Who Is The Greatest Band From Manchester?

TheCunningStunt · 08-14-2010, 12:28 AM

I think Manchester is steeped in musical history, and it has a load of great bands. From The Smiths, to the Stone Roses to Joy Division. Everybody who likes music has a favourite Manchester band. (I think.) So I was wondering who everyone thought was the best. (I expect this to be a two horse race but still.)

RVCA · 08-14-2010, 12:37 AM

Clearly James.

Pomegrant · 08-14-2010, 12:40 AM

Since I live in a frat house is obviously picked Oasis, loooool.

TheCunningStunt · 08-14-2010, 12:41 AM

For the record, I voted The Smiths.

Raust · 08-14-2010, 02:10 AM

If I were to choose from that list I wouild go with Joy Division. Unknown Pleasures and Closer are amazing!

TheCunningStunt · 08-14-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Raust

If I were to choose from that list I wouild go with Joy Division. Unknown Pleasures and Closer are amazing!

You don't have to choose from that list, there is an 'other' option. Who else do you think could be considered amongst the best that isn't already up there?

dankrsta · 08-14-2010, 04:42 AM

Urgh! I can't choose between Joy Division and The Fall

Flyingpig437 · 08-14-2010, 04:43 AM

New order. It would be the Smiths but I don't buy into Mozzer's world view too much and don't wanna be reminded of how ****ty life is anymore. The tragi-com stuff like There is a light and Cemetry gates are sublime though. The only downsides with New Order is there comeback albums were pants and Barney's voice isn't too good but that's only a problem when he sings live. The major up points are Peter Hooks bass lines which are incredible and just the fact I love 90% of the songs they wrote in the 80's.

Gate 49 · 08-14-2010, 05:13 AM

Buzz****s and Howard Devoto, I think they led the way for Northern punk and I believe they were the band who inspired others on the list(so legend has it)

TheCunningStunt · 08-14-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gate 49

Buzz****s and Howard Devoto, I think they led the way for Northern punk and I believe they were the band who inspired others on the list(so legend has it)

I knew I was forgetting someone, I think it's because the Buzzcocks were from Bolton. (Greater Manchester) so I never consider them a true Manc-band, which is silly.

View Poll Results: Who are the greatest band from Manchester?
Joy Division	12	24.49%
The Smiths	11	22.45%
The Stone Roses	1	2.04%
The Fall	9	18.37%
Happy Mondays	0	0%
James	1	2.04%
Oasis	5	10.20%
New Order	2	4.08%
The Chameleons	1	2.04%
The Chemical Brothers	3	6.12%
I Am Kloot	0	0%
Doves	0	0%
Badly Drawn Boy	1	2.04%
The Courteeners	0	0%
Other (Please state.)	3	6.12%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

08-14-2010, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Who Is The Greatest Band From Manchester? I think Manchester is steeped in musical history, and it has a load of great bands. From The Smiths, to the Stone Roses to Joy Division. Everybody who likes music has a favourite Manchester band. (I think.) So I was wondering who everyone thought was the best. (I expect this to be a two horse race but still.) __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

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Pomegrant Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jersey Posts: 89	Since I live in a frat house is obviously picked Oasis, loooool. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/seguxdrebkoi

08-14-2010, 12:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	For the record, I voted The Smiths. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

08-14-2010, 04:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
dankrsta ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,776	Urgh! I can't choose between Joy Division and The Fall __________________ Last.fm

08-14-2010, 12:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	Clearly James.

08-14-2010, 02:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raust Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,411	If I were to choose from that list I wouild go with Joy Division. Unknown Pleasures and Closer are amazing!

08-14-2010, 04:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Flyingpig437 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 534	New order. It would be the Smiths but I don't buy into Mozzer's world view too much and don't wanna be reminded of how ****ty life is anymore. The tragi-com stuff like There is a light and Cemetry gates are sublime though. The only downsides with New Order is there comeback albums were pants and Barney's voice isn't too good but that's only a problem when he sings live. The major up points are Peter Hooks bass lines which are incredible and just the fact I love 90% of the songs they wrote in the 80's.

08-14-2010, 05:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gate 49 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Upsidedownland Posts: 72	Buzz****s and Howard Devoto, I think they led the way for Northern punk and I believe they were the band who inspired others on the list(so legend has it) __________________ :jailed: