they are BORING. Ive listened to 2 of their albums and its just boring crap. They dont have any high energy heavy songs, its all just laid back vocals and boring guitars.
have you listened to 2 of their albums? have you really? and what you heard was no high energy heavy songs, just laid back vocals and boring guitars? huh? there are lots of other people who mentioned arcade fire in this thread. nothing wrong with that, but you were nice enough to tell us why, and i'm calling bullshit. either that or you're deaf. you may not like them, but you obviously have not really listened to two of their albums.
I've listened to all 3 and I would say close to the same thing. I wouldn't really call anything that I've heard high energy or heavy. I don't think the musicianship overall is that impressive. Alot of their songs are based around 1 chord progression and to me they just don't add enough to that. The songs build but they never peak. The wifey shouldn't sing, either.
Is there really not one song by some of these bands mentioned that you guys dig.
they are BORING. Ive listened to 2 of their albums and its just boring crap. They dont have any high energy heavy songs, its all just laid back vocals and boring guitars.
have you listened to 2 of their albums? have you really? and what you heard was no high energy heavy songs, just laid back vocals and boring guitars? huh? there are lots of other people who mentioned arcade fire in this thread. nothing wrong with that, but you were nice enough to tell us why, and i'm calling bullshit. either that or you're deaf. you may not like them, but you obviously have not really listened to two of their albums.
I've listened to all 3 and I would say close to the same thing. I wouldn't really call anything that I've heard high energy or heavy. I don't think the musicianship overall is that impressive. Alot of their songs are based around 1 chord progression and to me they just don't add enough to that. The songs build but they never peak. The wifey shouldn't sing, either.
Is there really not one song by some of these bands mentioned that you guys dig.
that's fine. it may be boring to you. but the comments that got me were "no high energy heavy songs" and "laid back vocals". if that was part of a review of any of their albums, people would laugh at it. it just isn't true. not to say you have to like their sound, but the vocals are anything but laid back, and the music certainly has energy.
Issues? No I don't have any issues, it's just the bands/artists that I have mentioned do absolutely nothing for me musically. I fail to see how anyone can not accept that there are people, like myself, who can say quite honestly that they do not like bands such as The Beatles. It's all subjective.
There's not a problem with naming bands you can't stand. That's the point of the whole thread
The problem lies in saying the Beatles are overrated. That's simply not true. It's not a matter of like and dislike.
If you're gonna use the "different stroke for different folks" argument you really can't say thinks like that.
Who is doing all this so called overrating?
EDIT: PS Hail To The Thief is the 3rd best Radiohead album behind The Bends and OKC
Sorry, I should have added 'in my opinion' - I wasn't suggesting that was a general consensus. It's not as I say this to be deliberately controversial and not for want of trying to get into them. I just don't get it, they sound very, very average to me. But, you know - each to their own and all that.
Got to disagree with you about Hail To The Thief. It was too rushed (even the band admitted so) and sounded a little disjointed. We Suck Young Blood, The Gloaming, Sit Down Stand Up and A Punch Up At A Wedding didn't work at all live for me.
Sorry, not to intervene here, but I just noticed your screen name...have you read that book, '5 Against 1'?
I've read it. It's pretty good, but seems unfairly disparaging to Eddie. I also got the feeling the author doesn't really like Pearl Jam that much, and just wanted to make some $$$.
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Oh well, best to get it out in the open sooner rather than later I suppose. Let the controversy begin....
The Beatles - so overrated it's a little scary, time to move on people...anyway I've already said on here about my feelings for them, so no point keep repeating it.
Coldplay - One of those bands that it seems it is fashionable to like them. Bollocks to that idea...
Radiohead (Hail To The Thief onwards) - completely lost their way and, in their current format, they are horrendous.
Foo Fighters - Same, same, same, same, same etc.
Dead Weather - I just don't get it. Jack White is wasted in this band.
Bruce Springsteen - Can't see what all the fuss is about.
Jack Johnson - Sexy, sexy, plexy, hexy, FUCK OFF!! Shite.
Simply Red. Oh. don't even get me started on those.
Bob Marley - nope.
Kiss - They were geniuses. They invented a way of making millions of dollars from making the most dreadful music imaginable.
The Beach Boys - ???
Nirvana - Four or five decent tunes does not equal genius. Sorry.
Sex Pistols - ooh weren't they controversial? Erm, actually, no they were just some mouthy dickheads who couldn't make a decent tune if their lives had depended on it.
Bob Dylan - As aurally pleasant as your average air raid siren.
I totally agree with you on the Beatles..way overrrated, however I do love them individually.
First rock concert was KISS and I agree with your assessment.
Bruce yes but he's one of the hardest working musicians on stage, his music eh.
Nirvana too short of a period on top besides I only really liked one album.
Bob Dylan some of the greatest lyrics but his singing is hard for me to take.
Then we come to Marley BOB that is.....do you like reggae music? IF you don't then I can certainly understand.
ALL the others I either don't know or ever cared for.
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I hate this thread, you guys are hating on some bands I love! And am I the only one that likes Nickelback? :oops: :shock: :? :evil: :roll: I don't get the big deal about the Beatles. I hate Creed and Radiohead and many other bands but those are my top couple.
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I hate this thread, you guys are hating on some bands I love! And am I the only one that likes Nickelback? :oops: :shock: :? :evil: :roll:
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I hate this thread, you guys are hating on some bands I love! And am I the only one that likes Nickelback? :oops: :shock: :? :evil: :roll:
Shhhh! Don't admit that here. Tip toe through the building, sneak out the back door and creep around the side and run for it. I'll keep you covered. :?
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I know why they are a big deal but I just don't find them interesting...sorry man.
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I was never really a big fan of the Beatles either. Probably because my parents didn't listen to them.. My car rides when I was younger usually consisted of steely Dan, the doobie bros and billy Joel.
I knew that someone would bring that up. I will admit it, they don't have the best lyrics and he doesn't have the best voice but I like most of their music. Wasn't too fond of their last album but their earlier stuff was good!
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I was never really a big fan of the Beatles either. Probably because my parents didn't listen to them.. My car rides when I was younger usually consisted of steely Dan, the doobie bros and billy Joel.
I like some songs of Steely Dan; I like pre-Michael McDonald Doobie Brothers; and I love Billy Joel.
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This beatles thing is really blowing my mind.. they are one of my absolute favorites and I am just stunned to hear so many non-lovers!!! Can I send anybody some Beatles tracks they may convert them?
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I've listened to all 3 and I would say close to the same thing. I wouldn't really call anything that I've heard high energy or heavy. I don't think the musicianship overall is that impressive. Alot of their songs are based around 1 chord progression and to me they just don't add enough to that. The songs build but they never peak. The wifey shouldn't sing, either.
Is there really not one song by some of these bands mentioned that you guys dig.
that's fine. it may be boring to you. but the comments that got me were "no high energy heavy songs" and "laid back vocals". if that was part of a review of any of their albums, people would laugh at it. it just isn't true. not to say you have to like their sound, but the vocals are anything but laid back, and the music certainly has energy.
Sorry, I should have added 'in my opinion' - I wasn't suggesting that was a general consensus. It's not as I say this to be deliberately controversial and not for want of trying to get into them. I just don't get it, they sound very, very average to me. But, you know - each to their own and all that.
Got to disagree with you about Hail To The Thief. It was too rushed (even the band admitted so) and sounded a little disjointed. We Suck Young Blood, The Gloaming, Sit Down Stand Up and A Punch Up At A Wedding didn't work at all live for me.
Horses for courses, I suppose...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2S5xHMyvLo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=653PLUXWQuA
That'll do the trick.
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I've read it. It's pretty good, but seems unfairly disparaging to Eddie. I also got the feeling the author doesn't really like Pearl Jam that much, and just wanted to make some $$$.
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Motley Crue.....a fine example of all that is bad in music
Grateful Dead....just have never gotten the love
Rage against the Machine.....another vocalist I just don't have the ear for
I totally agree with you on the Beatles..way overrrated, however I do love them individually.
First rock concert was KISS and I agree with your assessment.
Bruce yes but he's one of the hardest working musicians on stage, his music eh.
Nirvana too short of a period on top besides I only really liked one album.
Bob Dylan some of the greatest lyrics but his singing is hard for me to take.
Then we come to Marley BOB that is.....do you like reggae music? IF you don't then I can certainly understand.
ALL the others I either don't know or ever cared for.
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I know!! Why SOOO Much Rush hate??
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I hate songs more then bands. Any new pop music is something I hate.
I don't really hate Led Zeppelin, but I am not a fan either.
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RNDM- 11/27/12
PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
I know why they are a big deal but I just don't find them interesting...sorry man.
Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
RNDM- 11/27/12
PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
RNDM- 11/27/12
PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
I will quote Mike Patton "would anybody tell me if I was getting stupider?'
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They are my other favorite band. No hate here!
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Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
RNDM- 11/27/12
PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Tomorrow never knows
Happiness is a warm gun
I'm so tired
Dr. Robert
A day the life
I've got a feeling
Two of us
I me mine
Sexy Sadie
I want you
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
The second side of Abbey road
the whole freaking White album
Dig a pony
across the universe
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
Absolutely.
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