Band of the Decade

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I had never even heard the name Outkast when my wife first played them for me in 2001.
 
 

Originally posted by bearman:
   Even in the 1990's we could have said the decade was summed by anyone from Nirvana to Radiohead to Outkast.

[bearman🐻]

I think in the 90's Outkast released about 4 or 5 LP's. "ATLiens" and "Stankonia" (which I guess was technically releaed in 2000) were pretty big-selling LP's, and people really heralded them as being not your average hip-hop band, which is why they came to mind. They released a greatest hits before they even hit it big with "Hey Ya".

[nkotb]

Granted I'm thinking more of our little world than the big picture, but I'd think the Shins might have a shot at band of the decade.
 
 They pretty much went from indie buzzband to getting their name into a largely distributed move to having an album break the billboard top 10...and all on an indie label.  They also seem like the poster children for the new "Indie is the New Mainstream."
 
 If they play their cards right, and the next album takes off, I think that argument could be made.

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by nkotb:
  I actually spent a few minutes trying to think if any band in the last 2-3 years had covered it, and maybe he didnt' know it was a cover.

All I can think of is Travis and Alejandro Escovada, and the prospect of Brian listening to either of those shatters my worldview even more.

[Brian_Wallace]

Originally posted by nkotb:
  Yeah, no joke. I actually spent a few minutes trying to think if any band in the last 2-3 years had covered it, and maybe he didnt' know it was a cover.
 
 Brian, don't you know how irrelevant Bowie is?  COME ON!
 

Jeez!  You never heard the "I liked _____ the first time when it was called _____?"  It's an expression.  I don't really like Bowie and don't think he's relevant either.  He's one of those artists you're "supposed" to think is great (along with Lennon, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Springsteen, Radiohead, etc.) or else you'll never be able to drive a BMW or wear a polo shirt again.
 
 Brian

[ggw]

I think by that criteria one would have to say Death Cab for Cutie is bigger than the Shins.
 
 

Originally posted by nkotb:
  Granted I'm thinking more of our little world than the big picture, but I'd think the Shins might have a shot at band of the decade.
 
 They pretty much went from indie buzzband to getting their name into a largely distributed move to having an album break the billboard top 10...and all on an indie label.  They also seem like the poster children for the new "Indie is the New Mainstream."
 
 If they play their cards right, and the next album takes off, I think that argument could be made.

[nkotb]

Maybe...and I thought that when I was posting.  I'm not sure what the answer is, although I'm sure I gravitated toward the Shins because I think Death Cab is nancy as shit.
 
 

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
  I think by that criteria one would have to say Death Cab for Cutie is bigger than the Shins.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Thanks, Zach.
 
 

Originally posted by nkotb:
  Granted I'm thinking more of our little world than the big picture, but I'd think the Shins might have a shot at band of the decade.
 
 They pretty much went from indie buzzband to getting their name into a largely distributed move to having an album break the billboard top 10...and all on an indie label.  They also seem like the poster children for the new "Indie is the New Mainstream."
 
 If they play their cards right, and the next album takes off, I think that argument could be made.

[allmy$to930]

I go with Wilco for taking the lead in creating NPR-approved "indie"...this has, and will continue to have, a huge impact on music and marketing.
 
 The whole stunt surrounding the realease of YHF also makes them the poster children for the crumbling and often out of touch music industry.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Thanks, David Fricke.
 
 

Originally posted by allmy$to930:
  I go with Wilco for taking the lead in creating NPR-approved "indie"...this has, and will continue to have, a huge impact on music and marketing.
 
 The whole stunt surrounding the realease of YHF also makes them the poster children for the crumbling and often out of touch music industry.

[nkotb]

I'd rather be Zach Braff than David Fricke.

[allmy$to930]

Is that an insult? I wish I had Fricke's hair.
 
 

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  Thanks, David Fricke.
 
   

Originally posted by allmy$to930:
  I go with Wilco for taking the lead in creating NPR-approved "indie"...this has, and will continue to have, a huge impact on music and marketing.
 
 The whole stunt surrounding the realease of YHF also makes them the poster children for the crumbling and often out of touch music industry.

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[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I don't think there's a man in the world who would prefer to be David Fricke, except perhaps Brian Walalce.
 
 

Originally posted by nkotb:
  I'd rather be Zach Braff than David Fricke.

[nkotb]

Seriously though, I always liked Rhett's perspective that a band of the etc. should reach beyond our little nerdy indie rock circle, but I can already see Rolling Stone covers and EW write ups about how the Shins changed the world.
 
 Plus, my mom rocks the Shins.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

You may have a point. My anecdotal evidence: My brother probably hasn't bought five albums in the last five years, but he made a point of seeing the Shins at Bumbershoot this year.
 
 

Originally posted by nkotb:
  Seriously though, I always liked Rhett's perspective that a band of the etc. should reach beyond our little nerdy indie rock circle, but I can already see Rolling Stone covers and EW write ups about how the Shins changed the world.
 
 Plus, my mom rocks the Shins.