50 Best Rock Bands Right Now

[westen44]

This is what Spin is saying about the 50 so-called best rock bands at the moment.  I'm familiar with maybe 8 of them.  When it comes to modern rock, it looks like I'm no longer au courant.  I used to be.  But I think used to be doesn't count.  I suspect, though, that if this list were fully investigated the conclusion would be that this is way more pop than rock.  Anyway, that's my guess. 


https://www.spin.com/featured/the-50-best-rock-bands-right-now-2020/

[Pilgrim]

I've heard of two. I've actually heard music by one of the two.

[Dave W]

I've heard of two. I've actually heard music by one of the two.

I suspect we're talking about the same two. Neither would be on my list of favorites.

[westen44]

I looked back over it.  There are 7 bands that I've heard of, not 8.  Out of those 7 bands, I've never even heard any songs by two of them.  But I have heard their names mentioned from time to time--The 1975 and Vampire Weekend.  Out of the five that I have heard, none really much captured my attention.  I suppose Paramore might be band to listen to if you're young enough.  That's in my niece's demographic.  Her demographic and mine usually don't mix. 

[uwe]

Thankfully no Led Zeppelin! 

[gearHed289]

The use of the "word" obvs in the first sentence is enough to tell me what I already knew - I'm too old for this list.

Having said that, I scored a 10 out of 50. 6 of which I've actually heard, and 2 that I've seen live (Pearl Jam and Body Count - both because there were other bands on the bill that I wanted to see.)

I actually like what I've heard from Wolf Alice.

[uwe]

Pearl Jam, Body Count, Haim, Paramore and Vampire Weekend I know. The last three I wouldn't call rock, they are quirky pop, but then it's SPIN magazine, what do they know?

Wolf Alice caught my attention, might buy a CD.

I was at least expecting The Struts!





Sometimes, role models loom large ... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApgCcw9sS9o&feature=emb_rel_end

With their "Oasis meets Queen", slightly outrageous image, it's the kind of band you would expect to find grace even with a SPIN journalist.

And they have a sense of humor ...

[westen44]

Wolf Alice has been mentioned a few times in some music articles I've seen over the years.  They got good reviews from the critics.  I tried listening a little to them on You Tube quite some time ago.  I don't remember anything much getting my attention, but also don't remember anything negative.  I think it may have been a little too pop for me, though.  They have described their music as "rocky pop."  I can listen to pop, but most of the time I don't.  I like Wolf Alice's name. 

[Dave W]

I'm sorely disappointed that A Giant Dog wasn't included. Good hard rock, lingerie, and a couple of attractions.

[uwe]

Yes, indeed, that music just bops along fine. Thanks for keeping us abreast of the movement.

[amptech]

And they have a sense of humor ...

Back to nose wrinkling, are we?

[uwe]

Indeed, I was just about to say, but I don't want to rub it in with the old badger, I never do. Faster than you can say "Gwyneth", he's miffed again. 

[Dave W]

Indeed, I was just about to say, but I don't want to rub it in with the old badger, I never do. Faster than you can say "Gwyneth", he's miffed again. 

What are you on about, now?