The Noise
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The Noise is a Boston-based rock zine. It was founded in 1981 and is published 10 times a year.
[edit] The Noise Poll
The publication holds an annual poll to award Boston artists.
[edit] 2004 Results
[edit] Live Band
Darkbuster - (303)
Valhalla Kittens - (179)
Ho-Ag - (179)
In 2003 The Dresden Dolls took the honors.
[edit] New Band
Three Sheets - (249)
Wack Ass Egyptians - (229)
Night Rally - (178)
In 2003 Apollo Sunshine was the best new band.
[edit] CD
The Marvels - Cheat to Win - (217)
Robby Road Steamer - Okay Computer - (210)
Black Helicopter - That Specific Function - (210)
In 2003 Dresden Dolls' CD won.
[edit] Song
Grandma Was a Nazi - Darkbuster - (272)
Helicopters - Reverse - (131)
Mousemeat - Black Helicopter - (129)
2003's best song was Dresden Dolls' Coin Operated Boy.
[edit] Vocalist (M)
Lenny Lashley (Darkbuster/ Lenny and the Piss Poor Boys) - (302)
Aaron Perrino (Dear Leader) - (254)
John Powhida (The Rudds) - (182)
Aaron Perrino sung his way to the top in 2003.
[edit] Vocalist (F)
Jordan Valentine (Valhalla Kittens/ World's Greatest Sinners) - (203)
Paula Kelley (Paula Kelley Orchestra) - (199)
Anna Cimini (Lady of Spain) - (194)
Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls) won in 2003.
[edit] Guitarist
Tony Savarino (The Rudds/ The Montgomerys/ World's Greatest Sinners) - (235)
Brett Rosenberg (Brett Rosenberg Problem/ Rudds) - (202)
Joel Roston (Big Bear) - (184)
JJ Rassler (Downbeat 5) was top guitarist in 2003. In the '80s and '90s this category was dominated by Rich Gilbert who still plays in a number of bands.
[edit] Bassist
Michelle Paulhus (The Dents/ The Marvels) - (264)
Ed Valauskas (The Gentlemen) - (191)
Dave Dines (Ho-Ag) - (179)
Ed Valauskas won this category in 2003.
[edit] Drummer
Nick Zampiello (Cracktorch/ Liquor Tricks/ Stu Walker) - (230)
Justin Tibbitts (Valhalla Kittens/ Rosie Huntress/ Paula Kelley) - (197)
Mike Piehl (Reverse/ Thor) - (172)
2003 saw Brian Viglione (Dresden Dolls) drumming his way to the top.
[edit] Keyboardist
Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls) - (328)
Zack (Turpentine Brothers/ Kings of Nuthin') - (176)
Kirsten Malone (The Faux) - (162)
Amanda has been awarded first place here three years in a row.
[edit] Other Instrument
Chris Debarge - pedal steel (Lenny and the Piss Poor Boys) - (253)
Donna Parker - noise pedals and knobs - (217)
Angie Shyr - violin (Paula Kelley Orchestra) - (175)
Perennial favorite and 2003 winner Kier Byrnes (Three Day Threshold) didn't manage to get nominated for his banjo playin'.
[edit] Stage Presence (Individual)
Lenny Lashley (Darkbuster/Lenny & the Piss Poor Boys) - (237)
Robby Road Steamer (Robby Road Steamer) - (215)
John Powhida (The Rudds) - (148)
Kier Byrnes won this category in 2003.
[edit] Radio Station
WMBR 88.1 FM - (324)
WFNX 101.7 FM - (282)
WERS 88.9 FM - (240)
WFNX and WZBC dominated this category in recent years.
[edit] Radio DJ
Shred (WBCN) - (224)
Carmelita (WAAF) - (219)
Joanie Lindstrom (WMBR) - (159)
Shred has won this category four times now. 2003's winner, Anngelle Wood, didn't place in the nomination poll.
[edit] Critic
Brett Milano - (198)
Steve Gisselbrecht - (169)
Joe Coughlin - (141)
Brett has won here three times before, the last time was 1998. In the interim Joe Coughlin and Sleazegrinder were mostly top dog.
[edit] Photographer
Mike (Byrne) Qube - (267)
Liz Linder - (176)
Kelly Davidson - (153)
Mike Byrne snatches best photog from the usual Liz Linder (2003's winner) and Kim Genereux.
[edit] CD Cover Art
The Marvels - Cheat To Win - (221)
Black Helicopter - That Specific Function - (179)
Dear Leader - All I Ever Wanted Was Tonight - (137)
In 2003 The Dresden Dolls' artwork was most popular.
[edit] Website
(note: www.thenoise-boston.com and www.thenoiseboard.com were not allowed nominations in this category)
Dresden Dolls - (304)
Rock School - (187)
Boston Pop Underground - (149)
Dresden Dolls switch places with 2003's results when Rock School was top.
[edit] Record Label
Abbey Lounge Records - (209)
Fenway Recordings - (156)
Radar Recordings - (152)
Kimchee loses its two year rein to the new Abbey Lounge Records in the battle of local record companies.
[edit] Producer
Nick Zampiello (New Alliance) - (221)
Ed Valauskas (Q Division) - (176)
Dave Minehan (Woolly Mammoth) - (172)
Nick Z racks up his second Maxie Award in this poll, knocking out five-time winner David Minehan.
[edit] Club
The Middle East - (368)
The Abbey Lounge - (239)
Great Scott - (182)
The Middle East earned its way to the top of the club category 12 times, though 2003 the Abbey held the top spot.
[edit] Personality (M)
Robbie Road Steamer - (218)
Steve Gisselbrecht (The Noise) - (192)
Scott Decay (The Noise Board) - (185)
In 2003 Joe Coughlin won this award.
[edit] Personality (F)
Carmelita (WAAF) - (185)
AChick (The Noise Board) - (161)
Shari (T.T.'s) - (125)
Winner for the last two years, Lexi Kahn, passes the tiara on to Carmelita. The biggest past winner in this category, Cynthia von Buhler, is now in New York City.
[edit] Highlight
The Red Sox - (845)
The HOSS - (121)
Great Scott - (101)
The Sox were the biggest winners, racking up 845 votes. In 2003 the people voted the smoking ban as the highlight.
[edit] Disappointment
Bush Got Re-elected - (838)
Kirsten Malone (The Faux) killed by car while riding bicycle - (288)
The smoking ban - (128)
2003's disappointment was Noise editor Mikey Dee passing away.
