Best Scottish Band/Artist? (Poll)

~~James~~ · 06-16-2010, 01:18 PM

How about I do a new one.
Is it possible for me to create a new one but merge the two threads keeping my version of the poll?

Johnny Sunshine · 06-17-2010, 02:25 AM

It seems like The Vaselines should get a mention in dis thread.

TheFolkslave · 06-17-2010, 04:59 AM

Mogwai all the way. Everything else is ****e

Rhovanion · 06-17-2010, 09:11 AM

Alestorm. Not on the list.

Zer0 · 06-17-2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFolkslave

Mogwai all the way. Everything else is ****e

Just out of curiosity have you listened to any of the other bands?

I voted for J&MC a while back but if i was to vote now i'd vote for Belle and Sebastian, i just love them that bit more now.

GravitySlips · 06-17-2010, 06:06 PM

I don't really have an out-and-out favourite these days. There's no band I necessarily feel are better than all the others. Teenage Fanclub at their best are maybe my favourite, same applies for Belle & Sebastian, the Cocteau Twins, the Vaselines, Orange Juice and Mogwai.

There's a wonderful indie rock band from Glasgow, active through the 90s, called Urusei Yatsura - sound kinda like early Pavement/Sonic Youth, and they have some totally amazin' songs. They're one of the best recent discoveries

Upton · 06-17-2010, 06:14 PM

I voted Boards of Canada, but yeah, I'll echo the Frightened Rabbit love. They released an all-time great breakup album right when I was going through my own first big breakup, so they'll always have a special place in the ****les of my heart. Wasn't crazy about their last record, tho

TheFolkslave · 06-18-2010, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero1986

Just out of curiosity have you listened to any of the other bands?

I voted for J&MC a while back but if i was to vote now i'd vote for Belle and Sebastian, i just love them that bit more now.

It was a joke and a reference to Mogwais "Blur is ****e" stuff but clearly you didn't get it.
But still it's Mogwai for me.

Jumby · 06-18-2010, 04:42 AM

I know it won't be popular, but I've gone for Travis - saw them at Glastonbury in 2000 with very low expectations, and was really impressed.

Far better live than you'd ever expect.

Puts them just above Belle and Sebastian and Primal Scream, for me.

View Poll Results: Who's your Best Scottish Band/Artist?
John Martyn	5	9.80%
Big Country	2	3.92%
Spear Of Destiny	2	3.92%
Edwyn Collins/Orange Juice	0	0%
Idelwild	0	0%
Travis	1	1.96%
Bodkin	0	0%
Primal Scream	3	5.88%
Jesus & Mary Chain	9	17.65%
Biffy Clyro	2	3.92%
Stealer's Wheel	2	3.92%
The Proclaimers	2	3.92%
Mogwai	5	9.80%
Franz Ferdinand	6	11.76%
Belle & Sebastian	9	17.65%
Arab Strap	0	0%
Boards Of Canada	1	1.96%
Teenage Fanclub	2	3.92%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

06-17-2010, 04:59 AM	#53 (permalink)
TheFolkslave Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 458	Mogwai all the way. Everything else is **e __________________ My Last.Fm Well I come from the old time baby, where all the kids are crazy.**

06-17-2010, 09:11 AM	#54 (permalink)
Rhovanion Under A Violet Moon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Winterfell Posts: 65	Alestorm. Not on the list. __________________

06-16-2010, 01:18 PM	#51 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	How about I do a new one. Is it possible for me to create a new one but merge the two threads keeping my version of the poll?

06-17-2010, 02:25 AM	#52 (permalink)
Johnny Sunshine Groupie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4	It seems like The Vaselines should get a mention in dis thread.

06-17-2010, 06:06 PM	#56 (permalink)
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,578	I don't really have an out-and-out favourite these days. There's no band I necessarily feel are better than all the others. Teenage Fanclub at their best are maybe my favourite, same applies for Belle & Sebastian, the Cocteau Twins, the Vaselines, Orange Juice and Mogwai. There's a wonderful indie rock band from Glasgow, active through the 90s, called Urusei Yatsura - sound kinda like early Pavement/Sonic Youth, and they have some totally amazin' songs. They're one of the best recent discoveries

06-17-2010, 06:14 PM	#57 (permalink)
Upton Groupie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 15	I voted Boards of Canada, but yeah, I'll echo the Frightened Rabbit love. They released an all-time great breakup album right when I was going through my own first big breakup, so they'll always have a special place in the ****les of my heart. Wasn't crazy about their last record, tho

06-18-2010, 04:42 AM	#59 (permalink)
Jumby Groupie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3	I know it won't be popular, but I've gone for Travis - saw them at Glastonbury in 2000 with very low expectations, and was really impressed. Far better live than you'd ever expect. Puts them just above Belle and Sebastian and Primal Scream, for me.