20 Best Live Acts of the Decade: 2000-2009

Paste Magazine released what they believe were the best live acts over the past decade. Included is a paragraph with why the magazine chose the artists they did along with videos of live performances.

The top 20 are:

20. TV on the Radio

19. Of Montreal

18. Pixies

17. The Decemberists

16. Ted Leo

15. Wilco

14. Sufjan Stevens

13. The Avett Brothers

12. Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings

11. The Hold Steady

10. Sigur Ros

9. U2

8. Bruce Springsteen

7. Polyphonic Spree

6. My Morning Jacket

5. Janelle Monae

4. Tom Waits

3. Radiohead

2. The Flaming Lips

1. Arcade Fire

I would have to completely agree with Paste Magazine about this list. Although I've only seen 2 out of the 20 acts live, I have listened almost religiously to all of these bands. I can only imagine what it would be like to see Of Montreal, Radiohead, or Sigur Ros live. If you can't see these bands live I would suggest listening to all of them if you haven't already. Everyone likes to listen to new music anyways so enjoy.

-Rachel

20 Best Live Acts of the Decade: 2000-2009

Kevin's Top 5 (#4)

Since I have been working on homework all weekend and week my mood was
a bit more calm. I found some amazing stuff for sitting, relaxing, and
appreciating! The selection reminds me of burned CD from a cool second
hand clothing store in a big city. Enjoy Y'all and let me know what
you think!

1. "The Rake's Song" - The Decemberists
2. "Pull Up the People" - M.I.A.
3. "Lay It Down" - Peter Bjorn and John
4. "Little Pieces" - Gomez
5. "When You Were Young" - Noisettes (Killers Cover)

-Kevin

Kevin's Top 5 (#4)

Albums I Would PURCHASE if I had the Money

Now I don't judge any of you for downloading free music (hell, I do it on the daily when perusing music blogs), but it is a personal choice that if I want a full album I will go buy it. Not just the MP3s (I don't even own an iPod, I know...pathetic), but the actual physical version you can chew on and even throw out your car window if it's not up to par. Though I'll probably have to wait for my tax returns here is my list of CDs I plan on purchasing when I can...someday.

Brother Ali - "The Truth is Here" EP

Bon Iver - "Blood Band" EP

The Decemberists - "The Hazards of Love"

Jake One - "White Van Music"

Ben Folds - "Stems and Seeds"

Coldplay - "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends"

POS - "Never Better"

U2 - "No Line on the Horizon"

N.A.S.A. - "The Spirit of Apollo"

Grandmaster Flash - "The Bridge"

So what albums are worth your hard earned money?

-Tooth

Albums I Would PURCHASE if I had the Money