The Beatles Bible - Topic: Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

LennonCloset on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:36:46 +0100

Blur, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and Oasis. Mostly Oasis because the songs remind me of the Beatles in so many ways....

The Beatles bassist on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Sun, 20 May 2012 02:04:01 +0100

Hmm... Other strong groups or artists with high quality, well I can mention some of them:
- Queen
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Stevie Wonder
- The Rolling Stones
- Jimi Hendrix
- Bob Dylan
- Bruce Springsteen
- The Doors
- Pink Floyd
- Led Zeppelin
- Elvis Presley
- Michael Jackson
- The Kinks

We all have our favorites, but I think those I've mentioned here do have the greatest impact to music with quality (just different genres).

Ben Ramon on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:36:11 +0100

mr. Sun king coming together said
Neil Young - I'd be more confident in saying Neil if not for his Ditch Trilogy he released right after Harvest, his big breakthrough. But, from Neil's self titled debut till Harvest, he was fabulous, and he was working with CSNY as well.
And, he doesn't want the spotlight, and he has an awesome duet with available.

The Ditch Trilogy is better than anything Neil had done up to that point IMO, On The Beach is one of my favourite albums.

mr. Sun king coming together on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:57:29 +0100

Short version: No.
Long version: Arcade Fire is probably the closest person to do it, although Neil Young (1968-72) had a great run of 4 albums. Coldplay might come close, I mean A Rush of Blood to The Head and X&Y are both fantastic. Um, this is fascinating. Reasoning for each below:
Arcade Fire - Canada's golden boys of music. Maybe I'm biased because I'm playing Funeral on vinyl as I type, but to say Funeral is boring is making me question lots. How songs like Neighbourhood #3 (Power's Out), Crown of Love, Wake Up and Rebellion (Lies) are boring ...

Ben Ramon on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:55:45 +0100

The Walrus said

I agree that he couldn't have made the album in '67, frankly I don't think it affects the quality of the record but if he had released it instead of John Wesley Harding (there's a disappointing album if ever I heard one) then he'd have had probably the three best consecutive albums ever. I've not listened to Bringing It All Back Home but I'll happily accept the recommendation.

Bringing It All Back Home is his finest album in my opinion. The first side is comprised of his first electric tracks, the second (superior) side is acoustic songs which ...

The Walrus on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:17:04 +0100

paulsbass said

Stones? Nowhere near as diverse or consistent, although almost as much loved and with a lot of "folk songs" everybody knows.

I think accusing the Stones of lacking diversity is massively unfair. The last few albums with Brian were largely flat attempts to make a genuine rock album, and those albums are probably the most recognisable by name (Satanic Majesty, Beggar's Banquet, Let It Bleed), but immediately before those albums they released a string of great pop records (Aftermath, Between The Buttons, Flowers) and immediately afterwards they found their groove and released albums like Sticky Fingers and the masterfully ...

Ben Ramon on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:16 +0100

mithveaen said
Agree with you. I can think of U2 (Joshua Tree-Zooropa Period), Radiohead (OK Computer and Kid A are masterpieces).

Pink Floyd I think deserves a history of their own. They're ... as we say in Mexico.. "punto y aparte"

Pink Floyd were pretty strong '73-'77 to be honest and I think a case could be made for their quality being as high as the Beatles in that period, although I totally detest The Wall. Piper At The Gates of Dawn, when they were led by Syd Barrett, was quite psychedelic and reminiscent of ...

Long John Silver on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:24:52 +0100

mithveaen said
Agree with you. I can think of U2 (Joshua Tree-Zooropa Period), Radiohead (OK Computer and Kid A are masterpieces).

Pink Floyd I think deserves a history of their own. They're ... as we say in Mexico.. "punto y aparte"

All Radiohead albums are masterpieces (maybe not the first one though). I think they are the only band that goes with contant good music, and just like Beatles, every album was kind of different from the previous one. I don't compare them to Beatles though but since we are seeking for the one that ...

Ben Ramon on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:32:06 +0100

The Walrus said
Dylan 65-66, two incredible albums. I was surprised when I found out Blood On The Tracks wasn't in that run, imagine if he'd released that in 67 (with All Along The Watchtower sandwiched in somewhere).

I'd say three incredible albums in that period: Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 and Blonde on Blonde. I'd have to disagree with you about Blood on the Tracks; what makes that album for me is the older, wearier Dylan reclaiming his former glory.

Queen 74-76, Queen II is one of the best albums of all time, and they also had time ...

paulsbass on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:49 +0100

Ben Ramon said

I've often considered whether there are any bands or artists who I feel are as good as the Beatles, although the Fabs naturally remain my all-time favourite. I think that there are some who during their peak have approached or equalled the Beatles, but no artist has ever put out consistently excellent material for such a long time.

You said it, that's the way I always felt when I heard a great song by another band and looked for more - most of their other songs sounded more or less the same.

No one will ever beat the Beatles ...

mithveaen on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:28:43 +0100

Agree with you. I can think of U2 (Joshua Tree-Zooropa Period), Radiohead (OK Computer and Kid A are masterpieces).

Pink Floyd I think deserves a history of their own. They're ... as we say in Mexico.. "punto y aparte"

Long John Silver on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:10:52 +0100

No, not really. If i have to choose, first I can think of is Radiohead.

mithveaen on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:06:15 +0100

That's right.

What I mean is that when some bands reached their peak, they were very close to the Beatles amazing talent.

minime on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:28:31 +0100

Well, I agree with all of you that Beatles outdoes all the other groups in terms of consistency and the amout of(great) material. But, of course, there are countless of other artists with fantastic output. I'm afraid most people on this board are predominantly familiar with the English music scene,so the names I could give probably wouldn't say anything to most of you.

Led Zeppelin comes to my mind as a sort of popmusical"mind blower", but I haven't really searched too deeply in their career, so I don't know how consistent they are. Ohh, and if mentioning Paul is permitted, I ...

Into the Sky with Diamonds on Do you feel that any other artists stand up to the Beatles in quality?

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:07:01 +0100

The number of excellent musical acts is tremendous, and we all have our favorites.

But i don't think any act comes close to matching the breadth, the sustained quality, and the impact of the Beatles.

But that's just me.