Which country (within the Anglosphere) makes the best music?

trouserjazz · 01-02-2010, 09:00 AM

Voted for America due to the sheer volume and diversity of music that has come from there. Britain is a very close second though and on another day I might have ticked that box

TheBig3 · 01-02-2010, 10:13 AM

As long as we have Brooklyn we'll always be on top.

in other news, what the **** is Austrailia?

prettygirlsmakegraves · 01-02-2010, 12:34 PM

i think the U.K. makes the best music...

right-track · 01-02-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

As long as we have Brooklyn we'll always be on top.

in other news, what the **** is Austrailia?

It's a small country next to the Netherlands.

Phillyboy · 01-13-2010, 07:49 PM

I'm an American, I like our music the best. I can obviously relate to it more. But the UK definitley put out more music I like pre-1980, so I give props to them as well. I'm not to keen on current British music. The only bands post 1980 I like are The Clash ( only Combat Rock ), Muse ( I think they are from Europe lol ), Oasis, like a few Radiohead songs and of course U2 ( they count right? ).

lucifer_sam · 01-13-2010, 08:16 PM

U2 is from Ireland.

Which is a separate country if you believe in such things.

Neapolitan · 01-14-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillyboy

I'm an American, I like our music the best. I can obviously relate to it more. But the UK definitley put out more music I like pre-1980, so I give props to them as well. I'm not to keen on current British music. The only bands post 1980 I like are The Clash ( only Combat Rock ), Muse ( I think they are from Europe lol ), Oasis, like a few Radiohead songs and of course U2 ( they count right? ).

that's really iffy, yeah you're right, both the Edge and Adam Clayton were born in England but like mentioned above the band, U2, is from Ireland.

Most bands I like from England that were popular during the 80's actually formed or started out in the 60's and 70's. So I kinda agree about the division line of 1980. There are a few exception for me like The Fixx and The Smiths, they formed in the 80's there are the only one I can think of right now, but you are totally wrong about The Clash

They are not a post 1980 band but were quite active in the 70's. There are more Clash albums prior to Combat Rock in their catalogue, you should check them out.

ElephantSack · 01-14-2010, 06:55 PM

Fuck U2. Just puttin' it out there.

Anyhoot, of course I'm American. You can tell that by my total lack of sophistication. Most of my favorite bands and artists are American, and my collection is vast. Maybe not as far-reaching as some, but farther than most. But then again, I like a lot of U.K. and European acts (King Crimson, The Clash, Gojira, Dimmu Borgir, Opeth, John Lennon to name a few), and even a few South American, Asian and Australian bands. But most of my collection is American, which forces my hand to go with the U.S.

Also, an interesting point needs to be addressed. What should the Jimi Hendrix Experience be considered? Their frontman was American, and a lot of the music and lyric styling was quintessentially American, but he did get his start in Great Britain, and his rhythm section was British. ???????

OceanAndSilence · 01-15-2010, 01:57 AM

uk rips the **** out of the other countries.

Phillyboy · 01-15-2010, 02:03 AM

[QUOTE=Neapolitan;810233]that's really iffy, yeah you're right, both the Edge and Adam Clayton were born in England but like mentioned above the band, U2, is from Ireland.

Most bands I like from England that were popular during the 80's actually formed or started out in the 60's and 70's. So I kinda agree about the division line of 1980. There are a few exception for me like The Fixx and The Smiths, they formed in the 80's there are the only one I can think of right now, but you are totally wrong about The Clash

They are not a post 1980 band but were quite active in the 70's. There are more Clash albums prior to Combat Rock in their catalogue, you should check them out.[/QUOTE]

Oh god bro please don't think I'm a newb. I own London Calling, Give 'Em Enough Rope and the self titled debut, and greatly treasure all 3. I was only referring to the Clash's 80's output.

View Poll Results: Which English-speaking country produce the best music?
The United Kingdom	99	40.57%
Ireland	4	1.64%
The United States	106	43.44%
Canada	14	5.74%
Australia	8	3.28%
New Zealand	4	1.64%
Jamaica	2	0.82%
Other (which?)	7	2.87%
Voters: 244. You may not vote on this poll

01-02-2010, 10:13 AM	#252 (permalink)
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01-02-2010, 12:34 PM	#253 (permalink)
prettygirlsmakegraves Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11	i think the U.K. makes the best music... __________________ A tear in my brain Allows the voices in They wanna push you off the path With their frequency wires...And you can do no wrong in my eyes

01-13-2010, 08:16 PM	#256 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	U2 is from Ireland. Which is a separate country if you believe in such things. __________________ first.am

01-14-2010, 06:55 PM	#258 (permalink)
ElephantSack Man vs. Wild Turkey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 948	Fuck U2. Just puttin' it out there. Anyhoot, of course I'm American. You can tell that by my total lack of sophistication. Most of my favorite bands and artists are American, and my collection is vast. Maybe not as far-reaching as some, but farther than most. But then again, I like a lot of U.K. and European acts (King Crimson, The Clash, Gojira, Dimmu Borgir, Opeth, John Lennon to name a few), and even a few South American, Asian and Australian bands. But most of my collection is American, which forces my hand to go with the U.S. Also, an interesting point needs to be addressed. What should the Jimi Hendrix Experience be considered? Their frontman was American, and a lot of the music and lyric styling was quintessentially American, but he did get his start in Great Britain, and his rhythm section was British. ??????? __________________ OF THE SUN

01-02-2010, 09:00 AM	#251 (permalink)
trouserjazz Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 90	Voted for America due to the sheer volume and diversity of music that has come from there. Britain is a very close second though and on another day I might have ticked that box

01-13-2010, 07:49 PM	#255 (permalink)
Phillyboy Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97	I'm an American, I like our music the best. I can obviously relate to it more. But the UK definitley put out more music I like pre-1980, so I give props to them as well. I'm not to keen on current British music. The only bands post 1980 I like are The Clash ( only Combat Rock ), Muse ( I think they are from Europe lol ), Oasis, like a few Radiohead songs and of course U2 ( they count right? ).

01-15-2010, 01:57 AM	#259 (permalink)
OceanAndSilence i write and play stuff Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 239	uk rips the **** out of the other countries. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/chrisneto - tune in to chill out

01-15-2010, 02:03 AM	#260 (permalink)
Phillyboy Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97	[QUOTE=Neapolitan;810233]that's really iffy, yeah you're right, both the Edge and Adam Clayton were born in England but like mentioned above the band, U2, is from Ireland. Most bands I like from England that were popular during the 80's actually formed or started out in the 60's and 70's. So I kinda agree about the division line of 1980. There are a few exception for me like The Fixx and The Smiths, they formed in the 80's there are the only one I can think of right now, but you are totally wrong about The Clash They are not a post 1980 band but were quite active in the 70's. There are more Clash albums prior to Combat Rock in their catalogue, you should check them out.[/QUOTE] Oh god bro please don't think I'm a newb. I own London Calling, Give 'Em Enough Rope and the self titled debut, and greatly treasure all 3. I was only referring to the Clash's 80's output.