Poll: Best British Band? (1980 - Now)

[Lukeje]

It's their first album. Closer was released in 1980.

 

[Cpt_Oblivious]

Iron Maiden..or Alestorm.

Of that list, only The Clash don't make me want to hurt myself.

 

[Arrers]

Who in your opinion is the best british band since 1980?

I say 1980 that was when I belive all the good bands started to come out of the wood (like U2, The Clash, Madness etc)

I personally say Oasis, mainly because of the brilliant songs, the intersting singing voice of Liam Gallagher and the superb lyrics by Noel Gallagher

Wit Coldplay a ver close 2nd.

Note The poll maybe Bias due to thefact I dislike metal, also sorry for the lack of other bands, due to the very small options

dude Pink Floyd has got to be the best British band ever and they formed in 1965.

The Sixtes in general was a good time for british music, now you mention it.

EDIT: THe Clash formed in '76, and their best stuff was released before 1980.

 

[pigmonkey]

i vote joy division, holy crap i think i've mentioned that band at least 5 times on this forum already.

Ian Curtis was Dead long before the 80's dude, but New Order were around releasing 'Technique' a damn fine album.

1980 isn't long before the 80s....

Anyway, the thing about Joy Division is that they only released 2 albums and it's likely that their popularity grew after the had disbanded. I think New Order were more influential to the future music scene and whilst I like Joy Division a great deal I don't think they should be an such a list. Mind you, neither should Oasis or U2, but that's just IMO.

Agreed Unknown Pleasures (their 2nd album kids) was released in 1979 and was the bands final album. By default they are a 1970's band and popular consus placess their influence there also.

I prefer Joy Division to New Order but as far as musical impact goes New Order broke more ground and have influenced more groups. As an aside and a random fact. My parents next door neighbour has Peter Hook signed to his management firm. I get tickets to see him Dj and the Likes. Bonus to me!

closer was there second album and it was realessed in 1980.

 

[Prometherion]

Iron Maiden baby!

 

[sneak_copter]

^ U2 aren't British.

Yes they are. The're from Nothern Ireland.

I cast a vote for Oasis.

 

[Arsen]

Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride.

Sorry, but Paradise Lost can easily take on Oasis and all those other bands...
I can hardly consider Coldplay noteworthy.

 

[soren7550]

I was about to start yelling "BEATLES!!!!!", but then I saw the part for *after* 1980. So I chose Muse.(never knew that they were Brits.) And isn't U2 comprised of a bunch of asshole Irishmen?

 

[Asymptote Angel]

Sabbath, Queen, Beatles, Motorhead, Maiden... all those great British bands came before the 80's.

So with that in mind, I'll say Coldplay, with Oasis in a close second. I don't really care about the others on the list.

 

[thefrizzlefry]

The Clash all the way. The only band that matters.

 

[TheGreenManalishi]

The Stone Roses. Without them there'd be very few of the more 90s bands you listed.

 

[Magic Murder Bag]

^ U2 aren't British.

Yes they are. The're from Nothern Ireland.

I cast a vote for Oasis.

EDIT - really should think before typing. I'll get me coat.

 

[are.you.the.god.its.me.vader]

my personal fave is the cure, got every album

 

[Kajt]

Iron Maiden get's my vote, best British band that I can think of right now.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Where the hell is Iron Maiden?

Seriously.
And Blur, Pulp, Sisters of Mercy, The The...

These bands on the list sort of sum up the British sound, which is exclusive to these isles, whereas you could say Iron Maiden go hand in hand with the 70's rockers of America.

Really...no.

 

[iain62a]

I don't think there's enough room in the poll options to mention everybody's favourite obscure band.

I think this poll should be retitled "What is your favourite of OPs favourite bands from 1980 onwards?"

^ U2 aren't British.

Yes they are. The're from Nothern Ireland.

I cast a vote for Oasis.

According to wikipedia, they're from Dublin. So they aren't actually from Britain.

 

[JokerGrin]

The Smiths are my top choice, followed closely by Joy Division and The Chemical Brothers. Out of that poll, Radiohead.