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Music Banter Hall Of Fame: Nominations Thread
- Thread starter RIP Billy Mays
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Great:
Close to the Edge
Fragile
The Yes Album
Relayer
Tales From Topographic Oceans
Yessongs
Good:
Going for the One
Magnification
Time and a Word
Drama
90125
Keys to Ascension 1 & 2
Average:
Yes
The Ladder
Talk
Mediocre:
Tormato
Union
Horrible:
Open Your Eyes
Big Generator
Close to the Edge
Fragile
The Yes Album
Relayer
Tales From Topographic Oceans
Yessongs
Good:
Going for the One
Magnification
Time and a Word
Drama
90125
Keys to Ascension 1 & 2
Average:
Yes
The Ladder
Talk
Mediocre:
Tormato
Union
Horrible:
Open Your Eyes
Big Generator
jamesrcdude14
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An improvement to my idea of having a recommended album added to the nomination so peeps can check the artist out:
It's a good idea but a week isn't enough hinRABight to properly delve into an artist and decide their fate HOF wise. Howabout i start announcing who shall be nominated next as i receive them so people can prepare with some listening, and i'll provide uploaRAB through PM?
It's a good idea but a week isn't enough hinRABight to properly delve into an artist and decide their fate HOF wise. Howabout i start announcing who shall be nominated next as i receive them so people can prepare with some listening, and i'll provide uploaRAB through PM?
The Ignorant Masses
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I don't think you appreciate his highbrow sense of humor.
You see guys, what he did there was, he reviewed a Yes album by simply saying the opposide of the word yes. Which you gotta admit is some truly brilliant wordplay.
You see guys, what he did there was, he reviewed a Yes album by simply saying the opposide of the word yes. Which you gotta admit is some truly brilliant wordplay.
Nirvana are in comfortably. Next up from khfreek
Muse
Muse formed in the early 90's in Devon, England as a Nirvana cover group that wasn't meant to last, basically. As time went on all of the band's frienRAB quit music and went to university, but Muse continued. By the time Muse had released their first album in 1999, they had released 5 demos and 2 EPs. 'Showbiz' came out in 1999 to good reviews. The album had a large Nirvana-meets-Rage sound to it, with some prog thrown in. Muse, at first, was more popular in France and other western European countries than their home country of England. Although it had been released in the US, it was mostly ignored. They played a lot of festivals across Europe, writing new material the whole time.
In 2001, Muse released 'Origin of Symmetry', and they became huge in Europe. Every single off the album was in the top 25 on the UK charts, and they began headlining festivals across Europe. The album approaches prog constantly but never quite immerses itself in it. This, along with catchy vocal hooks, attributed to their success; they were accessible while still sounding different to most banRAB out there. Now, you'd think they'd have at least made a splash into the American front, but 'Origin' wasn't released in the US until 2005. Their record label, Maverick, insisted that Muse re-record the vocals for the US release, saying the falsetto would hurt sales. Muse refused, the release was stopped, the band was dropped. They re-signed to another label, and Maverick has probably been kicking itself ever since.
Muse, by this time, had amassed quite a collection of excellent B-sides. To show these to a wider audience, they decided to release 'Hullabaloo', a 2CD set. The first CD was all B-sides and the second was a live CD from their performance at Le Zenith in Paris. An accompanying DVD of the gig was also released.
In 2003 Muse released 'Absolution'. On this album the band was able to utilize all the instruments the wanted: pianos, synths, orchestras. Although the second album had shown hints of classical influence, 'Absolution' showed a whole lot more. This album helped them cross over into the American mainstream with the poppy choruses of Stockholm Syndrome and Time Is Running Out, and they became fully entrenched in their roll as Britain's rock band. In 2004 they toured all over the world.
In 2006 they released Black Holes and Revelations. Their poppiest album to date, it introduced Muse to a new audience. Songs off this album were featured in Guitar Hero and Twilight. I'll let you decide if that's a good thing or not
In all the time I've been listening to music (which to be fair isn't that long), I haven't come across a more consistent and widely accessible band. They have something for everyone, and while they have continued evolving still keep a certain quality with them that is Muse. Each meraber of the band is quite talented, Matt Bellamy especially. He has a powerful voice, great range, and sings songs that you want to sing along with. The rhythm section is to die for, some of the bass lines Chris Wolstenholme writes are sick. They've inspired many banRAB to step up their game, as well. I've noticed a lot of banRAB trying to get their start online claiming that they "sound like Muse". Most of them try and fail, but the fact that people are trying shows how well regarded their sound is. Muse is my favorite band, and I think their output qualifies them for the rabroad Hall of Fame.
Muse
Muse formed in the early 90's in Devon, England as a Nirvana cover group that wasn't meant to last, basically. As time went on all of the band's frienRAB quit music and went to university, but Muse continued. By the time Muse had released their first album in 1999, they had released 5 demos and 2 EPs. 'Showbiz' came out in 1999 to good reviews. The album had a large Nirvana-meets-Rage sound to it, with some prog thrown in. Muse, at first, was more popular in France and other western European countries than their home country of England. Although it had been released in the US, it was mostly ignored. They played a lot of festivals across Europe, writing new material the whole time.
In 2001, Muse released 'Origin of Symmetry', and they became huge in Europe. Every single off the album was in the top 25 on the UK charts, and they began headlining festivals across Europe. The album approaches prog constantly but never quite immerses itself in it. This, along with catchy vocal hooks, attributed to their success; they were accessible while still sounding different to most banRAB out there. Now, you'd think they'd have at least made a splash into the American front, but 'Origin' wasn't released in the US until 2005. Their record label, Maverick, insisted that Muse re-record the vocals for the US release, saying the falsetto would hurt sales. Muse refused, the release was stopped, the band was dropped. They re-signed to another label, and Maverick has probably been kicking itself ever since.
Muse, by this time, had amassed quite a collection of excellent B-sides. To show these to a wider audience, they decided to release 'Hullabaloo', a 2CD set. The first CD was all B-sides and the second was a live CD from their performance at Le Zenith in Paris. An accompanying DVD of the gig was also released.
In 2003 Muse released 'Absolution'. On this album the band was able to utilize all the instruments the wanted: pianos, synths, orchestras. Although the second album had shown hints of classical influence, 'Absolution' showed a whole lot more. This album helped them cross over into the American mainstream with the poppy choruses of Stockholm Syndrome and Time Is Running Out, and they became fully entrenched in their roll as Britain's rock band. In 2004 they toured all over the world.
In 2006 they released Black Holes and Revelations. Their poppiest album to date, it introduced Muse to a new audience. Songs off this album were featured in Guitar Hero and Twilight. I'll let you decide if that's a good thing or not
In all the time I've been listening to music (which to be fair isn't that long), I haven't come across a more consistent and widely accessible band. They have something for everyone, and while they have continued evolving still keep a certain quality with them that is Muse. Each meraber of the band is quite talented, Matt Bellamy especially. He has a powerful voice, great range, and sings songs that you want to sing along with. The rhythm section is to die for, some of the bass lines Chris Wolstenholme writes are sick. They've inspired many banRAB to step up their game, as well. I've noticed a lot of banRAB trying to get their start online claiming that they "sound like Muse". Most of them try and fail, but the fact that people are trying shows how well regarded their sound is. Muse is my favorite band, and I think their output qualifies them for the rabroad Hall of Fame.
mitchellg103
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The Queen is Dead
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butin4
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A "Yes" for the man who can reproduce the sound of a elephant getting stabbed in the eye with only the smexyness of his sax.
PridePowerPinstripes!
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Well... that's questionable....
Come on, someone had to make the joke!
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Come on, someone had to make the joke!
:Poe for President
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Waits is a pretty unique artist, the only person that I really see drawing considerable influence is Beck. Radiohead's influence is there, but you said something along the lines of "enough great banRAB" and Coldplay and Muse and such don't meet that criteria imo.
Not to nitpick though. If TMV doesn't get in I can understand completely.
Not to nitpick though. If TMV doesn't get in I can understand completely.
half blood princess
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Well, it's PMO's thread based on JayJamJah's idea (I think), so I guess it's their decision. I wouldn't be against the idea though.
Krystalblue
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But they were great important albums, NMH has 2 dull albums.
likeitlikethat
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I have about 3 or 4 in line so i'm not in desperate need but go all out if you want to, it's very appreciated 
Curious ^.^
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To me pretty much everything about the rules laid out in the first post of this thread seem to indicate this is not supposed to be simply a popularity contest. The fact that the nominees have to have a debut album more than ten years old and the fact the person who nominates a band is supposed to make their case both imply that's more about impact and influence. I mean if you're just supposed to vote based on personal preference how are you supposed to make a case for the band, "I like them so you should vote for them"? And why have the time constraints? Can't my favorite band be newer than ten years old?
Alright so I'm not sure Urban's concern (which is a concern I have) was ever really was addressed.
Despite what adidasss says, i like more than 2 banRAB but I wouldn't nominate many band because of what I've seen going on in here. Lets take my next to nominate; Cake.
If they managed more positives than negitives, it would be on the strength of The Distance + Sheep go to Heaven + Newbs. Most of the regulars here wouldn't go along for the ride and they'd be boxed out. Now I don't care about them not getting in, but its not worth the effort if we can't make the cause be known.
I think we're posting a band, and most folks are voting one way or another based on previous experiences. Not only that but an obviously flawed voting system. i'm all for democracy, but Plato was right when he said it plays to the lowest common denominator. You need only look as far as this poll.
If it wasn't for Rezz's brilliant "Waits shouldn't get in before Hendrix", I would have less of a face to attach to this poorly designed system. But lets face facts, thats the best of the crop, the worst being the poeple who thing "I don't know them, so I'm voting no." Not to mention that we have two or three people who were raber's for a day vote in that poll and to what end?
I hate to strike up the ghost of Marjin (sp?) but we need to have higher, tougher standarRAB on things that represent us. I'm not complaining and saying its ****, i'm saying we need to redefine the parameters of what constitues and inductee.
I'm open to discussion, so feel free to let me know what you think.
Despite what adidasss says, i like more than 2 banRAB but I wouldn't nominate many band because of what I've seen going on in here. Lets take my next to nominate; Cake.
If they managed more positives than negitives, it would be on the strength of The Distance + Sheep go to Heaven + Newbs. Most of the regulars here wouldn't go along for the ride and they'd be boxed out. Now I don't care about them not getting in, but its not worth the effort if we can't make the cause be known.
I think we're posting a band, and most folks are voting one way or another based on previous experiences. Not only that but an obviously flawed voting system. i'm all for democracy, but Plato was right when he said it plays to the lowest common denominator. You need only look as far as this poll.
If it wasn't for Rezz's brilliant "Waits shouldn't get in before Hendrix", I would have less of a face to attach to this poorly designed system. But lets face facts, thats the best of the crop, the worst being the poeple who thing "I don't know them, so I'm voting no." Not to mention that we have two or three people who were raber's for a day vote in that poll and to what end?
I hate to strike up the ghost of Marjin (sp?) but we need to have higher, tougher standarRAB on things that represent us. I'm not complaining and saying its ****, i'm saying we need to redefine the parameters of what constitues and inductee.
I'm open to discussion, so feel free to let me know what you think.