Never a big fan of the 90's, worst decade with any shadow of doubt, redeemed with the emergence of Radiohead

Never a big fan of the 90's, worst decade with any shadow of doubt, redeemed with the emergence of Radiohead
Agree in general, but '99 feels more like the start of the next decade/ phase, which has some of my favourite music since the 70s.1964white wrote: ↑Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:04 pm Never a big fan of the 90's, worst decade with any shadow of doubt, redeemed with the emergence of RadioheadCranberries, Portishead, PJ Harvey, Fugees/Lauryn Hill, DJ Shadow, Sigur Ros, Cave & REM provided some enjoyment for me, maybe a few others however the 90's weren't great.
Pretty easy choice for me, an album I revisit on a regular basis.
I could do the same with Built to Spill's effort, The White Stripes stripped down debut,Beck's Midnite Vultures, though not his best, maybe. RATM's Battle of Los Angeles was a classic, maybe overplayed these days. Finally, I think, the Sleater Kinney is very very good, surprised Ges didn't go there
Cannot agree with this take. While it wasn't a strong decade for British music, things were great over on this side.1964white wrote: ↑Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:04 pm Never a big fan of the 90's, worst decade with any shadow of doubt, redeemed with the emergence of RadioheadPortishead, PJ Harvey, Fugees/Lauryn Hill, DJ Shadow, Sigur Ros, Cave & REM provided some enjoyment for me, maybe a few others however the 90's weren't great.
You will get a vote from me, John.John in Louisiana wrote: ↑Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:35 pm Another one that will get a vote from me and probably nobody else:
Richard Thompson 'Mock Tudor'
You've found a few more I enjoy Onemore, have at least dozen albums between these artistsonemoreslogan wrote: ↑Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:59 pm Cannot agree with this take. While it wasn't a strong decade for British music, things were great over on this side.
Pixies rattled off a couple of good ones and Frank Black's debut was a nice salve for the breakup. Ritual de lo Habitual came out in '90.
Mascis. Sebadoh...
I remember Gish by Smashing Pumpkins was a revelation when it dropped but then they blew up.
Cracker started straight then went wonderfully bent.
Superchunk, Archers, Cake, Guided by Voices, Giant Sand, Ween, Eliott Smith, Wilco, Natalie Merchant and Liz Phair were all doing great things.
Canadian music was excellent as well with Rheostatics releasing four fabulous albums in succession. Spirit of the West, the Tragically Hip, Rufus Wainwright, Bob Wiseman, Ron Sexsmith, the Inbreds, Eric's Trip, and Bran Van 3000 all emerged or produced some of their best work.
There's plenty more, but that's just a quick list off the top of my head...
Sure, the stuff spinning on commercial radio was largely awful, but the decade holds plenty of highlights for me.
Built To Spill and Sleater Kinney were both under serious consideration but I adore the BHP album.faaip wrote: ↑Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:51 pm I could do the same with Built to Spill's effort, The White Stripes stripped down debut,Beck's Midnite Vultures, though not his best, maybe. RATM's Battle of Los Angeles was a classic, maybe overplayed these days. Finally, I think, the Sleater Kinney is very very good, surprised Ges didn't go there
Oh the Wilco was good too...Summerteeth
The 80s had post-punk, goth and hardcore.