best decade for music

wow must of put the wrong decades

Strangely I voted 60's because not only were some of my favourite tunes (albeit most of them are TV themes )written then, but also, while there was much twee and loathesome pop music, it was downright mild compared to the 70's onwards. The 40's and 50's were basically decades where everybody released the same tune endlessly.

The answer one would expect, would of course be 80's, but in the "genius vs total shite" stakes they fail miserably. For every New Order there are ten Black Laces, for every Propaganda, there are ten Whams.

The 90's were excellent, and 2000 onwards has been at least acceptable.

seb wrote: wow must of put the wrong decades

Well Mr Preda would probably like to vote for the 1820's

i would say the 60s too. hey you mention propaganda what song did they play i havent heard of them in a while. i know they had one good album i think it was in a blue sleeve not really sure. i think im getting mixed up with mci

seb wrote: i would say the 60s too. hey you mention propaganda what song did they play i havent heard of them in a while. i know they had one good album i think it was in a blue sleeve not really sure. i think im getting mixed up with mci

Only tune of theirs most people know. Good, but far from their best, and it smells of 80's cos of the horrid sampled slap bass.

1980s, for its sonic diversity: there you have solid indie rock scene, heavy metal, hip hop, italodisco, house, the exploited, good early 80s dub... so much was so still fresh sounding.

hey weirdo im from san antonio

hey wierdo was anything box from cc

hey thanks i remember them now they remind me of the human league

hey doc thanks for the video now i remember them they reminded me of the human league

seb wrote: hey wierdo was anything box from cc

Wot box? It's awfully quiet ere

70,s easy,, osmonds,pilot,quo , medicine head, wizard and yer loads of bands and er yer quote me on that

it was january

weirdo there was a band called "anything box" i think they were from corpus christi, tx. anybody up for a pint?

seb wrote: weirdo there was a band called "anything box" i think they were from corpus christi, tx. anybody up for a pint?

Ganja buzz bahchuraaj

Frankly speaking, I've never heard them. I'm desperately seeking a 2009 place to go tonight. But I'd probably get shitfaced in my car in the parking lot and then get back home to my quiet family.

Yo! All the best!

seb wrote: weirdo there was a band called "anything box" i think they were from corpus christi, tx. anybody up for a pint?

They were from New Jersey, and one of them (Dania Morales)is from Ecuador. They were quite famous for the single "Living in Oblivion" (1989).

cool thanks for the info about anything box. there was another band that david bowie discover in south america i think the bands name was soda radio

tomorrow will never know

i already started drinking ill be pastout before 8 and wake up naked in front yard wondering what the hell!!! oh well, haved a beer with fear!!! bottoms up!!!

I voted for 80s. The sound is so ethereal.

Doctor? wrote:

The answer one would expect, would of course be 80's, but in the "genius vs total shite" stakes they fail miserably. For every New Order there are ten Black Laces, for every Propaganda, there are ten Whams.

Ten Whams! and that isn't reason enough for voting 80s! c'mon Cambo, you know you gotta have faith

Decades don't really work though. The best time for music I think was 78-85... the early 70s were shite, as were the later 80s. I only voted 80s as I guess I group later 70s music in the 80s pile....

edel everything hasnt gone green i want hear your argument why the 80s wasnt the best decade. i voted for the 60s for the raw guitar work and jam session bands did back then

cool now i unerstand good answer

seb wrote: there was another band that david bowie discover in south america i think the bands name was soda radio

maybe you meant "Soda Stereo", from Argentina.Probably the best latin band ever. I have no idea Bowie knew about them

thats right andres, it was soda stereo. yes david bowie discover them at a bar and signed them they have some good music

to all have a wonderful new year!!!

The 80's

The best in music and the "so bad it's amazing" music.

80s by far and away. At this time music sounded crisp, fresh, precise and with good attention to detail in terms of structure and melody of the songs. Some legendary pieces of equipment from the decade too. Dance music has never really recovered ever since. That Propoganda track above has a brilliant intro.

The 80's for me. I have so many 80's cd's and compilations and I never get bored of listening to them.

Yup 80s here too. Every now and again I come across a long-forgotten song from that decade that I really love.

Melt With You by Modern English and loads of Tears for Fears songs this year.

Ironically, given the supposed Greed is Good ethos, it's the decade that just keeps giving.

(Biginoil - making corny comments like that since 2003)

Doctor? wrote:

seb wrote: i would say the 60s too. hey you mention propaganda what song did they play i havent heard of them in a while. i know they had one good album i think it was in a blue sleeve not really sure. i think im getting mixed up with mci

Only tune of theirs most people know. Good, but far from their best, and it smells of 80's cos of the horrid sampled slap bass.

I always skip 'Duel' (one of my least favourite tracks on 'A Secret Wish') just so I can listen to 'Frozen Faces', which is far more superior. Probably the best thing that Propaganda ever did. Shame it was only a B-side

It's the 80's for me

I voted 80's. Especially early 80's,some top bands like you know who,plus The League,Soft Cell,Depeche,Fad Gadget,Big Country,early Cocteaus,Ultravox,OMD and many more. Haircuts were shite though.

Followed by a close second the 90's,Madchester,acid-bleep.... Baggy jeans were shite though.

Chris Nash wrote: I tried posting, gave lots of great examples of bands and put together an eloquent and persuasive argument for the 1970s, but because this site has become so fucking SLOW it timed out and I lost the lot.

Oh well... 1970s and whoever says different is a fucking numpty!

Agreed Bowie Bolan Pink Floyd yes Led Zeppelin Elton John PIL Sex Pistols NEW YORK DOLLS Tom Petty Bruce Springsteen The Motors JOY DIVISION Mott the Hoople ALICE COOPER ELP GENESIS The CLASH Gary Numan Human League Bay City Rollers DONNY OSMOND David CASSIDY Slade MUD ELO HAWKWIND BACHMAN TURNER Overdrive THE DAMNED THE JAM THE WHO SWEET QUEEN IGGY POP The Nolan SISTERS TAVARES JACKSON 5 Gilbert O'SULLIVAN THE O JAYS EARTH WIND and FIRE BOZ SKAGGS MAGAZINE BOB MARLEY DEEP PURPLE CROSBY STILLS NASH and Young

Just came in from fishing in the open sea.

Alrgiht, here's what best for m-E in each of those decades:

1940s Hank Williams

1950s Elvis Presley Little Richard Chuck Berry Buddy Holly Eddie Cochran Johnny Cash

1960s The Hollies The Beatles The Beach Boys Creedence The Kinks Les Paul & Mary ford The Velvet Underground & Nico The Doors Engelbert Humperdick Tom Jones Jan & Dean

1970s Sex Pistols Kraftwerk Joy Division PIL Mireille Mathieu Amanda Lear ABBA The Clash The Jam Iggy Pop The Sugarhill Gang Village People Gary Numan The Cure Bauhaus Keith Hudson Bob Marley The Heptones The Revolutionaries Showaddywaddy

1980s New Order Run DMC Cybotron Mantronix Michael Jackson The Eploited Modern Talking Sandra Ultravox Depeche Mode Happy Mondays Stone Roses Dead Can Dance Mikey Dread Black Uhuru Billy Bragg Pet Shop Boys

1990s Mad Professor Blur Dreadzone Leftfield Two Unlimited Snap! Electronic Prodigy The Crystal Method Marc Almond Future Sound of London Moby Suede The Verve The Farm Nirvana Shania Twain

2000s Ladytron Goldie Lookin Chain Burial Black Devil Disco Club Max Raabe & Palast Orchester