: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:43 am  

Gandy wrote:

You'll notice not many bands that have been around this decade have lasted, or anyone takes much notice of them anymore. Franz Ferdinand are still popular though.

Nobody's taken any notice of Arctic Monkeys because they haven't done anything for a year. It's been the Last Shadow Puppets. Their 2 albums have been 2 of the best albums this decade, the first selling record amounts in its first week, that is until Leona and Cowell came along. There's never been one spare ticket for any of the gigs they've played since becoming signed. I'm not saying that they're band of the decade, but to say that they haven't lasted, or that nobody takes any notice of them anymore is unfair, IMO.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:48 am  

gulfcoast_highwayman wrote:

But so many bands have started very strongly (Killers, Arctics) but have pretty much failed to really kick on from there.

It may be the nature of the fractured music business. Long term crossover appeal is required for me if a band are to be mentioned in any discussion about 'defining band of the decade'. I just don't think any guitar band has really done that.

Coldplay is an obvious name being overlooked.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:49 am  

An argument could be made for Coldplay being band of the decade. But I personnally think they're cack.

If the Libertines had still been together it would be them hands down

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:50 am  

Matt23 wrote:

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Nobody's taken any notice of Arctic Monkeys because they haven't done anything for a year. It's been the Last Shadow Puppets. Their 2 albums have been 2 of the best albums this decade, the first selling record amounts in its first week, that is until Leona and Cowell came along. There's never been one spare ticket for any of the gigs they've played since becoming signed. I'm not saying that they're band of the decade, but to say that they haven't lasted, or that nobody takes any notice of them anymore is unfair, IMO.

I enjoyed 'The Age Of The Understatement', I wasn't really a fan of Kane to be honest, but his team-up with Turner has worked. 'Standing Next To Me' and most of the album is bursting with, breezy, summer freshness. It's very much a nod to the 60's so can hardly be deemed as original, but musically its a neat left turn from their day jobs.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:58 am  

Mates band are having their single launch at Brudenell social club next thursday, the 19th Dead Bells http://www.myspace.com/deadbells Spinnin it out is one the best songs you will ever hear

Mates band are having their single launch at Brudenell social club next thursday, the 19th Dead Bells http://www.myspace.com/deadbells Spinnin it out is one the best songs you will ever hear

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:00 am  

Gandy wrote:

For those of you who care (I don't personally) Blink 182 are back together

BOOBIES!

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:01 am  

Gandy wrote:

For those of you who care (I don't personally) Blink 182 are back together

Quality.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:08 am  

A State of Trance wrote:

given some of the groupies they get...

Rock and Roll!!!

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:09 am  

thebloodbath wrote:

Rock and Roll!!!

all the women love my mate who is the lead singer



wouldnt care, but hes smaller than me!

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:13 am  

A State of Trance wrote:

all the women love my mate who is the lead singer



wouldnt care, but hes smaller than me!

Jacker???

I saw a dirty dirty rock band other month in Sheffield, called Logan, there like a throw back, and the sights I saw..... Not bad use of a fiver.