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Post by thebosma on Jan 7, 2022 10:36:59 GMT -6
Also, this is random but I always forget that the Walkmen are American. I've read Meet Me In The Bathroom and everything, but they just seem very British to me for some reason. Interpol gives me UK vibes too lmao. I know they’re a “New York band” but my Midwestern sensibilities often make me think that since they seem like assholes The Strokes are from the UK |
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Post by scoots on Jan 7, 2022 10:37:08 GMT -6
Foo Fighters
<runs away>
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 7, 2022 10:38:35 GMT -6
Oh god oh fuck I had completely forgotten about them. There's a difference between Biggest American Band and Greatest American Band though. Mercifully, I think that's DQ's the Foos. |
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Post by alady on Jan 7, 2022 10:38:35 GMT -6
Also, this is random but I always forget that the Walkmen are American. I've read Meet Me In The Bathroom and everything, but they just seem very British to me for some reason. Interpol gives me UK vibes too lmao. Literally had no idea that these bands were not British. |
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Post by alady on Jan 7, 2022 10:38:59 GMT -6
Also, this is random but I always forget that the Walkmen are American. I've read Meet Me In The Bathroom and everything, but they just seem very British to me for some reason. Interpol gives me UK vibes too lmao. I know they’re a “New York band” but my Midwestern sensibilities often make me think that since they seem like assholes The Strokes are from the UK Omg SAME |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 7, 2022 10:39:48 GMT -6
Also, this is random but I always forget that the Walkmen are American. I've read Meet Me In The Bathroom and everything, but they just seem very British to me for some reason. Interpol gives me UK vibes too lmao. Literally had no idea that these bands were not British. Holy shit - I'm so glad it's not just me |
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Post by scoots on Jan 7, 2022 10:40:33 GMT -6
Hamilton Leithauser doesn't sound like the name of a disgraced prince at all.
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 7, 2022 10:40:40 GMT -6
I was about to say Radiohead but I guess they started around the same time as Nirvana so they don't count
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Post by thebosma on Jan 7, 2022 10:41:02 GMT -6
They are also not American
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 7, 2022 10:41:35 GMT -6
Also, I'd not not put The National in this conversation. Fight me.
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Post by alady on Jan 7, 2022 10:42:42 GMT -6
I mean maybe it is Outkast? Both widely beloved and the greatness is there...I never saw them but are they a great live act?
wait they are Nirvana contemporaries though
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 7, 2022 10:42:45 GMT -6
I was about to say Radiohead but I guess they started around the same time as Nirvana so they don't count Lol to be fair, Radiohead is an inverse Walkmen for me. A British band that feels American in some way. Maybe it's b/c of Kid A or something. |
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Post by thebosma on Jan 7, 2022 10:43:20 GMT -6
Also, I'd not not put The National in this conversation. Fight me. I would mostly agree with this, but are they at least household name adjacent? I don’t think my dad knows who The National is but he definitely knows The Killers so maybe it’s them |
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Post by thebosma on Jan 7, 2022 10:43:39 GMT -6
I was about to say Radiohead but I guess they started around the same time as Nirvana so they don't count Lol to be fair, Radiohead is an inverse Walkmen for me. A British band that feels American in some way. Maybe it's b/c of Kid A or something. It’s because mookie likes them (famous Brit hater) |
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Post by scoots on Jan 7, 2022 10:44:01 GMT -6
Also, I'd not not put The National in this conversation. Fight me. If we're going to talk about snoozy bands, let's at least talk about the good snoozy band - Grizzly Bear. |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 7, 2022 10:44:30 GMT -6
I mean maybe it is Outkast? Both widely beloved and the greatness is there...I never saw them but are they a great live act? Honestly, I had my rockist hat on when thinking up this post and hadn't considered them. But I'm having a hard time thinking of why they shouldn't be the answer. I just wish they had done something other than hit all those festivals. |
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Post by alady on Jan 7, 2022 10:45:11 GMT -6
Also, I'd not not put The National in this conversation. Fight me. I would mostly agree with this, but are they at least household name adjacent? I don’t think my dad knows who The National is but he definitely knows The Killers so maybe it’s them I think the criteria here is definitely do dads know their name/do moms know that one song |
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Post by scoots on Jan 7, 2022 10:45:16 GMT -6
The Eagles
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Post by teekoh on Jan 7, 2022 10:45:22 GMT -6
I think Outkast works/wins. The reunion show I saw was great and Big Boi solo has always been great.
I keep coming back to Fleet Foxes, too, for consistency, longevity, and live show, though the broad appeal qualifier probably fails.
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 7, 2022 10:45:59 GMT -6
They are also not American I completely missed that we were talking American bands. Whoops That does make the conversation more interesting |
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Post by mookie on Jan 7, 2022 10:46:12 GMT -6
Lol to be fair, Radiohead is an inverse Walkmen for me. A British band that feels American in some way. Maybe it's b/c of Kid A or something. It’s because mookie likes them (famous Brit hater) Hey, a British band is in my top 3 albums this year! I'm expanding my horizons! |
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Post by thebosma on Jan 7, 2022 10:46:18 GMT -6
I would mostly agree with this, but are they at least household name adjacent? I don’t think my dad knows who The National is but he definitely knows The Killers so maybe it’s them I think the criteria here is definitely do dads know their name/do moms know that one song My mom couldn’t name a song post-Talking Heads that isn’t a Madonna song, that might be tough. |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 7, 2022 10:47:03 GMT -6
I think the Killers fail the LPs test personally. They definitely belong in the convo, but I'm still leaning on some intangible, personal definition of "Great Albums" to determine Greatest Band, rather than "Band with songs that people recognize"
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Post by alady on Jan 7, 2022 10:47:15 GMT -6
I think the criteria here is definitely do dads know their name/do moms know that one song My mom couldn’t name a song post-Talking Heads that isn’t a Madonna song, that might be tough. Your mom knows Hey Ya though! |
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Post by neader on Jan 7, 2022 10:47:41 GMT -6
Is it The Strokes? By my completely arbitrary criteria - I would say no. They had maybe the biggest BANG of any 21st century American band, but haven't moved the needle much since Room on Fire, or "Under Cover Of Darkness." Plus their live shows are sporadic and generally tepidly received. But feel free to reject this criteria and substitute your own! Bringing back an old board debate - they have cast perhaps the largest influence of any U.S. band since Nirvana. Some people also seem to like their latest records too! Moreso than Nirvana*  |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 7, 2022 10:48:16 GMT -6
Also, I'd not not put The National in this conversation. Fight me. If we're going to talk about snoozy bands, let's at least talk about the good snoozy band - Grizzly Bear. (ignoring this narrative because I've always kinda hated Grizzly Bear) |
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Post by thebosma on Jan 7, 2022 10:48:53 GMT -6
My mom couldn’t name a song post-Talking Heads that isn’t a Madonna song, that might be tough. Your mom knows Hey Ya though! Not positive she does, I’ll send her a YouTube link though |
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Post by mookie on Jan 7, 2022 10:49:01 GMT -6
My mom couldn’t name a song post-Talking Heads that isn’t a Madonna song, that might be tough. Your mom knows Hey Ya though! Can any of our parents name a Outkast song that isn't Hey Ya though? |
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Post by thebosma on Jan 7, 2022 10:49:04 GMT -6
If we're going to talk about snoozy bands, let's at least talk about the good snoozy band - Grizzly Bear. (ignoring this narrative because I've always kinda hated Grizzly Bear) It’s because they suck |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 7, 2022 10:49:30 GMT -6
Over Christmas break, my mom asked me if Dave Grohl was in a band with "that Croban guy." Does that help this discussion at all?
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