Most Influential and Best Manchester Band

stormjh · 01-30-2010, 12:58 PM

The Smiths or Joy Division. Cant really decide.

The Fascinating Turnip · 01-30-2010, 02:26 PM

I think i'd go for the Smiths between those two, although i ashamedly admit i only own Unknown Pleasures.

Screen13 · 01-30-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ADELE

Noone like the charlatans then?

Rob Collins was one of the best Keyboardists of The 90's, and I may be in a small group of listeners, but I am one of those who rate their second album very well.

They may not be as "influential" in the way many define the word, but they were one of the very few surviving bands of the "Madchester" era who stuck to a good quality of music. They stood out.

Screen13 · 01-30-2010, 07:15 PM

Personally - Joy Division. Closer is my favorite album, although Unknown Pleasures is one of the finest Debut Albums ever.

Historically - The Fall. Although I'm only into some of their music, especially their Early-Mid 80's work, it's their Independent spirit that is the most influential about them.

Screen13 · 01-30-2010, 07:33 PM

Another band that almost can be called influential that should be mentioned for standing out at least were The Chameleons. Their moody Guitar-driven music was often imitated by those who hardly went near their level. Sadly, they faded way pretty fast, but Script of the Bridge was a fine album.

hoorayforpeepee · 01-31-2010, 04:41 PM

The Smiths for me, hands down.

gunnels · 01-31-2010, 10:19 PM

I just read through this thread. I have a newfound respect for ADELE's legacy.
Also The Smiths.

~~James~~ · 02-03-2010, 02:43 PM

The Smiths then Joy Division then The Buzz****s

Vancouver · 02-03-2010, 03:09 PM

Joy Division - and it's not even close.

Barnes · 02-03-2010, 04:08 PM

Stone Roses, The Smiths

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Screen13 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,388	Personally - Joy Division. Closer is my favorite album, although Unknown Pleasures is one of the finest Debut Albums ever. Historically - The Fall. Although I'm only into some of their music, especially their Early-Mid 80's work, it's their Independent spirit that is the most influential about them. Last edited by Screen13; 01-30-2010 at 07:46 PM.

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01-30-2010, 12:58 PM	#101 (permalink)
stormjh Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 161	The Smiths or Joy Division. Cant really decide.

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The Fascinating Turnip Moper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 510	I think i'd go for the Smiths between those two, although i ashamedly admit i only own Unknown Pleasures.

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Screen13 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,388	Another band that almost can be called influential that should be mentioned for standing out at least were The Chameleons. Their moody Guitar-driven music was often imitated by those who hardly went near their level. Sadly, they faded way pretty fast, but Script of the Bridge was a fine album.

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~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	The Smiths then Joy Division then The Buzz****s

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Barnes Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20	Stone Roses, The Smiths