Who is the Decade's Most Important Musical Group
It seems like the decade was just beginning. I can remember witnessing the transformation from alternative rock to indie music as the preferred genre for so many fans, and boy, was it exciting. Since the decade is winding down now, I'd like to take a few minutes to honor the bands that I believe to be the best of the decade.
In doing this, I'd like to narrow it down to five before choosing one in my mind whose influence and body of work was stronger than any other. There's no right answer to this, as it's all a matter of personal tastes.
I can remember the impact that the White Stripes had at the beginning of the decade. Their music sounded much more like Zeppelin than Nirvana, and it was refreshing to hear some new bands with the classic rock influences that I love.
This marked the beginning of a musical era that placed an emphasis on classic rock and the many great bands whose pure rock paved the way. With a handful of releases throughout the decade, the White Stripes definitely make my list.
Another obvious contender is Radiohead. While the band became very popular during the previous decade, they became even more well respected during the past ten years.
Each Radiohead album has been a unique experience, with innovation being the key factor here. Radiohead sounds absolutely nothing like the band did in the 1990s, and critics and fans have enjoyed every bit of the band's music.
While the White Stripes and Radiohead have been hugely successful, Wilco has enjoyed its own success on just as large a scale. This band has produced a wealth of great music during the decade, and its story is just as interesting.
Making the decision to drop its record label when they rejected Wilco's version of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was an integral point in the indie rock movement, and Wilco's music has been some of the best of the decade.
Having said all that, it's a tough decision but I think I'll go with Wilco here. - 23812
In doing this, I'd like to narrow it down to five before choosing one in my mind whose influence and body of work was stronger than any other. There's no right answer to this, as it's all a matter of personal tastes.
I can remember the impact that the White Stripes had at the beginning of the decade. Their music sounded much more like Zeppelin than Nirvana, and it was refreshing to hear some new bands with the classic rock influences that I love.
This marked the beginning of a musical era that placed an emphasis on classic rock and the many great bands whose pure rock paved the way. With a handful of releases throughout the decade, the White Stripes definitely make my list.
Another obvious contender is Radiohead. While the band became very popular during the previous decade, they became even more well respected during the past ten years.
Each Radiohead album has been a unique experience, with innovation being the key factor here. Radiohead sounds absolutely nothing like the band did in the 1990s, and critics and fans have enjoyed every bit of the band's music.
While the White Stripes and Radiohead have been hugely successful, Wilco has enjoyed its own success on just as large a scale. This band has produced a wealth of great music during the decade, and its story is just as interesting.
Making the decision to drop its record label when they rejected Wilco's version of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was an integral point in the indie rock movement, and Wilco's music has been some of the best of the decade.
Having said all that, it's a tough decision but I think I'll go with Wilco here. - 23812
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