Who is the best AMERICAN band of this decade?

[koutsoubis490]

What would everyone say is the best band since 2000?

I'd have to say either Foo Fighters or The Killers.

[llwilliamsll]

Definitely neither of those bands.

[xtheaudition]

Jimmy Eat World & The Red Hot Chili Peppers

[Chromefox]

The Chili Peppers are HARDLY best represented by post 2000 work.

[xtheaudition]

The Chili Peppers are HARDLY best represented by post 2000 work.
yeah your right, ive just been listening to them alot lately haha but i dunno man all these new bands suck anyways, its all about the old stuff

[summer skin]

What would everyone say is the best band since 2000?

I'd have to say either Foo Fighters or The Killers.
ME (12:19:45 AM): god the foo fighters are the worst band everyone likes
TOGEPI(12:19:57 AM): YES THEY ARE FUCKING TERRIBLE
ME (12:20:18 AM): why do people listen and praise that post grunge garbage?
TOGEPI (12:20:51 AM): because they're idiots
ME (12:21:14 AM): I think you're the only person that I've ever said that to and they agreed
ME (12:21:34 AM): even people who don't listen to them love them
TOGEPI (12:22:28 AM): i hate that band so much
ME (12:22:43 AM): I can't see their appeal
ME (12:22:50 AM): they release the same song every three years
ME (12:22:56 AM): people blow loads
TOGEPI (12:24:14 AM): it's fucking terrible
ME (12:25:07 AM): drew beringer puts it ass his avatar
TOGEPI (12:25:57 AM): drew beringer likes everying seet
TOGEPI (12:25:59 AM): *sweet
ME (12:26:42 AM): what ever album is coming out in that month is his album of the year
TOGEPI (12:26:57 AM): exactly
ME (12:33:58 AM): Dave Grohl is a corpsefucker
TOGEPI (12:34:08 AM): and he is why 9/11 happened
ME (12:34:09 AM): OH LOOK I CAN BE COBAIN TOO
TOGEPI (12:34:16 AM): hahahahhha
ME (12:34:48 AM): It's like sparta but worse
TOGEPI (12:35:04 AM): HEY DUDE, I BROK EUP A REALLY GOOD BAND BECAUSE I SUCK AT MUSIC
ME (12:36:10 AM): IM IN AN ALT CUNTRY BAND, YOU'VE B\PROBABLY NEVER HEARD IT BECAUSE ITS SO ALTERNATIVE
TOGEPI (12:36:25 AM): haha
ME (12:36:51 AM): Jim Ward is a piece
TOGEPI (12:38:50 AM): fuck him

[TheOtherAndrew]

seltaeB ehT

[xtheaudition]

ME (12:19:45 AM): god the foo fighters are the worst band everyone likes
TOGEPI(12:19:57 AM): YES THEY ARE FUCKING TERRIBLE
ME (12:20:18 AM): why do people listen and praise that post grunge garbage?
TOGEPI (12:20:51 AM): because they're idiots
ME (12:21:14 AM): I think you're the only person that I've ever said that to and they agreed
ME (12:21:34 AM): even people who don't listen to them love them
TOGEPI (12:22:28 AM): i hate that band so much
ME (12:22:43 AM): I can't see their appeal
ME (12:22:50 AM): they release the same song every three years
ME (12:22:56 AM): people blow loads
TOGEPI (12:24:14 AM): it's fucking terrible
ME (12:25:07 AM): drew beringer puts it ass his avatar
TOGEPI (12:25:57 AM): drew beringer likes everying seet
TOGEPI (12:25:59 AM): *sweet
ME (12:26:42 AM): what ever album is coming out in that month is his album of the year
TOGEPI (12:26:57 AM): exactly
ME (12:33:58 AM): Dave Grohl is a corpsefucker
TOGEPI (12:34:08 AM): and he is why 9/11 happened
ME (12:34:09 AM): OH LOOK I CAN BE COBAIN TOO
TOGEPI (12:34:16 AM): hahahahhha
ME (12:34:48 AM): It's like sparta but worse
TOGEPI (12:35:04 AM): HEY DUDE, I BROK EUP A REALLY GOOD BAND BECAUSE I SUCK AT MUSIC
ME (12:36:10 AM): IM IN AN ALT CUNTRY BAND, YOU'VE B\PROBABLY NEVER HEARD IT BECAUSE ITS SO ALTERNATIVE
TOGEPI (12:36:25 AM): haha
ME (12:36:51 AM): Jim Ward is a piece
TOGEPI (12:38:50 AM): fuck him


haters! haha dave grohl is the man! foo fighters are done anyways but hes got more $$$ then you 2 willl ever see in your lives! you punk ass bitches! hahahaha

[summer skin]

haters! haha dave grohl is the man! foo fighters are done anyways but hes got more $$$ then you 2 willl ever see in your lives! you punk ass bitches! hahahaha
Good thing money = good music.

[xtheaudition]

DAVE GROHL IS COMING FOR YOU MOTHER FUCKERS!!!!

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/030721/173728__grohl_l.jpg

[xtheaudition]

Good thing money = good music.
haha yeah man you said it brotha, i dont even listen to the foo fighters!

long live kurt cobain! what? hahahaa

[TheOtherAndrew]

haters! haha dave grohl is the man! foo fighters are done anyways but hes got more $$$ then you 2 willl ever see in your lives! you punk ass bitches! hahahaha
:eyebrow:

[summer skin]

DAVE GROHL IS COMING FOR YOU MOTHER FUCKERS!!!!

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/030721/173728__grohl_l.jpg
that can't be him...he's not riding/fucking Cobain's corpse in a desperate attempt to be relevant.

[xtheaudition]

the best band of our decade is creed hands down.

scott stapp wears leather pants like no other!!

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/2/1/6/1/8901612-8901615-slarge.jpg

[summer skin]

the best band of our decade is creed hands down.

scott stapp wears leather pants like no other!!

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/2/1/6/1/8901612-8901615-slarge.jpg
Dude, you're really funny.

[Chromefox]

What decade are you living in? I'm revoking the keys to your DeLorean.

[xtheaudition]

that can't be him...he's not riding/fucking Cobain's corpse in a desperate attempt to be relevant.
i found a better picture of him for you =P

http://www.orble.com/images/nirvana-featuring-corey-taylor1.gif

hahahaahahaha

[TheOtherAndrew]

the best band of our decade is creed hands down.

scott stapp wears leather pants like no other!!

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/2/1/6/1/8901612-8901615-slarge.jpg
2003 jokes are 2003

[summer skin]

i found a better picture of him for you =P

http://www.orble.com/images/nirvana-featuring-corey-taylor1.gif

hahahaahahaha
slipknot is infinitely better than the foo fighters.

[xtheaudition]

Dude, you're really funny.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/themorningaftermusic/scott_stapp_01.jpg

thanks, but serioulsy though, where can i get sweet tat's like that?? hahahahaha

[TheOtherAndrew]

Hey, jokingly suggest Nickelback as an answer next.

[xtheaudition]

slipknot is infinitely better than the foo fighters.
agreed , slipknot gets you pumped, foo fighters dont, i heard they were good live, my ex gf got to see them with weezer years ago and she said they were really good live and dave kept drinking beerz

[summer skin]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/themorningaftermusic/scott_stapp_01.jpg

thanks, but serioulsy though, where can i get sweet tat's like that?? hahahahaha
post more pictures this is so funny.

[summer skin]

agreed , slipknot gets you pumped, foo fighters dont, i heard they were good live, my ex gf got to see them with weezer years ago and she said they were really good live and dave kept drinking beerz
Why would slipknot tour with weezer?

[TheOtherAndrew]

agreed , slipknot gets you pumped, foo fighters dont, i heard they were good live, my ex gf got to see them with weezer years ago and she said they were really good live and dave kept drinking beerz
I call bullshit.

[xtheaudition]

Why would slipknot tour with weezer?
foo fighters & weezer

def not slipknot

it was an arena tour, and yeahhh she said both bands were the shit, and i know she doesnt listen to either of them, shes more into stuff like anberlin & spitalfield haha

[summer skin]

foo fighters & weezer

def not slipknot

it was an arena tour, and yeahhh she said both bands were the shit, and i know she doesnt listen to either of them, shes more into stuff like anberlin & spitalfield haha
hahahaha thats so weird!
http://www.geocities.com/redbot13/Cover2.JPG

[xtheaudition]

post more pictures this is so funny.
dood i got 1 better a fucking video

scott stapp drunk as fuck talking about banging groupies and how he is fucking creed! hahahahaha

rQt9Ogpo4Xc

[summer skin]

dood i got 1 better a fucking video

scott stapp drunk as fuck talking about banging groupies and how he is fucking creed! hahahahaha

rQt9Ogpo4Xc
HA dude thats so funny, I've never seen that before! pretty funny.

[Judge'sDaughter]

Brand New
.

[xtheaudition]

HA dude thats so funny, I've never seen that before! pretty funny.
tyeah i heard thier was a tape on the internet years ago and he was banging groupies er something and after it he help his beer up to the camera and said "thats why im the king"

priceless.
hhahahahhahaha

[robat19]

soco

[BeeJay]

This will get mad heat, but from a business stand point, fall out boy is probably up there. i think brand new or even thrice could also be there. all though they don't have that main stream hype that a lot of bands have. their music steps up and evolves and gets better as they grow and are amazing musicians

[Chris Fallon]

The Killers? Really? No, I don't think so.

[xtheaudition]

What decade are you living in? I'm revoking the keys to your DeLorean.
hahaha i just saw that! that made me laugh out loud! :-d

[reissgoespunk]

dood i got 1 better a fucking video

scott stapp drunk as fuck talking about banging groupies and how he is fucking creed! hahahahaha

rQt9Ogpo4Xc

Hahahahaha!

[fadedmemories]

the best band of our decade is creed hands down.

scott stapp wears leather pants like no other!!

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/2/1/6/1/8901612-8901615-slarge.jpg
:-d

[mattmatumbo]

anathallo haha

[absolutecrunk]

We have to be careful with who we administer prestige to these days.

[SLoT]

Either Metro Station or Nickelback. Easy answer.

[aoftbsten]

dood i got 1 better a fucking video

scott stapp drunk as fuck talking about banging groupies and how he is fucking creed! hahahahaha

rQt9Ogpo4Xc

that must have been some hangover

[nkalldayyy]

Either Metro Station or Nickelback. Easy answer.
:rotfl:

[nkalldayyy]

either jimmy eat world or saves the day, in my opinion.

[Jake's got woe]

The Hold Steady and the Gaslight Anthem both have a really "American" sound.

They're not too big though, so I don't know if they count.

[nkalldayyy]

This will get mad heat, but from a business stand point, fall out boy is probably up there. i think brand new or even thrice could also be there. all though they don't have that main stream hype that a lot of bands have. their music steps up and evolves and gets better as they grow and are amazing musicians

i love them both but i don't think they fall under the category of "american band." maybe earlier brand new but the newer stuff doesn't have the "american" feel to it.

i could maybe see fall out boy, but.. no.

[BeeJay]

i love them both but i don't think they fall under the category of "american band." maybe earlier brand new but the newer stuff doesn't have the "american" feel to it.

i could maybe see fall out boy, but.. no.


yeah i wasn't real sure... i think the fact that they are so under rated by a lot of people keeps them from being in there.

[nkalldayyy]

yeah i wasn't real sure... i think the fact that they are so under rated by a lot of people keeps them from being in there.
yeah, to be an "american band" i think it would have to be something that's accepted by the majority, unfortunately.

[theguy77]

best scene band =/= best band

[born to expire]

cave in

[Kid B]

Do Make Say Think
Wilco
Okkervil River
Iron & Wine

All I can think of.

[Chris Fallon]

We have to be careful with who we administer prestige to these days.
:-d

[Jumpoff]

Propagandhi.

And yeah. Foo Fighters suck.

[PoisonInMyVeins]

death cab

[Jake's got woe]

Propagandhi.

Canadian band, dummy.

[Jumpoff]

Canadian band, dummy.

What continent is Canada in.

[Jake's got woe]

What continent is Canada in.

Oh please. Don't try and pretend that when somebody describes something as "American", you include things from Canada.

Nice try, though.

[ThemChains]

What continent is Canada in.

North AMEREECA!

[Jumpoff]

Oh please. Don't try and pretend that when somebody describes something as "American", you include things from Canada.

Nice try, though.

Maple syrup is as much American as apple pie and PBR.
Aside from that,

A⋅mer⋅i⋅can [uh-mer-i-kuhn]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to the United States of America or its inhabitants: an American citizen.
2. of or pertaining to North or South America; of the Western Hemisphere: the American continents.
3. of or pertaining to the aboriginal Indians of North and South America, usually excluding the Eskimos, regarded as being of Asian ancestry and marked generally by reddish to brownish skin, black hair, dark eyes, and prominent cheekbones.

EDIT: Bolded to make it easier for you

[shit stroll]

Oh please. Don't try and pretend that when somebody describes something as "American", you include things from Canada.

Nice try, though.
wow you're a jackass.

[PoisonInMyVeins]

if canadians count then i'm throwing broken social scene and death from above 1979 in there.

[Jake's got woe]

Throwing out semantics in order to argue something that should be relegated to common sense doesn't make you look smarter. You're an idiot.

[Jumpoff]

Throwing out semantics in order to argue something that should be relegated to common sense doesn't make you look smarter. You're an idiot.

I totally didn't start namecalling.

But at least I'm not a 23 year old male named after a Say Anything song.

[Jake's got woe]

But I still win.

[shit stroll]

But I still win.
are you this big of a douche bag in real life?

[Jumpoff]

But I still win.

Not really. Propagandhi = Best American band.

[Jake's got woe]

are you this big of a douche bag in real life?

Hey, if I've said something factually incorrect, feel free to point it out.

[Jumpoff]

Actually, now that I think of it, Propagandhi would probably hate to be labeled through nationality.

So The Lawrence Arms = best American band.

[ThemChains]

Hey, if I've said something factually incorrect, feel free to point it out.

You're 23 with a Say Anything referential name? Enough said?

[mht]

I don't know, what are we counting it as, best American band this decade in terms of releases regardless if the band was formed or had releases in other decades, I mean OP did say Dave Grohl project and one can argue he had a better career in the 90s even though I think he is fucking terrible and his music is horrible but...


with that said, and counting that factor, best American band of this decade would no doubt be:

Neurosis.


BUT

if we had to pick an American band started within the decade with just releases in the decade then...

Baroness
Torche
Hewhocorrupts
Ultra Dolphins

[mattybobviously]

The Hold Steady or The National

[ThemChains]

:lolatpost:

[Nourez]

DAVE GROHL IS COMING FOR YOU MOTHER FUCKERS!!!!

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/030721/173728__grohl_l.jpg

Never in my life have I felt this strangely about being a Foo Fighters fan. I dunno if I should laugh, feel safe, or run, scream and hide.

[nkalldayyy]

You're 23 with a Say Anything referential name? Enough said?
pwn?

[Jake's got woe]

pwn?

Not if you're the second person to say it.

[the secret wars]

I'm partial to Jimmy Eat World.

[nkalldayyy]

Not if you're the second person to say it.
but I'm pretty sure you were still pwned... yep, you were. I just checked.

[ThemChains]

Not if you're the second person to say it.

Driving the point home.

[drcroc]

THURSDAY bitchez.

[ThemChains]

I believe it's Friday.

[new_arbiter]

I'd probably say one of:

The White Stripes
Tom Waits
The Mars Volta
Wilco

I'm not into the first and third of those but they are my picks based on contribution to/impact on music in the 00's, reception both critical and popular and my own personal bias.

That would be my pick. While I'm not really a White Stripes fan, they've managed both commercial and critical success.

[BeeJay]

yeah, to be an "american band" i think it would have to be something that's accepted by the majority, unfortunately.


that's why i was thinking fall out boy.... maybe jimmy eat world... but are they really that popular? they only have had a couple big hits... it seems like so many bands are more of an influence on each other and big with each other but not the people especially this decade...

[nkalldayyy]

that's why i was thinking fall out boy.... maybe jimmy eat world... but are they really that popular? they only have had a couple big hits... it seems like so many bands are more of an influence on each other and big with each other but not the people especially this decade...
yeah, fall out boy is awesome for what they are but they're a little bit too main stream in my eyes. plus i would prefer a band who has more depth and experience, you know?

that's what i suggested, JEW and saves the day. jimmy eat world is just so solid and experienced and the 00's were really their time.

it's so difficult because there's just soooo many bands, lol.

[DaveZeroZero]

blink-182/Thrice/Thursday? I don't know.

[Dubui_209]

Blink 182 are one of the worst things to ever happen to music and Thrice and Thursday are nobodies who don't matter in slightest.

Stick to picking out typos and making un-funny jokes.

First Blink was good and influenced several good bands today.
Second. Agreed on Thrice and Thursday.
Third stop being a bitch

[IWasaCamera]

If Iron & Wine doesn't quite constitute a band, Wilco or The National.

[funkel]

If Iron & Wine doesn't quite constitute a band, Wilco or The National.
Based primarily on Boxer alone?

[Jumpoff]

First Blink was good and influenced several good bands today.
Second. Agreed on Thrice and Thursday.
Third stop being a bitch

They did influence some bands, but honestly I don't consider any of those bands "good". :shrug:

[c_rob2700]

First Blink was good and influenced several good bands today.
Second. Agreed on Thrice and Thursday.
Third stop being a bitch
AP has a learning curve

[IWasaCamera]

Based primarily on Boxer alone?
On the strength of Boxer and its b-sides, along with relatively decent releases in Alligator, Sad Songs, and the Cherry Tree EP. That puts them about on par with Wilco who put out YHF in addition to the disappointing A Ghost Is Born and Sky Blue Sky. Beam easily takes the cake if his music is permitted.

[IWasaCamera]

Sky Blue Sky and A Ghost is Born are way better than Alligator and Sad Songs.
Nope.

[IWasaCamera]

I can't think of any enjoyable songs from either of those but Sky Blue Sky has quite a few as does A Ghost is Born.
Sky Blue Sky was probably the biggest letdown of 2007 for me. A Ghost Is Born is filled with hits and misses. Same can be said for Alligator and Sad Songs, at least on my end.

Come to think of it, I'll throw My Morning Jacket into the mix as well.

[reckoner]

haters! haha dave grohl is the man! foo fighters are done anyways but hes got more $$$ then you 2 willl ever see in your lives! you punk ass bitches! hahahaha

i fucking hate that arugment. what if i dont want a ton of money...

[funkel]

I'd agree with Beam if he's allowed.

[born to expire]

am i seriously the only one who said cave in?

[Kid B]

Alligator was a great release.

[xtheaudition]

Never in my life have I felt this strangely about being a Foo Fighters fan. I dunno if I should laugh, feel safe, or run, scream and hide.
sleep with 1 eye open my friend =D

[xtheaudition]

i fucking hate that arugment. what if i dont want a ton of money...
maybe a ton of woman? or is dave married? bwhaha

[iAMhollyood315]

coheed and cambria, incredible live and extremely talented.

[iAMhollyood315]

That would be my pick. While I'm not really a White Stripes fan, they've managed both commercial and critical success.


yeah, they are highly successful and have that "image" but at the end of the day, They really aren't that talented. when i think of a best band, the band has to be extremely talented musically. but maybe i'm just a stickler for technical musicianship.

[TheSkyline]

THIS:

Brand New
.

[Melkor]

Based on personal bias Tool but the fact they have only two releases this decade is an issue. The White Stripes though I don't really like them are a good shout based on all the factors combined and the amount of releases of pretty consistent quality it seems. If they can squeeze out a good fourth album The Strokes would be there or thereabouts, certainly off the first half of the decade.

[tehdangerdave]

I would say Nine Inch Nails.

[automatic-stop]

Iron & Wine, MGMT or My Morning Jacket.
In terms of a single release, I'd say MGMT's Oracular Spectacular, and in terms of live show MMJ are actually the single best live band ever, so they take the cake.

[wroteurname]

Cursive anyone?

[wroteurname]

That is true, but it's not like Iron&Wine is exactly selling out arenas and winning Grammy's.

[andrewshungry]

metro station lulz

[Ouch]

I can't really say.

But if you put a machine gun to my head, I'd say either Mastodon or Burst.

[IWasaCamera]

If we're gauging this solely on music quality and not prominence, being under the radar should be of little consequence.

[ForeverDelayed]

I'm hesitant to say the Flaming Lips since they've only put out 2 albums this decade... but Yoshimi is just sooooooo good.... and their live show alone should put them in the running, yes?

[humanafterall]

The White Stripes
My Morning Jacket
Wilco
Mars Volta
TV on the Radio
Tegan And Sara
Yeah Yeah Yeahs

[humanafterall]

Boy, that was a dumb moment. I can't believe i just did that.

[Rodeo]

Seriously though,


Fugazi.


What! The Argument came out in 2001... it counts!

[Jumpoff]

Seriously though,


Fugazi.



EDIT: Damn, I read "best AMERICAN band..." and stopped there.

Was about to ask you if it was seriously just because of The Arguement :-p

[Rodeo]

Was about to ask you if it was seriously just because of The Arguement :-p


hahah yeah, I re-edited the edited post to reflect that. hahah.

[Apoc]

The White Stripes
My Morning Jacket
Wilco
Mars Volta
TV on the Radio
Tegan And Sara
Yeah Yeah Yeahs

I could see it. White Stripes are good, they're just not...amazing. I think I'd say they're one of the better but not the best American bands.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot's a good enough album that if Creed had put it out I'd almost give best band of the decade to them. Almost.

And the Mars Volta. For De-Loused in the Comatorium... and Frances the Mute... and to a lesser extent for the Bedlam in Goliath... unbelievable. They're probably my pick.

[kearn1tm]

I thought about saying Cursive but they are well under the radar which rules them out in my opinion.

Hence why I didn't mention them.

This is a really layered question. It's not one I'm equipped to answer right now.

[kearn1tm]

DMX watchall really waaaaaaant arf arf

[Hojonny]

There will never be another "Best Band of the (decade)" because Music isn't like it used to be. EVERYONE knew Led Zepplin and ACDC and the Beatles, but there's just so much music now that there isn't a band where everyone knows and loves everything they put out. It's sad, and it makes me wonder what our oldies stations will be like...

[Apoc]

There will never be another "Best Band of the (decade)" because Music isn't like it used to be. EVERYONE knew Led Zepplin and ACDC and the Beatles, but there's just so much music now that there isn't a band where everyone knows and loves everything they put out. It's sad, and it makes me wonder what our oldies stations will be like...

With any luck they'll just play tons of Green Day, Disturbed, Jack Johnson, and Korn. Nothing else matters really.

[thespearkid]

There will never be another "Best Band of the (decade)" because Music isn't like it used to be. EVERYONE knew Led Zepplin and ACDC and the Beatles, but there's just so much music now that there isn't a band where everyone knows and loves everything they put out. It's sad, and it makes me wonder what our oldies stations will be like...
In all of music history, there have probably only been three or four bands that everyone knows and loves everything they put out (and Led Zepplin and ACDC aren't two of them). I think to look for a standard like that is sort of ridiculous. There could eventually be another one but it's not fair to hold bands to that standard.

With any luck they'll just play tons of Green Day, Disturbed, Jack Johnson, and Korn. Nothing else matters really.
Joking?

[Until The Bombs]

There will never be another "Best Band of the (decade)" because Music isn't like it used to be. EVERYONE knew Led Zepplin and ACDC and the Beatles, but there's just so much music now that there isn't a band where everyone knows and loves everything they put out. It's sad, and it makes me wonder what our oldies stations will be like...

Even if the musically playing field has been leveled, it doesn't mean that one band or a few bands aren't above the others.

[DaveZeroZero]

There will never be another "Best Band of the (decade)" because Music isn't like it used to be. EVERYONE knew Led Zepplin and ACDC and the Beatles, but there's just so much music now that there isn't a band where everyone knows and loves everything they put out. It's sad, and it makes me wonder what our oldies stations will be like...
You've got a point there.

[Klatzke]

There will never be another "Best Band of the (decade)" because Music isn't like it used to be. EVERYONE knew Led Zepplin and ACDC and the Beatles, but there's just so much music now that there isn't a band where everyone knows and loves everything they put out. It's sad, and it makes me wonder what our oldies stations will be like...
I agree. Back when the Beatles, Beach Boys, and even up to early Metallica were getting big, they were what people heard. You turned on the radio or TV and were faced with just a few big bands. Now, there are so many different bands that get attention and etc that I don't see another one rising up the fame that say, The Beatles or Metallica did.

[drudo182]

Explosions in the Sky.

[Kbm600]

Explosions in the Sky.

Agreed.

[IWasaCamera]

I assumed it was a combination of quality and prominence, of course, that's what I gathered from reading posts and not from the initial poster.

If that's the case, prominence and quality, The National, Of Montreal, Spoon, Wilco, The White Stripes and, to a lesser extent, The Strokes would all qualify, I imagine.

If we're merely commenting on quality, a case could be made for The National and Wilco, as well as The Blood Brothers (2 good albums, 1 great album, 1 decent album) and Liars (2 great albums, 1 good album, 1 mediocre album).

Ultimately, I find myself trying to decide between Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Boxer, ...Burn, Piano Island, Burn and Drum's Not Dead.
I took "best" simply as a barometer of quality. If we're to include how "big" the bands are as well, I suppose Wilco or Spoon would take it over The National or Iron & Wine. At that point though, another qualifier such as "important" seems more fitting.

[Rodeo]

Explosions in the Sky.


except this band is incredibly dull live and their music becomes old really fast.

[emmygrey]

Define "best"

[Rodeo]

Define "best"


Fugazi.

[emmygrey]

I disagree.

But that's not what I meant anyway. What goes into peoples' decisions? What does the OP mean by best? Seems like most people are just throwing their favorites out there.

[Jumpoff]

He means Fugazi.

On that note, someone recently told me that Ian Mackaye told him that he wasn't a real fan because he smoked. So he sold all his minor threat/fugazi records. Related story.

[Rodeo]

What does the OP mean by best?

He means Fugazi.




On that note, someone recently told me that Ian Mackaye told him that he wasn't a real fan because he smoked. So he sold all his minor threat/fugazi records. Related story.


BS on that one.

[Jumpoff]

BS on that one.

I was thinking the same thing but really no point for him to lie about it..he said he saw Ian outside before a show and said he was a fan while smoking a cigarette, and ian responded with that.

:shrug:

[Rodeo]

I was thinking the same thing but really no point for him to lie about it..he said he saw Ian outside before a show and said he was a fan while smoking a cigarette, and ian responded with that.

:shrug:


I see Ian hanging outside of shows all the time. :-d

[The Fix]

Wilco

[eyessewnshut]

new found glory!

[xtheaudition]

the bloodhound gang! lolz

[IWasaCamera]

Ha.

[jtsnazzy]

My extremely biased and ridiculous opinion is the appleseed cast.

[Dubui_209]

new found glory!
Maybe, but some of my favorite songs by them are covers.

[xglassjawx]

Explosions In The Sky

[xtheaudition]

Maybe, but some of my favorite songs by them are covers.
seriously? you need to actually get thier albums! "nothing gold can stay", "self titled", & "sticks and stones"

[ThisIsNotDan]

cave in

probably my favorite band ever, but I'm not quite sure if they qualify. new EP next year man

[EndSerenading]

If it has to be american and not earlier than 2000:

The Mars Volta
Isis
mewithoutYou
Godspeed You! Black Emperor


I love Fugazi but I just dont think they count. If I could count any band that simply has put out an album post 2000 even if the bulk of their career was in a different decade then that kind of feels like cheating and is not within the intent of this thread imo. I would have a ton more bands than what I listed but im sticking by the OP's original intent.

[SteveD]

Tenacious D

[Dubui_209]

seriously? you need to actually get thier albums! "nothing gold can stay", "self titled", & "sticks and stones"
I have all those. Love Catalyst and Coming Home

[mybreakingpoint]

Jimmy Eat World & Fountains of Wayne.

[nikaidoh]

God, this is a toughie. I'm going to go with G!YBE

[LouderThanBombs]

dood i got 1 better a fucking video

scott stapp drunk as fuck talking about banging groupies and how he is fucking creed! hahahahaha

rQt9Ogpo4Xc

Thank you so much for that video. Classic.

"Yeah...yeah...I had like five of them"

[Deadwomb88]

Call me what you will but I'm throwin Muse into the pot. Commercial-friendly and very very original.

[Apoc]

God, this is a toughie. I'm going to go with G!YBE or Opeth, considering they are both epic bands. Those are just off of the top of my head though, I'm not sure.....
What? I'll grant they're both awesome, but did I miss something? This is about American bands, and Opeth is Swedish

[Apoc]

Call me what you will but I'm throwin Muse into the pot. Commercial-friendly and very very original.
I loves my Muse
but they're from England

did I miss this become the best non-American band thread?

[silentstar1134]

Alkaline Trio
Foo Fighters
Incubus
Red hot Chili Peppers


Not my favs but they have my vote

[Deadwomb88]

I loves my Muse
but they're from England

did I miss this become the best non-American band thread?

shit you're right, i guess i just like muse too much..... ummm... i got nothin.

[silentstar1134]

I didn't know the dude from creed was such a douchebag LOL

[nikaidoh]

What? I'll grant they're both awesome, but did I miss something? This is about American bands, and Opeth is Swedish



i'm slow, sorry. i forgot that it was only american bands. ma bad

[Apoc]

sall good.

Oh and since I'm a huge fanboy I'll say Between The Buried And Me is also one of the best bands of the decade, especially considering they came together in 2000 and have only gotten better with each release.

Them, along with Wilco, Mars Volta, and Death Cab for Cutie.

[nikaidoh]

sall good.

Oh and since I'm a huge fanboy I'll say Between The Buried And Me is also one of the best bands of the decade, especially considering they came together in 2000 and have only gotten better with each release.

Them, along with Wilco, Mars Volta, and Death Cab for Cutie.




hellz yeah

[EndSerenading]

i almost added BTBAM to my list because honestly I feel they deserve to be there, but I didnt only because I figure my opinion on them has some personal positive bias haha. so im glad someone else mentioned them :)

[Apoc]

i almost added BTBAM to my list because honestly I feel they deserve to be there, but I didnt only because I figure my opinion on them has some personal positive bias haha. so im glad someone else mentioned them :)

Damn skippy

Colors_LIVE is one of the best things. ever.

[EndSerenading]

for sure. My favorite album of theirs is still their self titled though

[Hainzey X]

the best band of our decade is creed hands down.

scott stapp wears leather pants like no other!!

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/2/1/6/1/8901612-8901615-slarge.jpg

he's so sensitive <3

[xtheaudition]

he's so sensitive <3
LOL

[Hainzey X]

LOL

hold me nowww. im 6 feet from the eyddge and im thinkerrnn. maybee sixx feet aiiynn soo faaaar doowyynn.

[xtheaudition]

hold me nowww. im 6 feet from the eyddge and im thinkerrnn. maybee sixx feet aiiynn soo faaaar doowyynn.
aww what a classic.

[Poe-tryGirl]

What would everyone say is the best band since 2000?

I'd have to say either Foo Fighters or The Killers.
The Killers? No way!

[Poe-tryGirl]

My Chemical Romance or Senses Fail for me.

[reeblite]

My Chemical Romance.

[Rodeo]

The Mars Volta

[MyWorldEntire]

If we are talking about all of North America, then Arcade Fire.

Otherwise, The Strokes or Outkast.

[Theseventhson]

My Chemical Romance.
Lol.

[VampiresRevenge]

Jack's Mannequin
Something Corporate
Death Cab For Cutie

[movingxpictures]

Something Corporate
Fall Out Boy (before you attack me for this, it's just my opinion and they've definitely changed/revitalized- at least temporarily- the pop punk scene)
Death Cab for Cutie

[Mikey Paine]

Blink 182 or Fall Out Boy

[mmmmmpoetry]

Modest Mouse or Built To SPill maybe.
I don't know.

[briewer]

Wilco.

[kearn1tm]

I like music. Who fucking cares?

[maxvsmaradona]

Blink 182 or Fall Out Boy

None of these

[Mibabalou]

mel gibson

[anomaly519]

Death Cab For Cutie. Hand down.

[IntoTheSun]

I like music. Who fucking cares?

A lot of people apparently.

[xJesusFreakx]

A lot of people apparently.

Duh. It's monumentally important. I want to inject some pure, unadulterated cred into my musical tastes while at the same time maintaining relevance.

[IntoTheSun]

Duh. It's monumentally important. I want to inject some pure, unadulterated cred into my musical tastes while at the same time maintaining relevance.

Awh, I just noticed your avatar, I love it :-d

In that case, I am so irrelevant it's not even funny.

[theguy77]

you ask this like we know about every american band that exists.

but whatever. of the bands im knowledgable about, i'd say the flaming lips.

[oddwithoutend]

The Microphones!

[Machu505]

The Mars Volta.

[oddwithoutend]

The Mars Volta.
The Microphones?

[IntoTheSun]

The Microphones!

As expected :-)

[theguy77]

haters! haha dave grohl is the man! foo fighters are done anyways but hes got more $$$ then you 2 willl ever see in your lives! you punk ass bitches! hahahaha

hahahahahahaha

lol

[Machu505]

The Microphones?
Basically.

[theguy77]

The Microphones?

steven drozd > phil elverum

[oddwithoutend]

Basically.

Knew it.

[xJesusFreakx]

Awh, I just noticed your avatar, I love it :-d

In that case, I am so irrelevant it's not even funny.

Christmas avatars are the bomb.

[oddwithoutend]

steven drozd > phil elverum

Someone clearly hasn't heard The Glow Pt. 2.

[theguy77]

Someone clearly hasn't heard The Glow Pt. 2.

i think i have, but in any case, hearing the soft bulletin is my only concern.

[oddwithoutend]

i think i have, but in any case, hearing the soft bulletin is my only concern.

The Soft Bulletin is pretty good.

[theguy77]

The Soft Bulletin is pretty good.

im cheating anyway, that was released in '99 hahaha but i think the flaming lips had their definitive moments in the 90s and have now refined and perfected their sound in the '00s.

[oddwithoutend]

im cheating anyway, that was released in '99 hahaha but i think the flaming lips had their definitive moments in the 90s and have now refined and perfected their sound in the '00s.

They've definitely perfected their sound, and they're a very talented band to say the least. However, I think they had a little bit more of that inspired, artistic spark earlier in their career.

[xtheaudition]

hahahahahahaha

lol
i love the foo

[reeblite]

My Chemical Romance

[RyanLowry]

Could've been Against Me!.

[JBollin90]

System of a Down are probably the most unique and creative metal band to come out within the last ten years.

[kearn1tm]

The answer is: whatever band I like a lot, duh.

[lilwave]

Red Hot Chili Peppers

maaaaybeeee :D A lot of their popularity and great works where in the 90's though.

[emerypearl]

Every Time I Die

[asslesschap182]

green day doesnt get much love on this website but american idiot is an amazing record and that was post 2000. and i saw them live and it was epic. so, i'd say green day.

[Neo Cassady]

It's a new decade, brah.

...according to the OP's definition of "decade", which is inaccurate.

[BornUnderPunches]

first two pages of this thread are hysterical. Thank god that dude's finally gone

green day doesnt get much love on this website but american idiot is an amazing record and that was post 2000. and i saw them live and it was epic. so, i'd say green day.
lulz

[theguy77]

The answer is: whatever band I like a lot, duh.

fucking wrong. it's obviously MY favorite american band because gibberish and hoopla and warble. you're an idiot for thinking otherwise.

[kearn1tm]

big words, guys. Clearly, I know what I'm talking about because I just threw out some big words that don't really work in the context of the sentence (fuck syntax). Flaming Lips and Radiohead and shit.

I too nominate "and shit."

[theguy77]

I too nominate "and shit."

i've had it up to my terrapins with your follolocks. though it is quite lucrative that you inhibited the associative property between "shit" and the flaming lips/radiohead. i'd have considered you a mongoloneanderthal with such a stupidendous acclamation otherwise.

[InExile]

Thrice. 7 albums of awesome in the 00's. /thread

[tonighttonight0]

Wilco

[hcar]

Of the 00's?:Fall out boy.
Of 2010?: None.

[PaperLantern]

Fall Out Boy, Green Day, RHCP.

Fall Out Boy blew up bigger than I could have ever imagined, so they get my vote. But it's hard to go anywhere anymore and not hear something about Green Day.

[IntoTheSun]

Wow this thread was dumb.

[xJesusFreakx]

i've had it up to my terrapins with your follolocks. though it is quite lucrative that you inhibited the associative property between "shit" and the flaming lips/radiohead. i'd have considered you a mongoloneanderthal with such a stupidendous acclamation otherwise.

Oh, Ryan, you and your crazy ebonics.

[Matt Chylak]

Wow this thread is dumb.

fixed

[kearn1tm]

i've had it up to my terrapins with your follolocks. though it is quite lucrative that you inhibited the associative property between "shit" and the flaming lips/radiohead. i'd have considered you a mongoloneanderthal with such a stupidendous acclamation otherwise.

i r pikin And Shit.

[kearn1tm]

Oh, Ryan, you and your crazy ebonics.

Ryan also invented the remix...on the streets.

[kearn1tm]

Wow this thread was dumb.

Asian joke

Jew joke

Hateful

[IntoTheSun]

Black joke

Aha, but Ryan is as white as white bread with bologna and mustard.

Asian joke

Hateful

Since this thread is also a joke, I would like movie suggestions. Do you watch movies? Do you know any movies 17-18 year olds who don't understand irony or cultural references would enjoy as well? Since you tore apart (500) Days of Summer (the parentheses, they matter!), I'm assuming that will be a no. Get back to me. xoxo

[kearn1tm]

Aha, but Ryan is as white as white bread with bologna and mustard.

How does one be 'black,' Andrea?!



Since this thread is also a joke, I would like movie suggestions. Do you watch movies? Do you know any movies 17-18 year olds who don't understand irony or cultural references would enjoy as well? Since you tore apart (500) Days of Summer (the parentheses, they matter!), I'm assuming that will be a no. Get back to me. xoxo
I don't trust moving pictures.

Tore it apart? I mean, it has some contrived elements, but it was kinda enjoyable. Check this noise out:

Frontier(s) -- Part of the New French Extreme movement of the last decade or so. It's vile, nihilistic and puke-inducing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_I3zv997qg

Lost Highway -- It's my favorite, and most neo-noirish David Lynch film. This scene will chill you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZLQW2qr5Hs

Man Bites Dog -- Bleakly funny dark comedy about a jovial serial killer and the film crew that follows him. It anticipates the voyeuristic reality television craze by a decade and provides a commentary on the genre that holds up nearly twenty years later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcPhaieTg4o

Black Dynamite -- A hilarious parody of the campy blaxploitation films of the '70s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-wqmnJrOFM

Doubt -- A very Mamet-esque film entirely dependent on dialog/exposition/emoting to progress the plot. It's a "how-to" guide/clinic in acting and it's adapted from a brilliant play. It may be my favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman performance.

Black Dynamite and Man Bites Dog are available for instant streaming on Netflix (endorsement deal, ca-ching), which is a godsend if you're a poor, recently unemployed college student on summer break with absolutely nothing to do...or Asian.

[xRevenantx]

This thread is hilarious. So far I have seen the mention of shitty emo-pop-punk bands like Fall Out Boy...........lol. Brand New had one mediocre album, Broken Social Scene is just that........scene garbage. Gaslight Anthem......puke. Thrice and Thursday both screamo trash. A lot of people bashing Creed and Foos oh and BTW Canada is America jr...........This site should change it's name to ABSOLUTETWATWAD because that is what most of you trolls are around here.

[IntoTheSun]

I only listen to good music because I like it and it's good. You are wrong.

[IntoTheSun]

How does one be 'black,' Andrea?!

I hate everyone.


I don't trust moving pictures.

Tore it apart? I mean, it has some contrived elements, but it was kinda enjoyable. Check this noise out:

Frontier(s) -- Part of the New French Extreme movement of the last decade or so. It's vile, nihilistic and puke-inducing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_I3zv997qg

Lost Highway -- It's my favorite, and most neo-noirish David Lynch film. This scene will chill you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZLQW2qr5Hs

Man Bites Dog -- Bleakly funny dark comedy about a jovial serial killer and the film crew that follows him. It anticipates the voyeuristic reality television craze by a decade and provides a commentary on the genre that holds up nearly twenty years later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcPhaieTg4o

Black Dynamite -- A hilarious parody of the campy blaxploitation films of the '70s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-wqmnJrOFM

Doubt -- A very Mamet-esque film entirely dependent on dialog/exposition/emoting to progress the plot. It's a "how-to" guide/clinic in acting and it's adapted from a brilliant play. It may be my favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman performance.

Black Dynamite and Man Bites Dog are available for instant streaming on Netflix (endorsement deal, ca-ching), which is a godsend if you're a poor, recently unemployed college student on summer break with absolutely nothing to do...or Asian.

I was more talking about watching movies with my friends tonight, and they like, you know, Tropic Thunder type stuff. Anyway, thank you for scaring the fuck out of me with those clips. I saw some of the first two and will not be able to watch the rest. My mind is a cowardly one :-(

[kearn1tm]

I hate everyone.


I was more talking about watching movies with my friends tonight, and they like, you know, Tropic Thunder type stuff. Anyway, thank you for scaring the fuck out of me with those clips. I saw some of the first two and will not be able to watch the rest. My mind is a cowardly one :-(

Mean Girls is rad. I love that movie (sincerely).

What's the movie where Nicole Kidman dates a boy she's convinced is her resurrected son? That one's hilariously bad (Google says "Birth").

Oh, and Return of the Living Dead is the ultimate "friends are over, it's 1 am, we need something deliciously campy." It's not actually scary, it's incredibly funny and it has a great soundtrack. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wylpeAXYcBQ

[kearn1tm]

This thread is hilarious. So far I have seen the mention of shitty emo-pop-punk bands like Fall Out Boy...........lol. Brand New had one mediocre album, Broken Social Scene is just that........scene garbage. Gaslight Anthem......puke. Thrice and Thursday both screamo trash. A lot of people bashing Creed and Foos oh and BTW Canada is America jr...........This site should change it's name to ABSOLUTETWATWAD because that is what most of you trolls are around here.

You're not my real dad! I'm free to like my crazy rock 'n roll! I'm gonna live my life, man.

[IntoTheSun]

Mean Girls is rad. I love that movie (sincerely).

What's the movie where Nicole Kidman dates a boy she's convinced is her resurrected son? That one's hilariously bad (Google says "Birth").

Oh, and Return of the Living Dead is the ultimate "friends are over, it's 1 am, we need something deliciously campy." It's not actually scary, it's incredibly funny and it has a great soundtrack. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wylpeAXYcBQ

Ha, Mean Girls is always a classic, though I don't think I've ever watched it once through undistractedly. I'll see what I can do with these.

I remembered Rick and Dom mentioning Youth in Revolt was hilarious, but it seemed kind of lame. Plus, it's Michael Cera, with his brilliantly prolific and versatile acting.
You're not my real dad! I'm free to like my crazy rock 'n roll! I'm gonna live my life, man.
Bonnie 'King of Rock' Jovi, I'd like to share with you this real cool group I found, man: http://www.last.fm/group/White+as+milk This is the stuff white kids be likin' these days. Bandwagons, $$$, women. I hope you understand.

[DirtySerpent 37]

I would say the band that got the most attention would be U2.

[Theseventhson]

I would say the band that got the most attention would be U2.

Because they're an American band.

[kearn1tm]

Ha, Mean Girls is always a classic, though I don't think I've ever watched it once through undistractedly. I'll see what I can do with these.

I remembered Rick and Dom mentioning Youth in Revolt was hilarious, but it seemed kind of lame. Plus, it's Michael Cera, with his brilliantly prolific and versatile acting.

Bonnie 'King of Rock' Jovi, I'd like to share with you this real cool group I found, man: http://www.last.fm/group/White+as+milk This is the stuff white kids be likin' these days. Bandwagons, $$$, women. I hope you understand.

Nothing Michael Cera's stared in has remotely appealed to me (cool guy alert), so I stay away. I (like everyone) watched Juno. Between the obnoxiously cloy dialog and the awful acting, I wanted to set myself on fire (no hyperbole...a little hyperbole). Diablo Cody can suck it. I'm stoked for Scott Pilgrim as a longtime fan of the series, so I hope he doesn't fuck it up (not that the character of Scott demands range).

Also, white people. White? People.

[kearn1tm]

Fuck paid. Get bitches.

[BornUnderPunches]

This thread is hilarious. So far I have seen the mention of shitty emo-pop-punk bands like Fall Out Boy...........lol. Brand New had one mediocre album, Broken Social Scene is just that........scene garbage. Gaslight Anthem......puke. Thrice and Thursday both screamo trash. A lot of people bashing Creed and Foos oh and BTW Canada is America jr...........This site should change it's name to ABSOLUTETWATWAD because that is what most of you trolls are around here.
you're clearly the troll here
I would say the band that got the most attention would be U2.
http://thirdprize.org/4chan/memes/facepalm%201.jpg

[IntoTheSun]

Nothing Michael Cera's stared in has remotely appealed to me (cool guy alert), so I stay away. I (like everyone) watched Juno. Between the obnoxiously cloy dialog and the awful acting, I wanted to set myself on fire (no hyperbole...a little hyperbole). Diablo Cody can suck it. I'm stoked for Scott Pilgrim as a longtime fan of the series, so I hope he doesn't fuck it up (not that the character of Scott demands range).

Also, white people. White? People.

I hope you caught my sarcasm, which you probably did. Anyway, he was sort of a main character in Arrested Development, banana stands and all, so I don't know if you'd count that. Finally someone who agrees with me about Juno! Is it just me, or did Juno have some absolutely obnoxiously 'hip' lingo...and yeah, you nailed it, the whole movie was just obnoxious. I don't understand what people were raving about. Diablo Cody also did Jennifer's Body, right? Oh man.

Fuck paid. Get bitches.

Words of wisdom.

[kearn1tm]

I hope you caught my sarcasm, which you probably did. Anyway, he was sort of a main character in Arrested Development, banana stands and all, so I don't know if you'd count that. Finally someone who agrees with me about Juno! Is it just me, or did Juno have some absolutely obnoxiously 'hip' lingo...and yeah, you nailed it, the whole movie was just obnoxious. I don't understand what people were raving about. Diablo Cody also did Jennifer's Body, right? Oh man.



Words of wisdom.

Dude, I've been an AD fan for years, but he's part of an ensemble cast of experienced comedic actors. He just acted unassuming and naive, which is relatively easy, and it worked. Everything else he's done in film just doesn't appeal to me. Juno also suffers from a complete lack of likeable characters. The protagonist is so detached and hides behind her shield of irony that she never allows for any vulnerability. The character arc eventually makes her more "real" and all, but it's not engaging to me. Swear to blog! Oh, and I saw the first ten minutes of Superbad and my friends and I got bored and walked into the screening next to us. Transformers was playing. It was awesome. Giant robots hitting each other is a formula to cinematic success.

[kyle is hk]

I remembered Rick and Dom mentioning Youth in Revolt was hilarious, but it seemed kind of lame. Plus, it's Michael Cera, with his brilliantly prolific and versatile acting.


Its pretty okay. Its like you wont regret watching it when its over, but you'll probably never think nor talk about it at anytime in the future.