Battle of the current bands

BoyBrumby · 09-04-2007, 08:37 AM

It's now well over a year since the original Battle of the bands was concluded with a victory for The Beatles. Since then we've had many pale imitations of this seminal thread (more than one started by me, probly

), but nothing has quite matched its grandeur & scope.

As an attempt at a worthy sequel (if that isn't an oxymoron) I propose a battle where only bands who're still recording are eligible. I think it'll mean less inevitability in the outcome.

Any definition of a "current band" is going to be fairly arbitrary, so (unless anyone has violent objections) I'll define one as a band (i.e. no solo artists) who have released an album of new material in the last five years & haven't announced a split. By this definition the reformed Pixies or Crowded House aren't eligible as they've yet to commit any new stuff to vinyl, but (if you were so minded) the equally-reformed Take That would be, as they have released an album of new songs.

I've no hard & fast ideas about how many bands should be entered (32, 48 or 64 seem the most likely, dependant on uptake) before battle is joined, but to secure a place any band must be seconded to avoid those of you with the more whacky tastes in music entering unworthy groups. Nominate as many as you like, but I'll impose an initial limit of 8 secondings so no-one can hog the nominations that way.

Ok?

Right, to start the ball rolling I'll nominate:

Doves
Elbow
REM
Maximo Park

James90 · 09-04-2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Doves
Elbow
REM
Maximo Park

Seconded...

Radiohead
Muse
Franz Ferdinand
Placebo

PhoenixFire · 09-04-2007, 08:42 AM

Kings of Leon
Bloc Party
Razorlight
RHCP
The Killers
The Kooks

Kweek · 09-04-2007, 08:45 AM

Oasis
my Chemical Romance
Arctic monkeys
basement Jaxx

second
The Kooks The Killers, Muse, Razorlight, FF and Maximo park

James90 · 09-04-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

Kings of Leon
Bloc Party
RHCP
The Killers

Seconded.

The White Stripes
Belle & Sebastian
Coldplay
Mogwai
Morrissey
Pearl Jam
The Strokes
The Streets

PhoenixFire · 09-04-2007, 08:47 AM

I'll second Radiohead.

vic_orthdox · 09-04-2007, 08:52 AM

Morrissey
Strokes
Streets
Coldplay
Arctic Monkeys

Seconding.

FaaipDeOiad · 09-04-2007, 08:53 AM

I'm not convinced with the exclusion of "solo artists", simply because the distinction between the two is an arbitrary one. Most titled solo artists have full time band members anyway, while all the writing and marketing for some "bands" is entirely centred around one member.

Other than that, good thread idea. Coming up with nominations is tough though. Makes me realise how few "current bands" I actually like. I'll try and pick bands I think should be in there rather than just personal favourites.

Nominate:
The Decemberists
Tool
The Mars Volta
Bloc Party edit: Make this a second, missed PF's post.

Second:
Mogwai
Muse

KiWiNiNjA · 09-04-2007, 08:53 AM

Incubus
RHCP
Foo Fighters

BoyBrumby · 09-04-2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad

I'm not convinced with the exclusion of "solo artists", simply because the distinction between the two is an arbitrary one. Most titled solo artists have full time band members anyway, while all the writing and marketing for some "bands" is entirely centred around one member.

If people want solo artists, I'm cool with that. The Streets is effectively Mick Skinner anyway.

Anyone anti-solo artists? Speak now or forever hold your piece....

James90 · 09-04-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

If people want solo artists, I'm cool with that. The Streets is effectively Mick Skinner anyway.

Anyone anti-solo artists? Speak now or forever hold your piece....

Solo artists are in.

readie · 09-04-2007, 09:02 AM

Nominating

Wolfmother
Audioslave
John Butler Trio
Kaiser Chiefs
Kasabian
Modest Mouse
Silverchair
The Vines
Grinspoon
Tapes n Tapes

Seconding

Radiohead
Muse
Franz Ferdinand
Kings of Leon
Bloc Party
RHCP
The Killers
The Kooks
Arctic monkeys
The White Stripes
The Strokes

sure theres more but can't think to sleep deprived

vic_orthdox · 09-04-2007, 09:03 AM

Audioslave can't count. Just getting that in before someone seconds them.

Will second Kaiser Chiefs anyway.

Tom Halsey · 09-04-2007, 09:04 AM

I would suggest The Roots, but they are a hip-hop band.

Matteh · 09-04-2007, 09:04 AM

Seconded Decemberists

Nominating:
Death Cab for Cutie
British Sea Power
Art Brut
Cansei De Ser Sexy
Cursive
Architecture in Helsinki
The Knife
The Stills

09-04-2007, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,613	Battle of the current bands It's now well over a year since the original Battle of the bands was concluded with a victory for The Beatles. Since then we've had many pale imitations of this seminal thread (more than one started by me, probly ), but nothing has quite matched its grandeur & scope. As an attempt at a worthy sequel (if that isn't an oxymoron) I propose a battle where only bands who're still recording are eligible. I think it'll mean less inevitability in the outcome. Any definition of a "current band" is going to be fairly arbitrary, so (unless anyone has violent objections) I'll define one as a band (i.e. no solo artists) who have released an album of new material in the last five years & haven't announced a split. By this definition the reformed Pixies or Crowded House aren't eligible as they've yet to commit any new stuff to vinyl, but (if you were so minded) the equally-reformed Take That would be, as they have released an album of new songs. I've no hard & fast ideas about how many bands should be entered (32, 48 or 64 seem the most likely, dependant on uptake) before battle is joined, but to secure a place any band must be seconded to avoid those of you with the more whacky tastes in music entering unworthy groups. Nominate as many as you like, but I'll impose an initial limit of 8 secondings so no-one can hog the nominations that way. Ok? Right, to start the ball rolling I'll nominate: Doves Elbow REM Maximo Park __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

09-04-2007, 08:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	I'm not convinced with the exclusion of "solo artists", simply because the distinction between the two is an arbitrary one. Most titled solo artists have full time band members anyway, while all the writing and marketing for some "bands" is entirely centred around one member. Other than that, good thread idea. Coming up with nominations is tough though. Makes me realise how few "current bands" I actually like. I'll try and pick bands I think should be in there rather than just personal favourites. Nominate: The Decemberists Tool The Mars Volta Bloc Party edit: Make this a second, missed PF's post. Second: Mogwai Muse __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

09-04-2007, 09:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
readie State Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 934	Nominating Wolfmother Audioslave John Butler Trio Kaiser Chiefs Kasabian Modest Mouse Silverchair The Vines Grinspoon Tapes n Tapes Seconding Radiohead Muse Franz Ferdinand Kings of Leon Bloc Party RHCP The Killers The Kooks Arctic monkeys The White Stripes The Strokes sure theres more but can't think to sleep deprived __________________ http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4...bannerever.png

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Tom Halsey International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Halsway, CW Land Posts: 12,697	I would suggest The Roots, but they are a hip-hop band. __________________ MSN - tomhalsey123@hotmail.com Manchester United FC: 20 Times R.I.P. Sledger's Signature, 2004-2008

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09-04-2007, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
PhoenixFire International Coach Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bitch please, I'm from West Yorkshire Posts: 14,986	I'll second Radiohead.

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vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,363	Morrissey Strokes Streets Coldplay Arctic Monkeys Seconding.

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KiWiNiNjA Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the kitchen Posts: 9,413	Incubus RHCP Foo Fighters

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vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,363	Audioslave can't count. Just getting that in before someone seconds them. Will second Kaiser Chiefs anyway.

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