Poll: TPM 2003 music awards

[AntiAsh Superstar]

Well the reason this poll, prolly more of a 'directly after New Year' kinda thing, was so late in the making is that I was convinced that somebody must have thought to have done this already, but after skimming through the first few pages of PCG I realise they haven't, which is great, coz it means I get to use it and hence get rid of that feeling that I haven't come up with any dumb poll ideas lately. :) The questions relate to the best musical events of last year, and go...

1. Album of 2003?
2. Band of 2003?
3. Male artist of 2003?
4. Female artist of 2003?
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?

As ever, explaining WHY you choose what you choose would be nice. And as for my own answers...

1. This is a toughie, it's prolly gonna be AFI's 'Sing the Sorrows' album, ever since 'Black Sails in the Sunset' they constantly eclipse everything else (maybe it's just the gothy-punky boy in me saying this, their blend of the two genres just appeals to me!). Although points go to 'Absolution' by Muse and 'Blackout' by the Dropkick Murphys, they both just miss out IMO.
2. Hmm, I suppose this will have to go to The Darkness for being so bloody cheesy that they somehow or other managed to become ultra-popular without resorting to being a boy band! :) 'Twas a sin that they were kept off the Xmas No.1 spot by a really slowed-down dirge-like remake of a Tears For Fears song...
3. My vote goes to Matt Bellamy from Muse for releasing what could be their finest album to date, albeit one that contains 'Our Time Is Running Out', the cause of many 'OMG I've got this stuck in my head AGAIN?????' moments for me.
4. Whatever the name is of the woman from Evanescence, it's nice to see a band producing such ACTUAL gothic tunes such as 'My Immortal' and not languish in obscurity forever. :)
5. Gogogo the rise in fame of Hope of the States, but only on the condition that their bloody drummer gives us a free promo album once he's finished with his RSI... :o It's nice to see someone I indirectly know of actually get somewhere. :)

[Royal_Goddess_Tina]

1. Album of 2003?
- That's a toughie... Ummmmm.... Hmmmmm.... I can't really think of one... I guess I will just say, "Ek Haseena Thi" from DJ Aqeel...
2. Band of 2003?
- Evanescence
3. Male artist of 2003?
- DJ Aqeel
4. Female artist of 2003?
- Baby H
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning
-Nopper doodlez...

[Silver Ledian]

1. Album of 2003?
2. Band of 2003?
3. Male artist of 2003?
4. Female artist of 2003?
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?

1. 'False Smiles' by Amy Studt. I'm biased. She's my favourite artist at the minute, but that's only because I love her music. Out of all the albums I bought in 2003, hers was my favourite. It's pop but not cheesey pop, and her album ranges from soft vocal songs to the more up-tempo, pop with a bit of light rock. So that gets my vote.

PS: Any UK Chart watchers may remember her hits 'Under The Thumb' and 'Misfit' and her new single, 'All I Wanna Do' is out today do BUY IT NOW PLEASE!

2. Band of 2003. I'm not really into bands that much but I agree that Evanescence achieved a lot. They had a #1 single and album in the UK and 2 other hit singles as well. One of the few rock groups I'd attempt to listen to actually. That girl has a good voice.

3. Don't really like many male artists...but by looking at the music scene this year, Sean Paul has achieved the most and IMO deserves it. He collaborated with Beyoncé, Blu Cantrell, Sasha and all his singles and album have done well.

4. Amy Studt, of course! - see above :)

5. The one that stands out is Black Eyed Peas getting 6 weeks at #1. Last person to do that was Cher in 1998 with 'Believe' and she got 5 weeks. It stands out because it began to annoy me after week 4. Hehe...

[Kirei]

[color=cc6666]The Adripup wanted me to reply in this but he knows a lot more about music than I do! I'll answer what I think!

1. Album of 2003?
The Muse album I think! I really like that, I got it for Christmas!

2. Band of 2003?
The Darkness, cos that guy is sexy and Ade should dress like him.

3. Male artist of 2003?
Craig because he is Craigtastic! (not craig from these forums, the guy in wildhearts)

4. Female artist of 2003?
I don't think I know any, er, that woman out of the distillers

5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?
I'm not sure! What Ade said!

[pikachurulz]

1. Album of 2003?
2. Band of 2003?
3. Male artist of 2003?
4. Female artist of 2003?
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?

1. Linkin Park-Meteroa. that album was so brilliant. i really did not think they could make an album as good as there first one but they diffenatly did.

2. black eyed peas for where is the love and Evanescence for bring me to life.

3. not really sure....i suppose 50 cent was really huge.

4. errrrrmmm...Beyonce. she was a really big hit this yeah. her music was actually quite good.




- That's a toughie... Ummmmm.... Hmmmmm.... I can't really think of one... I guess I will just say, "Ek Haseena Thi" from DJ Aqeel..

i think dj aqeel is great to. when he remixes stuff it actually sound really good and not a mess like it usually does.
i also love baby h's song "naseeb" every time it comes on don't you just feel like gettin on the nearest table and copying the dance moves from the vid. well i suppose thats just me then:P

[en0miz]

1. Album of 2003?
I would definately say Jay Z's Black Album. But I suppose that's being a bit biased since I just got it last month and just been listening to it like crazy. But yeah... Black Album for me. It's one of those CDs where I can play the whole thing through and not skip any songs.

2. Band of 2003?
*scratches out 'band' and puts 'rap/r&b group' in her case* xD Hm. That would have to be Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz. They didn't release many singles this year, but they deserve it just for "Get Low". Best party song evar. So many memories from dancing to this song... heh. :o

3. Male artist of 2003?
I'd say 50 Cent. I'm not some crazy fan like my brother is, but that guy has been everywhere all year. I remember when "In Da Club" jumped off December 2002, and the rest was history. He's also from my area, so yay 50.

4. Female artist of 2003?
Beyonce of course. Another artist who was everywhere all year. Not a big fan of her either, but she does have a few songs I like.

5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?
Um. *shrug* Can't think of anything really big that happened that I already mentioned, so yeah.

[Leon-IH]

1. Album of 2003?
2. Band of 2003?
3. Male artist of 2003?
4. Female artist of 2003?
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?


1. System of a Down.
2. System of a Down.
3. none, male artists made no good songs all year.
4. aww crap, women didn't do anything good either.
5. hehe i found Helmet ^^ oh and no.

[Bloody_Snow]

1: a perfect circle - thirteenth step; manson - grotesque

2:bands dont get rated as 'best' in one year, it takes ages to get a status like that, unless you work for the grammy's or mtv :P

3: ozzy osbourne - there are many other art forms apart from music (his pics are cool)

4: as above (ozzy isnt a chik, u know what i mean)

5: the controversy metallica got for releasing st anger. yes very debatable indeed

[Kyl3]

Originally posted by Leon-IH
1. Album of 2003?
2. Band of 2003?
3. Male artist of 2003?
4. Female artist of 2003?
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?



1. OMG uhmm... a lot, but I liked "Steal This Album!" by System of a Down "Fallen" by Evanescnce and "Blink 182" by Blink 182 ;) Oh and personally I liked the Gratest Hits of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
2. System of a Down
3. I'm not a big fan of him, but 50 Cent was huge.
4. N/A
5.N/A

[Cheesey]

1. Album of 2003?
'Permission To Land' by The Darkness was good, because they're so cheesy and it made me laugh out loud when I heard some of the ridiculous lyrics. I love 'Fallen' by Evanescence as well... Just because it's a good album that's easy to listen to.

2. Band of 2003?
The Darkness, because the cheesiness of it all. Their videos are great, too. XD

3. Male artist of 2003?
Sean Paul was very big, and although I don't like him, his mumbly voice caused many laughs with me and my best friend.

4. Female artist of 2003?
Amy Lee I suppose (the lead singer of Evanescence). A very powerful and beautiful voice, and the songs are really nice.

5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?
The crappiness of St Anger, by Metallica was surprising, but other than that I can't think of anything.

[Toxicity]

1. Album of 2003?
2. Band of 2003?
3. Male artist of 2003?
4. Female artist of 2003?
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?

~*~*~

1. Linkin Park's Meteora or Evanescence's Fallen...it's a toughie to choose. Personally, I think both are pretty good..but it's so hard to choose.

2. Evanescence, for the at least sheer gothicness which Slipknot and Marilyn Manson cannot match up to. The power of they put into the music is great...variations between piano and string.

3. Um...Would you count the vocalists out of bands..? :confused: If so, probably Chester Benningto(lead vocalist for Linkin Park)...his voice is purely just great. It isn't just shouting...if you wish to know what I mean, just listen to "Easier to Run", "Numb", "From the Inside", and "Breaking the Habit" from Meteora.

4. Amy Lee, Evanescence's vocalist. Her voice is powerful, and possibly it can be because she at least isn't preppy and diva-like...yet I idolize her mostly for her singing.

5. Well..."Numb" by Linkin Park did good for awhile, I'm not sure about it now and days, though. The funniest was probably that when watching Fox News one night, it was clear that Eminem is possibly in trouble for mentioning something about wishing that the president was dead...xD

[Yoh Asakura]

God The Darkness suck...

1. Album of 2003?
2. Band of 2003?
3. Male artist of 2003?
4. Female artist of 2003?
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?

1. Evanescence - Fallen
Deal with it. Amy Lee has the best voice ever.

2. Evanescence
What can I say? I'ved liked them since 2001 and I always will like them. Although it's not gonna be the same since Ben left...

3. Ben Moody - Evanescence
Did great things for the band, great guitarist =)

4. Amy Lynn Lee - Evanescence
She has an amazing voice, she's very attractive and she's a kick áss person =)

5. Nope, everything else sucked lolz!

[Chicoslavocia's Revenge]

1. Album of 2003?
I have no idea, really, XD
2. Band of 2003?
Porno Grafitti. =3
3. Male artist of 2003?
Mwahaahah, I would say Wada Kouji, but he hasn't put out any new stuff this year. (N)
4. Female artist of 2003?
Kitade Nana. =3 Go listen to her Kesenai Tsumi for Fullmetal Alchemist if you haven't heard it yet.
5. (optional) Any other music-related events in 2003 you feel are worth mentioning?
I found out that there IS such thing as American music! ^-^;; *dances* So sue me. I love the Nihonjintachi no music better than my own country's.

~Chico

[classy_cat18]

1. Speakerboxx/The Love Below. Outkast was great this year.

2. I have NO idea. Does Maroon 5 count?

3. 50 Cent! I still love to bounce to "In Da Club".

4. Missy Elliot. She rocks! Rockin' lyrics, rockin rhythm, and rockin' wardrobe.

5. Ruben Studdard is going great this year. His voice blows Luther Vandross out of the water.

[firepokemon]

Album 2003: The best of REM
Band 2003: REM
Male Artist: Johnny Cash
Female Artist: Gwen Stefani