proof that new music sucks?

[brohio]

[videoheadcleaner]

I think my comment comes from a naivety (sic) towards music. Being 24, I thought I had a large music knowledge and within my circle of friends and family, that might be true. But some people on this site who are younger than me have an expanded sense of music compared to myself. I guess I don't get bored of some similarities within music. Film yes, but not with music.

Sometimes I want music that doesn't require me to dissect every time signature and chord progression. Recently I have been listening to The Mars Volta and to me, their music is new and innovative. However, they have inspiriations and influences. I may not know them and that helps with the appreciation of the music. But listening to Frances the Mute or Bedlam In Goliath can seem strenuous at moments.

I'm not sure of my point but I can see why I like 2000s music. Be it Radiohead continuing to try something different, or appreciating the songwriting of Sarah Blasko and Elbow, or standing in the middle of the mosh watching Muse at some nondescript venue. It's my era and my voice. The voice may sound like some others but it can still speak up when it needs to.

[badfaith]

Just as a point of interest, that may have relevance here, take a look at Radiohead's website... the chaps from the band often post in a similar way to threads on this site- they make a few short lists of music they're listening to right now, things that will undoubtedly be influencing their own work in the future, but I can say with confidence I've absolutely no desire whatsoever in listening to myself... Totally obscure stuff, which I defy any common or garden fan to have heard ( perhaps we are the baby birds of music, waiting for music group parents to regurgatate predigested lumps of artistry in more pallettable tuneful pieces).
But this makes a couple of points- firstly, they are in the music business, and probably spend an inordinate amount of time listening to music, being around musicians, and generally being musicated, even by the standards of the most dedicated music fans to be found on a site like this- we have other concerns in life- work, learning etc.
Also, something which could properly be refered to as the Bono affliction, or the Sting syndrome... that is, just because you entertain me, and I appreciate WHAT YOU DO, doesn't mean I give a flying fuck what you like, think, or feel on any given subject outside of that. But alas, some still do set too much store by their opinions, and in the NME's list, this is displayed perfectly, because of all most recent lists, I think this one will garner most disagreement from ordinary fans- I mean XTRMINATR... one oof the best?... REALLY?!!!- it's good, but nothing you want played on your deathbed or anything. But in truth, it's only probably because gillespe's a pal of most of those picking these albums, and is generally a very nice chap in their eyes, that this Primal Scream album makes it on the list.

[badfaith]

Incidentally, am I the only one who thinks that the Strokes Room on fire is a vastly superior album to Is This it?

[purple]

No, most people I know like Room on Fire better; I like Is This It better, though I do think the musicianship in Room on Fire is better--- it depends on where you give your points.

And yes, NME is absolutely retarded. When people think of "best album ever" they usually don't think "Stone Roses"; but that's because the NME staff isn't human...

[cartoken]

i prefer is this it by far even if room in fire is in my top 10 albums ever ? and most people i know too. actually most people don't even know room on fire. i think that it's exactly like nevermind and in utero.

[badfaith]

Ok then, it is just me.

[videoheadcleaner]

I like Room On Fire better.

[RaineyWins]

The list isn't bad, yes, it missing some far better albums. And the fact that The libertines are second on the list is shocking. But I do believe that "Is this it" deservely sits at the top spot, or "Funeral".

And "Room on Fire" is great some songs such as "What ever Happened?" and Reptilla" and "Under Control", are better than the majority of tracks on "Is this it".
But "Is this it", I feel every track is very good, I could listen to every track over and over, whereas "Room on Fire" has less great tracks..