DOTMUSIC INDIE AWARDS 2002
http://www.dotmusic.com/news/December2002/news27732.asp
Who do you believe in the hype wars? We're told Coldplay were great
and they proved it time and time again in 2002. We were also told
that The Vines were the best thing since sliced bread.
It's been another intriguing year in 'indie' but one that's lacked a
really great band that have pushed the envelope. Where are Radiohead
when you need them? Still, there was some great music as you'll see
from our awards below.
- Best newcomer: The Coral
Without mentioning the 'S' word, Liverpool's most talented new band
have been nothing short of a sensation this year without bursting the
hazy bubble they occupy. Even the Gallagher's wouldn't have been as
cheeky to shamelessly pillage 60s music the way The Coral have but
with a cocky swagger they get away with it.
- Comeback of the year: Coldplay
What hasn't been said to describe Coldplay's impact on 2002? It's been
their year without question from the seminal Glastonbury headlining
slot to the wondrous 'Rush Of Blood...' album. All hail Coldplay.
- Act of the year: Queens Of The Stone Age
Like Coldplay, the Queens have given us some truly memorable live
performances (Glastonbury with Dave Grohl was an obvious highlight) and
an album that will long outlive the end of year polls. The only thing
that's missing is mass appeal. You sense they could give a f**k.
- Man of the year: Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips)
He might be from another planet but Coyne is without question one of
the most interesting frontman in music today. If anyone writes better
lyrics or gives a better interview than we haven't heard of them.
- Woman of the year: Bjork
It was the Icelandic queen's greatest hits year and what a celebration
it was. Still truly unique after all these years and when you hear some
of her best tracks back to back you prays she keeps going for years to
come.
- Album of the year: Queens Of The Stone Age - 'Songs For The Deaf'
Listen to this album at high volume and you'll see what we mean.
- Single of the year: The Flaming Lips - 'Do You Realize'
The Queens narrowly pipped the 'Lips to the album prize so they'll have
to settle for this as a consolation. A speculate piece of music that'd
win in any year.
- Live act of the year: The Flaming Lips
A well kept secret until recently, the 'Lips live show is more of a
spectacular of light and sound than a mere concert. Musicians dressed
as bunnies, Wayne popping massive balloons full of glitter, giant
projections and hand puppets. You get the picture. As for the music...
(see above).
- Most irritating single of the year:
Every note by the pop idol's/rivals
- Worst album of the year: The Vines - 'Highly Evolved'
More the most overrated album of the year. Read this and digest:
The Vines are not the future of rock n'roll. They are a competent
indie rock band who have yet to master playing live. If they haven't
even done this yet, there's simply no way they can deserve such acclaim.
- Loser of the year: Craig Nicholls (The Vines)
Craig wins partly because of the above but more importantly because
of his immature, look-at-me-I'm-so-f-ing-tortured-you-don't-understand-
my-pain-pass-me-another-burger manner. Get a grip. You're a disgrace!
And stop reading your own press.
- Most sorely missed: Invention and imagination in guitar music
- Bubbling under in 2002: Doves
Despite the critical acclaim they've gained for both their albums to
date, Doves are still largely unknown by Joe Public. Does this really
matter? Not if they keep making music like this. Hands off.
- Most eagerly anticipated in 2003: The return of Blur
How will the departure of Coxon affect the band? Have they still got
what it takes? Will Damon's adventure with Gorillaz ruin the Blur magic?
We'll find out soon enough.
Not a bad year then. Here's to celebrating 2002 and looking forward to
2003. See you in 12 months time then for more of the same.
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