The 70's were the best decade of rock music. Challenge me on this (1 Viewer)

[Ghost Rider]

Let's not forget Rolling Stone's artist of the decade for the 1970's.........Neil Young

Just shows ya how clueless Rolling Stone is. I mean, Neil Young has some good stuff, but is he better than Floyd or Zeppelin? No freaking way.

I think that they were judging by the output, and the outstanding variety and quality of that output:

1970 - After The Goldrush

1971 - De Ja Vu

1972 - Harvest

1972 - Journey Through The Past

1973 - Time Fades Away

1974 - On The Beach

1975 - Tonight's The Night

1975 - Zuma

1976 - Long May You Run

1977 - Stars n' Bars

1977 - Decade

1978 - Comes A Time

1979 - Rust Never Sleeps

Quality is always more important than quantity, and not a single album there is as good as most of Zeppelin's 70s albums or Floyd's Big 4, IMO.

 

[KarmaPolice]

how can somebody 'hate' zep and floyd?

ask this guy. I'm a product of my era

Cool. who's that?

Paul Cook

He seems nice

 

[HellToupee]

how can somebody 'hate' zep and floyd?

ask this guy. I'm a product of my era

Cool. who's that?

Paul Cook

He seems nice

very affable

 

[NCCommish]

how can somebody 'hate' zep and floyd?

ask this guy. I'm a product of my era

Cool. who's that?

Paul Cook

He seems nice

very affable

He brought us Banarama. Not sure that was nice.

 

[timschochet]

My avatar was the cover of one of the greatest rock albums of the 70s (and of all time): Layla and Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominoes. Featuring the guitar work of Eric Clapton and Duane Allman.

 

[HellToupee]

how can somebody 'hate' zep and floyd?

ask this guy. I'm a product of my era

Cool. who's that?

Paul Cook

He seems nice

very affable

He brought us Banarama. Not sure that was nice.

Cute in the 80s and not too shabby at 50

 

[Christo]

Just to be clear, not all of us still into older stuff have exhausted the vaults of music we didn't hear the first time around. Like most people I could not afford to buy everything that came out back then so I listened to a sampling of each artist that rarely included what is now called "deep cuts". So it's not always "the same old things" but instead "new old things".

Right, I got sick of classic rock stations a long time ago. They recycle the same songs over and over and over and over again. Okay, guys. Led Zeppelin had more than 5 songs.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Just to be clear, not all of us still into older stuff have exhausted the vaults of music we didn't hear the first time around. Like most people I could not afford to buy everything that came out back then so I listened to a sampling of each artist that rarely included what is now called "deep cuts". So it's not always "the same old things" but instead "new old things".

Right, I got sick of classic rock stations a long time ago. They recycle the same songs over and over and over and over again. Okay, guys. Led Zeppelin had more than 5 songs.

Classic rock stations are putrid unless you equate top 40 rock with enjoyable listening or get boners during power ballads. A good part of music from that time was created to be listened to all the way through the album. Its an entirely different experience. For those of you unfamiliar with it you should give it a healthy try.

Shuffle has its place - but it is used way to much.

 

[HellToupee]

Just to be clear, not all of us still into older stuff have exhausted the vaults of music we didn't hear the first time around. Like most people I could not afford to buy everything that came out back then so I listened to a sampling of each artist that rarely included what is now called "deep cuts". So it's not always "the same old things" but instead "new old things".

Right, I got sick of classic rock stations a long time ago. They recycle the same songs over and over and over and over again. Okay, guys. Led Zeppelin had more than 5 songs.

the other day on our local classic rock station I heard the Ramones

 

[Christo]

Just to be clear, not all of us still into older stuff have exhausted the vaults of music we didn't hear the first time around. Like most people I could not afford to buy everything that came out back then so I listened to a sampling of each artist that rarely included what is now called "deep cuts". So it's not always "the same old things" but instead "new old things".

Right, I got sick of classic rock stations a long time ago. They recycle the same songs over and over and over and over again. Okay, guys. Led Zeppelin had more than 5 songs.

the other day on our local classic rock station I heard the Ramones

I wonder why?

 

[HellToupee]

Just to be clear, not all of us still into older stuff have exhausted the vaults of music we didn't hear the first time around. Like most people I could not afford to buy everything that came out back then so I listened to a sampling of each artist that rarely included what is now called "deep cuts". So it's not always "the same old things" but instead "new old things".

Right, I got sick of classic rock stations a long time ago. They recycle the same songs over and over and over and over again. Okay, guys. Led Zeppelin had more than 5 songs.

the other day on our local classic rock station I heard the Ramones

I wonder why?

To me the genre classic rock shouldn't evolve to include Ramones/Clash/Costello, all favorites of mine but the past fews years appearing on Bostons classic station.

Get off my lawn

 

[DrJ]

The 90's had better rap music. I go with the 90's.

 

[AAABatteries]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

 

[Ilov80s]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

 

[Ilov80s]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

Sure, music will always be subjective. Still no denying those 4 acts as being among the most important in the rock genre. That's probably the best 4 song writers, the best guitar player and definitely the best harmonies in rock.

 

[AAABatteries]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

But even you can't deny that you are in the minority, no? Do you really think there are more people listening to LZ and Floyd than The Beatles and The Beach Boys?

I think you and I debated the merits of Radiohead a LONG time ago - I think I was willing to admit that are hugely popular and "bigger/better" than bands I like from the same time period even though I think Radiohead is a steaming pile.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

But even you can't deny that you are in the minority, no? Do you really think there are more people listening to LZ and Floyd than The Beatles and The Beach Boys?

I think you and I debated the merits of Radiohead a LONG time ago - I think I was willing to admit that are hugely popular and "bigger/better" than bands I like from the same time period even though I think Radiohead is a steaming pile.

Depends what we are talking about. In the FBGs age demographic? Yes, I would be surprised if The Beatles and Beach Boys were listened to more than Zep and Floyd.

I am not stupid enough to deny the talent and influence that the BB and Beatles have. I would be curious what others look like, but just glancing at my itunes, I have 5 albums combined in there of those two bands. I have 12 from Floyd alone.

I think maybe what I am driving at and curious about is when we debate these things, are people putting their money where their mouth is and consistently listen to this stuff? Could be wrong, but I don't envision the average 25-40 year old cranking up Pet Sounds very often. I realize that for the most part we are also not a sample of the 'average' in our demographics as we tend to be more on the music nerd side of the spectrum, but still curious.

 

[NCCommish]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

But even you can't deny that you are in the minority, no? Do you really think there are more people listening to LZ and Floyd than The Beatles and The Beach Boys?

I think you and I debated the merits of Radiohead a LONG time ago - I think I was willing to admit that are hugely popular and "bigger/better" than bands I like from the same time period even though I think Radiohead is a steaming pile.

Depends what we are talking about. In the FBGs age demographic? Yes, I would be surprised if The Beatles and Beach Boys were listened to more than Zep and Floyd.

I am not stupid enough to deny the talent and influence that the BB and Beatles have. I would be curious what others look like, but just glancing at my itunes, I have 5 albums combined in there of those two bands. I have 12 from Floyd alone.

I think maybe what I am driving at and curious about is when we debate these things, are people putting their money where their mouth is and consistently listen to this stuff? Could be wrong, but I don't envision the average 25-40 year old cranking up Pet Sounds very often. I realize that for the most part we are also not a sample of the 'average' in our demographics as we tend to be more on the music nerd side of the spectrum, but still curious.

I grew up listening to the Beatles. My father was a huge fan. We even had many of the British recordings. So I know that catalog by heart. And yeah when I do my own station there is always Beatles on it. Usually the later stuff for me at this point. Now I was never a huge Beach Boys fan. I completely get their influence and talent but it's all kind of meh to me. Going further back I prefer Buddy Holly to Elvis so you would usually find some of his stuff on my list as well but not much Elvis.

 

[Apple Jack]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

But even you can't deny that you are in the minority, no? Do you really think there are more people listening to LZ and Floyd than The Beatles and The Beach Boys?

I think you and I debated the merits of Radiohead a LONG time ago - I think I was willing to admit that are hugely popular and "bigger/better" than bands I like from the same time period even though I think Radiohead is a steaming pile.

Depends what we are talking about. In the FBGs age demographic? Yes, I would be surprised if The Beatles and Beach Boys were listened to more than Zep and Floyd.

I am not stupid enough to deny the talent and influence that the BB and Beatles have. I would be curious what others look like, but just glancing at my itunes, I have 5 albums combined in there of those two bands. I have 12 from Floyd alone.

I think maybe what I am driving at and curious about is when we debate these things, are people putting their money where their mouth is and consistently listen to this stuff? Could be wrong, but I don't envision the average 25-40 year old cranking up Pet Sounds very often. I realize that for the most part we are also not a sample of the 'average' in our demographics as we tend to be more on the music nerd side of the spectrum, but still curious.

I still listen to Pet Sounds (and SMiLE, and Sunflower) semi-regularly. Those records crackle with life and are like drugs for me. Also, I haven't listened to Floyd or Zep regularly since I was in high school. In the last few years I can only remember listening to Physical Graffiti once and Piper, Meddle, and the Final Cut.

 

[saintsfan]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

But even you can't deny that you are in the minority, no? Do you really think there are more people listening to LZ and Floyd than The Beatles and The Beach Boys?

I think you and I debated the merits of Radiohead a LONG time ago - I think I was willing to admit that are hugely popular and "bigger/better" than bands I like from the same time period even though I think Radiohead is a steaming pile.

Depends what we are talking about. In the FBGs age demographic? Yes, I would be surprised if The Beatles and Beach Boys were listened to more than Zep and Floyd.

I am not stupid enough to deny the talent and influence that the BB and Beatles have. I would be curious what others look like, but just glancing at my itunes, I have 5 albums combined in there of those two bands. I have 12 from Floyd alone.

I think maybe what I am driving at and curious about is when we debate these things, are people putting their money where their mouth is and consistently listen to this stuff? Could be wrong, but I don't envision the average 25-40 year old cranking up Pet Sounds very often. I realize that for the most part we are also not a sample of the 'average' in our demographics as we tend to be more on the music nerd side of the spectrum, but still curious.

Can't speak to the Beach Boys as much, but the Beatles are more popular than both of those groups combined. Still. In society as a whole AND in the demographic you mention. When the Beatles release a "new" album, no matter how many times it's been released, sales are in the millions. They were in the top 3 in album sales in the 90s and in the 2000's thanks to the Beatles Anthology and 1. Decades after they played their last note...

 

[NCCommish]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

But even you can't deny that you are in the minority, no? Do you really think there are more people listening to LZ and Floyd than The Beatles and The Beach Boys?

I think you and I debated the merits of Radiohead a LONG time ago - I think I was willing to admit that are hugely popular and "bigger/better" than bands I like from the same time period even though I think Radiohead is a steaming pile.

Depends what we are talking about. In the FBGs age demographic? Yes, I would be surprised if The Beatles and Beach Boys were listened to more than Zep and Floyd.

I am not stupid enough to deny the talent and influence that the BB and Beatles have. I would be curious what others look like, but just glancing at my itunes, I have 5 albums combined in there of those two bands. I have 12 from Floyd alone.

I think maybe what I am driving at and curious about is when we debate these things, are people putting their money where their mouth is and consistently listen to this stuff? Could be wrong, but I don't envision the average 25-40 year old cranking up Pet Sounds very often. I realize that for the most part we are also not a sample of the 'average' in our demographics as we tend to be more on the music nerd side of the spectrum, but still curious.

Can't speak to the Beach Boys as much, but the Beatles are more popular than both of those groups combined. Still. In society as a whole AND in the demographic you mention. When the Beatles release a "new" album, no matter how many times it's been released, sales are in the millions. They were in the top 3 in album sales in the 90s and in the 2000's thanks to the Beatles Anthology and 1. Decades after they played their last note...

I bought both.

 

[Ilov80s]

I do think the 70's has a lot of great music and I'm a frequent listener. However, until you can figure out a way to overcome The Beatles and The Beach Boys you won't convince me it's better than the 60's. This is like VBD and having 2 Faulks on steroids to headline your rooster.

And Bob Dylan is LT in your flex spot, Jimi "Randy Moss" Hendrix at WR.

I get the draw and understand the influence, but you guys have listed 3 artists I usually have 0 desire to listen to on a regular basis. Probably why I have the 60s listed far down the rankings of my favorite decade of music.

But even you can't deny that you are in the minority, no? Do you really think there are more people listening to LZ and Floyd than The Beatles and The Beach Boys?I think you and I debated the merits of Radiohead a LONG time ago - I think I was willing to admit that are hugely popular and "bigger/better" than bands I like from the same time period even though I think Radiohead is a steaming pile.

Depends what we are talking about. In the FBGs age demographic? Yes, I would be surprised if The Beatles and Beach Boys were listened to more than Zep and Floyd.

I am not stupid enough to deny the talent and influence that the BB and Beatles have. I would be curious what others look like, but just glancing at my itunes, I have 5 albums combined in there of those two bands. I have 12 from Floyd alone.

I think maybe what I am driving at and curious about is when we debate these things, are people putting their money where their mouth is and consistently listen to this stuff? Could be wrong, but I don't envision the average 25-40 year old cranking up Pet Sounds very often. I realize that for the most part we are also not a sample of the 'average' in our demographics as we tend to be more on the music nerd side of the spectrum, but still curious.

I absolutely listen to Pet Sounds regularly. I get that it doesn't ROCK (it's really not even a rock album), but I just prefer it to LZ and PF. Same with Dylan and the Byrds. I like the Beatles a lot still, but like Zeppelin, I am just a bit over it as I have heard every song soooo many times.

 

[Godsbrother]

NYSNC

Nirvana

Pearl Jam

NKOTB

98 Degrees

La Bouche

Should I go on?

If you are trying to demonstrate how mediocre the 90s were as far as mainstream music goes, congratulations, you have succeeded admirably.

I was joking but seriously, the 90s were the best OVERALL decade for music. Many different types in that decade to suit different people. It was like just one genre took over.

I am not saying it was the best but there was NEVER a decade more diverse in popular music than the 60s.

Take a look at the artists in the Top 100 songs of 1966 :

http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/top-100-songs-of-the-year/?year=1966

 

[DocHolliday]

Two of most overrated bands:

The Who

Rolling Stones

While neither would even be close to being favorites of mine, I like them both, their influence cannot be denied, and their popularity makes total sense.

Both bands are great. I love a few songs from each band. And, they did have a big influence. I still think they are both overrated. The Who is really overrated.

 

[Eephus]

Two of most overrated bands:

The Who

Rolling Stones

While neither would even be close to being favorites of mine, I like them both, their influence cannot be denied, and their popularity makes total sense.

Both bands are great. I love a few songs from each band. And, they did have a big influence. I still think they are both overrated. The Who is really overrated.

I love The Who, especially live but I agree they're overrated. They have two pantheon albums IMO (Who's Next and Sell Out), a few ambitious but flawed masterpieces (the rock operas and A Quick One) and the greatest live album in rock & roll. They get extra credit for being at Monterey, Woodstock and the Isle of Wight.

But they had a relatively short peak and a long long decline. I'd appreciate them more if they broke up when Keith Moon died. I like a couple of Townshend's solo albums more than anything the Who has released post-Quadrophenia.

I'm probably overanalyzing this. They were a great band but I have them a tier below where others have them ranked.

 

[NCCommish]

Two of most overrated bands:

The Who

Rolling Stones

While neither would even be close to being favorites of mine, I like them both, their influence cannot be denied, and their popularity makes total sense.

Both bands are great. I love a few songs from each band. And, they did have a big influence. I still think they are both overrated. The Who is really overrated.

I love The Who, especially live but I agree they're overrated. They have two pantheon albums IMO (Who's Next and Sell Out), a few ambitious but flawed masterpieces (the rock operas and A Quick One) and the greatest live album in rock & roll. They get extra credit for being at Monterey, Woodstock and the Isle of Wight.

But they had a relatively short peak and a long long decline. I'd appreciate them more if they broke up when Keith Moon died. I like a couple of Townshend's solo albums more than anything the Who has released post-Quadrophenia.

I'm probably overanalyzing this. They were a great band but I have them a tier below where others have them ranked.

I just think they were too influential to write off like that personally. I think they are actually criminally underrated by a lot of music fans.

 

[Ghost Rider]

The Who's influence is impossible to deny. I think a lot of younger fans definitely overlook them, probably because, as a band that came out in the mid 60s they are lumped into the same era with the Stones and Beatles, and those two bands are much, much bigger, so The Who tend to get overlooked in that regard. Personally, I love quite a bit of their stuff, but they probably wouldn't even make my top 25.

 

[NCCommish]

The Who's influence is impossible to deny. I think a lot of younger fans definitely overlook them, probably because, as a band that came out in the mid 60s they are lumped into the same era with the Stones and Beatles, and those two bands are much, much bigger, so The Who tend to get overlooked in that regard. Personally, I love quite a bit of their stuff, but they probably wouldn't even make my top 25.

If I did a list like that and included everyone Hendrix, Dylan, the Beatles, etc. I am still pretty sure the Who would make the all time top ten within the era. Of course I also think the KInks are criminally underrated and they would make my top ten as well.

 

[maxwelledison]

The Who's influence is impossible to deny. I think a lot of younger fans definitely overlook them, probably because, as a band that came out in the mid 60s they are lumped into the same era with the Stones and Beatles, and those two bands are much, much bigger, so The Who tend to get overlooked in that regard. Personally, I love quite a bit of their stuff, but they probably wouldn't even make my top 25.

If I did a list like that and included everyone Hendrix, Dylan, the Beatles, etc. I am still pretty sure the Who would make the all time top ten within the era. Of course I also think the KInks are criminally underrated and they would make my top ten as well.

I'm a fan and agree they may have been overrated a very little bit about 25 years ago but not now. Not that I'm following this kind of thing closely but my family connections with 20 somethings and younger would make one think they didn't even exist.

 

[Ghost Rider]

The Who's influence is impossible to deny. I think a lot of younger fans definitely overlook them, probably because, as a band that came out in the mid 60s they are lumped into the same era with the Stones and Beatles, and those two bands are much, much bigger, so The Who tend to get overlooked in that regard. Personally, I love quite a bit of their stuff, but they probably wouldn't even make my top 25.

If I did a list like that and included everyone Hendrix, Dylan, the Beatles, etc. I am still pretty sure the Who would make the all time top ten within the era. Of course I also think the KInks are criminally underrated and they would make my top ten as well.

Well, I am basing it on my personal favorites, and some of mine would be relative unknowns to the average person (Porcupine Tree, Neal Morse, Opeth, Devin Townsend, etc.), so I would never suggest that the Who aren't an all-time top band when it comes to influence and popularity; they just aren't a band I listen to a lot, even though I love a lot of their music.

 

[HellToupee]

The Who's influence is impossible to deny. I think a lot of younger fans definitely overlook them, probably because, as a band that came out in the mid 60s they are lumped into the same era with the Stones and Beatles, and those two bands are much, much bigger, so The Who tend to get overlooked in that regard. .

Same can be said for The Kinks

 

[Ilov80s]

The Who's influence is impossible to deny. I think a lot of younger fans definitely overlook them, probably because, as a band that came out in the mid 60s they are lumped into the same era with the Stones and Beatles, and those two bands are much, much bigger, so The Who tend to get overlooked in that regard. .

Same can be said for The Kinks

The Who and the Kinks are probably my favorite bands from that era. I also really Cream and the Small Faces/Faces.

 

[Ilov80s]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

 

[NCCommish]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

I like Traffic. I don't think anyone has mentioned The Band. Definitely a top ten all timer IMO.

 

[Rove!]

The Beatles and Beach Boys may have been visionary, but Rock didn't real the full breadth and depth of its potential until the 1970s. They captured a certain beaty, but their successors plumbed the depths of its agression and pure energy. They explored different sounds, but their successors really took it to next level and more successfully merged in aspects of Jazz, Classical and funk.

 

[maxwelledison]

The Beatles and Beach Boys may have been visionary, but Rock didn't real the full breadth and depth of its potential until the 1970s. They captured a certain beaty, but their successors plumbed the depths of its agression and pure energy. They explored different sounds, but their successors really took it to next level and more successfully merged in aspects of Jazz, Classical and funk.

This is rich.

 

[Ilov80s]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

I like Traffic. I don't think anyone has mentioned The Band. Definitely a top ten all timer IMO.

The Band is real solid. If anything this thread has me jamming out to John Barleycorn Must Die (which I haven't in a while). Although, I am pissed to discover Spotify does not have the Faces stuff on there. JFC, are we living in East Berlin or something? These Swedes better get their act together. I don't pay $4.99 a month to not have the damn Faces.

 

[NCCommish]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

I like Traffic. I don't think anyone has mentioned The Band. Definitely a top ten all timer IMO.

The Band is real solid. If anything this thread has me jamming out to John Barleycorn Must Die (which I haven't in a while). Although, I am pissed to discover Spotify does not have the Faces stuff on there. JFC, are we living in East Berlin or something? These Swedes better get their act together. I don't pay $4.99 a month to not have the damn Faces.

That sucks

 

[Eephus]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

I like Traffic. I don't think anyone has mentioned The Band. Definitely a top ten all timer IMO.

The Band is real solid. If anything this thread has me jamming out to John Barleycorn Must Die (which I haven't in a while). Although, I am pissed to discover Spotify does not have the Faces stuff on there. JFC, are we living in East Berlin or something? These Swedes better get their act together. I don't pay $4.99 a month to not have the damn Faces.

All four of their albums are there

 

[Ilov80s]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

I like Traffic. I don't think anyone has mentioned The Band. Definitely a top ten all timer IMO.

The Band is real solid. If anything this thread has me jamming out to John Barleycorn Must Die (which I haven't in a while). Although, I am pissed to discover Spotify does not have the Faces stuff on there. JFC, are we living in East Berlin or something? These Swedes better get their act together. I don't pay $4.99 a month to not have the damn Faces.

All four of their albums are there

False alarm. Sorry Swedes, you do fine work. Now can you find me Night Moves and wherever they put all the Peter Gabriel stuff?

 

[Eephus]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

I like Traffic. I don't think anyone has mentioned The Band. Definitely a top ten all timer IMO.

The Band is real solid. If anything this thread has me jamming out to John Barleycorn Must Die (which I haven't in a while). Although, I am pissed to discover Spotify does not have the Faces stuff on there. JFC, are we living in East Berlin or something? These Swedes better get their act together. I don't pay $4.99 a month to not have the damn Faces.

All four of their albums are there

False alarm. Sorry Swedes, you do fine work. Now can you find me Night Moves and wherever they put all the Peter Gabriel stuff?

I swear there used to be a lot more albums by The Kinks on Spotify. I definitely listened to "Victoria" during one of the music nerd drafts. Now the whole album is gone. It's all very random. Some of their RCA stuff is there along with some of the Pye and Arista material. Preservation Act 1 is available but not Acts 2 & 3. Both Davies brothers have solo stuff streaming so it doesn't appear to be a dispute with the artists.

You'd think digital distribution would have put an end to stuff going out of print but you can't expect logic from the music industry.

 

[Ilov80s]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

I like Traffic. I don't think anyone has mentioned The Band. Definitely a top ten all timer IMO.

The Band is real solid. If anything this thread has me jamming out to John Barleycorn Must Die (which I haven't in a while). Although, I am pissed to discover Spotify does not have the Faces stuff on there. JFC, are we living in East Berlin or something? These Swedes better get their act together. I don't pay $4.99 a month to not have the damn Faces.

All four of their albums are there

False alarm. Sorry Swedes, you do fine work. Now can you find me Night Moves and wherever they put all the Peter Gabriel stuff?

I swear there used to be a lot more albums by The Kinks on Spotify. I definitely listened to "Victoria" during one of the music nerd drafts. Now the whole album is gone. It's all very random. Some of their RCA stuff is there along with some of the Pye and Arista material. Preservation Act 1 is available but not Acts 2 & 3. Both Davies brothers have solo stuff streaming so it doesn't appear to be a dispute with the artists.

You'd think digital distribution would have put an end to stuff going out of print but you can't expect logic from the music industry.

The Kinks have always been a difficult band to track down stuff from. I remember as a kid going to every area cd store to find a greatest hits that all the songs I wanted. I had to settle as there was nothing that had Lola, All Day All Nighy and You Really Got Me on one album. I finally chose one and was so pissed to find most of the big songs were below average live versions. Even in the days of Napster and Limewire, it was tough to find songs like Victoria or Waterloo Sunset. No big deal, they are only two of the best songs ever. Is there a bigger, better band that is so tough to track down?

 

[Eephus]

Also has anyone mentioned Traffic? I'll take them over most of the stuff mentioned. Anything Winwood does is money, even his cheesier 80s pop stuff.

I like Traffic. I don't think anyone has mentioned The Band. Definitely a top ten all timer IMO.

The Band is real solid. If anything this thread has me jamming out to John Barleycorn Must Die (which I haven't in a while). Although, I am pissed to discover Spotify does not have the Faces stuff on there. JFC, are we living in East Berlin or something? These Swedes better get their act together. I don't pay $4.99 a month to not have the damn Faces.

All four of their albums are there

False alarm. Sorry Swedes, you do fine work. Now can you find me Night Moves and wherever they put all the Peter Gabriel stuff?

I swear there used to be a lot more albums by The Kinks on Spotify. I definitely listened to "Victoria" during one of the music nerd drafts. Now the whole album is gone. It's all very random. Some of their RCA stuff is there along with some of the Pye and Arista material. Preservation Act 1 is available but not Acts 2 & 3. Both Davies brothers have solo stuff streaming so it doesn't appear to be a dispute with the artists.

You'd think digital distribution would have put an end to stuff going out of print but you can't expect logic from the music industry.

The Kinks have always been a difficult band to track down stuff from. I remember as a kid going to every area cd store to find a greatest hits that all the songs I wanted. I had to settle as there was nothing that had Lola, All Day All Nighy and You Really Got Me on one album. I finally chose one and was so pissed to find most of the big songs were below average live versions. Even in the days of Napster and Limewire, it was tough to find songs like Victoria or Waterloo Sunset. No big deal, they are only two of the best songs ever. Is there a bigger, better band that is so tough to track down?

They jumped around between record labels and had different distribution deals in the UK and US for a while. But you'd think with all the consolidation in the music industry, that the rights owners would be able to come up with some agreement on content that's approaching 50 years old. I doubt there's going to be millions of streams of Willesden Green but if the stuff's not available, nobody is making any money off of it.

 

[Ilov80s]

Best Brit rock voice, Rod Stewart or Winwood?

 

[skol asylum]

Best Brit rock voice, Rod Stewart or Winwood?

Gavin Rossdale

 

[Ilov80s]

Best Brit rock voice, Rod Stewart or Winwood?

Gavin Rossdale

Well that's a silly choice.

 

[skol asylum]

Best Brit rock voice, Rod Stewart or Winwood?

Gavin Rossdale

Well that's a silly choice.

The correct answer is Robert Plant.

 

[skol asylum]

Hey did we forget about Cat Stevens?

 

[Amused to Death]

Best Brit rock voice, Rod Stewart or Winwood?

Gavin Rossdale

Well that's a silly choice.

The correct answer is Robert Plant.

Paul Rogers?