During which decade was your favourite album released?

[MADSTA]

Mine is from the 90s.

[seraph1214]

So is mine.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jS9Iv4g2muI/SIeQDD-pSaI/AAAAAAAABFA/YFZJ4r2UecE/s320/throughbeingcool.jpg

[IceAge/HeatWave]

so many of my favorite albums have been released in the last two decades. it came down to the colour and the shape or kid a for me. i've like TCATS longer though, so i had to go 90s.

[MyNameIsRoss]

60s, Dylan, duh.

[E. Clectic]

i can't imagine anyone on this site choosing 80's.

[MADSTA]

i can't imagine anyone on this site choosing 80's.
I know there's one user whose usertitle is 80s Metal Rules!!!!
So he might.

[MyNameIsRoss]

I could see 80s, because Springsteen and Tom Waits.

[WhoSaidThat?]

http://blink182.david.iespana.es/enemaofthestate.jpg

^90's. However, the good majority of my all-time favorite albums (let's just say Top 50) are from this decade.

[liveloud4life]

Vheissu

[VIVALAMATT]

90's. Too many good alternative bands took rise. That era has affected me more than any other, by far.

[bard]

00's

mewithoutYou - catch for us the foxes

[x1onexwo1fx]

most of the bands i like weren't even in existence yet in the 90s, or if they were, their best albums hadn't come out yet.

[Yellowcard2006]

00s

[joeag1985]

http://eil.com/Gallery/438248b.jpg

[TheZeroKid]

...And Justice For All - Metallica

1988. It just so happens to be the year I was born, so that works out just fine.

[AussieBoy]

http://blink182.david.iespana.es/enemaofthestate.jpg

^90's. However, the good majority of my all-time favorite albums (let's just say Top 50) are from this decade.


YEP!!! me too, the perfect album 33mins of genius, can listen start to finish, still not sick of it after 10yrs

[WhoSaidThat?]

YEP!!! me too, the perfect album 33mins of genius, can listen start to finish, still not sick of it after 10yrs
I wouldn't say it's the perfect album, but it has endless reasons to be my all-time favorite.

[11:11]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ts6rR1qg5PU/SbfX0ioqkYI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/Ga6xXbqfB78/s320/mayer.jpg

The 00's have been very good to me. Though the 90's have been pretty good as well.

[AussieBoy]

I wouldn't say it's the perfect album, but it has endless reasons to be my all-time favorite.
its a desert island album, plus if u become a bit lonely on the island theres always the album cover...

[lilRIPsta]

Beatles=60's

[spunkmastaflex]

i only really listen to music in the 00s, rarily from the 90s, outside of those two, its either fleetwood mac or some jethro tull.

i chose 00s

[HometownHero]

90s baby

[x1onexwo1fx]

ok, i just saw this on the front page, and if i hadn't seen it earlier in the poll forum, i'd have been like "wtf which decade for what???"

then i realized that you can click the title of the poll to go to the thread...

[kbi the crowing]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/reydir24/coheed%20and%20cambria/Front-61.jpg

[Pawan1993]

Deja Entendu was out in the 00's. So 00's and then theres White Pony

[BulleTheory]

rofl @ some of these people's favorite albums. so sad to see the 70's have such a low number, then again, this is AP.

[...generic...]

This is kinda a silly question. 1st, most the people on this site can't accurately rate the 60's, 70's or 80's. Context is very important with music. It just seems like another what's your favorite album question. Most people on this site are into Brand New or Blink 182. Not saying that's bad, but it doesn't take a trained sociologist or a question to figure that out.

No doubt, access to music has changed in the past decade. I think we can all agree that the 00's have been great for music, because eclecticism has become the name of the game. You can find anything online nowadays to suit your interests. The internet, in a sense, has become a musical mirror for self-discovery.

[Poultrylicious]

70's the music want' shit and the dolphins were perfect.

[KyroKyro]

40's.

[nolan182]

00's for sure. 90's is pretty good. i barely listen to anything before that.

[Xtian2113]

1977.. pink floyd - animals : ) soo amazing!!!

classic rock was the best.. but there has been albums here and there that are incrdible

growing up til now.. saves the day / brand new / circa survive / shpongle / deadmau5

[Theseventhson]

Daydream Nation 1988 and Remain in Light 1980, my two favorite albums, both from the 80's.

[nicoteen]

60's. Beatles, Dylan, most of the best Jazz, the Kinks, Hendrix, not to mention all the great 70's rock bands that started in the late 80's. But all I really have to say is the Beatles.

[Jaimehere]

most are in the 00's, we were too young to really appreciate the music of the 90's, we just enjoyed it

[Say Nothing]

http://eil.com/Gallery/438248b.jpg
I'm gunna have to give you the thumbs up on this one. I wouldn't by any means say it's my favorite album, or even close to it, but this is certainly a great record and also the best U2 record imo. Respect man.

[Say Nothing]

most are in the 00's, we were too young to really appreciate the music of the 90's, we just enjoyed it
Dude you can still appreciate that music 100%....Dumb statement

[MADSTA]

Some people didn't read the question.
YOUR FAVOURITE ALBUM, when was it released?

[PopPunkKid]

90's

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_K9hgp9zqEmw/RyYTPw6Di7I/AAAAAAAAAPY/7Z7KbdLfnOA/s400/Weezer%2B-%2BBlue%2Balbum.jpg

[fran.182]

00s:

http://www.blink-182.be/images/newalbum.jpg

[jordalsh]

http://b6.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00728/61/25/728945216_l.jpg

00's

[screamoutmyname]

1999

So is mine.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jS9Iv4g2muI/SIeQDD-pSaI/AAAAAAAABFA/YFZJ4r2UecE/s320/throughbeingcool.jpg

;-)

[eags2]

asia - heat of the moment

[Neo Cassady]

2005
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/36/Imwideawake.jpg

But that doesn't mean I only listen to music from this decade; far from it.

[pennie]

I didn't know what I was clicking for so I chose the 60's.I stand by my decision.

[Nick Hull]

I think this decade is superior.

[tbproductions]

Alright... wow. I regularly check this website but have never registered because I didn't care to post anything. But this has outraged me. I would highly reccomend some of the voters that submitted their votes for the modern eras such as the 90s and 00s listen to some of the following. Fleetwood Mac, The Grateful Dead, THE BEATLES (They aren't still the biggest band in the world 30 years after they broke up for no reason), Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, Queen, Tom Petty, The Who, and many more classic rock type bands. Not only can these artists successfully perform their recorded songs live without butchering them onstage, (unlike many modern bands) The level of musicianship was much, much, much, much better (They didn't have Protools and auto-tune to fix all the shit they sucked at). Also, the artists I before mentioned song's actually had MEANING, and weren't primarily about breaking up with their girlfriends or how she's a bitch now or whatever. Not to say that all modern bands are like this. Anyway, I'm not trying to be rude towards anyone who isn't a fan of the 60s and 70s or knock modern music. I am a fan of many, many modern bands, and I understand everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I only hope some people may reconsider their musical respect for certain eras.

[BulleTheory]

I think this decade is superior.
thats horrendous.

[BulleTheory]

Alright... wow. I regularly check this website but have never registered because I didn't care to post anything. But this has outraged me. I would highly reccomend some of the voters that submitted their votes for the modern eras such as the 90s and 00s listen to some of the following. Fleetwood Mac, The Grateful Dead, THE BEATLES (They aren't still the biggest band in the world 30 years after they broke up for no reason), Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, Queen, Tom Petty, The Who, and many more classic rock type bands. Not only can these artists successfully perform their recorded songs live without butchering them onstage, (unlike many modern bands) The level of musicianship was much, much, much, much better (They didn't have Protools and auto-tune to fix all the shit they sucked at). Also, the artists I before mentioned song's actually had MEANING, and weren't primarily about breaking up with their girlfriends or how she's a bitch now or whatever. Not to say that all modern bands are like this. Anyway, I'm not trying to be rude towards anyone who isn't a fan of the 60s and 70s or knock modern music. I am a fan of many, many modern bands, and I understand everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I only hope some people may reconsider their musical respect for certain eras.
this. wake up AP.

[Tristan Needler]

Abbey Road/the white album/Let It Be.

The last was technically 1970, but it was recorded in '68, so we'll let it slide. Besides, the others average it out to the 60's anyway.

[wendjiqn]

90's.

Texas Is The Reason - Do You Know Who You Are?

[Nick Hull]

thats horrendous.
Why? Majority of the albums I constantly listen to are from this decade...

[BulleTheory]

Why? Majority of the albums I constantly listen to are from this decade...
if you are a true music fan, do yourself a favor and listen to bands from the 60's and 70's also. those bands were much more innovative and creative then 99% of the bands in this decade. no offense, but im starting to realize how closed minded a lot of young people are today with the music of today opposed to the good old stuff.

[Nick Hull]

if you are a true music fan, do yourself a favor and listen to bands from the 60's and 70's also. those bands were much more innovative and creative then 99% of the bands in this decade. no offense, but im starting to realize how closed minded a lot of young people are today with the music of today opposed to the good old stuff.
I really am offended by this, sorry. I personally hate the stereotype that young people have poor taste in music. I have listened to many artists from decades before my time and I just don't really like their music. I'm not talking about liking Lil' Wayne, or anything like that. I'm talking about listening to legitimate bands like Death Cab For Cutie, Bright Eyes, Modest Mouse, and modern Radiohead. As time progresses, so does music, and I'm a fan of the good music being produced in the current decade because it's something different. Music from the 60's and 70's has grown so redundant, really. The oldest band that I really listen to is the Smiths, because they were actually good.

[BulleTheory]

I really am offended by this, sorry. I personally hate the stereotype that young people have poor taste in music. I have listened to many artists from decades before my time and I just don't really like their music. I'm not talking about liking Lil' Wayne, or anything like that. I'm talking about listening to legitimate bands like Death Cab For Cutie, Bright Eyes, Modest Mouse, and modern Radiohead. As time progresses, so does music, and I'm a fan of the good music being produced in the current decade because it's something different. Music from the 60's and 70's has grown so redundant, really. The oldest band that I really listen to is the Smiths, because they were actually good.
i wasnt saying that you had "poor" taste in music. i just think the classic music that started everything goes unrecognized by most young people nowadays. i was respecting everything you said until you said music from the 60's and 70's has grown so redundant and basically saying the Smiths were the only actually good band. apparently youve never listened to or respected the music of pink floyd, the beatles, or anything else from the 60's or 70's.

[gnp8472]

Wilco- Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

[radxbandit]

To quote Stephan Jenkins, "I'm interested in what's going on right now."

Music from the 90's will always have a place in my heart. However, many of the bands that debuted during the 90's have gone on to put out some of my favorite music the following decade.

[Nick Hull]

i wasnt saying that you had "poor" taste in music. i just think the classic music that started everything goes unrecognized by most young people nowadays. i was respecting everything you said until you said music from the 60's and 70's has grown so redundant and basically saying the Smiths were the only actually good band. apparently youve never listened to or respected the music of pink floyd, the beatles, or anything else from the 60's or 70's.
Pink Floyd is decent, but I honestly haven't listened to them in enough detail to judge.
The Beatles, however, I have listened to plenty and know they are overrated.

[Theseventhson]

Pink Floyd is decent, but I honestly haven't listened to them in enough detail to judge.
The Beatles, however, I have listened to plenty and know they are overrated.
How are they overrated?

[Nick Hull]

How are they overrated?
They produced music that I find to be pretty good, but far from the godly praise they get.
Some songs are great, but others I can't stand to listen to.

[Theseventhson]

They produced music that I find to be pretty good, but far from the godly praise they get.
Some songs are great, but others I can't stand to listen to.
But you have to realize when these songs were being made and what other bands were doing at the time.

[Nick Hull]

But you have to realize when these songs were being made and what other bands were doing at the time.
that's the thing, I don't
I judge simply based upon the way things sound at first, and if I don't like the way something sounds, I don't really want to understand why it sounds that away. I'm fully aware I'm in the minority on this situation, but I really don't get the hype following the Beatles.

[Theseventhson]

that's the thing, I don't
I judge simply based upon the way things sound at first, and if I don't like the way something sounds, I don't really want to understand why it sounds that away. I'm fully aware I'm in the minority on this situation, but I really don't get the hype following the Beatles.
Because you're not realizing that they revolutionized rock music.

[Nick Hull]

Because you're not realizing that they revolutionized rock music.
and I don't need to. I definitely respect them for what they were, but that has absolutely nothing to do with the way their music sounds. Lennon: amazing man, and it really is a shame that he had to die. McCartney is great, too, but just because I can respect people for who they are and what they strive to achieve doesn't mean that I respect every single move they make. I like the Beatles much more as people than I do as musicians.

[Theseventhson]

and I don't need to. I definitely respect them for what they were, but that has absolutely nothing to do with the way their music sounds. Lennon: amazing man, and it really is a shame that he had to die. McCartney is great, too, but just because I can respect people for who they are and what they strive to achieve doesn't mean that I respect every single move they make. I like the Beatles much more as people than I do as musicians.
Did I mention that they were also incredible musicians, and better songwriters than most artists making music today?

[Nick Hull]

Did I mention that they were also incredible musicians, and better songwriters than most artists making music today?
Along the lines of creativity, I would say yes. I would say that they are undoubtedly one of the most creative bands of all time. Incredible musicians is pushing it. They could play their instruments well, but I don't think that classifies as being an 'Incredible Musician." I do love their vocals, though. Very peaceful, and one of the reasons I find some of their songs great.

[tbproductions]

Along the lines of creativity, I would say yes. I would say that they are undoubtedly one of the most creative bands of all time. Incredible musicians is pushing it. They could play their instruments well, but I don't think that classifies as being an 'Incredible Musician." I do love their vocals, though. Very peaceful, and one of the reasons I find some of their songs great.


Whoa, whoa, whoa. Incredible musicians is pushing it? No, no, no, no, no. Listen to "rock" music before the Beatle's revolutionized it. Let me just put it this way, They're the biggest band in the world today. They had the most projected record/album/single sales for 2009. They broke up in 1970. Again, biggest band in the world TODAY. Broke up 39 years ago. I was about to explain a whole lot of other credible reasons why the Beatles are the greatest band in the world (I know I should say arguably the best, but if it was argued there is just too much that says they are.) but, you should really just go watch some videos of girls fainting when they see The Beatles and policemen having to cart their bodies off.


Anyway dude, by all means you don't have to like The Beatles, but you can't say they weren't one of the greatest/influential bands of all time. That is a fact.

[Nick Hull]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Incredible musicians is pushing it? No, no, no, no, no. Listen to "rock" music before the Beatle's revolutionized it. Let me just put it this way, They're the biggest band in the world today. They had the most projected record/album/single sales for 2009. They broke up in 1970. Again, biggest band in the world TODAY. Broke up 39 years ago. I was about to explain a whole lot of other credible reasons why the Beatles are the greatest band in the world (I know I should say arguably the best, but if it was argued there is just too much that says they are.) but, you should really just go watch some videos of girls fainting when they see The Beatles and policemen having to cart their bodies off.


Anyway dude, by all means you don't have to like The Beatles, but you can't say they weren't one of the greatest/influential bands of all time. That is a fact.
there is no way I am denying their influence. The Beatles are unquestionably one of the most influential bands of all time.
But if you're honestly using fan reactions as a backbone to your story, then Nickelback may as well be considered the greatest band in the world.

[tbproductions]

As much as I hate to say it, Nickelback WILL probably go down as being huge in rock history. They have a ton of hits, I don't even know how many platinum singles they have. I mean I fucking hate them, but I can't say they aren't good. Chad Kroger's(sp?) lyrics are terrible. He seems like the biggest douche ever, but he has a talent for writing catchy songs, even though he puts the lamest lyrics in them. It's really all about the numbers though, Nickelback fans tend to be from a demographic of 25-50 year old listeners, who actually buy albums and don't pirate everything they listen to. So Nickelback is going to get bigger sales numbers, getting them more publicity, and money for promotion, making them a huge band. There's really only 2 ways to go down in rock history as being a great, monumental band. That's with the amount of sales your band makes, or the amount of people you can bring to a show. Sad to say Nickelback is well on their way. Though, I'd say in atleast 95% of cases, the album sales spark the large audience numbers for live performances, because you need money to promote your live performances (and who comes to your shows that doesn't know your songs?), and a great way to do that is having an album or single go platinum and get that huge bonus from your record label (or just sell alot). Anyway, once again, I hate Nickelback, but I can't say they aren't good. If I were to argue with someone that they were a bad band I would get slaughtered. Whomever I were arguing with would simply say; How many platinum albums/singles does Nickelback have? How can they be a bad band if that many people like them?

[TangledUp]

Wow @ the douche above me.

http://www.chainleader.com/articles/blog/180000418/20081102/The_Times_They_Are_a_Changin.jpg
1964 baby.

[tbproductions]

Wow @ the douche above me.

1964 baby.


You have no idea how the music industry works. You're 24 years old? Try to be a little bit more mature. I was trying to educate someone about the business. Clearly you didn't read much into it. By the way, I'm a huge Bob Dylan fan too. Good choice.

[TangledUp]

You have no idea how the music industry works. You're 24 years old? Try to be a little bit more mature. I was trying to educate someone about the business. Clearly you didn't read much into it. By the way, I'm a huge Bob Dylan fan too. Good choice.
Wait, this makes no sense. Enlighten me on how I have no idea how the music industry works and how I'm immature? Because I laughed at you for saying Nickelback was the greatest band of all time or whatever the hell you said?

PS.. just because you sell a lot of records and have a bunch of hits does not make you good by default. Look at Britney Spears.

[Formatfun]

The Format's "Dog Problems", followed by Neutral Milk Hotel's "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea".
I guess 00's gets my vote.

[MADSTA]

Alright... wow. I regularly check this website but have never registered because I didn't care to post anything. But this has outraged me. I would highly reccomend some of the voters that submitted their votes for the modern eras such as the 90s and 00s listen to some of the following. Fleetwood Mac, The Grateful Dead, THE BEATLES (They aren't still the biggest band in the world 30 years after they broke up for no reason), Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, Queen, Tom Petty, The Who, and many more classic rock type bands. Not only can these artists successfully perform their recorded songs live without butchering them onstage, (unlike many modern bands) The level of musicianship was much, much, much, much better (They didn't have Protools and auto-tune to fix all the shit they sucked at). Also, the artists I before mentioned song's actually had MEANING, and weren't primarily about breaking up with their girlfriends or how she's a bitch now or whatever. Not to say that all modern bands are like this. Anyway, I'm not trying to be rude towards anyone who isn't a fan of the 60s and 70s or knock modern music. I am a fan of many, many modern bands, and I understand everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I only hope some people may reconsider their musical respect for certain eras.
Mhmmmm. Just because someone's favourite album is modern doesn't mean that they don't listen to oldies at all.
Just sayin'.