February 7, 201016 yr 1. Coldplay- A Rush Of Blood To The Head 2. Green day - American Idiot 3. Muse- Absolution 4. Radiohead- Kid A 5. Coldplay- X&Y 6. Muse- Origin Of Symmetry 7. Radiohead- In Rainbows 8. Green day - 21th Century Breakdown 9. Muse- Black holes and revelations 10. Radiohead- Amnesiac 11. Portishead - Third 12. Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane 13. Coldplay- viva la vida or death and all his friends 14. Coldplay- Parachutes 15. Placebo - Slepping With Ghosts 16. Norah jones- come away with me 17. Arcade Fire- Neon Bible 18. Keane- Hopes and Fears 19. Keane- Under the Iron Sea 20. Radiohead- Hail To the Thief 21. Manic Street Preachers- Journal For Plagued Lovers 22. Thom Yorke- The Eraser
February 7, 201016 yr i can try to give it a go... the only thing is that i have hw to do. so i might not be able to get to it today. if anyone else wants to they can.
February 7, 201016 yr What's happening exactly? I'd like to make an overview for a year as well, if there are any left.. If it's still open, I want to do 2002 pretty pretty please. :nice:
February 7, 201016 yr it looks as though 2002 is still open, at least from this post: http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3921869&postcount=200
February 7, 201016 yr Cool. I haven't seen any definitive takers since that post, so I'll make it tomorrow then. :wacky:
February 7, 201016 yr 2001 year in music is up: http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67662
February 8, 201016 yr I don't really get what to do still :disappointed: basically it's just supposed to be making a thread that highlights music from that particular year. It's just to get people excited for the albums of the decade and also open peoples minds to bands&artists/albums/songs they may have not listened to I put in mine what my favorite albums/songs were of that year and then if anyone else wants to add stuff they can. I also recommend adding video's audio to make it look more interesting.
February 8, 201016 yr I'll probably post my overview tomorrow as I'm having some major connection problems. It's kind of a miracle that I'm able to post this. *kicks router* Tomorrow is in about 12 hours, by the way. And it's gonna be loooong, I'm afraid. :D Edit: Youtube keeps destroying my connection. :dozey:
February 10, 201016 yr Well I've finally made up my mind and I'm ready to share my favourite albums of this decade. But before I start, a little something. Each and every album on this short yet definitive list holds a special place in my memory. All of them have had a significant impact on me in one way or another. Some I discovered by pure chance, others by the radio and a couple from recommendations. But as confident I am with this list I must admit I am in no way properly qualified to make it. I only started listening to music frequently in 2003 and didn't start to follow the scene closely until about 2007. Nonetheless, this was my generation and goddamit I am proud of it. I apologise in advance for making it so long and arduous but you only do this once every 10 years, so I thought I would make the most of it.
February 10, 201016 yr 20. Songs For The Deaf - Queens Of The Stone Age (2002) This record is by far the least likely inclusion in this list. I first heard this album in early 2009 at the start of the uni semester. I knew nothing about the band and had only heard No One Knows once. Nevertheless I thought I would give it a go, and I was absolutely blown away on my very first listen. It was heavy, wild and sleazy yet at the same time it was so carefully written. Yes, the album does have its weak points but overall it is a spectacular record. And how can you go wrong with the legendary Dave Grohl behind the kit, his performance on this album can only be described as 'pant-wetting-esque'. Its a shame there hasn't been another hard rock album this decade which has given perfect melodies with incredible musicianship. 19. Hybrid Theory - Linkin Park (2001) My first album. My first love :) I often forget just how much I love this album, even as I fall deeper and deeper into the realms of indie music. It takes me back to a very special part of my life, growing up. I actually discovered this band through my favourite tv show DragonBallZ, as many fans of the show would post montage videos online with Linkin Park's music playing in the background. I remember being amazed at the band's ability to mix the genres of rock, metal, rap and techno into such a perfectly coherent sound, little did I know that the genres had been mashed since the late 80s. No matter the direction the band takes in the future, I will always have endless appreciation and love for the 38mins of pure bliss that is Hybrid Theory. 18. Antics - Interpol (2004) Writing this piece, I am beginning to realise how hapharzardly I have discovered all this music. The first time I listened to Interpol I have never even heard a single song by the group but I knew of their critical acclaim and in my desperate attempt to be 'cool' and fit into the alternative music scene I got a copy of the record. Physically (on stage at least) they come across as being dark, brooding and well, dull. Yet their records are so warm and welcoming, the lush landscapes they create, the dense atmospheres the music drifts in and the strong confident vocals combine to produce something truly brilliant. But above all, it is so painfully simple. Yet its Antics ability to move you which in my opinion sets it apart from the New Yorker's other efforts. It's the type of music I would one day love to write. 17. Cruel Guards - The Panics (2007) For as long I've been a music fan I've told everyone who will listen, that I really don't give a damn about the lyrical skill of a band. But when it is as clearly ingenious as it is on Cruel Guards, it's very hard to ignore. This Perth band did some special things on this album, they created a brand of music that was as radio-friendly as you get it yet it has the power to make the listener think, even after the 1000th listen. Moreover, there's something quintessentially Aussie about the album, it radiates with textures of the bush but has melodies of the beach and stories of the city. Under our beautiful southern skies, this album is stunning. 16. White Blood Cells - The White Stripes (2001) The Stripes' second album of a very young century yet their minds were still in previous one. There are so many different sounds, influences, emotions and styles it makes it very difficult to talk about. I have no recollection of how I discovered The White Stripes so I can't write about that either. All I can say is that I just think Jack White is awesome, his passion for music explodes out of the speakers on every track and personally I find that very appealing in an artist, to often you see musicians who perform as if its a chore. White epitomises a truly great guitarist, the freedom with which he plays is awe-inspiring and somewhat refreshing. 15. Sound of Silver - LCD Soundsystem (2007) Easily one of the most enjoyable albums on this list. The middle 22mins of this album comprising of Someone Great, All My Friends and Us v Them is some of the most incredible electronica music I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. The dynamics on the tracks are just so powerful and lively, they really do take this album to another level. But the true highlight of the album comes at the end with New York I Love You, But You're Bringing Me Down, after over 50mins of hard hitting electronica it makes for an odd but somewhat fitting conclusion. Despite my lack of understanding and appreciation for this brand of music, I absolutely love this album. 14. Diorama - Silverchair (2002) The Australian music scene has often been criticised for being a little one dimenstional and not being daring enough or adventurous. Well, Silverchair's 4th effort blew all those claims right out of the water. I love it how ambitious they were with this record, they really threw in the kitchen sink. Quite easily one of the "biggest" Australian albums ever in terms of the prodcution, the sound and the concept. It's a great shame the frontman fell ill after its release and couldn't support it as much as he could have. An even greater shame is the fact that I didn't discover the record until 2008. But better late than never. 13. Hot Fuss - The Killers (2004) The Killers will always hold a special place in my heart, as my first moshpit experience. It was 2 days after I finished my final Year 12 exam, so I had alot of stress to release. It's a night I will never forget and still regard it as one of the best concerts I have ever been to. It was the songs of this record that stood out the most, there was just something different when the band performed the tracks live. The energy levels were unbelievable and the passion resonated through the arena unlike anything else I have heard. The band has become one of the stories of the decade, their success in both indie and commercial circles rivaled that of the biggest bands in the world. The rise and rise and imminent fall of this great 4 piece has been really interesting to watch but it pains me to think that the end might be near for such a talented group of men. 12. Neon Bible - Arcade Fire (2007) This would be a good place to mention my love and admiration for Triple J radio. Growing up in the outer suburbs of Sydney with a friends circle who weren't the biggest music lovers, I was never exposed to the amazing world of alternative music. It was when I started listening to the "J's" that I discovered what was out there. One of the highlights from the time I've spent listening to the station was the broadcast of a show Arcade Fire did at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney in 2008. Words don't quite describe my reaction to this performance, it felt as though the band was taking music to another level. Tracks like Intervention, Antichrist Television Blues and No Cars Go were nothing short of mind blowing. I know their sophomore record is an odd choice but the rock fan in me finds greater pleasure in Neon Bible. My expectations for their 3rd release are extremely high and I don't expect to be dissapointed. 11. Fleet Foxes - S/T (2008) Leaving this out of my Top 10 was an incredibly tough decision to make. This record is truly something special. I fell in love with it when I was going through a pretty tough time in my life, making it all the more special. I loved the album so very much that I had the special edition of it imported all the way from New York because they were not stocking it anywhere in Sydney (it was eventually released 3 months later). I really don't think I need to go into the particulars of this record as almost all of you are familiar with its brilliance. The only reason I left this out of the Top 10 is because it does lack the variety that my No.10 possesses, which is also the reason I haven't become a mad indie folk fan, most of it is just a little, same-same. My Top 10 is done and ready to go but I need to think about what I'm going to write.
February 10, 201016 yr http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67757 Come read my longest post yet, 2002 in review!
February 10, 201016 yr Absolutely loved the review of 2002. 2000 - Italian Plastic 2001 - the_gloaming09 2002 - fietssleutel 2003 - Crests of Daylight 2004 - Briggins 2005 - The Escapist 2006 - violetsparks 2007 - the_gloaming09 2008 - Winigwl 2009 - deaths_friend
February 10, 201016 yr no takers for 2009? i wouldnt mind doing it if no one else is interested. i will have my own top 20 done tomorrow so i have the time do to a review.
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