Levis Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 [big]NME Cool List Announced [/big] It’s that time of year again, when the NME publish their annual Cool List. Like an indie Moses passing down the Ten Commandments to the faithless music loving hordes. So here we go again, “Is Pete that cool?†“Where’s Winehouse?†“Are they serious about Brandon’s moustache?†and so forth… Well, this year there’s a new kid in town as Gallows singer Frank Carter has been named the Coolest Man in rock'n'roll in this year’s NME Cool List. Just behind at number two is Jamie Reynolds of Klaxons, with Lovefoxx from CSS at 3, whilst Ryan Jarman, lead singer of The Cribs completes the Top 4. And after a year of excellent collaborations with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, The Rakes, Babyshambles and Gallows, Lethal Bizzle is a new entry straight into number 5 Last years number 1, Beth Ditto manages to remain in the top 10 for a second year (she’s listed at number 9) while Kate Nash is the only female to make a new entry into the top 10. As for the big controversial names, Amy Winehouse climbing from 50 to number 8, and Pete Doherty isn’t even judged as the coolest person in Babyshambles. While Doherty lingers at number 34, bassist Drew McConnell makes a surprising entry at 13. As for the flip side of the coin – the ‘Had It Lost It’ list this year is topped by Hard-Fi's Richard Archer, while The Sugababes, former Towers of London singer Donny Tourette and oddly The Libertines also make appearances. Conor McNicholas, NME Editor said, “Thirty years after the height of punk there are a whole load of new bands making wild and passionate noise. But it takes more than just great music to make it to the top of the Cool List - these people effortlessly set trends with every breath they take." To read about who said what about whom (and why) on this year's list, check out this week's edition of the NME or go to www.nme.com. The Cool List in full (2006 positions in brackets) Frank Carter – Gallows Jamie Reynolds – Klaxons (13) Lovefoxxx – CSS (10) Ryan Jarman – The Cribs Lethal Bizzle Alex Turner – Arctic Monkeys (32) Kate Nash Amy Winehouse (50) Beth Ditto – The Gossip (1) Keith Richards – The Rolling Stones (26) MIA Thom Yorke – Radiohead (9) Drew McConnell - Babyshambles Prince Tom Clarke – The Enemy Noel Gallagher – Oasis Hayley Williams - Paramore Brandon’s Tache – Brandon Flowers, The Killers Matt Bellamy – Muse (27) James Smith - Hadouken Caleb Followill – Kings of Leon Matt Helders – Arctic Monkeys Eddie Argos – Art Brut Craig Finn – The Hold Steady Morgan Yeah? – Does it Offend You, Yeah? Simon Neil - Biffy Clyro – (28) Simon Taylor - Klaxons Karen O – Yeah Yeah Yeahs (5) Kele Okereke – Bloc Party Meg White – The White Stripes (24) Tim Harrington – Les Savy Fav Gerard Way – My Chemical Romance (8) Jamie T Pete Doherty – Babyshambles (28) Lou Hayter – New Young Pony Club Ian Brown Joe Lean – Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong Andy Burrows - Razorlight Kyle Falconer – The View Nicky Wire – Manic Street Preachers Josh Homme - Queens of the Stone Age Cole Alexander - Black Lips Suki - Real Heat Brandon Flowers – The Killers (29) Yannis Philippakis - Foals Patrick Wolf Carlos D - Interpol Santogold Dev Hynes – Lightspeed Champion Spider Webb – The Horrors Had It - Lost It Richard Archer Sugababes Donny Tourette The Libertines Kanye West Iggy Pop Mystery Jets Paul Smith, Maximo Park Paul Mullen Source: Xfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I've heard of 7 people on that list. I'm so not cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Gallows are my kind of band. Their album "Orchestra Of Wolves" rocks like a bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I've heard of 7 people on that list. I'm so not cool. 11 for me. I´m just as cool as you are, Fin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 11 for me too! Actually, the fact that the list consists mostly of English musicians suggests that Fin is more out of touch with popular music than me. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) If the names from the "Cool" list had been read out to me, I could have given a "who he/she is" or "what band he/she belong to" in 21 cases. Is this a record? 5/9 from the "Had It/Lost It" list. Edited November 8, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Meg White is cooler than Jack? interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Now that you mention it... why isn't Jack White on that list if Meg is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 'cuz nobody thinks he's that cool any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 And what has she done lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daslied Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 She's a female drummer. Nothing further is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Cool is not what you do, it's what you are. Some people try really hard, too hard, to appear cool, ergo they are not really cool. Some just have it effortlessly. Perhaps Meg is one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Since I'm obviously not cool, I assume I must be hot...yeah baby.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I think it's very un-cool to be on any "cool" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Since I'm obviously not cool, I assume I must be hot...yeah baby.. RJ of course you are and now we need a hot list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Yeah, I have a shot at that one if it's put out by AARP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 21 people I have heard of. Yeah, I'm sorta cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I know 5. I think that makes me very cool because I know there are cooler people that I do know who aren't on that list. That made more sense in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Yeah, I have a shot at that one if it's put out by AARP. You mean.... All About Ron Page That could be something hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Now we're gettin' somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Where do I sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Now we're gettin' somewhere. Well my mind does tend to stray in a certain direction. Peachy I can get you signed up, I'm the president...would you like to be vice-pres or do you have some other position in mind!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Well my mind does tend to stray in a certain direction. Peachy I can get you signed up, I'm the president...would you like to be vice-pres or do you have some other position in mind!! If I can attract Sweet Jane and Tenacious Peaches then I have already entered the realm of cool. I'll get back to both of you with recommendations for positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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