actually, I believe I can (hur, see what I did there?) thanks to reunions and a late release

 

[ohmyliver]

This man speaks the truth. Unfortunately.

and is he going to attract withering comments for pointing this out? who knows?

 

[Iam]

NWA is a pretty decent shout, in terms of influence and followers, I'd say.

 

[Bazza]

NWA is a pretty decent shout, in terms of influence and followers, I'd say.

I agree that they were influential, but surely not more than Run DMC??

 

[sojourner]

I agree that they were influential, but surely not more than Run DMC??

 

[Bazza]

Sojourner, it's so subjective anyway....I'm going to withdraw myself from this thread.

If I was in charge we'd all say The Pharcyde and be done with it!!!

 

[Iam]

I agree that they were influential, but surely not more than Run DMC??

Perhaps not to hip hop in general, but to the mainstream and perceptions of it, sure. I think that their image and style has probably been more widely used as a errr... template for other groups.

You could argue that they're not solely responsible for Gangsta Rap, but they're certainly a huge part of its presence and cultural perpetuation...

 

[LDR]

As Rap/Hip Hop is the biggest seller genre surely that means Sugar Hill Gang is in with a shout. They're still going as far as I know too.

 

[lights.out.london]

How are you getting on with Brel?

 

[Iam]

Sojourner, it's so subjective anyway....I'm going to withdraw myself from this thread.

If I was in charge we'd all say The Pharcyde and be done with it!!!

It's absolutely subjective, I reckon, so very unlikely that there'll be a consensus.

Not J. Dilla?

 

[Bazza]

Perhaps not to hip hop in general, but to the mainstream and perceptions of it, sure. I think that their image and style has probably been more widely used as a errr... template for other groups.

Can't argue with that really.

 

[sojourner]

How are you getting on with Brel?

Absolutely LOVING him mate it's now on repeat in me car, and I'm starting to gesticulate wildly, do dramatic head shakes and purse me lips

Fanbloodytastic

 

[Fledgling]

the smiths.

The Smiths.

Why?
Music is a personal choice first and foremost. For me the Smiths are the most interesting, original and amusing band I've heard and become endeared to. The Smiths have influenced tons of bands since their break up. Four varied albums both emotionally and musically. So preference, influence and perseverance.

 

[perplexis]

Seriously though, since 1982? Joy Division/New Order.

Well New Order yes, but given that Ian Curtis killed himself in 1980 Joy Division aren't elligible, surely?
Otherwise it was them.

 

[sojourner]

Sojourner, it's so subjective anyway....I'm going to withdraw myself from this thread.

If I was in charge we'd all say The Pharcyde and be done with it!!!

Yeh, course it's subjective, oh don't withdraw

It can't be anything BUT subjective, cos there's so many bands who have influenced so many other bands, and fans

 

[Bazza]

Nah. I'll probably scan through my CD collection and throw in a few more tomorrow!

 

[sojourner]

Nah. I'll probably scan through my CD collection and throw in a few more tomorrow!

That's the spirit!!

 

[Negativland]

Hiphop and electronic dance music are the two most important trends in pop. The most critically revered auteurs in those are areas are probably Underground Resistance (or Derrick May?) and Public Enemy.

 

[souljacker]

Inner City
(or at least Kevin Saunderson)

 

[chazegee]

More than words

 

[sleaterkinney]

Got to be the Pixies or the Smiths. Radiohead in the last 15 years.

 

[Belushi]

Given that Hip-Hop is the biggest selling musical genre in the world know I'd say someone like Public Enemy or NWA.

There have been hundreds of bands/musicians more influential than the Libertines.

 

[Pugwall7]

Public Enemy or Nirvana