Originally Posted by lili (Post 2771384)

Oh they can.

The question is: Which one do you prefer? not Which one was more influential or had a bigger impact on music?

So, since it's a question of taste, they can win.

Originally Posted by setanta (Post 2771437)

Not really no. The Beatles were head and shoulders above everybody else at that particular time, through the variety and wild experimentation found within their music. The were really unlike anyone else at that time and they marked a change in what was possible in popular music, with so many bands owing a debt of gratitude towards them. They gave newer bands the ticket to really open up and try anything.

Blondie were just a part of the new wave and punk bands that were coming out at that particular time and, although they're excellent musicians and had a wonderful lead singer, I don't think you can place them anywhere near The Beatles. And in any case, where the feck are the New York Dolls, Talking Heads, The Ramones, Human League etc etc? Oh, and Roxy Music. They were all of the same ilk as Blondie and many are, in my opion anyway, better.

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva (Post 2771469)

Blondie were punk/new wave. The Human League were a totally different kettle of fish. They were an electronic band who did not use guitars. Early tracks of theirs such as The dignity of labour (parts 1-4)/Being boiled/Introducing were a completely different scene and they were at the forefront of that movement. They are pioneers in their own field as were Blondie.

Originally Posted by Sarah. (Post 2771508)

The Beatles by miles&miles.

Originally Posted by lili (Post 2771533)

Mrluvaluva's music knowlege > most of the members here.

Originally Posted by setanta (Post 2771545)

:

There wouldn't be an ever so slight element of bias in that statement now, would there? :tongue:

Originally Posted by lili (Post 2771568)

He is my best mate, so yeah, there is a lot of bias.. but to be honest, he knows more about music than anyone else I know.. he is really into his music.. so it was also a true statement.

Originally Posted by Princess (Post 2771558)

The Beatles,cos I love loads of their songs and I think I have like one Blondie song *shame*

Originally Posted by setanta (Post 2771480)

That's all you're going to say about what I've posted? Human League were still part of the New Wave. What about the other bands I've mentioned? I could give you a fair few more that were similar. And Blondie used synth in their tracks too.

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva (Post 2771603)

Sorry I was not aware there was a stipulus on what I had to comment upon? I am quite aware that Blondie used synthesizers but it was a totally different kind of music when compared to the early Human League. Blondie emerged out of that New York CBGB's scene that was influenced by British punk rock. The Human League were part of the Northern post punk electronic industrial movement with the likes of Fad Gadget, Cabaret Voltaire, Depeche Mode etc. Blondie were not unique, but were one of the best groups of their time on that scene. While I uphold the fact that The Beatles were a brilliant and heavily influential band, and still are today, they are not at the top of everyones list.

Originally Posted by setanta (Post 2771614)

Well, that's what I responding to. Blondie are class, but they don't deserve to be in the final of this thing. I'd take Talking Heads over them any day of the week. :tongue:

Originally Posted by lili (Post 2771642)

Oh get over it James.. Smashing Pumpkins are not THAT good..

Originally Posted by Billy (Post 2771656)

Eeeeeek at not being allowed an opinion nowadays.

Originally Posted by LemonJam (Post 2771654)

http://i47.tinypic.com/2ynorj9.gif

But seriously, they're a diverse band and basically every single song is different, original and perfectly written in it's own way, I don't get the hate for them. :'(

Originally Posted by Billy (Post 2771656)

Eeeeeek at not being allowed an opinion nowadays.

Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 2771664)

I thought it was a matter of time before that old card was used.

Opinions are useless unless you have the bottle to back them up with reasoning.

Originally Posted by setanta (Post 2771646)

Actually, talking about Blondie reminds me of a band that I loathe called Muse, who take it on themselves to nick others tunes and then slightly tinker with them. This one is a classic, where they threw in a few Doctor Who sound effects to fool us all.

Originally Posted by Billy (Post 2771667)

LOL WHAT?
In a poll asking who you like better, why should you have to back it up with endless facts etc which is what people are having to do?

Originally Posted by lili (Post 2771666)

Not really Shaun.. nobody has to back up their opinions..

Jam I don't hate the pumpkins.. I'm just messing with you.. ;)

Originally Posted by MrGaryy (Post 2771671)

sweetie, it's called a mashup.

Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 2771675)

What's the ****ing point in having an opinion if you can't explain it?

Originally Posted by InOne (Post 2771684)

It's called debate Billy, it's good once in a while. Or all the time in my case.

Originally Posted by Billy (Post 2771681)

Are you for real? Is there a point in having an opinion? It's just something that's subconsciously (sp) formed, so why should you have to explain it on something which is just asking you what you prefer?