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Top Ten Modern Guitar Players

These are (in my opinion, duh.) the best guitar players of the last ten years or so. Keep in mind, my idea of a good guitar player might (probably won't) line up with your idea of a good guitar player. So let the trolling begin.
1Jack White

The most talented musician on this list (he plays everything!) and he stands out in my mind because he brought the blues back to modern rock. Must listens: "Ball and Biscuit", "Little Cream Soda", "Icky Thump", and of course "Seven Nation Army"
2Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)

Greenwood is also an incredible musician, playing instruments most people haven't even heard of, but he really shines on guitar. Using effects and techniques that most wouldn't even think of trying, and then mastering them, he makes the mortal stand and scratch their heads in wonder. Must listens: "My Iron Lung", "Electioneering", "Bodysnatchers", "Paranoid Android"
3Matt Bellamy (Muse)

Once again, a master of several instruments, Matt brings classical music influences and mixes them in with his own unique style, involving quite a bit of fuzz and effects. Must listens: "Stockholm Syndrome", "Hysteria", "Invincible", "Plug in Baby", "Knights of Cydonia"
4Tom Morello

With Rage Against the Machine, Tom brought the funk, as well as some DJ scratching-like effects, and started a revolution. Then he kept it going with Audioslave. Must listens: "Bulls On Parade", "Wake Up", "Guerrilla Radio", "Killing in the Name"
5Russell Lissak (Bloc Party)

Russell speaks softly and carries some big riffs. His affinity for the delay pedal gives him is unique sound. Must listens: "Helicopter", "Ares", "Hunting for Witches", "Disappear Here (A Song for Clay)"
6Andrew Stockdale (Wolfmother)

Listening to Stockdale's guitar playing takes you back to the days of classic rock legends like Jimmy Page and Tony Iommi. Must listens: "Joker and the Thief", "Woman"
7Nick Valensi

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8Albert Hammond, Jr. (The Strokes)

While I can't say I'm really a fan of the Strokes in them selves, these guys make it worth it. Equally good and they demonstrate it by trading riffs and solos throughout songs. Must listens: "Reptillia", "Juicebox", "Vision of Devision"
9Brian Aubert (Silversun Pickups)

Brian's understated guitar work involves building a wall of sound a la My Bloody Valentine, but he has shown that he won't shy away from solos and big riffs. Must listens: "Lazy Eye", "Little Lover's So Polite", "Well Thought Out Twinkles", "Panic Switch"
10Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand)

He's come up with some of the catchiest riffs in recent memory. Must listens: "Take Me Out", "40 ft", "Bite Hard"
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