Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Ten Most Important Artists of the Last Decade: 1. The White Stripes

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

In 1973 the critically hated band Grand Funk Railroad claimed themselves to be “An American Band”.  But few bands are as strictly American as The White Stripes.  The ghosts of Son House, Robert Johnson, and Blind Willie McTell  live in … Continue reading →

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The Ten Most Important Artists Of The Last Decade – 2. Kanye West

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Kanye West begins his 2010 song Power with line: “I’m living in the 21st century, doing something mean to it, doing it better than anybody you ever seen do it,”   It’s the public personality of Kanye West put to … Continue reading →

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The Ten Most Important Artists Of The Last Decade – 3. Jay-Z

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Last year, Jay-Z appeared on The Daily Show to promote his book Decoded.  Jay-Z has always come off as an intelligent dude, and the excerpts I’ve read from Decoded solidified this.  What really stood out from Jay-Z’s appearance on The … Continue reading →

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The Ten Most Important Artists of the Last Decade: 4. Britney Spears

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Whatever you think of her, it’s hard to deny Britney Spears’ impact in the past decade.  As an artist, she has numerous hit singles that have seeped into our consciousness whether we like it or not.  As a tabloid celebrity, … Continue reading →

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The 10 Most Important Artists of the Last Decade – 5. Danger Mouse

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Like Phil Spector, George Martin, and Brian Eno, Danger Mouse has elevated into a realm that few producers have.  He’s created a unique sound for different artists and bands, while managing to become a star in his own right.  Dabbling … Continue reading →

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The 10 Most Important Artists of the Last Decade: 6. The Strokes

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

(I apologize for the lack of updates, especially in the middle of a list, but I was sick for over a week.  So I promise, I’ll finish the remaining artists in a much quicker pace.) I can’t remember when I … Continue reading →

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The Ten Most Important Artists of the Last Decade – 7. Radiohead

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

I’ve gone on record as stating that I don’t really like Radiohead, and I still stand by that statement.  With the exception of a few songs here and there, I find the band to be pretentious and boring.  I’m sure … Continue reading →

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