Essential post 2010 rock and roll albums thread

YellowSnow

@RoadDawg55 Courtney Barnett's 2015 debut is absolutely essential. She's the perfect lesbo Ausie hybrid of Liz Phair and Cobain.

https://www.allmusic.com/album/sometimes-i-sit-and-think-and-sometimes-i-just-sit-mw0002821121

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sZxnyn6mRY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnWyum0ATo0

RoadDawg55

Tame Impala, Artic Monkeys, Royal Blood. There are a few more. Rock is definitely due for a revival. Hard to see it happening soon. It will one day, but it is basically dead right now, but there are some good bands/artists.

YellowSnow

RoadDawg55 said:

Tame Impala, Artic Monkeys, Royal Blood. There are a few more. Rock is definitely due for a revival. Hard to see it happening soon. It will one day, but it is basically dead right now, but there are some good bands/artists.

I'll take a look at some of these. And my goal remains to recommend some albums from the past 10 years (maybe back to 2005 ish) that I think are classics and will hold up well over the years. I think Courtney is the shit.

I think the challenge with rock these days - aside from how much the industry had changed due to technology - is that how many more good ideas are truly left to explore in a mature genre? The early 90s really do feel like the last time rock groups were breaking new ground. Don't get me wrong, I love all the stuff that the White Stripes and the Black Keys were doing in the early 2000s, but it wasn't "revolutionary" per say in the way that Nirvana or Soundgarden was.

RoadDawg55

YellowSnow said:

RoadDawg55 said:

Tame Impala, Artic Monkeys, Royal Blood. There are a few more. Rock is definitely due for a revival. Hard to see it happening soon. It will one day, but it is basically dead right now, but there are some good bands/artists.

I'll take a look at some of these. And my goal remains to recommend some albums from the past 10 years (maybe back to 2005 ish) that I think are classics and will hold up well over the years. I think Courtney is the shit.

I think the challenge with rock these days - aside from how much the industry had changed due to technology - is that how many more good ideas are truly left to explore in a mature genre? The early 90s really do feel like the last time rock groups were breaking new ground. Don't get me wrong, I love all the stuff that the White Stripes and the Black Keys were doing in the early 2000s, but it wasn't "revolutionary" per say in the way that Nirvana or Soundgarden was.

Tame Impala is a one man band like Reznor/NIN. Completely different music but kind of a mix of electronic/pop/rock/psychedelic. He/they are very popular and the alternative rappers (ASAP Rocket, Cudi, Travis Scott) sample him all the time. It’s kind of the trend in rap to show you’re different and have eclectic tastes in a normally pretty boring genre. He’s a headliner at festivals. Not sure if he would really be considered rock by you.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dK6Gvee-ri4

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pFptt7Cargc

RoadDawg55

MGMT was the biggest pop/rock group around in the early 2010’s but went far away from the mainstream. Still popular but after their first album have not had any hits. Kings of Leon were big for awhile too.

If you listen to 107.7, it’s mostly alternative. Hard to even call a lot of the music rock. When they do play rock, it’s older shit.

YellowSnow

RoadDawg55 said:

YellowSnow said:

RoadDawg55 said:

Tame Impala, Artic Monkeys, Royal Blood. There are a few more. Rock is definitely due for a revival. Hard to see it happening soon. It will one day, but it is basically dead right now, but there are some good bands/artists.

I'll take a look at some of these. And my goal remains to recommend some albums from the past 10 years (maybe back to 2005 ish) that I think are classics and will hold up well over the years. I think Courtney is the shit.

I think the challenge with rock these days - aside from how much the industry had changed due to technology - is that how many more good ideas are truly left to explore in a mature genre? The early 90s really do feel like the last time rock groups were breaking new ground. Don't get me wrong, I love all the stuff that the White Stripes and the Black Keys were doing in the early 2000s, but it wasn't "revolutionary" per say in the way that Nirvana or Soundgarden was.

Tame Impala is a one man band like Reznor/NIN. Completely different music but kind of a mix of electronic/pop/rock/psychedelic. He/they are very popular and the alternative rappers (ASAP Rocket, Cudi, Travis Scott) sample him all the time. It’s kind of the trend in rap to show you’re different and have eclectic tastes in a normally pretty boring genre. He’s a headliner at festivals. Not sure if he would really be considered rock by you.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dK6Gvee-ri4

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pFptt7Cargc

So All Music Guide has been my number 1 go to for research and reviews. They gave Tame Impala's 2012 album Lonerism 5/5 stars which is kind of a bid deal for any recent rock groups. I started listening to it a bit...it's interesting music and I might seek out the vinyl as I don't fully tend to appreciate this kind of music unless it's on a high end set up with the full soundstage.

YellowSnow

So @RoadDawg55 speaking of Perth indie bands (Tame Impala is from Perth), I was big into The Drones and saw them at the Tractor in 2009 back when I was still footloose and fancy free. Met the lead singer in the men's room too...sorry no pics.

This is off their debut album from 2005...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRu7yh7IQZk

RoadDawg55

When I’m not at work I’ll check out the ones you listed here.

LebamDawg

The best rock and roll after 2010 is country music which isn't country music. if that makes sense?

IPukeOregonGrellow

My? artist of the last decade is Frank Turner, who made at least four good albums. England Keep My Bones being my? favorite. Still sad old bastard music, but sad old bastard music made in the last 7 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMwb7OwM6t4

The Hold Steady (and Against Me) held the title of best band making sad old bastard music from 2000 to 2010. Craig Finn's solo werk last decade were still pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fovaSui759w

If you like metal and don't like Deafheaven, I? can't help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfbLWHT7vUU


I? think every Black Keys-two-piece band who said "Let's take what the White Stripes did and make it less sloppy and energetic" did more harm than good to music this decade. But I? didn't mind this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndl6_VI4cpk


If yore a 90s act contemplating getting the band back together, the question you need ask @Yousef_#1UberDriver is "Can I? make an album as good as Sol Invictus?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glr878X82PE

Or, just be a 90s act who never stopped making good music like Low.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Enxzh-O9Y

The real problem with modern music is we don't have a Friday Nights Lights hellbent on forcing teenaged music down our? throats. The song where Seven proposed to Julie without asking Coach Taylor's permission is one of my? favorite of the last 10 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3oiQdLz1hc

GayThoughts

Kurt Vile’s Waking on a Pretty Daze is definitely essential
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTwH8eCn5o

YellowSnow

IPukeOregonGrellow said:

My? artist of the last decade is Frank Turner, who made at least four good albums. England Keep My Bones being my? favorite. Still sad old bastard music, but sad old bastard music made in the last 7 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMwb7OwM6t4

The Hold Steady (and Against Me) held the title of best band making sad old bastard music from 2000 to 2010. Craig Finn's solo werk last decade were still pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fovaSui759w

If you like metal and don't like Deafheaven, I? can't help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfbLWHT7vUU


I? think every Black Keys-two-piece band who said "Let's take what the White Stripes did and make it less sloppy and energetic" did more harm than good to music this decade. But I? didn't mind this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndl6_VI4cpk


If yore a 90s act contemplating getting the band back together, the question you need ask @Yousef_#1UberDriver is "Can I? make an album as good as Sol Invictus?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glr878X82PE

Or, just be a 90s act who never stopped making good music like Low.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Enxzh-O9Y

The real problem with modern music is we don't have a Friday Nights Lights hellbent on forcing teenaged music down our? throats. The song where Seven proposed to Julie without asking Coach Taylor's permission is one of my? favorite of the last 10 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3oiQdLz1hc

Frank Turner looks to me in my wheel house. I will have to dig deeper here. There's some stuff here I will like after some quick Spotify research.

YellowSnow

GayThoughts said:

Kurt Vile’s Waking on a Pretty Daze is definitely essential
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTwH8eCn5o

Kurt Vile is terrific. He did an album with Courtney Barnett recently.

YellowSnow

IPukeOregonGrellow said:

My? artist of the last decade is Frank Turner, who made at least four good albums. England Keep My Bones being my? favorite. Still sad old bastard music, but sad old bastard music made in the last 7 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMwb7OwM6t4

The Hold Steady (and Against Me) held the title of best band making sad old bastard music from 2000 to 2010. Craig Finn's solo werk last decade were still pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fovaSui759w

If you like metal and don't like Deafheaven, I? can't help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfbLWHT7vUU


I? think every Black Keys-two-piece band who said "Let's take what the White Stripes did and make it less sloppy and energetic" did more harm than good to music this decade. But I? didn't mind this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndl6_VI4cpk


If yore a 90s act contemplating getting the band back together, the question you need ask @Yousef_#1UberDriver is "Can I? make an album as good as Sol Invictus?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glr878X82PE

Or, just be a 90s act who never stopped making good music like Low.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Enxzh-O9Y

The real problem with modern music is we don't have a Friday Nights Lights hellbent on forcing teenaged music down our? throats. The song where Seven proposed to Julie without asking Coach Taylor's permission is one of my? favorite of the last 10 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3oiQdLz1hc

Jake Bugg mines similar territory as Frank Turner. His 2012 debut album was terrific. Didn't like the follow up as much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxr0nkS1WoQ

ForeskinWalletDawg

RoadDawg55 said:

When I’m not at work I’ll check out the ones you listed here.

I thought Panda Express got closed?

YellowSnow

YellowSnow said:

GayThoughts said:

Kurt Vile’s Waking on a Pretty Daze is definitely essential
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTwH8eCn5o

Kurt Vile is terrific. He did an album with Courtney Barnett recently.

Pretty Pimpin on the album after that one is great. @chuck this is in your wheelhouse... I hear a lot of NY in some of his stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdJ1WTsv1YQ

IPukeOregonGrellow

YellowSnow said:

IPukeOregonGrellow said:

My? artist of the last decade is Frank Turner, who made at least four good albums. England Keep My Bones being my? favorite. Still sad old bastard music, but sad old bastard music made in the last 7 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMwb7OwM6t4

The Hold Steady (and Against Me) held the title of best band making sad old bastard music from 2000 to 2010. Craig Finn's solo werk last decade were still pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fovaSui759w

If you like metal and don't like Deafheaven, I? can't help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfbLWHT7vUU


I? think every Black Keys-two-piece band who said "Let's take what the White Stripes did and make it less sloppy and energetic" did more harm than good to music this decade. But I? didn't mind this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndl6_VI4cpk


If yore a 90s act contemplating getting the band back together, the question you need ask @Yousef_#1UberDriver is "Can I? make an album as good as Sol Invictus?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glr878X82PE

Or, just be a 90s act who never stopped making good music like Low.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Enxzh-O9Y

The real problem with modern music is we don't have a Friday Nights Lights hellbent on forcing teenaged music down our? throats. The song where Seven proposed to Julie without asking Coach Taylor's permission is one of my? favorite of the last 10 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3oiQdLz1hc

Jake Bugg mines similar territory as Frank Turner. His 2012 debut album was terrific. Didn't like the follow up as much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxr0nkS1WoQ

Agreed. I had Lightning Bolt on one of the Best-of-Year Spotify list I? did a few years ago. Bugg has done fewer drugs than Turner, though.

GayThoughts

YellowSnow said:

GayThoughts said:

Kurt Vile’s Waking on a Pretty Daze is definitely essential
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTwH8eCn5o

Kurt Vile is terrific. He did an album with Courtney Barnett recently.

Good shit, I love Pedestrian at Best from her. Between Barnett, Tame Impala, The Drones/ Tropical Fuck Storm and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, I’d say Australia is the modern capitol of Rock & Roll

Swaye

Can we count Chevelle or is that too hard?

YellowSnow

Swaye said:

Can we count Chevelle or is that too hard?

I think they are allowed.

Swaye

YellowSnow said:

Swaye said:

Can we count Chevelle or is that too hard?

I think they are allowed.

They kick ass.