Which country (within the Anglosphere) makes the best music? (house, jazz)

The Monkey · 07-08-2008, 12:31 PM

I had to limit the options to English-speaking countries to get some kind of structure to the poll.

Demonoid · 07-08-2008, 12:49 PM

A tie between UK and Sweden for me.
So...ya holding vote for now.

Ben Butler · 10-18-2011, 12:51 PM

Well it's a two way contest between the UK and USA. The others don't come close and the commercial success backs that up.

jackhammer · 07-08-2008, 01:13 PM

The Kinks
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
The Who
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd
Deep Purple
Black Sabbath
Yes
David Bowie
Jethro Tull
Sex Pistols
Joy Division
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
The Smiths
New Order
Blur
Oasis
Arctic Monkeys.

Not a bad list is it? U.K for me!

TheBig3 · 07-08-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

The Kinks
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
The Who
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd
Deep Purple
Black Sabbath
Yes
David Bowie
Jethro Tull
Sex Pistols
Joy Division
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
New Order
Blur
Oasis
Arctic Monkeys.

Not a bad list is it? U.K for me!

Thats why i'd pick the U.S.

/rimshot

If I have to make a list though:

Beck
TV on the Radio
Bruce
Waits
Dylan
White Stripes
Any rapper who mattered
99% of the Jazz that matters
Johnny Cash
Metallica

Edit: New Zealand?

right-track · 07-08-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

Edit: New Zealand?

It's a small island off the south coast of Australia.

adidasss · 07-08-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

It's a small island off the south coast of Australia.

OT: Clearly America, the sheer scope of bands it keeps churning out it is incredible....(oh and yeah, not a big fan of anything older than 1990 so most classic British bands don't do much for me).

Sneer · 10-23-2009, 11:46 AM

I find it impossible to choose between the UK and US, i spose my personal taste would dictate that i chose America, but as to which country has spawned the greatest music is too difficult a Q to answer. All i will say is i am very proud of British music over the decades. The 60's, 70's and to a lesser extent the 80's were all about the UK in my opinion. Over the last 20 years the US has dominated my ears.

Im going for Germany, screw the english-speaking criteria.

TheBig3 · 07-09-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

It's a small island off the south coast of Australia.

Australia?

I more meant what have they produced

lucifer_sam · 07-10-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

Australia?

It's a small continent in the South Pacific.

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

07-08-2008, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	Which country (within the Anglosphere) makes the best music? I had to limit the options to English-speaking countries to get some kind of structure to the poll.

07-08-2008, 01:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	The Kinks The Rolling Stones The Beatles The Who Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd Deep Purple Black Sabbath Yes David Bowie Jethro Tull Sex Pistols Joy Division Iron Maiden Judas Priest The Smiths New Order Blur Oasis Arctic Monkeys. Not a bad list is it? U.K for me! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

10-23-2009, 11:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	I find it impossible to choose between the UK and US, i spose my personal taste would dictate that i chose America, but as to which country has spawned the greatest music is too difficult a Q to answer. All i will say is i am very proud of British music over the decades. The 60's, 70's and to a lesser extent the 80's were all about the UK in my opinion. Over the last 20 years the US has dominated my ears. Im going for Germany, screw the english-speaking criteria. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show Last edited by Sneer; 10-23-2009 at 11:52 AM.

07-08-2008, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	A tie between UK and Sweden for me. So...ya holding vote for now.

10-18-2011, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ben Butler Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rudheath Posts: 393	Well it's a two way contest between the UK and USA. The others don't come close and the commercial success backs that up.