Which late 70s/early 80s British wave of music do you prefer?

Nightlife Commando :

Both 2 Tone Ska and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal emerged in England in the late 70s – early 80s.

Bands like:
NWOBHM – Iron Maiden, Raven, Praying Mantis, Saxon, Angel Witch, etc
2 Tone Ska – The English Beat, The Specials, Madness, etc

I know they are practically opposite genres, but which wave do you like more?

BQ: Favorite NWOBHM band?
BQ2: Favorite 2 Tone Ska band?

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My answers:

I love both the NWOBHM and 2 Tone Ska, but I like the NWOBHM more. It was just pure Heavy Metal, and there were some of the best metal bands ever from that time period.

My favorite NWOBHM band is Iron Maiden
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My favorite 2 Tone Ska band is a tie between the Specials and Madness
Leprosy:
I’m not sure where you live, but here in the USA no one seems to appreciate 2 Tone Ska. Ska has never been too popular as a genre here. On Vh1 I think they said that to call Madness a one-hit wonder band anywhere but the USA would be crazy.

What is the difference of British English with American English?

khrizthian :

Hello friends, well I’m learning English by myself, that is thanks to my genius, listening to music, watching films and I think I’m learning a lot, and I know how it differs from the British English American, a cousin told me that is different in pronunciation and other irregular verbs, I want to learn the truth the American, and I would greatly appreciate if you tell me if the difference is great.

I give stars to the best answer.
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Which British city would be best for me?

RF :
Hey,
I’m wanting to move away from Leeds. Which cities are liberal and open-minded (I know that’s difficult in Britain)? I also need somewhere with lots of nice vintage and second-hand shops and a good music scene. Just somewhere that has something going on in it. Any recommendations?
Thank you.
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Which 80’s British Dance/New Wave singers have given the best vocal performances “on record”?

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Jim Kerr (Simple Minds)
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10 points!what is the title of this classical and choral music? Please help?

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What was the best year(s) for popular music?

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If I only watch British tv shows and only listen to british music will I pick up a British accent?

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