Towelie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) The 100 Most Influential Artists, according to NME: 100. Deerhunter99. The Cure98. Yeah Yeah Yeahs97. Iceage96. Country Teasers95. Dirty Projectors94. Richard Hawley93. Black Lips92. St. Vincent91. Foals90. Flying Lotus89. Simple Minds88. Oneohtrix Point Never87. Billy Bragg86. The Triffids85. Black Flag84. Nine Inch Nails83. The Jesus and Mary Chain82. Massive Attack81. Animal Collective80. Dusty Springfield79. Suicide78. Stevie Wonder77. Best Coast76. Vampire Weekend75. The Wedding Present74. Slint73. Wu-Tang Clan72. Grimes71. Rilo Kiley70. Pharrell69. Nick Lowe68. The National67. Jay Z66. The Slits65. Diplo64. The Zombies63. Talk Talk62. The Stooges61. DJ Shadow60. DJ Rashad59. Chic58. Black Sabbath57. James Blake56. Happy Mondays55. The Chills54. Aphex Twin53. The Fall52. Nas51. Television50. Sufjan Stevens49. Death From Above 197948. Bat For Lashes47. The Cars46. Wiley45. T Rex44. Bikini Kill43. New Order42. PJ Harvey41. Led Zeppelin40. Tame Impala39. Brian Jonestown Massacre38. Dr. Dre37. Kraftwerk36. My Bloody Valentine35. TV on the Radio34. Depeche Mode33. The Knife32. Pavement31. Bjork30. Bon Iver29. Bruce Springsteen28. Beck27. The Stone Roses26. Fleetwood Mac25. Nirvana24. Queens of the Stone Age23. Burial22. Sonic Youth21. Hole20. Prince19. Neutral Milk Hotel18. Aaliyah17. Blur16. The Velvet Underground15. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers14. The Clash13. Joy Division12. The Breeders11. The Smiths10. The xx09. Nick Cave08. Kate Bush07. The Gun Gun Club06. The Flaming Lips05. The Strokes04. The White Stripes03. Kanye West02. David Bowie01. Radiohead What do you think of it? Edited June 15, 2016 by Towelie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toroymoi Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Quote Influence is a fluid concept, so rather than simply tipping our caps to the legends (again), we set out to quantify which are the biggest influences on today’s music scene. Considering the music and vibe that's popular amongst 2016's younger generation... it's true. Like NME said, regurgitating the same list of legends is kinda dumb, especially when the majority of the younger generation listen to music that takes more inspiration from 1990-onwards. I would probably put more hip-hop/rap artists higher up on the list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 1 minute ago, toroymoi said: Considering the music and vibe that's popular amongst 2016's younger generation... it's true. Like NME said, regurgitating the same list of legends is kinda dumb, especially when the majority of the younger generation listen to music that takes more inspiration from 1990-onwards. I would probably put more hip-hop/rap artists higher up on the list. Bullshit. So Hole are more influential to the younger generations music in 2016 than Michael Jackson? I don't buy that for one second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toroymoi Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Towelie said: Bullshit. So Hole are more influential to the younger generations music in 2016 than Michael Jackson? I don't buy that for one second. Not saying I agree with every placement on this list, but in music and just in general, that whole vibe is more present in today's youth that Michael Jacksons's. No one's saying that Hole has influenced music overall more than MJ, but qualities associated with them and their style (outside of their sound) can be seen more. How old are you? Edited June 15, 2016 by toroymoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Just now, toroymoi said: Not saying I agree with every placement on this list, but in music and just in general, that whole vibe is more present in today's youth that Michael Jacksons's. No one's saying that Hole has influenced music overall more than MJ, but qualities associated with them and their vibe can be seen more. How old are you? 31. Why? I don't agree. Name one relevant artist or band making music in 2016 that has been influenced by Hole? What vibe is it you talk about that "can be seen more"? Rock bands as a general rule are largely irrelevant to most people under the age of 20. Practically every mainstream popstar today cites Jackson as an influence, and it can be seen everywhere. The whole list is pretentious and smacks of 90s rock critic hipsterdom. I bet the person who came up with it wears Doc Martens and a Bauhaus t-shirt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toroymoi Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Towelie said: 31. Why? I don't agree. Name one relevant artist or band making music in 2016 that has been influenced by Hole? What vibe is it you talk about that "can be seen more"? Rock bands as a general rule are largely irrelevant to most people under the age of 20. Practically every mainstream popstar today cites Jackson as an influence, and it can be seen everywhere. The whole list is pretentious and smacks of 90s rock critic hipsterdom. I bet the person who came up with it wears Doc Martens and a Bauhaus t-shirt. Because age kind of matters when you're talking about what younger people like. Vibe, as in style, look, fashion etc. I'd say there's two over-reaching 'aesthetics' that are popular nowadays: those being the more instagram focused look, aligning with R&B and rap; then the more 'alternative' style that fits in with the look and style (that Hole holds some qualities of, along with Radiohead, The Smiths etc.) Although they tend to crossover a lot too. It's fine that every popstar cites MJ as an influence, I'm not saying they're lying. But I just don't seem to see it as much as you do. You're the one getting mad about some random af list online, sounding a bit pretentious because it's not set the way you want it to be. Edited June 15, 2016 by toroymoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) So Hole was more influential than Nirvana? I would like to know why. I am missing some serious names and certainly in the rap/hiphop department. I am older, so maybe my judgement is clouded, but this list sucks. Also bands on that list were highly influenced by The Beatles, like Nirvana or the Velvet underground. Maybe it's a list for the bands now and for the USA, cause I don't even know some bands Edited June 15, 2016 by MB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 The Slits (one of my favourite bands!) is on the list, i defy anyone to find any kids today that know fuck all about The Slits, I've been on this forum for 12 years and in that whole time i only ever, despite banging on about them incessantly, come across two people who've even heard of The Slits (one of em was Dalsh). Generally though, i think I'm too old to give a fuck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, Len B'stard said: The Slits (one of my favourite bands!) is on the list, i defy anyone to find any kids today that know fuck all about The Slits, I've been on this forum for 12 years and in that whole time i only ever, despite banging on about them incessantly, come across two people who've even heard of The Slits (one of em was Dalsh). Generally though, i think I'm too old to give a fuck The other one was me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 14 minutes ago, MB. said: The other one was me? Yes, so it was! You're kind of a cool kitty really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 So a random dude made a shitty list and posted on the Internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 17 minutes ago, Slash787 said: So a random dude made a shitty list and posted on the Internet Or a major music publication with a certain degree of authority made a shitty list and published it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Just now, Len B'stard said: Or a major music publication with a certain degree of authority made a shitty list and published it. Yeah well you can say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Just now, Slash787 said: Yeah well you can say that And i will because its the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duff_rose Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Nice to see Iceage and Neutral Milk Hotel on the list. Pixies should have been on there as well, but besides that I think NME did a pretty good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 That stupid gimmicky, emo, and cynical band Radiohead being #1 automatically renders this entire list pointless imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Ain't even mad. Most music journos usually know nothing about music. Edited June 15, 2016 by moreblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) People getting upset in 2016 still about opinions that are clearly made to t.rollz/get attention Whoever made this list right now: Edited June 15, 2016 by Crazyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Of all time or for current artists? If all time, then absolutely not. Another effort by NME to hooray for tolerance! their readers. If it's meant for more of contemporary times, then maybe. Admittedly I'm not well versed in what's happening in music these days, but come on, any list that doesn't have The Beatles at the top of the list of all time most influential bands isn't worth much consideration. I've never even heard of The Gun Gun Club or The Breeders and am completely unfamiliar with the work of Kate Bush or Nick Cave (though I'm familiar with their names). To be influential, one would think most would have to have heard your music. I love Brian Jonestown Massacre, but does anyone here honestly think most people are familiar with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) I just made a few comments and kept the ones that you could debate are influential in some way. 99. The Cure - higher up and Siouxsie and the Banshees on the list too. 98. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - The Pretenders 87. Billy Bragg 85. Black Flag 84. Nine Inch Nails 83. The Jesus and Mary Chain 82. Massive Attack 80. Dusty Springfield 79. Suicide 78. Stevie Wonder 73. Wu-Tang Clan 69. Nick Lowe 67. Jay Z Big Daddy Kane 64. The Zombies 62. The Stooges - Top 10 59. Chic 58. Black Sabbath 56. Happy Mondays 54. Aphex Twin 53. The Fall 51. Television 45. T Rex - Top 10 44. Bikini Kill 42. PJ Harvey 41. Led Zeppelin 37. Kraftwerk 32. Pavement - Dinosaur Jr 31. Bjork 29. Bruce Springsteen 28. Beck 27. The Stone Roses 26. Fleetwood Mac 25. Nirvana 22. Sonic Youth 21. Hole 20. Prince 19. Neutral Milk Hotel 17. Blur 16. The Velvet Underground 15. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers 14. The Clash 13. Joy Division 12. The Breeders Throwing Muses 11. The Smiths 09. Nick Cave 08. Kate Bush Laura Nyro or Joni Mitchell 07. The Gun Club 06. The Flaming Lips Butthole Surfers 02. David Bowie 01. Radiohead Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett Edited June 16, 2016 by dalsh327 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 5 hours ago, dalsh327 said: I just made a few comments and the ones that you could debate are influential in some way. 99. The Cure - higher up and Siouxsie and the Banshees on the list too. 98. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - The Pretenders 87. Billy Bragg 85. Black Flag 84. Nine Inch Nails 83. The Jesus and Mary Chain 82. Massive Attack 80. Dusty Springfield 79. Suicide 78. Stevie Wonder 73. Wu-Tang Clan 69. Nick Lowe 67. Jay Z Big Daddy Kane 64. The Zombies 62. The Stooges - Top 10 59. Chic 58. Black Sabbath 56. Happy Mondays 54. Aphex Twin 53. The Fall 51. Television 45. T Rex - Top 10 44. Bikini Kill 42. PJ Harvey 41. Led Zeppelin 37. Kraftwerk 32. Pavement - Dinosaur Jr 31. Bjork 29. Bruce Springsteen 28. Beck 27. The Stone Roses 26. Fleetwood Mac 25. Nirvana 22. Sonic Youth 21. Hole 20. Prince 19. Neutral Milk Hotel 17. Blur 16. The Velvet Underground 15. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers 14. The Clash 13. Joy Division 12. The Breeders Throwing Muses 11. The Smiths 09. Nick Cave 08. Kate Bush Laura Nyro or Joni Mitchell 07. The Gun Club 06. The Flaming Lips Butthole Surfers 02. David Bowie 01. Radiohead Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I do like Joy Division so high up in the list though. But there are not that many people who know them nowadays, unless my age. It's kind of a pretentious list. Like trying hard avoiding everything close to trashy. However trashy can still be influential.? Wouldn't suprise me, the maker of this list is my age or a few years older and in his teens totally New Wave. It was a mix of punk and the newer, more mellow, bands like Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths, Siouxsie etc. We dressed in black, high hair, funny make up, look I am so intelligent and different, being all complicated?. Anyway wouldn't suprise me one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Dog Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 As bad and boring as most modern rock and modern rap is these days, it makes sense that Radiohead, the Strokes, and Kanye are in the top five. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Kate Bush should be at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real McCoy Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Garbage list is garbage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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