EW's List: 30 Greatest Artists Right Now (Coldplay: #22)

The Red Army · 06-04-2012, 07:19 PM

Entertainment Weekly's full list of the 30 Greatest Artists Right Now from their Special Music Issue in order:

1. Adele
2.Taylor Swift
3. Drake
4. Carrie Underwood
5. Katy Perry
6. Jack White
7. The Black Keys
8. Nicki Minaj
9. Mumford & Sons
10. Rihanna

11. Bruno Mars
12. Foo Fighters
13. Kanye West
14. Jay Z
15. The Civil Wars
16. A$ap Rocky
17. Fiona Apple
18. Kelly Clarkson
19. Jake Owen
20. Fun

21. Azealia Banks
22. Coldplay
23. Bruce Springsteen
24. Lady Gaga
25. Florenece + the Machine
26. Beyonce
27. Gotye
28. Calvin Harris
29. Kimbra
30. Beach House

I know these lists are subjective, but it's a pretty shitty one nonetheless.

Asap Rocky over Coldplay...wtf were they thinking

Nicki Minaj at #8, Carrie Underwood at #4, lol.

Prospector · 06-04-2012, 07:22 PM

It's an american magazine?

Dirk · 06-04-2012, 07:22 PM

Laughable.

The Red Army · 06-04-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Prospector;5270915
It's an american magazine?

Yeah, an American magazine.

Prospector · 06-04-2012, 07:30 PM

^ That explains Carrie Underwood, I don't remember the last time I heard about her, anyway, ridiculous list

Car Kids · 06-04-2012, 08:56 PM

I sickens me that "artists" like nicki minaj and katy perry are in the same list as Coldplay, the foo fighters, and Adele. But I guess it shows these people have some taste.

jeremyy · 06-04-2012, 09:05 PM

omg.. how could they forget LMFAO?!

Corkus · 06-04-2012, 10:00 PM

Is EW's definition of "greatest" synonymous with "biggest"? Because if it were BIGGEST, I'd say the list is actually accurate.

But "greatest" implies quality, and that's a big hell no for about 20 of these artists.

kittybitty · 06-04-2012, 10:24 PM

Katy Perry $5 and Coldplay #22? Sorry, no. Katy Perry is pure pop drivel, it's catchy and nothing more. Ugh.

Prospector · 06-04-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Corkus;5271017
Is EW's definition of "greatest" synonymous with "biggest"? Because if it were BIGGEST, I'd say the list is actually accurate.

But "greatest" implies quality, and that's a big hell no for about 20 of these artists.

Even if it was biggest...In my opinion Taylor Swift, Drake, Carrie Underwood, Jack White, The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, The Civil Wars, A$ap Rocky, Fiona Apple, Kelly Clarkson, Jake Owen, Fun and Azealia Banks aren't bigger than them, while Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and Beyonce are bigger and are below, still a bad list.

ForYouIBleedMyselfDry · 06-04-2012, 11:34 PM

what the fuck how is Florenece + the Machine and Gotye under lady gaga!?!

what is wrong with the world smh

Rainystrawberry · 07-04-2012, 05:29 AM

At least Coldplay is above Lady Gaga

Rama · 07-04-2012, 07:22 AM

The question is, why is Adele above Florence?

And Bruce, Gaga and Beyoncé deserved a higher spot.

Wintergreen · 07-04-2012, 04:53 PM

Haha, I had a feeling some here might quibble with the list

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Yeah. I agree, Coldplay should be MUCH higher (certainly agree they should be higher than Katy Perry, for instance) but eh, well, still cool they're in there as it is! Made me happy to see that when I was at work yesterday.

Also, some of these acts (the Black Keys, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, or Drake) may not be as big in some other countries around the world, but they're certainly very popular here in the States. Since this is a U.S. magazine I think they're mainly focusing on popularity here in our country.

TyM218 · 07-04-2012, 05:45 PM

I disagree with most of this list. Especially the top 5. While their popularity can't be argued with, I'm not sure they are deserving of the title "great artist".

06-04-2012, 07:19 PM	#1
The Red Army Congress Tart Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 592 Location: Toronto, ON Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 22 Posts	EW's List: 30 Greatest Artists Right Now (Coldplay: #22) Entertainment Weekly's full list of the 30 Greatest Artists Right Now from their Special Music Issue in order: 1. Adele 2.Taylor Swift 3. Drake 4. Carrie Underwood 5. Katy Perry 6. Jack White 7. The Black Keys 8. Nicki Minaj 9. Mumford & Sons 10. Rihanna 11. Bruno Mars 12. Foo Fighters 13. Kanye West 14. Jay Z 15. The Civil Wars 16. A$ap Rocky 17. Fiona Apple 18. Kelly Clarkson 19. Jake Owen 20. Fun 21. Azealia Banks 22. Coldplay 23. Bruce Springsteen 24. Lady Gaga 25. Florenece + the Machine 26. Beyonce 27. Gotye 28. Calvin Harris 29. Kimbra 30. Beach House I know these lists are subjective, but it's a pretty shitty one nonetheless. Asap Rocky over Coldplay...wtf were they thinking Nicki Minaj at #8, Carrie Underwood at #4, lol.

06-04-2012, 07:30 PM	#5
Prospector Rafael Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,111 Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 205 Thanked 181 Times in 130 Posts	^ That explains Carrie Underwood, I don't remember the last time I heard about her, anyway, ridiculous list __________________ South American Ambassador 2012

06-04-2012, 08:56 PM	#6
Car Kids Long Live Most Kingz Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 304 My Mood: Location: Chris Martin Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 17 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	I sickens me that "artists" like nicki minaj and katy perry are in the same list as Coldplay, the foo fighters, and Adele. But I guess it shows these people have some taste. __________________ I'm 17% high -Chris Martin

06-04-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
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kittybitty Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,608 My Mood: Location: Home, home, where I wanted to Go Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 85 Thanked 123 Times in 97 Posts	Katy Perry $5 and Coldplay #22? Sorry, no. Katy Perry is pure pop drivel, it's catchy and nothing more. Ugh. __________________ Coldplay's gonna knock you out! )

06-04-2012, 07:22 PM	#2
Prospector Rafael Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,111 Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 205 Thanked 181 Times in 130 Posts	It's an american magazine? __________________ South American Ambassador 2012

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Dirk Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 My Mood: Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Laughable.

06-04-2012, 07:23 PM	#4
The Red Army Congress Tart Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 592 Location: Toronto, ON Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 22 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Prospector;5270915 It's an american magazine? Yeah, an American magazine.

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Corkus Pretentious Tool Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,512 My Mood: Location: Smoggy SoCal Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 97 Times in 58 Posts	Is EW's definition of "greatest" synonymous with "biggest"? Because if it were BIGGEST, I'd say the list is actually accurate. But "greatest" implies quality, and that's a big hell no for about 20 of these artists.

06-04-2012, 11:30 PM	#10
Prospector Rafael Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,111 Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 205 Thanked 181 Times in 130 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Corkus;5271017 Is EW's definition of "greatest" synonymous with "biggest"? Because if it were BIGGEST, I'd say the list is actually accurate. But "greatest" implies quality, and that's a big hell no for about 20 of these artists. Even if it was biggest...In my opinion Taylor Swift, Drake, Carrie Underwood, Jack White, The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, The Civil Wars, A$ap Rocky, Fiona Apple, Kelly Clarkson, Jake Owen, Fun and Azealia Banks aren't bigger than them, while Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and Beyonce are bigger and are below, still a bad list. __________________ South American Ambassador 2012

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ForYouIBleedMyselfDry Give me love over Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 637 My Mood: Location: Under your bed Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	what the fuck how is Florenece + the Machine and Gotye under lady gaga!?! what is wrong with the world smh

07-04-2012, 05:29 AM	#12
Rainystrawberry You're in control Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 548 My Mood: Location: Ontario Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	At least Coldplay is above Lady Gaga

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Rama Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 116 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The question is, why is Adele above Florence? And Bruce, Gaga and Beyoncé deserved a higher spot.

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Wintergreen In my own happy paradise Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,331 Location: The plains of Iowa Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Haha, I had a feeling some here might quibble with the list . Yeah. I agree, Coldplay should be MUCH higher (certainly agree they should be higher than Katy Perry, for instance) but eh, well, still cool they're in there as it is! Made me happy to see that when I was at work yesterday. Also, some of these acts (the Black Keys, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, or Drake) may not be as big in some other countries around the world, but they're certainly very popular here in the States. Since this is a U.S. magazine I think they're mainly focusing on popularity here in our country. __________________ "And tell me you love me Come back and haunt me" "Lights will guide you home..." Fri., August 10th, 2012 Xcel Energy Center St. Paul, MN

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TyM218 Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 955 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I disagree with most of this list. Especially the top 5. While their popularity can't be argued with, I'm not sure they are deserving of the title "great artist". __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] \|\|\|\|\|\|\| V I V A \|\|\|\|\|\|\| July 30th 2009 - Rogers Centre, Toronto August 5th 2011 - Lollapalooza Festival, Chicago