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Elvis and The Boss still rule
By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY

The best
1. Elvis Costello, When I Was Cruel. This quintessential critics' favorite manages to combine the sharp hooks, cutting lyrics and raw energy that first put him on the map with the ever-growing sense of rhythmic and textural sophistication that has kept him relevant.

2. Joseph Arthur, Redemption's Son. One of the most sonically intuitive singer/songwriters around serves up some of his best work to date, filtering smart songcraft through gorgeously lush, atmospheric production.

3. Bruce Springsteen, The Rising. The Boss' studio reunion with his longtime E Street Band amigos provides a needed reminder that rock's most powerful and noble social value lies not in exposing despair but in transcending it.

4. Doves, The Last Broadcast. The most promising U.K. rock band in years refines its sound on this second album, offering deftly structured tunes to accompany its densely majestic arrangements.

5. Alison Krauss and Union Station, Live. Krauss' achingly pure voice requires none of the studio sweeteners used to enhance the singing of most of her peers. This two-disc set, recorded over two nights this past spring, captures the playful, passionate virtuosity typical of her band's performances.

6. Tracy Chapman, Let It Rain. Few artists can make adult-contemporary music sound as substantial or soulful as Chapman does. Nothing fancy here, just taut, hauntingly lyrical songs delivered with clarity and conviction.

7. Norah Jones, Come Away With Me. Jones may not be the second coming of Billie Holiday or Nina Simone, as some have tried to suggest. But the 22-year-old's lithe, sexy singing could teach many of her peers volumes about the power of understatement.

8. Dreamgirls in Concert. Heather Headley, Audra McDonald and Lillias White all turn in supple, sassy performances on this vibrant concert reading of the 1981 musical, recorded last year.

9. Vivian Green, A Love Story. Unlike last year's Miss Thang, Alicia Keys, Green doesn't try to pass herself off as a prodigious authority on life and love. Green, 23, may be mature beyond her years musically, but her soul-based, jazz-tinged debut also delivers a refreshing dose of youthful wonder and unselfconscious pluck.

10. Christine Andreas, Here's to the Ladies ... Not all ingénues grow up gracefully. But Broadway and cabaret star Andreas' tangy soprano has matured into an eclectic, appealing instrument that is well suited to most of the standards and showstoppers featured here.

The worst

1. Nick Carter, Now or Never. Now we know for certain that at least one of the Backstreet Boys wasn't chosen for his spellbinding vocal prowess. Ever think of college, Nick?

2. Lifehouse, Stanley Climbfall. Imagine that Eddie Vedder had a little brother who was even whinier and more humorless, and you pretty much have Lifehouse frontboy Jason Wade.

3. O-Town, O2. Maybe someone was suggesting you should sniff oxygen before listening to this CD, the latest — and, it's hoped, the last — from the world's most aggressively dull boy band.

4. A*Teens, Pop Till You Drop. When a group manages on its first album to make covers of ABBA hits sound stiff and lifeless, it probably doesn't bode well for a collection of original material.

5. Michael Bolton, Only a Woman Like You. Presumably, Bolton is referring to his mom. I can't imagine he would expect any other gal, or guy, to sit through his latest unctuous schlock-fest.

6. Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers and Hammerstein. I'm not sure the feeling would be mutual. Apparently, no one told Peters you need an above-average singing voice to deliver challenging ballads such as If I Loved You and Some Enchanted Evening.

7. American Idol: Greatest Moments. Most of the singing you'll hear in karaoke bars has more genuine feeling and imagination than these labored, mannered covers, warbled by finalists of this summer's TV star search.

8. Teenage Fanclub, Howdy! Sorry, but the world doesn't need another guitar-pop band trying to use groovy retrophilia to compensate for a lack of fresh ideas. See ya!

9. Cracker, Forever. The reason most cult bands never make it to the next level isn't that the masses are too stupid to appreciate them. It's because most people would rather hear a catchy song than listen to some aging hipster trying to be clever.

10. Christina Aguilera, Stripped. The best thing that can be said about Aguilera's self-indulgent, painfully overwrought singing is that it shows more taste than her wardrobe.

I nominate Whitney Houston's cruddy album. (2002) :p :p :p

Originally posted by timmy087
10. Christina Aguilera, Stripped. The best thing that can be said about Aguilera's self-indulgent, painfully overwrought singing is that it shows more taste than her wardrobe.
Yay!

They put Christina on the worst of list, but they don't include Kelly Osbourne?... she makes Avril Lavigne look like The Beatles. :o

What I found odd, is that Rolling Stone, CNN, and many others include Christina in their BEST OF list. :confused:


And how can they forget about COLDPLAY?! Rush Of Blood To The Head was obviously the best album of 2002.

What about Sonic Youth? TLC? Beck? Foo Fighters?

And how can they forget about COLDPLAY?! Rush Of Blood To The Head was obviously the best album of 2002.
What about Sonic Youth? TLC? Beck? Foo Fighters?

Becuase most of the Best album picks aren't exactly..."teenybooperish". I'm sure they'd be in a Rolling Stone, or Teen People list.

and IMO, Christina is overrated. All she does is scream.

10. Christina Aguilera, Stripped. The best thing that can be said about Aguilera's self-indulgent, painfully overwrought singing is that it shows more taste than her wardrobe.

THEY CAN SAY ALL THEY WANNA SAY ABOUT ME BECAUSE I'M GONNA KEEP ON KEEP ON SINGING MY SONG

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
They put Christina on the worst of list, but they don't include Kelly Osbourne?... she makes Avril Lavigne look like The Beatles. :o

Fa REAL! Daddy probably paid them to take her off of the list.

Originally posted by timmy087


Becuase most of the Best album picks aren't exactly..."teenybooperish". I'm sure they'd be in a Rolling Stone, or Teen People list.

and IMO, Christina is overrated. All she does is scream.

I don't recall Coldplay, or Sonic Youth being "teenybopperish."... RE. I agree, probably Christina doesn't deserve to on the top ten.... but it DEFINATELY does not belong on the worst 10. Although Stripped is a pop album, it shows a more talented side of this genre. Have you heard "Beautiful," "I'm OK," or "Walk Away?"
..and about Christina just screaming... I rather hear her screaming rather than hearing Gwen Stefani moaning, breathing hard, and whispering on all of her songs. :o

About Rolling Stone... do you know that Rolling Stone is actually one of the worlds most PRESTIGIOUS, and respected magazine? You are a fool for putting Teen People, and Rolling Stone on the same sentence.


LOL @ YearbookLoser... I wouldn't be shocked, if that was true. :D

Wow that chick's meaner than me...

Michael Bolton shlock-fest, that was a good one...

:lol:

Originally posted by timmy087


10. Christina Aguilera, Stripped. The best thing that can be said about Aguilera's self-indulgent, painfully overwrought singing is that it shows more taste than her wardrobe.

What?! That must be one of the best albums I own

I rather hear her screaming rather than hearing Gwen Stefani moaning, breathing hard, and whispering on all of her songs.
The only song i've ever heard her moaning and breathing hard is in hella good, because thats the point of the song, and sometimes live, since she actually sings live. I think Gwen has a better voice, Christina cant get away with doing diffrent types of music

About Rolling Stone... do you know that Rolling Stone is actually one of the worlds most PRESTIGIOUS, and respected magazine? You

Ah, maybe 10 years ago..Now its just a magazine that tries to get as many teen artists on the cover as much as possible. If you want a real music magazine, without all the gossip, read Spin.

A magazine thats considered the "most PRESTIGIOUS" wouldnt make a Women of Rock, and put Britney Spears and Shakria on the cover. They do w/e it takes to sell.

Gwen also moans on "New," and all of Rock Steady.

The only "teen" arist on a Rolling Stone cover this year was Avril Lavigne! Only if you consider, George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, The Vines, Kurt Cobain, or Ozzy Osbourne as "teens." :confused:

The "Women In Rock" issue wasn't about women in the "rock" genre... it was about women who have had an impact on music recently... you can't honestly say that Britney has not made a HUGE impact on music!


Gwen has a good voice... but it isn't better than Christina's. I do give Gwen props for being able to sing to different types of music, but "harmony"-wise, Christina has a better sound.

About Christina not being able to do different types of music... have you listened to "Make Over" "Fighter" or "Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti"?

Spin is just crap. Even Blender, and Vibe are better than Spin! :o


Rolling Stone is the original, and will remain as the best music magazine.

Gwen also moans on "New," and all of Rock Steady.

The only "teen" arist on a Rolling Stone cover this year was Avril Lavigne! Only if you consider, George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, The Vines, Kurt Cobain, or Ozzy Osbourne as "teens."

The "Women In Rock" issue wasn't about women in the "rock" genre... it was about women who have had an impact on music recently... you can't honestly say that Britney has not made a HUGE impact on music!


Gwen has a good voice... but it isn't better than Christina's. I do give Gwen props for being able to sing to different types of music, but "harmony"-wise, Christina has a better sound.

About Christina not being able to do different types of music... have you listened to "Make Over" "Fighter" or "Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti"?

Spin is just crap. Even Blender, and Vibe are better than Spin!


Rolling Stone is the original, and will remain as the best music magazine..

puke:

The "Women In Rock" issue wasn't about women in the "rock" genre... it was about women who have had an impact on music recently... you can't honestly say that Britney has not made a HUGE impact on music!
Yes I can. Considering shes been on a "break" for most of 2002:lol: Any magazine that puts Britney Spears on the cover 4 times in one year is a joke. That magazine is no longer about music. I have never read an article in that magazine that wasn't entirly about a celebs. personal life. -The purpose was supposed to be about their music.:o

The "Women In Rock" issue wasn't about women in the "rock" genre... it was about women who have had an impact on music recently... you can't honestly say that Britney has not made a HUGE impact on music!


That was their lame excuse of the supposed Joan Jett open letter.

...and the puppy was hushed. :o

Actually... she still had singles, videos, and concerts in 2002.

Originally posted by timmy087


That was their lame excuse of the supposed Joan Jett open letter.

Actually... that explanation was made before her letter. That explanation was included in the magazine isssue.

Joan Jett just made an ass out of herself. --- that was the exact reason why Rolling Stone didn't print her letter.

Actually... she still had singles, videos, and concerts in 2002.
Yes, maybe her tours were successful, but she hasn't had a hit single in a while..and TRL doesn't count.

^That's true... but I does not mean that she was absent during most of 2002.

I'm not a fan of hers... bu I am defending her because you are wrong.

I'm wrong because i think a magazine you like is a joke? Its not like i'm the only one.

Joan Jett just made an ass out of herself. --- that was the exact reason why Rolling Stone didn't print her letter.

They didnt print it because she said she didnt write it. They were going to, thats the purpose of an open letter.

Originally posted by timmy087
I'm wrong because i think a magazine you like is a joke? Its not like i'm the only one.

Not because of that... because you refuse to admit that Britney has had a "huge" impact on today's music.


I couldn't care less if you didn't like Rolling Stone... but that doesn't mean I'll let you give other people a wrong impression of this magazine on an open forum.


I know you are not the only one that dislikes this magazine. I'll admit.. I've been disappointed recently... especially since I found out that will have a bare chested Justin Timberlake on the first cover issue of the new year. :o

But oh' well... it's still a great magazine, with great articles, and great writers.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek


Not because of that... because you refuse to admit that Britney has had a "huge" impact on today's music.


I couldn't care less if you didn't like Rolling Stone... but that doesn't mean I'll let you give other people a wrong impression of this magazine on an open forum.


I know you are not the only one that dislikes this magazine. I'll admit.. I've been disappointed recently... especially since I found out that will have a bare chested Justin Timberlake on the first cover issue of the new year. :o

But oh' well... it's still a great magazine, with great articles, and great writers.

I HATE the magazine. It's ****ed. Especially the top 50 albums of the year.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek

Gwen has a good voice... but it isn't better than Christina's. I do give Gwen props for being able to sing to different types of music, but "harmony"-wise, Christina has a better sound.

About Christina not being able to do different types of music... have you listened to "Make Over" "Fighter" or "Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti"?


Are you a fan of Christina? Sorry but they both suck! I have heard those songs and if you like screaming I guess you'd love em. She was good as a nice teenybopper star but now that she is a r&b hooker she is crap. crap. crap.

Not because of that... because you refuse to admit that Britney has had a "huge" impact on today's music.


I couldn't care less if you didn't like Rolling Stone... but that doesn't mean I'll let you give other people a wrong impression of this magazine on an open forum.


I know you are not the only one that dislikes this magazine. I'll admit.. I've been disappointed recently... especially since I found out that will have a bare chested Justin Timberlake on the first cover issue of the new year.

But oh' well... it's still a great magazine, with great articles, and great writers.

I never "refused " it. She did in 2001, but she was nothing special in 2002, there were a lot more "powerful" female entertainers, but of course, her PR requested she be on the cover, and of they agree, since she sells. They said last year the women in rock was supposed to honor women of rock music, you know, since its a music magazine. Forbes honors the most powerful people in entertainment.

and i think it was a good magazine, but now, if i wanted to read interesting celebrity gossip, i'd read a tabloid.

I couldn't care less if you didn't like Rolling Stone... but that doesn't mean I'll let you give other people a wrong impression of this magazine on an open forum.
I'm sure everyone here has read the magazine. and most of the people here probably only care about what Britney's wearing anyways, which is why most people buy it.

Originally posted by Avril Lavigne


I HATE the magazine. It's ****ed. Especially the top 50 albums of the year.

Why?... because Avril wasn't included?


...and about the Christina comment... I bet you'll love her if she turns into a "punk" poser! Why are you complaining about Christina's screaming?... Avril does the same?... oops! I forgot... she yoddles.

Timmy... go read Tiger Beat... I bet you'll love it!

Originally posted by Avril Lavigne


Are you a fan of Christina? Sorry but they both suck! I have heard those songs and if you like screaming I guess you'd love em. She was good as a nice teenybopper star but now that she is a r&b hooker she is crap. crap. crap.


Mmmmmm mm mm.... aren't we two-faced today. I believe you have "every album of Christina's", and used to like her.

Originally posted by Babes_Kay



Mmmmmm mm mm.... aren't we two-faced today. I believe you have "every album of Christina's", and used to like her.

LOL... can you believe she is the same girl that used to be such a Facts Of Life goody-good girl?... now she is a "wannabe-bad ass 'punk' girl"

LMAO @ "Avril Lavigne."

Originally posted by SBTB Geek


LOL... can you believe she is the same girl that used to be such a Facts Of Life goody-good girl?... now she is a "wannabe-bad ass 'punk' girl"

LMAO @ "Avril Lavigne."

I'm not punk. I'm not any label actually. How was I ever a goody good girl go look at my posts and you'll see I was worse then.

Timmy... go read Tiger Beat... I bet you'll love it!
Go play with your Saved By the Bell barbies.

Originally posted by Babes_Kay



Mmmmmm mm mm.... aren't we two-faced today. I believe you have "every album of Christina's", and used to like her.

"She was good as a nice teenybopper star" do you want me to repeat that. I would get her new album but considering I only like Dirrty I think not. Christina got too slutty, her first album is good, really good and I bought it when I came out which was like '99. People change some in 4 years, considering I was just a young girl that bought into anything that was considered popular.

Originally posted by timmy087

Go play with your Saved By the Bell barbies.


I'm doing that right now! ;)

Are you listening to your hella good No Doubt music?! :X

Originally posted by SBTB Geek


Why?... because Avril wasn't included?


...and about the Christina comment... I bet you'll love her if she turns into a "punk" poser! Why are you complaining about Christina's screaming?... Avril does the same?... oops! I forgot... she yoddles.

Timmy... go read Tiger Beat... I bet you'll love it!

You only pay attention to image huh? Avril is a good singer, I think she is pretty but I don't focus on image I actually like the music because its good. You're the one that needs to read 'Tiger Beat' since you are A GUY THAT LIKES CHRISTINA AGUILERA ONLY FOR HER MUSIC.

Image matters sometimes though. I can't focus on Christina's music without remember some rather disturbing things I've seen.

Originally posted by Avril Lavigne
considering I was just a young girl that bought into anything that was considered popular.

I bet that's the exact same reason why you bought "Let Go." :D

You are such a cute little Avril wannabe!... Last week Avril made a comment about not "labeling" herself, and since SHE said that, you started to do so as well!

But when she claimed herself to be a "punker"... you did too. :confused:


You are soooo funny! :D

Are you listening to your hella good No Doubt music?! :X

I don't want my ears to bleed, thank you.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek


I bet that's the exact same reason why you bought "Let Go." :D

You are such a cute little Avril wannabe!... Last week Avril made a comment about not "labeling" herself, and since SHE said that, you started to do so as well!

But when she claimed herself to be a "punker"... you did too. :confused:


You are soooo funny! :D

Yeah right, dragqueen. I bought "Let Go" because I liked her music it was awesome to hear insturments in pop songs instead of electronic beats and how she could rock out too. Avril has been making comments about not labeling herself for months, nice try though. I'm not an Avril wannabe I dress how I want, losers label themselves. I guess I could be considered goth, prep, punk, emo, everything else too because everyone has some moments that fit under a certain high school label. Get a life :rolleyes:

How in the hell did SBTB Geek become a mod?

Originally posted by timmy087
How in the hell did SBTB Geek become a mod?

cybersex and suck-uping. jk lol... maybe.

You only pay attention to image huh?
When did I say that?... If I only paid attention, I wouldn't have listened to Christina's music.

Like you said before... she looks slutty and disturbing. She does.

I don't focus on image
I thought you said you wouldn't listen to Christina because of her disturbing image. :confused:

You're the one that need to read 'Tiger Beat'
Christina is too slutty for Tiger Beat.... but Avril is just perfect for it. That's why she is in every issue.

Go read your Tiger Beat a.k.a. Avril Fans Heaven... or do you prefer to watch your "Facts Of Life" tapes. :o

You are funny. :)

Yeah right, dragqueen
But I'm not your father!!!

How in the hell did SBTB Geek become a mod?
I became a moderator by being right.

cybersex and suck-uping. jk lol... maybe.
Cybersex?!!!... ask your mom how she met your dad.

-

I became a moderator by being right

or b/c your the only SBTB fan thats online enough to mod. not a hard job, since your the only one that posts there

I became a moderator by being correct.
guess not since u replied two times with diffrent replies.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek

Christina is too slutty for Tiger Beat.... but Avril is just perfect for it. That's why she is in every issue.

Go read your Tiger Beat a.k.a. Avril Fans Heaven... or do you prefer to watch your "Facts Of Life" tapes. :o

You are funny. :)

No I prefer to watch my 'Gilligan's Island' tapes much better. I don't like FOL anymore much. YOU ARE A GUY THAT LIKES CHRISTINA FOR HER MUSIC! A FREAKING GUY! omg..... lol, once you hit puberty get back to me. Go listen to 'What a girl wants'... or do you prefer to watch your corny SBTB tapes? :o

Originally posted by timmy087


or b/c your the only SBTB fan thats online enough to mod. not a hard job, since your the only one that posts there

hahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Originally posted by timmy087


or b/c your the only SBTB fan thats online enough to mod. not a hard job, since your the only one that posts there

Ummm... yeah! That's why the SBTB board is the most popular one on the 1990s-2000s section?!

^ I was kidding.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek

Cybersex?!!!... ask your mom how she met your dad.

I wish you would make sense, my parents met in 1978 and married in 1984... they didn't have internet back then believe or not. Bet you didn't know that!

But I'm not your father!!!

thats why I celebrate thanksgiving.

Originally posted by Avril Lavigne


No I prefer to watch my 'Gilligan's Island' tapes much better. I don't like FOL anymore much. YOU ARE A GUY THAT LIKES CHRISTINA FOR HER MUSIC! A FREAKING GUY! omg..... lol, once you hit puberty get back to me. Go listen to 'What a girl wants'... or do you prefer to watch your corny SBTB tapes? :o

Umm stupid girl... I'm 17. :D

I am not attracted to Christina sexually... because I am not into trash. It's like doing Avril.

I don't like "What a Girl Wants"-- I became a fan after her sophomore CD. Sorry... I'm not obssed... I don't have any SBTB tapes.

Can you lend me your Gilligan Island tapes... or do you need them for your "special" time!!! Hey Skipper!

Well ask her how she met her "buddy." ;)

I am not attracted to Christina sexually... because I am not into trash. It's like doing Avril.

I dont get it. At least christina's hot. Hell, if i ever had a shot with either of them i'd be happy.:lol:

Originally posted by SBTB Geek


Umm stupid girl... I'm 17. :D
going on 5
I am not attracted to Christina sexually... because I am not into trash. It's like doing Avril.
yep. either way you can't get the girl!
I don't like "What a Girl Wants"-- I became a fan after her sophomore CD. Sorry... I'm not obssed... I don't have any SBTB tapes.
grow up!
Can you lend me your Gilligan Island tapes... or do you need them for your "special" time!!! Hey Skipper!
Yes, I'll lend you them. then I'll shove them up your @$$

Please... I can get a prostitute that's even hotter than Christina or Avril. Even you can. :o

Grow up
Thats shocking coming from someone like you! :eek:

I don't want your tapes... you already infected them. ;)



LOL @ Timmy

Please... I can get a prostitute that's even hotter than Christina or Avril.

Have you ever been to NYC, they look like men. Maybe hotter than Avril, but not Christina. As much as i hate her music, she is kind of hot.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
Please... I can get a prostitute that's even hotter than Christina or Avril. Even you can. :o


Thats shocking coming from someone like you! :eek:

I don't want your tapes... you already infected them. ;)



LOL @ Timmy

If I infected them I would have sent them to you earlier, I just want to cause you internal bleeding with the tapes. Yep I'm immature, you're comebacks are lame dude.

Originally posted by Avril Lavigne


If I infected them I would have sent them to you earlier, I just want to cause you internal bleeding with the tapes. Yep I'm immature, you're comebacks are lame dude.

My "comebacks" weren't trying to offend you. :confused:

Yours are lame actually... do try harder.

--

Timmy, I haven't to NYC... but in L.A. you can find some that look WAY better than Christina.

I should stop promoting "prostitution." :D

... but in L.A. you can find some that look WAY better than Christina.

From what I remember(since i'm from SoCal), they were pretty fugly.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek


My "comebacks" weren't trying to offend you. :confused:

Yours are lame actually... do try harder.

--

Timmy, I haven't to NYC... but in L.A. you can find some that look WAY better than Christina.

I should stop promoting "prostitution." :D

I never said that you were trying to offend me. SBTB Geek go buy a prostitute, there the only ones that would have sex with you - if even that.

It depends where you go Timmy. Girls from Malibu, or Bervely Hills aren't bad looking.

Avril... I don't "do" prostitutes. I have a girlfriend that enjoys my "company."

But thanks for caring about my sexual life.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
I have a girlfriend

lies, lies, lies. :p

Originally posted by Avril Lavigne


lies, lies, lies. :p

LOL... no, I'm not lying. Surprisingly, there someone for everyone. :D

I've been with my girlfriend since 7th grade! :eek: (I'm a senior now.)

this is getting nasty.

Originally posted by timmy087
this is getting nasty.

I agree! This has gone far enough. Thread closed.