Best Artist: Round 2: Poll C (singer, jazz, albums, neil young)

icebox · 04-24-2008, 02:41 AM

I'd go for The Beach Boys .. they're the best among the choices =D

Zer0 · 04-24-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

I don't see how its much different than all the 90s alternative guitar rock, British Pharaoh seems to have no problem with me saying its unoriginal in fact you agreed with him when he said they should be praised for doing the same thing as their contemporaries and standing out while doing it. Weird how you're saying something different now.

Oh really? Name some other bands that sounded like Smashing Pumpkins at the time?

The Dave · 04-24-2008, 03:19 AM

Was going to be TFOT until I remembered that I still can't listen to Manipulator, so I went with Wire instead.

boo boo · 04-24-2008, 03:24 AM

In terms of preference.

Yes
Smashing Pumpkins
Beach Boys
Wire
The Fall of Troy.

Love them all though.

sleepy jack · 04-24-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero1986

Oh really? Name some other bands that sounded like Smashing Pumpkins at the time?

If it wasn't for Iha being their guitarist you wouldn't have been able to tell them from the rest of the 90s alternative rock scene. Not to say Iha made them mindblowingly different he just set them apart. They still weren't much different than some stuff on Loveless I really don't see how they were so super original and singular like you're all making them out to be. Perhaps someone could explain to me what makes them so original?

Zer0 · 04-24-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

If it wasn't for Iha being their guitarist you wouldn't have been able to tell them from the rest of the 90s alternative rock scene. Not to say Iha made them mindblowingly different he just set them apart. They still weren't much different than some stuff on Loveless I really don't see how they were so super original and singular like you're all making them out to be. Perhaps someone could explain to me what makes them so original?

I'm not saying that they're completely original, you can tell who some of their influences are, such as MBV, by listening to them. But what other bands in the early to mid 90's where combining down-tuned grunge distortion with gentle dream-rock melodies and make it sound damn good?

It wasn't just James Iha who made them stand out, Corgan's distinctive vocals and Jimmy's tight jazz-influenced drumming were just as important.

If you don't like thier music, fair enough. Not everyone likes the bands you like. Just dont go diss bands that have proven why they are great.

sleepy jack · 04-24-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero1986

I'm not saying that they're completely original, you can tell who some of their influences are, such as MBV, by listening to them. But what other bands in the early to mid 90's where combining down-tuned grunge distortion with gentle dream-rock melodies and make it sound damn good?

Wow, so I guess Wolfmother are original too since not many bands are blatantly ripping off Led Zeppelin right now? There's a difference between sounding fresh and sounding original, learn it.

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It wasn't just James Iha who made them stand out, Corgan's distinctive vocals and Jimmy's tight jazz-influenced drumming were just as important.

Um, no. I don't really hear the jazz in the drums...at all but as for the Corgan point his voice may be unique in itself but his whiny/scream vocal styling was a 90s trademark.

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If you don't like thier music, fair enough. Not everyone likes the bands you like. Just dont go diss bands that have proven why they are great.

They've released how many albums? Seven? The only one I'd considered good from a non-biased perspective is Siamese Dream and maybe Gish.

British_pharaoh · 04-24-2008, 05:43 AM

another thing regarding Smashing Pumpkins was how different their 90's albums sounded from one another ok some albums weren't completely dissimilar but if it wasn't for Corgan's brilliant nasal vocals you would think Siamese Dream and Adore were by different artists

Urban Hat€monger ? · 04-24-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by British_pharaoh

another thing regarding Smashing Pumpkins was how different their 90's albums sounded from one another ok some albums weren't completely dissimilar but if it wasn't for Corgan's brilliant nasal vocals you would think Siamese Dream and Adore were by different artists

I could see they were by the same artist.
I just wondered why the band who released Siamese Dream were releasing comedy albums.

Piss Me Off · 04-24-2008, 02:52 PM

As much as i'm enjoying the Beach Boys at the mo, my vote goes to the Pumpkins.

Edit: And since when was Billy Corgan ever a man of comedy?

View Poll Results: Pick an artist
Beach Boys, The	10	23.26%
Fall of Troy, The	8	18.60%
Smashing Pumpkins, The	8	18.60%
Yes	10	23.26%
Wire	7	16.28%
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The Dave Me and The Major Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,830	Was going to be TFOT until I remembered that I still can't listen to Manipulator, so I went with Wire instead.