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poptimists2006-12-19 10:48 am
freakytigger.livejournal.com) wrote in poptimists2006-12-19 10:48 am
Poptimists Review of 2006: Genre Of The Year
What was the sound of 2006? That's what we're asking in the second of our end of year polls, discussing the genre of the year. Contenders - drawn from your nominations - include...
Teenpop: Teen confessional and pop narrative (a la High School Musical) drove the genre on in '06 - more teen than ever.
R&B: From Bouncy's hi-gloss dramas through Ciara and Justin's takes on the Prince legacy to Cassie's minimal precision.
Electro: Still the sound of the clubs in 06 (like I'd know) and with big high street traction too.
Emo: The comment box's friend and the parent's foe - whatever it is, it's selling.
Nu Rave: A shot in the arm for indie or a lame NME concoction? 2006's most enigmatic genre.
(A special note: I didn't put "POP" in cos it's all pop, innit. I went for Teenpop as a more specific option, and one picked by as many people.)
[Poll #891678]
You can still vote in yesterday's poll - and still nominate in the remaining 8 categories. Final results collated in the new year!
Tomorrow I'm at home, with YouTube access, which means it's a good day to do the Video Of the Year poll.
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