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Is there a band better than…

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Contactlesslenses · 21/08/2021 18:08

The Jam

No, I don’t think so. Amazing lyrics, amazing tunes.

Who is your amazing band?

OP posts:
Sparklingbrook · 22/08/2021 07:03

@nicecheesegromit

Sparklingbrook

Duran Duran better than The Jam!?

Duran has strong melodies but the lyrics are dire. Even SLB doesn't know what The Reflex is about - he literally made up nonsense

No I didn’t say that. OP asked who is your amazing band. The Jam were a bit before my time and I’m not a huge fan though. 🤷‍♀️ Not really my genre. Same as The Who or The Beatles or Queen. That’s all.
Soubriquet · 22/08/2021 07:09

At the moment, my favourite band is Halestorm but it changes

Sparklingbrook · 22/08/2021 07:09

Can you only be an amazing band if you have lyrics that are meaningful though? 🤔

NoWordForFluffy · 22/08/2021 07:16

God, Muse would be doomed if you looked too hard at the lyrics! 🙈🤣 And Matt's diction is awful. Still an amazing band (though the last album left me cold).

Sparklingbrook · 22/08/2021 07:22

@NoWordForFluffy

God, Muse would be doomed if you looked too hard at the lyrics! 🙈🤣 And Matt's diction is awful. Still an amazing band (though the last album left me cold).
I think a load of bands would be off the so called ‘amazing’ If it was excellent lyrics you were after and not ‘made up nonsense’ Grin

Bohemian Rhapsody anyone?

Tink51971 · 22/08/2021 07:38

A very weird mixture of Nightwish, M83, Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires, Foo Fighters.

Soubriquet · 22/08/2021 07:41

Oo I love Nightwish too. And within temptation

COL1N · 22/08/2021 07:43

The Smiths for me... everytime!

Tink51971 · 22/08/2021 07:48

@soubriquet, have seen nightwish numerous times, have tickets for their December concert so hoping that goes ahead.

HairyMaryMyCanary · 22/08/2021 07:51

OP, you're wrong.

Terriah · 22/08/2021 07:51

Queen are definitely up there. My newest discovery is Maneskin, who are absolutely amazing.

ILookAtTheFloor · 22/08/2021 08:02

As others have said... Biffy Clyro. See them live next week, can't wait.

MON THE BIFFY

Honourable mention Pearl Jam.

Derrymum123 · 22/08/2021 08:04

The Communards, Dexy's Midnight Runners,The Pogues,The Proclaimers ànd yes -The Jam of course!

VioletCharlotte · 22/08/2021 08:05

FooFighters! Best band ever.

welcome2021 · 22/08/2021 08:08

Yes of course The Jam. Very pleased to see a mention for Dexys too.

SequinsandStiIettos · 22/08/2021 08:10

Editors
Brilliant live
Tom Smith has the voice of an angel and the dance moves of a t-rex
Grin
Seriously, he has the best vocal range - 4.75 octaves
Adore them

Top 10 tracks Weight of the world (every little piece of your life - link above) When anger shows All the kings Magazine Frankenstein An end has a start Smokers outside the hospital doors The Boxer Papillon All sparks

Love them so so much

NoWordForFluffy · 22/08/2021 08:23

@ILookAtTheFloor, are you going to Margate? I'm going to Glasgow and then Liverpool in October. I am very impatient to get my Biffy fucking Clyro fix!

ZNation · 22/08/2021 08:26

Primal scream
Spiritualised

ILookAtTheFloor · 22/08/2021 08:30

[quote NoWordForFluffy]@ILookAtTheFloor, are you going to Margate? I'm going to Glasgow and then Liverpool in October. I am very impatient to get my Biffy fucking Clyro fix![/quote]
Yes, going to Margate Grin can't wait!

NoWordForFluffy · 22/08/2021 08:31

We reckon they were literally scouting round for anywhere that would let them play! I can imagine they've driven their wives bonkers not being able to get out on tour for so long. 😂

ZNation · 22/08/2021 08:36

Can't believe I forgot Creedence Clearwater Revival

Hippopotas · 22/08/2021 08:38

Guns and roses
Motley Crue
Amaranthe
Delain
Without Temptation
Kamelot

Purplecatshopaholic · 22/08/2021 10:22

Defo The Smiths. Saw them live back in the day, and still love them

Animum2 · 22/08/2021 11:15

Queen nothing better imo

PolaDeVeboise · 22/08/2021 11:30

@IamEarthymama - I've seen them more than anyone else, upwards of 15 times. Once went to Proms in the Park when they were playing and danced like a loon Grin .

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