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re: Is My Morning Jacket the best band of the last 20 years?

Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:10 pm to
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:10 pm to
They are my favorite band of the last 20 yrs, but I hesitate to say they are the best. I hesitate to say that about any band really, because it's too subjective of a topic.

But yeah, based on my taste, I think they are
Posted by HippieTiger
Boulder, CO
Member since Oct 2015
2129 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:24 pm to
Dammit baw contribute more than a downvote for fricks sake
Posted by HippieTiger
Boulder, CO
Member since Oct 2015
2129 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:29 pm to
quote:

Their last three albums were really just unremarkable however

As much as it pains me to admit, the last 3 albums were a little lackluster. I still enjoy them, but I hope that trend doesn't continue
Posted by Prosecuted Collins
The Farm
Member since Sep 2003
6617 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:37 pm to
White Stripes
Avett Brothers
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
Wilco

All better than MMJ. I've seen about 12 MMJ shows, they kill live. I love them. But they aren't in the very top tier with some of these other bands.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38730 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:47 pm to
Pavement has to be in the convo even if you only consider the 2 albums they put out in the OP's 20 year window.
Posted by redneck hippie
Stillwater
Member since Dec 2008
5593 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 2:21 pm to
quote:

Best live band of the last 20 years


while maybe true, that's a pretty sad statement about the current state of popular music. And I like MMJ and have seen them live.
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 2:29 pm to
I mean I can list off a dozen concerts I've been to over the past 10-15 years that were better than the MMJ concert I went to.


Maybe they just had an off night the night I saw them.
Posted by Funky Tide 8
Tittleman's Crest
Member since Feb 2009
52717 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 2:36 pm to
I bought The Waterfall on vinyl for 15 bucks brand new at Urban Outfitters the other day. I'm late to it, but that album kicks arse
Posted by djsdawg
Member since Apr 2015
32962 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 3:45 pm to
Don't see how avetts or cards could be ahead.
Posted by TigerRanter
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2005
6706 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 8:59 pm to
I like MMJ. I would throw out the National and TV on the Radio. I think both bands always put out really good albums.
Posted by REG861
Ocelot, Iowa
Member since Oct 2011
36425 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 10:42 pm to
quote:

Avett Brothers


Good god man
Posted by Dandy Lion
Member since Feb 2010
50253 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 11:11 pm to
Elástica had it going on for awhile there, no?
Posted by Gary Busey
Member since Dec 2014
33277 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 1:05 am to
No, but damnit can they put on a great show. The way Stan from American Dad describes Jim James' voice is perfect.
Posted by TFTC
Chicago, Il
Member since May 2010
22289 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 8:09 am to
I loved their first two records... They've sorta fallen off my radar and haven't listened to the last few releases..

That said, I saw them live a couple of times (prob been at least ten years) and they were incredibly good!

edit: I wouldn't rank them as the best in the past 20 years... but that's personal opinion, and the question is pretty silly in general..
This post was edited on 7/8/16 at 8:11 am
Posted by djsdawg
Member since Apr 2015
32962 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 10:03 am to
quote:

throw out the National and TV on the Radio. I think both bands always put out really good albums.



Agree.
Posted by Sigma
Fairhope, AL
Member since Dec 2005
3643 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 11:14 am to
quote:

White Stripes


were/are better
Posted by Funky Tide 8
Tittleman's Crest
Member since Feb 2009
52717 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 11:54 am to
quote:

quote:
White Stripes


were/are better


No way. White Stripes are good, but its just derivative indie blues rock. MMJ is a MUCH more dynamic band.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24597 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 4:14 pm to
quote:

White Stripes are good, but its just derivative indie blues rock. MMJ is a MUCH more dynamic band.



Can I downvote and upvote at the same time? You start off terrible but then end on point. I'm at a loss
Posted by Mike Gordon
Georgia
Member since Sep 2013
655 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 5:41 pm to
Lmao at Modest Mouse. Great studio records, but they're disqualified for being horrible live performers
Posted by The Seaward
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2006
11351 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 5:46 pm to
I've never seen Modest Mouse live sadly, but I've heard they can be awesome live or really bad, depending on how much of a shite Isaac gives. Or how sloshed he is.

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