Modern Classics? (lyric, metal, rap, rock, favorite song)

OOS · 01-10-2009, 10:03 AM

We're coming to the end of the decade this year, and I wanted to know what everyone thought were sort of the new "classic" albums. Every decade has them, and while this may be sort of early, I think it could be an interesting discussion. In any case, it could be a cool way for people to catch up on some albums they may have missed from the last while.

Anyway, here are some albums that I think will be appreciated as classics in time:

Muse- Origin of Symmetry
Arcade Fire- Funeral
Coldplay- A Rush Of Blood To The Head (not perfect, but it's mainstream success will ensure that it is remembered)
The Killers- Hot Fuss (again, its one of those albums that people will remember just because of how big it was at the time
Bloc Party- Silent Alarm

**Janszoon** · 01-10-2009, 11:04 AM

Well Kill Me Tomorrow's The Garbageman and the Prostitute will certainly be a classic for me, probably not for most people though.

Roygbiv · 01-10-2009, 11:34 AM

MuM - Yesterday Was Dramatic - Today is OK
Nothing else sounds like MuM's debut album, except perhaps some moments in their succeeding records. Though their sound has been watered down to sound slightly less impressive over the years, their debut still sounds incredibly original, disorienting, and thus classic.

Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
I've said it before and I can't believe that amount of disagreement! This is Wilco's defining moment, combining eccentric production with brooding Americana. This is a deep record whose meaning and purpose will fly over some people's heads, but don't let it fly over yours.

Sufjan Stevens - Come on Feel The Illinoise
I have a feeling this is going to be, if not his last, then Sufjan Steven's most impressive state dedication. It mixes religion with state philosophy and the human spirit. All the songs are memorable, even the interludes, and its so effortlessly seamless it can be nothing but a modern classic.

Radiohead - Kid A
What's there to say about Radiohead's Kid A that hasn't before? Their most engrossing effort may not be their most ambitious but it's still a solid effort.

Dizzee Rascal - Boy in Da Corner
Will be remembered by underground rap enthusiasts for breaking the trend that rap has been setting for the past few years. It's not money, crystal and hoes for Dizzee Rascal.
The Arcade Fire - Funeral
Although Neon Bible is often considered their better effort, Funeral was the album that got the Arcade Fire where they are today. Its the most personal of the two albums they have out so far and thus their most relatable.

These are the albums I know will make it to most critic's decade end lists.

~~Gareth Brown~~ · 01-25-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Roygbiv

MuM - Yesterday Was Dramatic - Today is OK
Nothing else sounds like MuM's debut album, except perhaps some moments in their succeeding records. Though their sound has been watered down to sound slightly less impressive over the years, their debut still sounds incredibly original, disorienting, and thus classic.

Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
I've said it before and I can't believe that amount of disagreement! This is Wilco's defining moment, combining eccentric production with brooding Americana. This is a deep record whose meaning and purpose will fly over some people's heads, but don't let it fly over yours.

Sufjan Stevens - Come on Feel The Illinoise
I have a feeling this is going to be, if not his last, then Sufjan Steven's most impressive state dedication. It mixes religion with state philosophy and the human spirit. All the songs are memorable, even the interludes, and its so effortlessly seamless it can be nothing but a modern classic.

Radiohead - Kid A
What's there to say about Radiohead's Kid A that hasn't before? Their most engrossing effort may not be their most ambitious but it's still a solid effort.

Dizzee Rascal - Boy in Da Corner
Will be remembered by underground rap enthusiasts for breaking the trend that rap has been setting for the past few years. It's not money, crystal and hoes for Dizzee Rascal.
The Arcade Fire - Funeral
Although Neon Bible is often considered their better effort, Funeral was the album that got the Arcade Fire where they are today. Its the most personal of the two albums they have out so far and thus their most relatable.

These are the albums I know will make it to most critic's decade end lists.

What? Nearly all the songs on the album have those cliches.

OOS · 01-10-2009, 12:28 PM

Just talking in terms of popularity, I would also add:

Linkin Park- Hybrid Theory
My Chemical Romance- The Black Parade

You can argue about the quality of those ones all you want, but they sold well. People listened to those albums, and because of that those ones are going to be remembered.

Also, they're not disposable albums. I think that both are great, so I think they'll stay with people.

**Janszoon** · 01-10-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OOS

Just talking in terms of popularity, I would also add:

Linkin Park- Hybrid Theory
My Chemical Romance- The Black Parade

You can argue about the quality of those ones all you want, but they sold well. People listened to those albums, and because of that those ones are going to be remembered.

Also, they're not disposable albums. I think that both are great, so I think they'll stay with people.

I've never heard either one of those albums. Heard of them, but I've never listened to them.

OOS · 01-10-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I've never heard either one of those albums. Heard of them, but I've never listened to them.

Personally, I think that their great, and would definately reccomend them. Although, both have some sentimental value attached for me, so i'm not exactly the most objective person to ask for this.

**Janszoon** · 01-10-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OOS

Personally, I think that their great, and would definately reccomend them. Although, both have some sentimental value attached for me, so i'm not exactly the most objective person to ask for this.

From what I've heard of both bands neither album really seems like it would be my cup of tea, but maybe someday I'll give them a listen.

khfreek · 01-10-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

From what I've heard of both bands neither album really seems like it would be my cup of tea, but maybe someday I'll give them a listen.

TBH The Black Parade is MCR's worst effort to me. Hybrid Theory, I can see being considered a classic nu-metal album someday.

Akira · 01-10-2009, 12:30 PM

Looking back at the ones on this thread, if they are going to be remembered as the classics of this decade then I have no objections to no more new music ever being created again.

There are plenty of amazing albums in my collection alone to keep me entertained for a lifetime and even more out there that I have yet to get. It really wouldn't bother me one bit if not one more album or song was written.

01-10-2009, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
OOS Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 124	Modern Classics? We're coming to the end of the decade this year, and I wanted to know what everyone thought were sort of the new "classic" albums. Every decade has them, and while this may be sort of early, I think it could be an interesting discussion. In any case, it could be a cool way for people to catch up on some albums they may have missed from the last while. Anyway, here are some albums that I think will be appreciated as classics in time: Muse- Origin of Symmetry Arcade Fire- Funeral Coldplay- A Rush Of Blood To The Head (not perfect, but it's mainstream success will ensure that it is remembered) The Killers- Hot Fuss (again, its one of those albums that people will remember just because of how big it was at the time Bloc Party- Silent Alarm

01-10-2009, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Well Kill Me Tomorrow's The Garbageman and the Prostitute will certainly be a classic for me, probably not for most people though. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

01-10-2009, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	MuM - Yesterday Was Dramatic - Today is OK Nothing else sounds like MuM's debut album, except perhaps some moments in their succeeding records. Though their sound has been watered down to sound slightly less impressive over the years, their debut still sounds incredibly original, disorienting, and thus classic. Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot I've said it before and I can't believe that amount of disagreement! This is Wilco's defining moment, combining eccentric production with brooding Americana. This is a deep record whose meaning and purpose will fly over some people's heads, but don't let it fly over yours. Sufjan Stevens - Come on Feel The Illinoise I have a feeling this is going to be, if not his last, then Sufjan Steven's most impressive state dedication. It mixes religion with state philosophy and the human spirit. All the songs are memorable, even the interludes, and its so effortlessly seamless it can be nothing but a modern classic. Radiohead - Kid A What's there to say about Radiohead's Kid A that hasn't before? Their most engrossing effort may not be their most ambitious but it's still a solid effort. Dizzee Rascal - Boy in Da Corner Will be remembered by underground rap enthusiasts for breaking the trend that rap has been setting for the past few years. It's not money, crystal and hoes for Dizzee Rascal. The Arcade Fire - Funeral Although Neon Bible is often considered their better effort, Funeral was the album that got the Arcade Fire where they are today. Its the most personal of the two albums they have out so far and thus their most relatable. These are the albums I know will make it to most critic's decade end lists. __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE

01-10-2009, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
OOS Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 124	Just talking in terms of popularity, I would also add: Linkin Park- Hybrid Theory My Chemical Romance- The Black Parade You can argue about the quality of those ones all you want, but they sold well. People listened to those albums, and because of that those ones are going to be remembered. Also, they're not disposable albums. I think that both are great, so I think they'll stay with people.