Between amphitheaters, major tours and giant festivals, summer is clearly designed for live music. So tell us which act you've seen lately that gave you that elusive wow-life-is-awesome sensation. Here are five bands we're nominating:
* Arcade Fire
* Yeah Yeah Yeahs
* My Morning Jacket
* The Hold Steady
* The Raconteurs
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/07/20/weekend-rock-list-best-live-bands-playing-today/
Nice (and more than correct) to see the boys up there. Especially alongside The Hold Steady. :D
i was going to say, its been awhile since rolling stone mentioned MMJ. great to see that!!
Actually it hasn't been that long at all, they were in the February Rolling Stone, Well Carl and Jim atleast. There was an article about guitar gods, there was a blurb about them and a few others. The main story was on John Mayer, Derek Trucks, and John Frusciante though.
QuoteActually it hasn't been that long at all, they were in the February Rolling Stone, Well Carl and Jim atleast. There was an article about guitar gods, there was a blurb about them and a few others. The main story was on John Mayer, Derek Trucks, and John Frusciante though.
i know.
there was awhile there, that issue after issue rolling stone said something about MMJ. nothing huge, but they at least mentioned them. but they really haven't said anything of them since the "guitar gods" issue. i guess i kind of expect them to write something about them every issue now. i'm spoiled!!
1. White Stripes
2. Radiohead
3. Pearl Jam
4. Rage Against the Machine
5. U2
6. Metallica
7. Flaming Lips
8. My Morning Jacket
9. The Hold Steady
10. Arcade Fire
11. The Raconteurs
12. Wilco
13. Yeah Yeah Yeahs
14. Red Hot Chili Peppers
15. Gogol Bordello
16. Kings of Leon
17. Muse
18. Dave Matthews Band
19. Tool
20. LCD Soundsystem
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/07/23/the-20-best-live-bands-playing-right-now/
Yeah but the list wasn't it order, right Jaimoe? ;)
Isn't there a problem with the "right now" part, seeing as there are so few shows lined up?
QuoteYeah but the list wasn't it order, right Jaimoe? ;)
It's in order alright. I can't argue with many on the list or even the #1 and #2, since the list implies current touring bands - although Metallica has been silent for a few years until the Live Earth concert. Arcade Fire are easily a Top 5 or better band.
QuoteQuoteYeah but the list wasn't it order, right Jaimoe? ;)
It's in order alright. I can't argue with many on the list or even the #1 and #2, since the list implies current touring bands - although Metallica has been silent for a few years until the Live Earth concert. Arcade Fire are easily a Top 5 or better band.
I was referring to the previous list (the one with John Mayer etc) that caused so much controversy here.
Ryan Adams should be on that list somewhere. :(
No mention of The Decemberists? Saw them a couple weeks ago in Atlanta with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. These guys are great live.
Glad DMB is getting some love, they are WAY underrated by a lot of people.
I guess Dr. Dog is too new to get a mention in RS.But hands down the best live show I've seen this year,and yes,thank you Jim for taking these boys under your wings.
QuoteQuoteQuoteYeah but the list wasn't it order, right Jaimoe? ;)
It's in order alright. I can't argue with many on the list or even the #1 and #2, since the list implies current touring bands - although Metallica has been silent for a few years until the Live Earth concert. Arcade Fire are easily a Top 5 or better band.
I was referring to the previous list (the one with John Mayer etc) that caused so much controversy here.
I knew you were.
QuoteGlad DMB is getting some love, they are WAY underrated by a lot of people.
Where is this place where the DMB is underrated? Dave and his band continue to be one of the biggest concert draws and his albums normally go platinum, even if his last few can't compare artistically to his early work .
The only reason The Raconteurs is up there is because RS worships them. I'm also a bit skeptical about how good a show Red Hot Chili Peppers puts on and whether Metallica really qualifies. I would've replaced those three with Widespread Panic, Sonic Youth, and The National, three bands which more than deserve to be up there. Other than that, it's not a bad list.
QuoteThe only reason The Raconteurs is up there is because RS worships them. I'm also a bit skeptical about how good a show Red Hot Chili Peppers puts on and whether Metallica really qualifies. I would've replaced those three with Widespread Panic, Sonic Youth, and The National, three bands which more than deserve to be up there. Other than that, it's not a bad list.
The RHCP's are either great or terrible in concert. It all comes down to Anthony's voice and if he can keep it in key, which is highly unlikely on most nights. WSP are a fantastic live band, but will never break out of being a regional phenomenen. A better bet for breakout success would be the shamefully overlooked Drive By Truckers. I totally agree with Sonic Youth making that list. The Beasties are fantastic live too, although they have been on a hiatus until recently.
I'm glad LCD Soundsystem made the list. There's one band that deserves to be up there!
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4. Rage Against the Machine
This is based on what, one show?
Come on.....
::)
Does anyone else think that The Hold Steady are one of the most horrible bands they have ever seen/heard. I saw them less than a year ago and tried listening to Boys and Girls for a good week of play and just don't see what anyone likes about them. The singer can't sing, the rhythm section is nothing special, certainly not close to the acclaimed E Street Band status that one critic mentioned, and like the leeches they are the other critics vomited on to unsuspecting readers.
Sorry for the rant, but I feel better now. Anyone that doesn't like them will I hope take solace in my rambling. For the rest of you, I respect you all because you are big enough fans of the best band in the world.
Much obliged,
Travis
:: takes deep breath and walks away ::
I really like The Hold Steady and can't wait for the Toronto show in a week and can witness for myself their bastardization of Elvis Costello meets The Kinks.
QuoteI really like The Hold Steady and can't wait for the Toronto show in a week and can witness for myself their bastardization of Elvis Costello meets The Kinks.
My favourite description I've heard thrown at them was along the lines of "a drunken Elvis Costello fronting the E Street Band". ;D
If you happen to see me (I'll be as close as humanly possible to Craig in my Rain Dogs tee) say hello.
QuoteQuoteI really like The Hold Steady and can't wait for the Toronto show in a week and can witness for myself their bastardization of Elvis Costello meets The Kinks.
My favourite description I've heard thrown at them was along the lines of "a drunken Elvis Costello fronting the E Street Band". ;D
If you happen to see me (I'll be as close as humanly possible to Craig in my Rain Dogs tee) say hello.
I'll keep my drunken eyes peeled.
I like the drunken Elvis Costello comparison with the E Street Band, but The Kinks, Who and power-pop is also a major part of their sound.
i'll be drinking in spirit with all of you! ;D ;D
The Black Keys need to be on there somewhere, without a doubt.
QuoteDoes anyone else think that The Hold Steady are one of the most horrible bands they have ever seen/heard. I saw them less than a year ago and tried listening to Boys and Girls for a good week of play and just don't see what anyone likes about them. The singer can't sing, the rhythm section is nothing special, certainly not close to the acclaimed E Street Band status that one critic mentioned, and like the leeches they are the other critics vomited on to unsuspecting readers.
Sorry for the rant, but I feel better now. Anyone that doesn't like them will I hope take solace in my rambling. For the rest of you, I respect you all because you are big enough fans of the best band in the world.
Much obliged,
Travis
no[size=20][/size] NO[size=72][/size] NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May "I'm All Out of Love" get stuck in your head for the rest of your life. I feel better now.
QuoteDoes anyone else think that The Hold Steady are one of the most horrible bands they have ever seen/heard. I saw them less than a year ago and tried listening to Boys and Girls for a good week of play and just don't see what anyone likes about them. The singer can't sing, the rhythm section is nothing special, certainly not close to the acclaimed E Street Band status that one critic mentioned, and like the leeches they are the other critics vomited on to unsuspecting readers.
Sorry for the rant, but I feel better now. Anyone that doesn't like them will I hope take solace in my rambling. For the rest of you, I respect you all because you are big enough fans of the best band in the world.
Much obliged,
Travis
Nope. I saw them a while back at Emo's and thought they rocked the house! I went to see them only having heard "Almost Killed Me". I bought the next two albums at the show. I have to admit "Boys and Girls" hasn't grown on me yet though... One side seems to rock, the other side seems a bit poppy... gotta give it some more spins though.
"I know you were right, believing for so long"
haha, air supply hosts some Time Life compilation infomercial and they play that song on the acoustic. i LOVE how old rockers (and c'mon, air supply can hardly be called "rockers") still try to dress hip.
Then:
(http://www.geocities.com/airsupply_as/1.JPG)
And now:
(http://www.airsupplymusic.com/photos/index.jpg)
Never saw them live, but a couple of months ago I saw a televsion broadcast of an old AC/DC concert. One of the things I immediately noticed is that Angus Young works it hard the entire performance.
I'd even say he works harder at selling the music and showing more enthusiasm for what he is doing than any musical performer I've ever seen, and that includes MMJ. In fact, it was striking how much Jim James and company look like five Angus Youngs pouring their souls into performing their music. Coincidence? . . . one of the few times I saw Two Tone sing it was "Touch Too Much" and he looked as if he was going to explode if the song had lasted two seconds longer.
Part of the magic that great live acts bring is making you believe they're having as much fun up there on stage as you would if you could be up there. That's part of a great live act, to me anyway.
The other part is having great material to work with. MMJ and AC/DC got that one covered too!
Right On!
Hey no love for Rawles Balls - These guys tear up the lower east side regularly. ;D
http://www.myspace.com/rawlesballs
Speaking of Tom singing, this is from September of 2000 and I think this is him singing Touch Too Much. But I don't recall for sure and no set list is posted on Ger's website for this date.
(http://www.mymorningjacket.com/Gallery/2000/headliners-04.jpg)