Rolling Stone's Names Artist Of The Decade

Hey Everyone!

So today, Rolling Stone released its lists of the top artists, albums and songs of the past decade. The results are based on reader polls and encompass a variety of influential and popular artists of the last ten years. Artists like Radiohead, U2, Kanye West, My Chemical Romance, Lady Gaga and Coldplay can be found on the lists... but the overwhelming victor? Green Day. Green Day cleaned up each category... 2 of the top singles with American Idiot (#13) and Boulevard of Broken Dreams (#1), the top album of the decade with American Idiot, and the Top BAND of the Decade overall. I'm impressed. I will admit that yes, I am a little bias when it comes to Green Day as a mega fan myself... but come on, theres no denying these guys have worked hard to become the voice of a generation and deserve a spot on top. I'm thrilled for them. Its a name presented by one of the most respected magazines in the industry, voted in by the fans. Its pretty cool. So congrats to those bands who made the lists and congrats to Green Day... Rolling Stone's Band Of The Decade.

Top Songs:

14. Beautiful- Christina Aguilera

13. American Idiot- Green Day

12. Viva La Vida- Coldplay

11. I Gotta Feeling- Black Eyed Peas

10. Seven Nation Army- The White Stripes

9. Since U Been Gone- Kelly Clarkson

8. Complicated- Avril Lavigne

7. Welcome To The Black Parade- My Chemical Romance

6. Stronger- Kanye West

5. We Belong Together- Mariah Carey

4. Toxic- Britney Spears

3. Beautiful Day- U2

2. Single Ladies- Beyonce

1. Boulevard of Broken Dreams- Green Day

Top Albums Of The Decade

19. The Rising- Bruce Springsteen

18. Viva La Vida- Coldplay

17. Futuresex/Lovesounds- Justin Timberlake

16. The Emancipation Of Mimi- Mariah Carey

15. No Line On The Horizon- U2

14. Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge- My Chemical Romance

13. Stripped- Christina Aguilera

12. I Am Sasha Fierce- Beyonce

11. Breakaway- Kelly Clarkson

10. The Fame- Lady Gaga

9. The Blueprint- Jay-Z

8. All I Ever Wanted- Kelly Clarkson

7. Blackout- Britney Spears

6. All That You Cant Leave Behind- U2

5. In Rainbows- Radiohead

4. Let Go- Avril Lavigne

3. Kid A- Radiohead

2. Graduation- Kanye West

1. American Idiot- Green Day

Top Artists Of The Decade

23. Kanye West

22. My Chemical Romance

21. Kelly Clarkson

20. Beyonce

19. My Morning Jacket

18. Lil Wayne

17. Bob Dylan

16. Conor Oberst

15. Wilco

14. M.I.A

13. Arcade Fire

12. Fall Out Boy

11. Kings Of Leon

10. Jay-Z

9. Jack White

8. Eminem

7. Bruce Springsteen

6. Justin Timberlake

5. Black Eyed Peas

4. Coldplay

3. U2

2. Radiohead

1. Green Day

So what do you think of the lists? Someone who you would have put on this list who isn't mentioned? Agree/Disagree? Thoughts? Let me know!

Rock On

- Girl At The Rock Show

On the Radar: Lykke Li

Hey Everyone!

Short, sweet, and to the point today. Yet another blog inspired by that wonderful shuffle feature on my ipod. Reminds me of all kinds of music I love but never really think to listen to! Anyways, while on my way to the mall today, my ears were treated to the lovely sounds of Sweden's Lykke Li. I'm sure thats a  new name for most of you, but I'd really recommend checking it out if you get a chance. I came across her about a year ago when I was reading an article by Butch Walker about some of his favorite artists. Being the level of musician he is, I figured I'd give some of the names a listen. This one kind of stuck with me (as well as a few others). I'd watch for her to blow up soon... she's been asked to cover songs by Kings of Leon, performed with Kanye West, and has a song on the upcoming Twilight Saga's New Moon album. So here's a taste of Lykke's swedish indie style. Enjoy!

Rock On!

- Girl At The Rock Show