Somefriendly Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Maybe been done before, but who would you say is the most prolific band in terms of quality? Couple of bands in my head so I will start off with suede. From that debut with all the mega b sides, dog man star (untouchable) again with b sides through to coming up. They didn't release any shit, most of the b sides from 93 to 97 could easily have been a single. Other names that spring to mind are echo and the bunnymen for the first 5 album run and the smiths (Obviously). Link to comment
redstrummer Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Somefriendly said: Maybe been done before, but who would you say is the most prolific band in terms of quality? Couple of bands in my head so I will start off with suede. From that debut with all the mega b sides, dog man star (untouchable) again with b sides through to coming up. They didn't release any shit, most of the b sides from 93 to 97 could easily have been a single. Other names that spring to mind are echo and the bunnymen for the first 5 album run and the smiths (Obviously). christ on a bike suede !! you on the wind up ? The Clash "the only band that matters " but you can't dismiss the greats The Beatles , The Rolling Stones , Led Zeppelin if your talking prolific . Solo artists Bob Dylan , Neil Young . I'll throw in more modern bands like Artic Monkeys and KOL The bunnymen had a couple of decent hits as did The Smiths , who are over rated . Fuck me there's dozens of bands better Suede ffs Link to comment
Poodler Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Strummer makes a good point RE clash - every album was progression (not including that album), a development in sound. Have to acknowledge ABBA, IMO. Consistently great pop albums. Dylan threw a lot of mud and some of it stuck. Bowie? Suppose the criteria needs to be noted - like S Hoon/ Blind Melon made one great album before death. Does that give him a 100% success rate? Winehoose. Sessions Link to comment
YorkDon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Stevie Wonder Aretha Franklin Michael Jackson Bruce Springsteen Prince All in a different stratosphere to bloody Suede. Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 the legendary artist\groups that had any sort of longevity all have utter garbage in their back catalogue at some period. stones\bowie\dylan\u2\springsteen\the floyd\you name them. even the Beatles produced some bog std stuff personally I’d say Hendrix. his three albums (BoG doesn’t count) are all classics. Link to comment
Somefriendly Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 46 minutes ago, Bluto10 said: the legendary artist\groups that had any sort of longevity all have utter garbage in their back catalogue at some period. stones\bowie\dylan\u2\springsteen\the floyd\you name them. even the Beatles produced some bog std stuff personally I’d say Hendrix. his three albums (BoG doesn’t count) are all classics. That's what I was getting at, based on total output how much quality did they have. The stones gave some utter shite. @redstrummerI give you the Clash for sure. Disagree with you on smiths but personal opinion. Link to comment
Poodler Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Doors? Stooges? Cult? fars Billystarkdivinheeder Link to comment
Guest milne_afc Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Prolific is a term I’d associate with penalty box strikers , rapists and murderers. Doesn't really apply to bands and that because of individual taste and they ALL have some absolute rot in the back catalogue. Anyway. Radiohead, the Strokes and Talking Heads are all fairly ace rn imho. Link to comment
cheesepipes Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Alice in Chains released nothing but masterpieces until Layne took his last heavenly needle. Facelift Jar of Flies Dirt Unplugged Self Titled In that order. Sap was wonderful as well but as a 4 song EP i cant list it. I cant enjoy the current singer at all. I dont expect you heathens to understand. Zeppelin n Sabbath churned out absolute classics from late 60s to mid 70s, you cant keep that output/quality along with excess drug taking and minor riding. Skynyrd up until Street Survivors and the plane crash were on course to dominate the Rock n Roll world. 1 Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 27 minutes ago, milne_afc said: Anyway. Radiohead, the Strokes and Talking Heads are all fairly ace rn imho. I was about to say Talking Heads, only their final album Naked I don't rate. Radiohead also a good shout, love all their stuff. The Beatles, Led Zepp and the Clash rarely put a foot wrong either. Link to comment
Guest milne_afc Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, maryhilldon said: I was about to say Talking Heads, only their final album Naked I don't rate. Radiohead also a good shout, love all their stuff. The Beatles, Led Zepp and the Clash rarely put a foot wrong either. That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me. Enjoy the rest of your evening! Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 minute ago, milne_afc said: That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me. Enjoy the rest of your evening! ? Same to you pal. Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 When it comes to dance music, Chemical Brothers probably my choice. So much great output over such a long time. Link to comment
Sooper-hanz Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 3 hours ago, cheesepipes said: Alice in Chains released nothing but masterpieces until Layne took his last heavenly needle. Facelift Jar of Flies Dirt Unplugged Self Titled In that order. Sap was wonderful as well but as a 4 song EP i cant list it. I cant enjoy the current singer at all. All brilliant but I really love the stuff with Duval as well. He's a great frontman and fits in perfectly. Link to comment
CrazyBullSheep Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 12:09 AM, Sooper-hanz said: All brilliant but I really love the stuff with Duval as well. He's a great frontman and fits in perfectly. No, No he doesnt Link to comment
CrazyBullSheep Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 24 minutes ago, CrazyBullSheep said: No, No he doesnt Duval is the complete opposite of Layne, he has no Angst, suffering, there's no pain in his vocals, and that is what AIC is about. Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed some of the new stuff, in fact check my brain is a favoutrite of mine. But I have to listen to them as a new band. Just not the same Anyway..... Motorhead - fuck yeah Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 still haven’t seen a better suggestion than my Hendrix one Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Christ manboobs min, that hairs awful Link to comment
frankie_mac's_4 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 13 hours ago, CrazyBullSheep said: Anyway..... Motorhead - fuck yeah And every one a banger ? Most influential album? Take your pick from Sergeant Pepper, What's Going On or Never Mind The Bollocks Link to comment
Simply Red Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, frankie_mac's_4 said: And every one a banger ? Most influential album? Take your pick from Sergeant Pepper, What's Going On or Never Mind The Bollocks Solid choice Frankie Bollocks>Going On Revolver better than SP for me. Not sure what my top 3 lps is. Those are somewhere top 20 tho Link to comment
Sooper-hanz Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 14 hours ago, CrazyBullSheep said: Duval is the complete opposite of Layne, he has no Angst, suffering, there's no pain in his vocals, and that is what AIC is about. Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed some of the new stuff, in fact check my brain is a favoutrite of mine. But I have to listen to them as a new band. Just not the same See where you're coming from but I don't know Duval's background ( I assume you do) so hard for me to comment on the 'angst' 'suffering' 'pain' argument. (Perhaps you could elaborate) I was referring to his contribution in a live sense and sonically . He';s a brilliant frontman and his vocal is perfectly harmonious with Cantrell's. Link to comment
Sooper-hanz Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 50 minutes ago, Simply Red said: Revolver better than SP for me. For me it would have to be The Best of the Beatles. Link to comment
frankie_mac's_4 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Simply Red said: Solid choice Frankie Bollocks>Going On Revolver better than SP for me. Not sure what my top 3 lps is. Those are somewhere top 20 tho Ooooooft, top 3 is a different kettle of fish completely from most influential mick. Top 3 is a variable for anyone depending on where they are in their life. The exception obviously being Never Mind the Bollocks - seminal stuff Link to comment
Sooper-hanz Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 12 hours ago, Grays Babylon 1875 said: Correct. He sounds like he spent a month in hell and was released to sing about it. A true fallen angel. Not my words Carol. The words of Top Gear Magazine. Link to comment
Simply Red Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Bad_Mobby said: The Charlatans Defo prolific. 30 years of albums. Been in steady decline for the last 20years imo. Gruff Rhys is prolific Link to comment
jamiesd Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Paul Weller, Neil Young, Prince, The Boss, Paul McCartney Link to comment
CrazyBullSheep Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 16 hours ago, Simply Red said: Defo prolific. 30 years of albums. Been in steady decline for the last 20years imo. Gruff Rhys is prolific Ever since Mr Burgess dyed his hair? Link to comment
Simply Red Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 40 minutes ago, CrazyBullSheep said: Ever since Mr Burgess dyed his hair? The bleached bowl cut material has been unlistenable for me. That covers the last ten/15 years. Link to comment
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