something that i have gotten wind of around here is that brits perceive american rock as superior to uk rock. evidently, american bands have better drummers, and they rock more intensely. or at least, this is my understanding of how the story goes.
HOWEVER, i have always in the main preferred uk rock bands to their american counterparts. my bloody valentine, happy mondays, associates, durutti column, that petrol emotion, loop, wire, cranes, joy division, ladytron (really the one perfect gem, "destroy everything you touch"), and so forth. the only american bands that i have any particular affinity for, post-1975 or so, are ultra vivid scene (really one person, kurt ralske) and gun club. and sometimes mazzy star. and the swans.
so, does anyone have an opinion on this matter or wish to enlighten me?
HOWEVER, i have always in the main preferred uk rock bands to their american counterparts. my bloody valentine, happy mondays, associates, durutti column, that petrol emotion, loop, wire, cranes, joy division, ladytron (really the one perfect gem, "destroy everything you touch"), and so forth. the only american bands that i have any particular affinity for, post-1975 or so, are ultra vivid scene (really one person, kurt ralske) and gun club. and sometimes mazzy star. and the swans.
so, does anyone have an opinion on this matter or wish to enlighten me?