Sex Pistols vs Public Image Limited

draw_japan · 12-29-2010, 06:09 PM

The Sex Pistols were a great band that would have become boring if they'd done another album because they were so focused on being a shock band, and most of the members weren't interested in artistic progression.

PiL focused on creativity, which allowed for artistic development and change. As a result, their sound was continuously evolving, which allowed them to release many albums and establish themselves as a great band.

I ****ing love both of them.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 01-14-2011, 02:02 AM

Howard the Duck · 01-14-2011, 06:08 AM

Never Mind the Bollocks shoulda been NY Dolls' 2.5 album.

PIL makes my bro shout out that I only buy stuff nobody listens to.

Guess who I like.

TockTockTock · 02-20-2011, 12:46 AM

Public Image Limited, of course. Sex Pistols are okay, but PIL's music is far more interesting. Not to mention they were a leading factor in the development of post-rock.

Sneer · 02-22-2011, 09:19 PM

Sex Pistols were opportunists, clever ones at that, but opportunists none the less. PIL actually sought to transgress convention and explore unchartered terrain. Cliche yada yada blah I know, but reason enough to, without hesitation, go for those post-punk munchkins...

Buzzov*en · 03-05-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

Sex Pistols were opportunists, clever ones at that, but opportunists none the less. PIL actually sought to transgress convention and explore unchartered terrain. Cliche yada yada blah I know, but reason enough to, without hesitation, go for those post-punk munchkins...

I wouldn't say the Sex Pistols were opportunists. I would say McLaren was.

Howard the Duck · 03-12-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Pat

Public Image Limited, of course. Sex Pistols are okay, but PIL's music is far more interesting. Not to mention they were a leading factor in the development of post-rock.

you mean post-punk?

I don't think any PIL albums were post-rock

TockTockTock · 03-12-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

you mean post-punk?

I don't think any PIL albums were post-rock

Their album, Metal Box (1979), was a leading factor in the creation of post-rock (along with some of their other works). I can see how you got mixed up though (they are, after all, considered post-punk).

Holerbot6000 · 07-02-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

PIL makes my bro shout out that I only buy stuff nobody listens to.

Guess who I like.

PiL is perfect music to put on at a party when you want everyone to leave. I still love 'em, but the stuff without Wobble and/or Keith isn't nearly as interesting.

Screen13 · 01-18-2011, 01:25 PM

Voted for The Pistols - One great album, classic singles that turned people's heads around, a very iconic singer who's way with words pointed the scene in a more interesting direction, a "Mis-Manager" who at least sparked some interesting ideas, and a wonderful sad slow dive without the visionary singer that includes Sid's destruction of "My Way" that tops all versions plus one of the best Cult films of all time that in a way announced the end of the Class of '76 with the immortal question "Who Killed Bambi?" - Cue 80's lawsuits, endless collections, bootlegs, and the expected reunion.

Their history is something one just can't make up!

PIL to me were three visionary albums, and the further occasionally interesting adventures of a Punk Icon, which would have won if it were not for the history of the Pistols.

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Public Image Limited	49	43.75%
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12-29-2010, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
draw_japan Groupie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wheaton, MD Posts: 3	The Sex Pistols were a great band that would have become boring if they'd done another album because they were so focused on being a shock band, and most of the members weren't interested in artistic progression. PiL focused on creativity, which allowed for artistic development and change. As a result, their sound was continuously evolving, which allowed them to release many albums and establish themselves as a great band. I ****ing love both of them. __________________ [Link removed by moderator]

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Howard the Duck Live by the Sword Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 9,075	Never Mind the Bollocks shoulda been NY Dolls' 2.5 album. PIL makes my bro shout out that I only buy stuff nobody listens to. Guess who I like.

02-20-2011, 12:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
TockTockTock They/Them Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,914	Public Image Limited, of course. Sex Pistols are okay, but PIL's music is far more interesting. Not to mention they were a leading factor in the development of post-rock.

01-18-2011, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Screen13 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,388	Voted for The Pistols - One great album, classic singles that turned people's heads around, a very iconic singer who's way with words pointed the scene in a more interesting direction, a "Mis-Manager" who at least sparked some interesting ideas, and a wonderful sad slow dive without the visionary singer that includes Sid's destruction of "My Way" that tops all versions plus one of the best Cult films of all time that in a way announced the end of the Class of '76 with the immortal question "Who Killed Bambi?" - Cue 80's lawsuits, endless collections, bootlegs, and the expected reunion. Their history is something one just can't make up! PIL to me were three visionary albums, and the further occasionally interesting adventures of a Punk Icon, which would have won if it were not for the history of the Pistols.