Best Band from Manchester

[asthmaticeog]

Poll question: Best Band from Manchester

[jpgray]

1. I was worried you might miss someone

But no, this is pretty comprehensive.

:D

[Wat_Tyler]

2. Covering all the bases there, asthmaticeog.

Good poll.

[asthmaticeog]

11. Thanks.

I felt bad about leaving out Crispy Ambulance, but there are only 10 slots, and I had to go with Blue Orchids.

[Wat_Tyler]

14. At least you didn't include Simply Red, 10cc or M People.

[asthmaticeog]

17. Well, Wat,

given the paucity of slots comapred with the number of bands to choose from, I decided not to include any I consider crappy, however well-known.

I'm still smacking my forehead for forgetting the Buzzcocks, though - duh!

[Wat_Tyler]

18. Tell me about it. Ever hear M People's version of Midnight At The Oasis?

Their biggest hit, sadly. As if the original wasn't bad enough.

[asthmaticeog]

23. Never heard it.

I'm not that familiar with their stuff, I can't stand that kind of slicked-up party crap. Plus I didn't even realize they were Mancs! Take That are only in there for comic relief, really - most of the rest of those bands are so depressing! :cry:

[Wat_Tyler]

24. Sadly, the M stands for Manchester.

[Feathered Fish]

3. How weird

I just watched 24 hour Party People last night.

[BurtWorm]

4. Where are the Buzzcocks?

Am I blind or are they not there?

[asthmaticeog]

12. Oh Shit!

Brainfart, nothing more. Sorry, Manc produced so many greats, and I did this off the top of my head.

[BurtWorm]

13. I forgive you, brootha.

But I'd rate the Buzzcocks as more seminal (so to speak) than all but a couple of the rest of the list.

[jpgray]

16. Don't worry about it

Seeing one of your music posts is like seeing a green, life-giving area in the midst of a vast desert.

[asthmaticeog]

19. Jeez - we need a blushing smilie...

[Wat_Tyler]

20. You mean, like a mirage?

[Wat_Tyler]

5. You forgot a very important Manchester band, though.

James.

[tigereye]

9. never could figure out what all the fuss was about - with James

saw them once, was pretty much underwhelmed.

[DenverDem]

6. Without Peter Noone there would have been no Northern Sound.

I'm just saying. . .

[Wat_Tyler]

15. I do enjoy his version of 'Oh! You Pretty Things'.

[sundog]

7. um... 808 State?

:grr:

:P

From the list New Order. I love Stone Roses, but two albums (one not really counting) isn't enough.

[Beware the Beast Man]

8. Blast! How could you forget...

[terrya]

10. A complete list there.

Good poll.

New Order is my favorite.

[UdoKier]

21. Just to be spiteful...

[bloodyjack]

22. Take That

Sure, why not

[Wat_Tyler]

25. Kick - I know there's people who want to see this poll.

[TyeDye75]

26. A smack on the head is what you get for asking.....

[Cocoa]

27. no Charlatans?

the Smiths are my answer, but shouldn't the Charlatans be on the list?

[Wat_Tyler]

28. Good point.

I imagine Nantwich counts. I love the Charlies.

[tigereye]

29. what's really weird is seeing

Herman's Hermits and Joy Division sitting next to each other. Talk about cognitive dissonance.

[Tektonik]

30. Nu Ordah!

It has to be New Order. Is anyone else going to the Coachella festival to see the Manc lads? Also the Friday before Coachella, they'll be playing in Oakland with the Chemical Brothers.