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Steamlord · (08-22-2012, 04:57 PM)

Originally Posted by Yager:

No Mars Volta? No NIN? No Tool? No Raconteurs? No Johnny Cash? What is this?

Originally Posted by Pkm:

No Tool, fine I can live with that I guess..
No NIN..hmmm a bit odd..

No The Mars Volta..FUCK THIS LIST.

Pitchfork hates The Mars Volta.

Revolver · (08-22-2012, 04:58 PM)

Originally Posted by shagg_187:

Nope. It's a goddamn masterpiece. Lack of it completely degrades this list. I guess no nineinchnails fan visit Pitchfork after their shitty useless reviews and their journalistic erection towards everything Radiohead.

I love that album too. But what do I know? I also like Tool/A Perfect Circle.

marrec · (08-22-2012, 04:58 PM)

Originally Posted by Pkm:

No Tool, fine I can live with that I guess..
No NIN..hmmm a bit odd..

No The Mars Volta..FUCK THIS LIST.

The secret is that Mars Volta kinda sucks.

elkayes · (08-22-2012, 04:58 PM)

St Vincent at 113
Robyn at 176
Bombay Bycicle Club not even in the top 200
Icky Thumb not listed.

LIST INVALID !

Seriously, I´ll have to give those I don´t know yet a listen. In general I really dig what´s on there.

Jitters · (08-22-2012, 04:59 PM)

I can't believe there are this many Tool fans on here.

Yaboosh · (08-22-2012, 04:59 PM)

Originally Posted by Lambtron:

I have a way bigger problem with Merriweather Post Pavillion. Fuck that album.

Summerteeth destroys Yankee Hotel Foxtrtot though.

No way is Summerteeth a better album than YHF.

Edit: De-Loused in the Comatorium is godly. Definitely surprising to not see it in the top 200.

marrec · (08-22-2012, 04:59 PM)

Originally Posted by elkayes:

St Vincent at 113
Robyn at 176
Bombay Bycicle Club not even in the top 200
Icky Thumb not listed.

LIST INVALID !

Seriously, I´ll have to give those I don´t know yet a listen. In general I really dig what´s on there.

They put the wrong St. Vincent album on too.

Nibel · (08-22-2012, 04:59 PM)

Eidan · (08-22-2012, 05:00 PM)

Originally Posted by Jooney:

Obligatory for radiohead fans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHS3ci9H_Uc

Funny. I have to admit though, I probably would have bailed if they spoke ill of In Rainbows. That album really can do no wrong in my eyes.

Conciliator · (08-22-2012, 05:00 PM)

The Mars Volta mostly sucks. The first album is great and underappreciated, but even if you're into their sound and philosophical tone, you have to agree that most of the albums have big chunks of aimless bullshit.

mescalineeyes · (08-22-2012, 05:00 PM)

Originally Posted by Jitters:

I can't believe there are this many Tool fans on here.

You're surprised that wannabe intellectuals like their edgy opinions pre-digested by a bald, wine-loving satanist?

Yeah, me too.

Yager · (08-22-2012, 05:01 PM)

Originally Posted by mescalineeyes:

This is a list of your extremely limited taste in alternative music.
You're about as unique as any Justin Bieber stan.

Alternative? Oh, ok. And of course, I only listen to the ones I mentioned above, so yes, you are so right. I mean, come on.

Zilch · (08-22-2012, 05:01 PM)

Actually I'd say that Maynard (the character that he is) is prob the best thing about Tool. Their music is sorta poopy.

CloudWolf · (08-22-2012, 05:01 PM)

Originally Posted by Yager:

No Mars Volta? No NIN? No Tool? No Raconteurs? No Johnny Cash? What is this?

Johnny Cash didn't realy release very notable albums the last 15 years. The American Recordings albums are more miss than hit IMO.

Rich Uncle Skeleton · (08-22-2012, 05:01 PM)

Originally Posted by Cyan:

Totally agree on NMH. Guess I'd better check out Sufjan Stevens!

Sufjan's not bad, but a little milquetoast for me. If you like NMH, The Glow Pt. 2 is probably a better album to try if you haven't heard it.

Anyway, it's weird seeing people's reactions in this thread. There were No Surprises (heh) at the #1 or anything else on the list really (except Drake I guess; the fuck?). Keep in mind, this isn't a single person's list but the average of thousands of people's lists, so of course it's safe and bland. All the quirks have been averaged out. I doubt many individuals put three goddamn Radiohead albums in their top ten, but -- shocker! -- Radiohead is pretty popular and some folks are crazy enough to consider In Rainbows better than their other work.

Yaboosh · (08-22-2012, 05:01 PM)

I love lists like this. I always find so much great new music this way.

marrec · (08-22-2012, 05:01 PM)

Originally Posted by Conciliator:

The Mars Volta mostly sucks. The first album is great and underappreciated, but even if you're into their sound and philosophical tone, you have to agree that most of the albums have big chunks of aimless bullshit.

I saw them live once and it was literally the worst live band I've ever seen.

And I've been to Warped Tour.

It's okay though, cause they were opening for A Perfect Circle.

So in one night I got to see the worst live band open for on of the best.

macuser1of5 · (08-22-2012, 05:03 PM)

Originally Posted by shagg_187:

Nope. It's a goddamn masterpiece. Lack of it completely degrades this list. I guess no nineinchnails fan visit Pitchfork after their shitty useless reviews and their journalistic erection towards everything Radiohead.

Lyrically it's a mess. Especially compared to the bite of pretty hate machine or broken. TDS at least had a consistent theme to hide some of the weaker writing.

Yager · (08-22-2012, 05:04 PM)

Originally Posted by CloudWolf:

Johnny Cash didn't realy release very notable albums the last 15 years. The American Recordings albums are more miss than hit IMO.

Well, for me AR IV and V are really good.

steveovig · (08-22-2012, 05:04 PM)

Wow, that list blows for someone who doesn't have that kind of taste in music. I hate lists like these, just listen to whatever you like and be happy. I could care less about most of the albums on the list.

Brettison · (08-22-2012, 05:04 PM)

I am surprised The Flaming Lips didn't make the top 10. Seems to always be a go to name check band in the pitchfork wheelhouse.

Jooney · (08-22-2012, 05:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Eidan:

Funny. I have to admit though, I probably would have bailed if they spoke ill of In Rainbows. That album really can do no wrong in my eyes.

Buddy, I am with you. I'm always surprised at some of the lackluster reception it gets on GAF.

After their direction shift with Kid A, it was great that they could come back with a record that was more accessible and personal.

Jitters · (08-22-2012, 05:05 PM)

The top 10 is pretty good. I mean there is no hip-hop ,but P4K isn't a hip-hop site, so I'm fine with it. Complaining about no Tool, NIN, and such is just ridiculous. They shouldn't be on there.

marrec · (08-22-2012, 05:05 PM)

Also the lack of CSS on this list is pretty egregious.

Jitters · (08-22-2012, 05:06 PM)

Originally Posted by Conciliator:

The Mars Volta mostly sucks. The first album is great and underappreciated, but even if you're into their sound and philosophical tone, you have to agree that most of the albums have big chunks of aimless bullshit.

Yeah, I agree. Their first 2 albums were good ,but the rest were pretty average to bad.

ahoyhoy · (08-22-2012, 05:06 PM)

Originally Posted by Yager:

No Mars Volta? No NIN? No Tool? No Raconteurs? No Johnny Cash? What is this?

Didn't even notice lack of Raconteurs. Counselors For The Lonely deserves a spot.

mescalineeyes · (08-22-2012, 05:07 PM)

Originally Posted by marrec:

Also the lack of CSS on this list is pretty egregious.

why how else do you think they styled the whole thi... oh, THAT CSS.

Kusagari · (08-22-2012, 05:07 PM)

Originally Posted by Jitters:

The top 10 is pretty good. I mean there is no hip-hop ,but P4K isn't a hip-hop site, so I'm fine with it. Complaining about no Tool, NIN, and such is just ridiculous. They shouldn't be on there.

Kanye isn't hip hop anymore?

marrec · (08-22-2012, 05:08 PM)

Originally Posted by mescalineeyes:

why how else do you think they styled the whole thi... oh, THAT CSS.

Cascading Style Sheets make some amazing post disco tunes.

Danielsan · (08-22-2012, 05:08 PM)

Three Radiohead albums is a bit much. That said, they are all amazing, especially Ok Computer and In Rainbows. Sufjan Stevens' Illinois and Arcade Fire's Funeral are definitely outstanding as well.

mescalineeyes · (08-22-2012, 05:09 PM)

Originally Posted by marrec:

Cascading Style Sheets make some amazing post disco tunes.

Well I am sorry, you could've been talking about all the Cansei De Ser Sexy they used to make the site as flashy as it is!

Jitters · (08-22-2012, 05:10 PM)

Originally Posted by Kusagari:

Kanye isn't hip hop anymore?

Well, P4K has always had a thing for Kanye, which is understandable. So I saw that one coming. He does seem to be becoming pop with hip-hop influence, though.

Tunin · (08-22-2012, 05:10 PM)

Dear God, Radiohead is horrendous.

mescalineeyes · (08-22-2012, 05:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Tunin:

Dear God, Radiohead is horrendous.

What do you like that's so much better?

nskinnear · (08-22-2012, 05:11 PM)

I almost wish P4K had been a year older so we could have 4 Radiohead albums in the top 10... and 3 in the top 3 spots.

Pkm · (08-22-2012, 05:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Conciliator:

The Mars Volta mostly sucks. The first album is great and underappreciated, but even if you're into their sound and philosophical tone, you have to agree that most of the albums have big chunks of aimless bullshit.

Madness! :)

Ive loved all thier albums, some good ass shaking music!

Jitters · (08-22-2012, 05:11 PM)

Music discussion is such a mess on the internet.

Rookje · (08-22-2012, 05:12 PM)

Manos: The Hans of Fate · (08-22-2012, 05:12 PM)

Things from 1998 and 1999 bizarrely ignored.

...well I liked it.

andymcc · (08-22-2012, 05:13 PM)

i've been trying to ignore fear factory for years, thanks for reminding me.

Cyan · (08-22-2012, 05:13 PM)

Originally Posted by marrec:

So in one night I got to see the worst live band open for on of the best.

I once saw Hot Water Music open for Bad Religion.

Similar experience.

Manos: The Hans of Fate · (08-22-2012, 05:14 PM)

Originally Posted by andymcc:

i've been trying to ignore fear factory for years, thanks for reminding me.

Sure thing!

Kusagari · (08-22-2012, 05:14 PM)

Originally Posted by Jitters:

Well, P4K has always had a thing for Kanye, which is understandable. So I saw that one coming. He does seem to be becoming pop with hip-hop influence, though.

I think there's a decent amount of rap, even if Kanye and Jay consist of half of it, on the list all things considered. Madvillains high up and it's good to see a group like Clipse on there at all.

mescalineeyes · (08-22-2012, 05:15 PM)

Originally Posted by Cyan:

I once saw Hot Water Music open for Bad Religion.

Similar experience.

I once saw Jamie xx play a shitty set.

BOOYA

Manos: The Hans of Fate · (08-22-2012, 05:15 PM)

Originally Posted by Kusagari:

I think there's a decent amount of rap, even if Kanye and Jay consist of half of it, on the list all things considered. Madvillains high up and it's good to see a group like Clipse on there at all.

Kayne consists of 9 (including WTT) and Jay of 3 (including WTT), I think Kanye makes up more than half of the list.

Cyan · (08-22-2012, 05:15 PM)

Originally Posted by Jitters:

Music discussion is such a mess on the internet.

People tend to take disagreement with their musical taste really personally. Recipe for internets disaster.

Hootie · (08-22-2012, 05:15 PM)

I'm looking through some pitchfork reviews...they gave Kid Cudi's MOTM a 4.1? wtf? I'm not saying its a masterpiece but damn.

Cyan · (08-22-2012, 05:17 PM)

Originally Posted by mescalineeyes:

I once saw Jamie xx play a shitty set.

BOOYA

Ok? I'm not sure I understand this post.

Zilch · (08-22-2012, 05:18 PM)

Originally Posted by Cyan:

Ok? I'm not sure I understand this post.

jamie xx is a current indie scene goldenboy

JeTmAn81 · (08-22-2012, 05:19 PM)

Frances The Mute by The Mars Volta is a deservedly highly-praised album. I haven't really loved any of their other albums, but they always put out at least a couple of cool songs on each.