Best band since the Beatles......

[up in the sky with lucy]

I have loved the Bealtes all my life and have never found another band that could ever come close..

However, there is another band whose songs have really made a huge impact on me.. Oasis.

Noel Gallagher is a true genius, Songs such as Little by Little, Live Forever, The Master Plan, Gas Panic, Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger and Champagne Supernova are just a few examples of his amazing talent.

These songs with Liam's voice never fail to blow me away..

What do you think? I'm interested to hear your opinions!

[taxman]

I like Oasis, especially the first 2 albums, but I think U2 have a more consistent career, and were able to be always at the top, either being able to follow emerging musical tendencies different from their original style, or even creating their own. Joshua Tree is one of the best albums of the last 30 years, I think.

[ May 18, 2003, 02:28 PM: Message Edited By: taxman ]

[beatlemad]

Oasis,in my opinion are a decent band,nothing more nothing less.Their first album is fantastic no doubt and the second full of great singles but after that they lost their way a bit.Their most recent effort is a sort of return to form but sadly the edge has gone.Noel Gallacher a genius? - I don't think so!.
His songwriting (IMO) is very amatuer and without Liams vocals would be shown up more than they are.
One thing that is for sure - they are brilliant live.

[D-HaRrIsOnSgUrl28]

*GOOD CHARLOTTE* i think that b/c its my fave band lol but for old ppl since the beatles umm i dunno its ............ ummmm Wings

[HMVNipper]

Since this really has to do with Oasis, not the Beatles, I'm going to move it to Not Only A Northern Song... images/icons/smile.gif

[QuintetBlue]

Hm, I don't know, but I really like the Dave Matthews Band. There are some songs that are questionable, but for the most part, the lyrics and the melodies aren't bad. Lie In Our Graves and Tripping Billes are just fantastic.

[foolonthehill664]

hmm..this one band called Sloan is really retro sounding, there nothing compared to the beatles, but in my eyes, nothing is.

[Ashes]

I like bands like The Rolling Stones, The Who, Aerosmith, The Beach Boys, ABBA etc... but The Beatles are top of the pops for this one!

[sleepybomb]

i don't think so. . .
maybe in england, where they are lauded as the second coming, but the only impact these guys had stateside was 'wonderwall'.
in order to be 'the next beatles' i believe they would need a string of #1's lasting a few years or so. not just a bunch of publicity of how rowdy and infintile they are . . .
i really like blur alot more, and they don't come off sounding like 'revolver' era posers, and don't talk about how they are deserving of the title the next beatles.
oasis had one good lp, (morning glory'), while blur has quite a few great british pop lp, sounding like the kinks, xtc, beatles, just to name a few. to me all oasis sounds the same. . .

[up in the sky with lucy]

Sleepybomb: I didn't say that Oasis deserved the Title of the next Beatles now did I? In my opinion no-one deserves that title 'cause there never will be another Beatles, ever. I just said that there was one band whose songs have really made a huge impact on me.. Oasis.

I don't think you could have heard the Heathen Chemistry Album.

btw I think Blur are absulute rubbish.

[beatlemad]

Blur are generally rubbish but their new album Think Tank is very good.
Interesting that Wonderwall made an impact in the US as in my opinion its one of their worst songs.

[Apple Scruff]

Although I'm sure many would disagree with my interpretation, I've never thought that in order to be considered "great" you had to have top ten hits or strings of #1's or popular attention. In fact, that kind of stuff does not greatness guarantee. If you look at some of the acts that have been so unbelievably successful, like many of the boybands or female pop stars, I think you may just agree with me.

I remember flipping through channels a few years back and seeing the Backstreet Boys on some show where they were compared equally to the Beatles. The host was like, "You are the new Beatles." And these Backstreet Boys were like, "well, we get that a lot." graemlins/images/icons/shocked.gif graemlins/images/icons/shocked.gif graemlins/images/icons/shocked.gif I was like "whaa-at?!!!?!!" And yet they are apparently one of the most successful acts of all time, so there's my point right there. (I can't say I've ever been much of a fan of theirs, though, so my opinion may be unfair.)

Oasis is a good band. Derivative of the Beatles? Absolutely- and in particular John. But I'm not one to think that is necessarily a bad thing. Atleast they set their standards high.

However, I'm just a bit in disagreement, up in the sky with lucy, on your description of Noel Gallagher as a "true genius." The word genius is thrown about quite freely lately- anyone is a genius now. But there is, of course, a different opinion to everything. My geniuses just have to have a little more I guess. But that's alright. images/icons/smile.gif

[up in the sky with lucy]

Apple Scruff: While I Agree with most of what you say, I too am not one to lable anyone a genius freely.

However, Noel Gallagher is not just anyone and I can't think of any other songwriter today that deserves the title of genius more than he does.

[beatlemad]

Originally Posted By up in the sky with lucy:
However, Noel Gallagher is not just anyone and I can't think of any other songwriter today that deserves the title of genius more than he does.[/QB]<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">David Gray,Ed Hardcourt,Tom McRae,Bob Dylan(still around!),Neil Finn,Ryan Adams are all names which spring to mind without even thinking too hard.
I stick by my origanal comment.Great live band,Great first album and Noel a very ordinary songwriter.

This is a tricky question because you have to remember the Beatles were a REAL BAND. They actually played instruments, so in that way, with that criteria, I would say the Bee Gees etc., would not qualify because they had additional people playing behind them.

Yes, I have to say here in the United States, Oasis are not that well received, it's true the only hit they had here was WONDERWALL. I know in England they are much higher. So that would leave for me to choose among real bands in the US- such as Bon Jovi, U2, Aerosmith, the Clash re popular but I would have give Best Band to Nirvana- they had a huge impact not only here but introduced the whole grunge style. The music is awesome, the lyrics are awesome- that's just my opinion, I'm sure if there were real critics picking, it would go to U2.

[Apple Scruff]

graemlins/inlove2.gif I'm a Radiohead fan. graemlins/inlove2.gif graemlins/inlove2.gif

I'm not calling anyone a genius, but I saw Radiohead live 4 times and the next time they come my way, I sure as hell will go again. As far as their music? Although I'm aware that they've been labeled as both "overrated" and "critical darlings" by many, I can't find fault with them. I mean, Thom Yorke's voice...God its like HEAVEN for me. Well, maybe not quite heaven in the literal sense, but just about as high up there as you can get.

And as far as lyrical/musical/style and all that...they are TOPS to me. But, there again, I have always been in agreement with the level of attention payed to Nirvana. Whether you like them or not, they revoultionized a new sound for a new generation. And that's saying things in typical big words, but delve in deeper and you'll understand how.

*Of course, I am speaking of CURRENT bands here, not the ones that have been around for awhile, nor the ones who have long since disbanded. Speaking of non-current bands would be a different matter entirely for me.

[ May 20, 2003, 12:09 PM: Message Edited By: Apple Scruff ]

[Johnna Lynn]

Originally Posted By Apple Scruff:
graemlins/inlove2.gif I'm a Radiohead fan. graemlins/inlove2.gif graemlins/inlove2.gif

I'm not calling anyone a genius, but I saw Radiohead live 4 times and the next time they come my way, I sure as hell will go again. As far as their music? Although I'm aware that they've been labeled as both "overrated" and "critical darlings" by many, I can't find fault with them. I mean, Thom Yorke's voice...God its like HEAVEN for me. Well, maybe not quite heaven in the literal sense, but just about as high up there as you can get.

And as far as lyrical/musical/style and all that...they are TOPS to me. But, there again, I have always been in agreement with the level of attention payed to Nirvana. Whether you like them or not, they revoultionized a new sound for a new generation. And that's saying things in typical big words, but delve in deeper and you'll understand how.

*Of course, I am speaking of CURRENT bands here, not the ones that have been around for awhile, nor the ones who have long since disbanded. Speaking of non-current bands would be a different matter entirely for me.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I LOVE YOU! WOULD YOU BE MINE? :party:I could not agree more. I would even venture to say (with confidence) not many 14yr olds support Radiohead.

[DoubleD62]

XTC comes closest for me, particularly on their albums from the early '80s and beyond. They haven't gotten 1% of the publicity the Beatles continue to have, but they are a distinctly British band still going (we hope). Check them out.

Cheers.

[WooD$TocK]

Damn hard question. There is so much..... Soul, blues, punk, hardrock, reggae, latino music, psychedelic... Cant say what group has been the best sence the Beatles sry. graemlins/images/icons/confused.gif

[leonardobeat]

Nirvana without any doubt of course images/icons/smile.gif

[beatlejoe]

My band are the best band since The Beatles. We`re called The Owsley Sunshine and we write and record our music using the same methods as The Beatles and we have quite a Beatley sound. Check out our Mp3`s at www.mp3.com/the_owsley_sunshine (http://www.mp3.com/the_owsley_sunshine) Let me know what you think of our music.
Thanks

[ May 23, 2003, 05:11 AM: Message Edited By: beatlejoe ]

[beatlemad]

[QUOTE]Originally Posted By beatlejoe:
[QB]My band are the best band since The Beatles. We`re called The Owsley Sunshine and we write and record our music using the same methods as The Beatles and we have quite a Beatley sound.

What happened to the album you were putting together? Wasn't called the basement tapes or sopmething like that? I like your sound!

[Ruby Soho]

I haven't heard enough of Oasis to truly form an opinion of their music, but I can definitely say I hate their attitudes..

None of the bands I listen to even come close to the Beatles (It sounds harsh, but you guys know that the Beatles were something that just can't be compared with) but I do enjoy:

Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel (I love them!), Phantom Planet, Ben Kweller, David Bowie, etc..

[i_am_free]

I like the White Stripes.

[Clark Kent]

Originally Posted By i_am_free:
I like the White Stripes.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I don't. Well overrated they are just recycled 70s garage rock. What annoys me most is the fact that (A) Everyone thinks they are the best thing since sliced bread and (B) all these people who go on about how great they are but you wouldn't catch them listening to the stuff that inspired them, like Oasis fans who don't like The Beatles. I don't know if you are like that.

The best band since The Beatles are They Might Be Giants.

[anurag]

I like Travis.

[Blackguard]

Kraftwerk . Minimalist approach to music with electronic instruments. They have had a huge influence on dance and club remixes. Hip Hop is almost unthinkable with out them.

Kraftwerk is a true inovator in music.

[Sexie Sadie]

Originally Posted By D-HaRrIsOnSgUrl28:
*GOOD CHARLOTTE* i think that b/c its my fave band lol but for old ppl since the beatles umm i dunno its ............ ummmm Wings<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">ewww good charlotte?! jesus thats just an ugly boy band pretending to play guitars and selling out the underground punk genre!! no no...come now beatles fans should know better!...my vote is oasis...ok ok i guess we all have our own opinions...whatever....