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Two of the biggest bands of the 2000's are the White Stripes and Queens of the Stone Age. Both are different then most other bands out today, have their own signature sound and style, rely on the guitar mostly, and are critically acclaimed. Who do you think is better?

I love both bands, and it took me awhile to make a decision. I had to look at all aspects of the two bands before I finally decided.

I think Queens of the Stone Age is the better band. There's just something about them that I love. They have made four consistently awesome albums since 2000, and one very cool one before that. The White Stripes are very talented, but they lack the consistency and uniqueness of QOTSA.

So, what are your thoughts?

So, what are your thoughts?
Zeppelin Rules!

Music, it's all just background noise.

Haven't Queens of the Stone Age had like one hit? How does that make them one of the biggest bands of the 2000s?

Josh Homme= wife stealing egotist.

Stripes are far better as a band, and reflect something more than Jack White's ego.

The best band of the 21st century have been Muse, anyway. I am not the greatest fan of Muse, as opposed to Taking Back Sunday, however, even a cursory interest in them suggests that, as a band, they can, and have, done everything.

queens of the stoneage: have they done anything since their first single? I liked it, but they were hardly a major musical force

white stripes: not all that good.

I disagree with Muse being the best band around, When the lead singer gets beaten up by fans after a show, that couldn't be a good sign for running of "best band in the 21st century". But to the OP white stripes are the better band, definitly. While both bands are good, white stripes tends to do a little bit more experimenting in a way, and don't get pigeon holed into a nice little niche nearly so easily as Queens of the Stoneage
MH

What's next?

WHo keeps a greener lawn, Joe Schmuckatelli, or Bob Whodafuck?

Someone has to matter before they can be better than someone else who doesn't matter. :p

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tadaa!:)

I've never heard of Queens of the Stone Age and I don't think White Stripes is all that good, but then, my favorite musician described his music as "Punk for Pussies".

What's next?

WHo keeps a greener lawn, Joe Schmuckatelli, or Bob Whodafuck?

Someone has to matter before they can be better than someone else who doesn't matter. :p

Oh come on, you know Joe Schmuckatelli does a MUCH better job on his lawn. I mean, come on. Look at all that crab grass in Bob's. And all those dandelions!

White Stripes

I see PM's Testament and I raise:

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I see PM's Testament and I raise:

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badass Iron Maiden tattoo edit: it's been taken down :/

Queens of the stoneage > The White stripes. But neither of them are among the best or biggest bands.

AC/DC rocks both bands socks on a daily basis.

The White Stripes, definitely. I like QotSA but love WS.

Josh Homme= wife stealing egotist.

Stripes are far better as a band, and reflect something more than Jack White's ego.

The best band of the 21st century have been Muse, anyway. I am not the greatest fan of Muse, as opposed to Taking Back Sunday, however, even a cursory interest in them suggests that, as a band, they can, and have, done everything.
Their new album sucks though. Give me Showbiz any day.

I have 2 QOTSA albums, and 0 White Stripes albums, so I'd have to say on the evidence I have, QOTSA is better.

both decent, but white stripes are better.

Two of the biggest bands of the 2000's are the White Stripes and Queens of the Stone Age. Both are different then most other bands out today, have their own signature sound and style, rely on the guitar mostly, and are critically acclaimed. Who do you think is better?

I love both bands, and it took me awhile to make a decision. I had to look at all aspects of the two bands before I finally decided.

I think Queens of the Stone Age is the better band. There's just something about them that I love. They have made four consistently awesome albums since 2000, and one very cool one before that. The White Stripes are very talented, but they lack the consistency and uniqueness of QOTSA.

So, what are your thoughts?







Yeah right! Busted are the one's that rule!
Well....ruled
*Whimper*

Zeppelin Rules!

I have to agree with Posi on this one. Though, to take it even farther the White Stripes would mop the floor with the Queens.

Meh. Both are, at best, dull. I haven't seen anything I particularly loved in the 21st Century, yet. Mostly it's been uninteresting.

QOTSA. I've never found the White Stripes' music particularly interesting, and they're rubbish live.

The Who, but they're not on the poll...

QOTSA. I've never found the White Stripes' music particularly interesting, and they're rubbish live.
What you talkin' about? They're great live.

Loud, exciting... that's all I can really think of to describe them since it's been about 2 years since I saw rthem and there was a lot of smoke (various kinds) floating around...

I have 2 QOTSA albums, and 0 White Stripes albums, so I'd have to say on the evidence I have, QOTSA is better.

......Same here actually.



[edit] and people STILL don't read the OP. 'since 2000' kids, 'since 2000'.

What you talkin' about? They're great live.

Loud, exciting... that's all I can really think of to describe them since it's been about 2 years since I saw rthem and there was a lot of smoke (various kinds) floating around...

Hmm... I'm going to see them later this month, so I hope you are right over I V Stalin...

White Stripes
Spoon
Modest Mouse
Queens of the Stone Age
Franz Ferdinand

in that order.

Although the Red Hot Chili Peppers are probably the biggest band of the 2000s, despite all of their dreadful suckiness.

......Same here actually.

[edit] and people STILL don't read the OP. 'since 2000' kids, 'since 2000'.Well, if we're naming the best band since 2000, that would easily go to the Burning Brides.
(Limiting this to bands that have started in 2000 or later.)

They're equally bad. I wouldn't consider either of them superior to the other.

Why is there no "they both suck" or "I don't know who either band is, and I don't care" option on the poll?

Music has sucked ever since Cobain died.

Music has sucked ever since Cobain died.

Agreed, all the good bands are now to old to make any more good albums.(Rolling Stones for example)

Hoppa;12874500']Agreed, all the good bands are now to old to make any more good albums.(Rolling Stones for example)

I'm still holding my breath for Chinese Democracy.

The album, not the revolution.

Arcade Fire kicks both those bands asses.

The Best bands of this decade are none of the above, without the right balance of prescription medications.

The title probably goes to Sum41. If Green Day can put out another CD as good as American Idiot it's theirs. I'd also say Fall Out Boy is right up there.

If Linkin Park's latest CD didn't sound like they'd been assimilated by Producers it would be their title. Minutes to Midnight was a big, mellow let down from what I want to listen to when I plug into Linkin Park. Time to beat them and starve them into producing some edgy music again.

The Best bands of this decade are none of the above, without the right balance of prescription medications.

The title probably goes to Sum41. If Green Day can put out another CD as good as American Idiot it's theirs. I'd also say Fall Out Boy is right up there.

If Linkin Park's latest CD didn't sound like they'd been assimilated by Producers it would be their title. Minutes to Midnight was a big, mellow let down from what I want to listen to when I plug into Linkin Park. Time to beat them and starve them into producing some edgy music again.

You=the antichrist. Enough said.

Hayseed Dixie

This poll needs an "I have never heard of either of these bands" option.

..And my vote for the White Stripes ties it.
Both bands are fairly good, I usually prefer older music, however. The Clash, Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones FTW.

The Best bands of this decade are none of the above, without the right balance of prescription medications.

The title probably goes to Sum41. If Green Day can put out another CD as good as American Idiot it's theirs. I'd also say Fall Out Boy is right up there.

If Linkin Park's latest CD didn't sound like they'd been assimilated by Producers it would be their title. Minutes to Midnight was a big, mellow let down from what I want to listen to when I plug into Linkin Park. Time to beat them and starve them into producing some edgy music again.

Whatever happened to your ears? Fall Out Boy? They're wank; not only do they musically fail even to be poor (they're just forgettable), but their bassist is a tit.

If Adam Lazarra was not already the coolest musician of the 21st century, he'd win the prize for decking Pete Wentz.

My band is better than your band.

Never heard of them...

My favorite band? Rubber.

Well, if we're naming the best band since 2000, that would easily go to the Burning Brides.
(Limiting this to bands that have started in 2000 or later.)

Well I was counting bands that may have started in the late 90s but have done most of their known/relevant stuff in the 2000s. I'm sure some bands were coming up from the 80s earlier in the thread.

Who ARE these bands? Never heard of either of 'em. :confused:

Neither are great, but the White Stripes are awful. Queens of the Stone Age are far less awful, so I went with that. :p

If Linkin Park's latest CD didn't sound like they'd been assimilated by Producers it would be their title. Minutes to Midnight was a big, mellow let down from what I want to listen to when I plug into Linkin Park. Time to beat them and starve them into producing some edgy music again.Linkin Park, edgy?

Well I was counting bands that may have started in the late 90s but have done most of their known/relevant stuff in the 2000s. I'm sure some bands were coming up from the 80s earlier in the thread.That's fine. I probably would have done so also, but that choice would be more difficult to make. :)