Quote: the doc, Oct 2009Not sure about a defining American band, there doesn't seem to have been anything really epochal or earth-shattering, certainly not in a cross-cultural way......
The Strokes were hugely influential, and kick started the whole scene again. And to a lesser extent, Interpol and Arcade Fire. And on a fashion sense, anyway, Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
From the British side of things, the most influential have been Libertines and Arctic Monkeys. And as much as I hate to admit it, Coldplay. Although I think Muse have been the most consistent band of the decade.
My best albums
Radiohead - Kid A
Arcade Fire - Funeral
Interpol - Turn On The Bright Lights
Hope Of The States - The Lost Riots
Muse - Origin of Symmetry
Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
Libertines - Up The Bracket
The Killers - Hot Fuss
My Vitriol - Finelines
Elbow - Asleep In The Back