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[Piano]

I used to listen to tons of British rock groups but over the past few years they've all disbanded or evolved in such a way that they just don't scratch that itch any more.

Kaiser Chiefs were my absolute favorite for this kind of stuff until the drummer quit and their sound went completely generic. Their new albums are a total snore.

I love Noel Gallagher's solo output, but none of it has that raw energy of the early Oasis stuff.

Muse used to be great but now their albums tend to be of the "3-4 good songs" variety.

I love Radiohead, but that's kind of a different thing.

I tried listening to Kasabian but found Velociraptor! totally forgettable outside of a couple of songs.

I've heard Arctic Monkeys are good, so maybe that's the next step.

What else should I check out?

 

[Ninhead]

Spacehog, Supergrass, definitely the Arctic Monkeys.

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

Wolf Alice

 

[lastplayed]

Genesis

 

[wandering]

I've heard Arctic Monkeys are good, so maybe that's the next step.

What else should I check out?

Arctic Monkeys are very good, they and Kaiser Chiefs are post-punk revival/garage rock so maybe check out some other bands in that vein if you haven't, e.g. Bloc Party, Editors, The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand

The American post-punk revival bands are probably more well known: The Strokes, The White Stripes, Interpol, The Killers

 

[Tambini]

Try The Libertines

 

[brochiller]

Listen to AM by the Arctic monkeys.

 

[sarcastor]

primal scream - their sound changes every other album, from rock to blues to country to electronica. Vanishing Point, More LIght and Beautiful Future are must listen. Give xtrmntr, riot city blues, chaosmosis and evil heat a listen.

stone roses - one of the best british bands ever, even if they only have two albums

gomez - from rock to blues to jazzy rock to rock rock

Kasabian - their first album was the best. their other albums are not as awesome

charlatans UK - they've been around since 1991 and their albums vary from amazing to horrible pieces of shit, but their newest album isn't half bad

 

[Infernostew]

Arctic Monkeys
The Fratellis (Scotland)
Chumbawamba (no joke, they're amazing)
The Smiths
The Cribs
The Libertines
The Wombats (music is fun but they're lyrics are usually shit)
PAWS (Scotland, Cokefloat! is an amazing album)

brit punk rock:
The Adicts
Annalise
The Clash
Frank Turner
Pogues
Public Image Ltd.

edit: I'd say give Frank Turner a whirl.

Recovery
I Still Believe

 

[LewieP]

Pulp and Suede.

 

[cheermancy]

Nothing But Thieves

 

[vatstep]

*paging Meier*

 

[psyfi]

Lush - Ladykillers

That entire album is solid, and the one after has a similar sound. Their earlier albums go for more of a goth dreamy sound and is also amazing.

 

[Aequitas]

Arctic Monkeys all the way OP. Their first few albums are probably more up your alley than the last couple given what you listed, but all of it is great.

 

[JDHarbs]

Have you heard The Struts?

They're more arena rock, but you might like them, OP.

 

[Soma]

Bloc Party... well their first two albums at least...

 

[Snagret]

I like the new Ride album.

Their older stuff is really good, too.

 

[kaiju]

BLUR...definitely BLUR

 

[EVOL 100%]

Mansun is a criminally underrated band, their first two albums are pretty great, although you can ignore their third one

 

[soldierblue]

the holy trinity of oasis, blur, and suede.

 

[wandering]

Bloc Party... well their first two albums at least...

There are some decent tracks on their latest few albums, but yeah, nothing beats Silent Alarm era.

 

[mokeyjoe]

Arctic Monkeys is a good call.

Also Blur (obviously), Supergrass, Charlatans, Manic Street Preachers for a more old school thing.

Oh and the last few albums from The Coral have been amazing. Worth checking out.

 

[brianjones]

Mansun is a criminally underrated band, their first two albums are pretty great, although you can ignore their third one

I got really into attack of the grey lantern lately .. great stuff .. there’s a 3 disc reissue of with all the b sides.. not on Spotify tho unfortunately

been meaning to get around to six as I hear that’s even better and I’ve heard Radiohead were a fan of them

also recommend The verve reissues

 

[EVOL 100%]

I got really into attack of the grey lantern lately .. great stuff .. there’s a 3 disc reissue of with all the b sides.. not on Spotify tho unfortunately

been meaning to get around to six as I hear that’s even better and I’ve heard Radiohead were a fan of them

also recommend The verve reissues

Six is bananas. Some seem to find it a bit much, since it's basically an album full of songs made by combining disparate fragments of songs, but I prefer it to Attack of the Gray Lantern.

 

[YaBish]

Wolf Alice

Seconded

 

[SystemBug]

The Killers

Spoiler

lmao

 

[Drifter_InA_Cage]

Liam Gallagher's new solo album came out just last week which is pretty good (straight forward rock).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieYOYyqOVng

Noel Gallagher also has a new album coming out in November that's supposed to be pretty experimental. His new single called Holy Mountain just dropped today and it's proper weird (not on YT yet).

 

[Atom Heart Mother]

Genesis

specifically the peter gabirel era

Spoiler

just kidding, both eras are great

Are you looking for modern Brit rock groups OP or just in general?

 

[Affeinvasion]

I really like Royal Blood. Saw them open for Queens of the Stone Age. I'd say they're kind of a blend of Black Keys, QotSA, with maybe a bit of Muse.

Edit: And for the lulz: The Darkness just released a new album.

 

[Ninhead]

I really like Royal Blood. Saw them open for Queens of the Stone Age. I'd say they're kind of a blend of Black Keys, QotSA, with maybe a bit of Muse.

Edit: And for the lulz: The Darkness just released a new album.

... And I'm surprised how decent it turned out.

 

[FunkyMonk]

Reef (Glow and Replenish albums) & Terrorvision (how to make friends and influence people & regular urban survivors) were mainstays in the 90s for me.

Ash (1977) too though they're Irish AFAIK.

 

[Joe]

Seconded

Thirded

 

[Forward]

Go Scots.

Biffy fuckin' Clyro.

 

[Doc_Drop]

I really like Royal Blood. Saw them open for Queens of the Stone Age. I'd say they're kind of a blend of Black Keys, QotSA, with maybe a bit of Muse.

This was going to be my suggestion. I don't listen to a lot of English rock bands but they do have something tangible about them that has been quite refreshing

 

[Not]

The 1975 is the best there is right now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bimd2nZirT4

How am I the first person to say The 1975??? Come on GAF

Spoiler

I just said "Come on GAF" out loud

 

[brianjones]

I ike the 1975.. internet seems to hate them though (at least so far as RYM)

 

[Forward]

The 1975 is the best there is right now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bimd2nZirT4

How am I the first person to say The 1975??? Come on GAF

Because their best song is "Sex".

And "Sex"'s bridge is clearly J.E.W.'s "23"'s bridge.

 

[Not]

Because their best song is "Sex".

And "Sex"'s bridge is clearly J.E.W.'s "23"'s bridge.

Their best song is "She's American"

But that's neither here nor there!

 

[npanciroli]

Don't know how well it fits but Everything Everything is an incredible band. Their last album is fantastic but Get to Heaven is one of the best albums ever IMO.

 

[LeroyPantwether]

Arctic Monkeys
The Fratellis (Scotland)
Chumbawamba (no joke, they're amazing)
The Smiths
The Cribs
The Libertines
The Wombats (music is fun but they're lyrics are usually shit)
PAWS (Scotland, Cokefloat! is an amazing album)

brit punk rock:
The Adicts
Annalise
The Clash
Frank Turner
Pogues
Public Image Ltd.

edit: I'd say give Frank Turner a whirl.

Recovery
I Still Believe

I like the cribs .

 

[Messofanego]

The 1975 is the best there is right now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bimd2nZirT4

How am I the first person to say The 1975??? Come on GAF

Spoiler

I just said "Come on GAF" out loud

I thought only teen girls liked the 1975.

 

[Not]

Their best song is "She's American"

But that's neither here nor there!

OK it might actually be "Fallingforyou"

It's up there

I thought only teen girls liked the 1975.

Man, you've been missing out

 

[tricho]

Not exactly Rock but... Enter Shikari.

 

[Forward]

Their best song is "She's American"

But that's neither here nor there!

Also: Peeps up in here mentioning Frank without linking:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=7yZjsQXp5E8

 

[motherxwolf]

First 2 albums by the takes
First 3 albums by the cribs
First 3 albums by Arctic monkeys
First album by black kids (I'm not sure if they're British tho lol)
First album by king krule if u tryna chill
First album by sunshine underground

Hmm there are a lot, and if u add the early 2000s NYC music scene youll be set for a while

 

[Messofanego]

The Longcut (best Manchester band, they're finally coming with a third album soon)

Idles - Brutalism was a great album this year

 

[Dervius]

Notbing But Thieves

Biffy Clyro

Royal Blood (essential)



Alternatively, for a real "britrock" sound try:

Arctic Monkeys
The Enemy
The Courteeners

 

[King_Moc]

I mean, Manic Street Preachers are clearly the best guys.

Also, give British Sea Power, Public Service Broadcasting and PJ Harvey a go.

been meaning to get around to six as I hear that’s even better and I’ve heard Radiohead were a fan of them

Six is like Mansun crossed with the Mars Volta or something. It's a crazy album, but utterly brilliant.

 

[RedShift]

Frank Turner
Wolf Alice
Twin Atlantic

 

[Prurient]

The Wildhearts

Terrorvision

Oceansize

Amplifier

Aereogramme

Heck

Kamikaze Test Pilots

CODE

Crippled Black Phoenix

Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster

Future Of The Left

Killing Joke

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats