New Kids On The Bloc - Page 3

Kodanshi · 04-27-2005, 08:08 PM

...Bloc Party! I discovered them early last year, saw them twice (missed their big NME tour with The Killers and The Futureheads), and still love them! But I prefer those 'unmixed' versions of songs like 'Banquet' I have on my hard drive than their official versions on Silent Alarm!

Reptilia · 04-27-2005, 09:13 PM

What the hell; Franz Ferdinand

chrisarclark · 04-27-2005, 09:29 PM

it disgusts me that The Killers are leading this so far- theyre such shite.

Seerix · 04-27-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisarclark

oh christ, bands hav always done this. everyone has their influences and everyone draws from their influences. The Bravery are more than a Cure carbon copy- theres elements of The Smiths, New Order, Iggy Pop and even contemporaries like The Strokes. theyve put out an album that, despite their being clear indications of who theyve been listening too, has some pretty good songs on it- and theres two or three that are great.

I'm not referring to influences. I am referring to virtual plagarism. There is a difference between showing influences (blatantly or subtley) and recreating them. I don't have a problem with any one band that is influenced by the 80's Cure and a couple other bands from the same period, per se. The Bravery are essentially Retro-In-A-Box. Of course, I see the other four bands as being the same - Franz Ferdinand (who I tipped my cap to for their chutzpah) heading the list.

Again, I picked the Killers because I happen to like more of the songs I've heard from them than the other bands. There's no real need to dig any further when discussing this month's listening choices for those who still listen to the radio. I am a bit surprised they are winning myself though. I had thought the Arcade Fire was going to be a more popular choice.

Shelly Werewolf · 04-27-2005, 11:46 PM

I'm a lot into The Bravery since this week end.

Black Dog · 04-28-2005, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Folcario

why is there not a 'none of the above' option...

Because you're not being forced to vote on this poll.

Romantic_Rights · 04-28-2005, 03:00 AM

Personally I like the killers and I saw them live on the 23rd... they have a good act but most of their fanbase is annoying giggly teenage girls (as I now know all too well).

Bloc Party is helluva annoying... Mark my words: they will never amount to much

Arcade Fire is good for a listen but the album dosn't do a whole lot for me, the same goes with Franz Ferdinand

The Bravery I don't know other than "honest mistake" (though I do love that song)

chiron · 04-28-2005, 04:47 AM

Where are the rest of the killers voters?

Kodanshi · 04-29-2005, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Romantic_Rights

Bloc Party is helluva annoying... Mark my words: they will never amount to much

I suspect you say that because you live in Canada. Lack of international success doesn't necessarily represent failure. Here in Britain they have kicked off big style. My first gig of theirs I attended had a packed crowd in a small room. Their 2nd a few months later ended up in a BIG room. Still packed. They then went on a national tour with The Futureheads and The Killers. I can only see them growing from this time onwards.

Seerix · 04-29-2005, 09:57 AM

At least until the retro bubble bursts, anyway.