And the best Manchester band is?

[Anonymous]

Oasis

 

[Stoned Rose]

If you don't think the output of the Smiths, New Order, and James could be classed as quality then we have very little to talk about. The first Roses album is a masterpiece, the second one an ok album with a few moments of actual brilliance. Oasis were a better band because they made two absolutely stunning albums, whereas the Roses managed one.

I might reevaluate after their new album comes out next year ...

I said New Order and the Smiths had moments of quality. Their entire (or even the majority of their) input was not quality.

The Roses first lp is the greatest of all time. Their 2nd lp was some distance behind but still had several tracks that are utter brilliance (Love Spreads / Tears / Breaking into Heaven). Even several of their 'pre lp' early stuff and b-sides are phenomenal (Mersey Paradise / Elephant Stoned / Standing Here / Tell Me etc).

Oasis have never ever made a 'stunning album'. Musically they are not in the same universe as the Roses mate.

In a similar way that we say 'he wouldn't get in our team' when discussing players, there is not a single Oasis tune that would get on that 1st Roses lp. Not in a billion years.

Therefore Oasis' best isn't as good as the Roses and therefore it matters not how many albums they made.

Clearly record sales say otherwise, Definitely Maybe and What's the story morning glory are two of the best albums ever.
Although their not from Manchester the Verve are a quality band I think the Verve are from Wigan if im not mistaken. The album Urban Hymns is a quality album

Sales dont mean shit mate. Look at the fucking Spice Girls and Steps.<br /><br />-- Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:06 pm --<br /><br />

I said New Order and the Smiths had moments of quality. Their entire (or even the majority of their) input was not quality.

The Roses first lp is the greatest of all time. Their 2nd lp was some distance behind but still had several tracks that are utter brilliance (Love Spreads / Tears / Breaking into Heaven). Even several of their 'pre lp' early stuff and b-sides are phenomenal (Mersey Paradise / Elephant Stoned / Standing Here / Tell Me etc).

Oasis have never ever made a 'stunning album'. Musically they are not in the same universe as the Roses mate.

In a similar way that we say 'he wouldn't get in our team' when discussing players, there is not a single Oasis tune that would get on that 1st Roses lp. Not in a billion years.

Therefore Oasis' best isn't as good as the Roses and therefore it matters not how many albums they made.

Oasis have never made a stunning album? Are you taking the piss? Definitely Maybe is arguably the greatest album of all time, how can it be anything other than stunning. I'm a MASSIVE roses fan but for me oasis are the best band of all time, followed by the Roses.

It's nowhere near arguing. It's a good album, don't get me wrong but one of the greatest of all time?

Their second album has aged badly and the rest were poor.

This.

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Happy Mondays

 

[deedee]

Freddie and the Deamers
The Hollies.

 

[lunebleu]

Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds. Were a good beat combo.

 

[PinkFinal]

Chameleons
Buzzcocks
Smiths
Joy Division
Stone Roses


In that order

 

[Anonymous]

Bee Gees , by a million miles ......

even though they were born in the IOM!

 

[andyhinch]

Chameleons
Buzzcocks
Smiths
Joy Division
Stone Roses


In that order

No complaints men they couldn't hang best live for me

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

10cc

 

[peoffrey]

I think the best ever are The Smiths but my favourite at the moment are The Courteeners. A band who wouldn't be what they are without The Smiths!