firstly ntwjones, british rock aint about trying to be american, its about tryin not to be american, we're sick of always being compared. Just because we speak the same language doesn't mean were share the ideals, ideals which are fundamental to the songs we write. Ok, so in production terms america is far ahead of britain but have you ever heard an american band sound anything like the Arctic's, Maximo Park or even have the attitude of the Stone Roses or Oasis? I think probably not.
Uh, yeah. Ever heard of a humble NYC band called The Strokes? They sound a lot like the Arctic Monkeys. Or should I say, the Arctic Monkeys sound a hell of a lot like them! : )
Uh, yeah. Ever heard of a humble NYC band called The Strokes? They sound a lot like the Arctic Monkeys. Or should I say, the Arctic Monkeys sound a hell of a lot like them! : )
I disagree that British bands are trying to be American. That's too general. I think that musicians from all over the English speaking world draw influence from each other, and recycle what they hear in their own warped way. This is true for Americans, Brits, Aussies, Canadians, Kiwis... the whole lot.
I disagree that British bands are trying to be American. That's too general. I think that musicians from all over the English speaking world draw influence from each other, and recycle what they hear in their own warped way. This is true for Americans, Brits, Aussies, Canadians, Kiwis... the whole lot.
firstly ntwjones, british rock aint about trying to be american, its about tryin not to be american, we're sick of always being compared. Just because we speak the same language doesn't mean were share the ideals, ideals which are fundamental to the songs we write. Ok, so in production terms america is far ahead of britain but have you ever heard an american band sound anything like the Arctic's, Maximo Park or even have the attitude of the Stone Roses or Oasis? I think probably not.
Peace out.
Uh, yeah. Ever heard of a humble NYC band called The Strokes? They sound a lot like the Arctic Monkeys. Or should I say, the Arctic Monkeys sound a hell of a lot like them! : )
Uh, yeah. Ever heard of a humble NYC band called The Strokes? They sound a lot like the Arctic Monkeys. Or should I say, the Arctic Monkeys sound a hell of a lot like them! : )
I disagree that British bands are trying to be American. That's too general. I think that musicians from all over the English speaking world draw influence from each other, and recycle what they hear in their own warped way. This is true for Americans, Brits, Aussies, Canadians, Kiwis... the whole lot.
I disagree that British bands are trying to be American. That's too general. I think that musicians from all over the English speaking world draw influence from each other, and recycle what they hear in their own warped way. This is true for Americans, Brits, Aussies, Canadians, Kiwis... the whole lot.