No, I don't consider mainstream artists on record labels punk. This isn't my definition, it's just how real punk fans think. I'm not defending it. And Green Day did not bring punk to the mainstream anyway. Nirvana did it before them like Rollins said. Bringing something to the mainstream is the opposite of punk.
did'nt The Ramones bring punk to the mainstream? and The Sex Pistols? and The Clash? I'm pretty sure they did you know.
The message and the ethic is still punk no matter how many people are listening, I'm not a fan of the last two Green Day albums but still regard some of their older work quite highly.
did'nt The Ramones bring punk to the mainstream? and The Sex Pistols? and The Clash? I'm pretty sure they did you know.
The message and the ethic is still punk no matter how many people are listening, I'm not a fan of the last two Green Day albums but still regard some of their older work quite highly.
the sex pistols. give me a break. i have no regard for them at all.
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the sex pistols. give me a break. i have no regard for them at all.
No regard for the Pistols eh? as a band they were directly responsible for a lot of the other British punk bands exsistence, The Buzzcocks, Sham 69 and UK Subs founding members all decided to form bands after seeing The Pistols live for instance various members of those bands have stated that themselves.
Songs like God Save The Queen, Anarchy In The UK, Pretty Vacant, Holiday in the Sun, whether you like them or not are punk anthems down to the bone.
No regard for the Pistols eh? as a band they were directly responsible for a lot of the other British punk bands exsistence, The Buzzcocks, Sham 69 and UK Subs founding members all decided to form bands after seeing The Pistols live for instance various members of those bands have stated that themselves.
Songs like God Save The Queen, Anarchy In The UK, Pretty Vacant, Holiday in the Sun, whether you like them or not are punk anthems down to the bone.
shit if i saw the sex pistols live i'd think i could do it too.
i admit i don't mind pretty vacant.
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shit if i saw the sex pistols live i'd think i could do it too.
i admit i don't mind pretty vacant.
I'm not saying they were brilliant or anything.
What I'm saying is regardless of you're personal opinion, they were very much responsible for bringing punk to the mainstream's attention long before Kurt and co.
did'nt The Ramones bring punk to the mainstream? and The Sex Pistols? and The Clash? I'm pretty sure they did you know.
The message and the ethic is still punk no matter how many people are listening, I'm not a fan of the last two Green Day albums but still regard some of their older work quite highly.
That's right, those bands did do it before Nirvana. My point was just that Green Day did not, which is what someone else posted.
The message may be the same for mainstream bands like these, but the ethic is definitely lost.
I'm not saying they were brilliant or anything.
What I'm saying is regardless of you're personal opinion, they were very much responsible for bringing punk to the mainstream's attention long before Kurt and co.
this is an english thing isn't it.
i haven't denied anything i just said i had no regard for them. that's it.
you also have to remember that music scenes are parochial for the most part. what was being paid attention to in one place wasn't necessarily what other places were paying attention to.
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this is an english thing isn't it.
i haven't denied anything i just said i had no regard for them. that's it.
you also have to remember that music scenes are parochial for the most part. what was being paid attention to in one place wasn't necessarily what other places were paying attention to.
Well that's just me and my perception again for ya.:p
I've seen Green Day live many times, and their audience is a real cross section of people, don't forget they got popular over ten years ago, and since they have retained many of their original fans, they are obviously older too. I first saw Green Day live back in '95 when I was 13 years old, I last saw them in 2005, and there were plenty of people my age and older. And yes I've seen other punk bands live too, my current favourite being The Bronx.
From the fact you say you don't really like punk music, I'd find it hard to believe you knew that much about it - why would you? I'm not really a fan of classical music, thus I know very little about it.
It sounds like you've been hanging out with punk purists for too long. I'll absolutely concede that they are pop-punk, since they quite obviously use pop melodies, but having said that so did bands like the Clash and the Ramones. The true meaning of the word 'Punk' is an aesthetic by which people live by. There is nowhere in the 'rule book' that says a punk band can't release an album on a major label.
Well, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt about the live show, because I haven't seen them in a long time. However, I still doubt that audience is filled with mostly punks.
And I'm not claiming to know a lot about punk, because I don't like it. But I do know people who like it and, more importantly, live it. And those people hate Green Day. But I think it's wrong to suggest that I can't understand something that I don't like.
And maybe "punk purists" is the proper term for my interpretation of punk, I dunno. I don't think it changes my opinion that there is no such thing as "pop punk" though. That term makes no sense to me, when I think about what punk truly stems from. But if there is such a thing as "pop-punk", I suppose Green Day would fit the label. There is no rule book, like you said, so we'll have to agree to disagree.
Well, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt about the live show, because I haven't seen them in a long time. However, I still doubt that audience is filled with mostly punks.
And I'm not claiming to know a lot about punk, because I don't like it. But I do know people who like it and, more importantly, live it. And those people hate Green Day. But I think it's wrong to suggest that I can't understand something that I don't like.
And maybe "punk purists" is the proper term for my interpretation of punk, I dunno. I don't think it changes my opinion that there is no such thing as "pop punk" though. That term makes no sense to me, when I think about what punk truly stems from. But if there is such a thing as "pop-punk", I suppose Green Day would fit the label. There is no rule book, like you said, so we'll have to agree to disagree.
I think punk purists miss the point entirely, making them not very punk after all. You don't have to have a mohawk and ripped jeans to be punk, like I said it's a belief system. I can totally see why 'real' punks don't like Green Day, because they are an incredibly successful band, but that doesn't really change anything.
Well, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt about the live show, because I haven't seen them in a long time. However, I still doubt that audience is filled with mostly punks.
And I'm not claiming to know a lot about punk, because I don't like it. But I do know people who like it and, more importantly, live it. And those people hate Green Day. But I think it's wrong to suggest that I can't understand something that I don't like.
And maybe "punk purists" is the proper term for my interpretation of punk, I dunno. I don't think it changes my opinion that there is no such thing as "pop punk" though. That term makes no sense to me, when I think about what punk truly stems from. But if there is such a thing as "pop-punk", I suppose Green Day would fit the label. There is no rule book, like you said, so we'll have to agree to disagree.
I agree with facepollution. Not to drag this out saturnal but these "punk purists" you're talkin about aren't really punk, they're poseurs. They think and act and dress a certain way to be punk. And that's not punk.
I agree with facepollution. Not to drag this out saturnal but these "punk purists" you're talkin about aren't really punk, they're poseurs. They think and act and dress a certain way to be punk. And that's not punk.
I wasn't the one who brought "punk purists" into the discussion, that was someone else. I never once said punks act or dress a certain way, nor do I think that.
That's a perfect example of what true punk fans would not consider punk. Punk bands release on independent labels...Black Flag, The Queers, Dead Kennedys, etc.
The Queers! My band is playing a show with them at then end of this month!
Anyway, not to dwell on this again, but punk rock isn't solely about anti-establishment like someone earlier suggested. Look at (arguably) the greatest punk band of all time, the Ramones... Johnny Ramone was a VERY vocal Republican, as is Michale Graves (ex-Misfits singer), etc.
Punk is punk. It doesn't have an explanation or need one. It just is.
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Anyway, not to dwell on this again, but punk rock isn't solely about anti-establishment like someone earlier suggested. Look at (arguably) the greatest punk band of all time, the Ramones... Johnny Ramone was a VERY vocal Republican, as is Michale Graves (ex-Misfits singer), etc.
Punk is punk. It doesn't have an explanation or need one. It just is.
The Queers are a funny bunch...
I just wanted to say that holding republican ideals means you're automatically not anti-establishment. Republicans used to be in favor of less government control, so I can see how that could fit into a punk mentality.
And if punk doesn't have an explanation, then it doesn't mean anything, which I don't think is true. I think saying "punk is just punk...there's no explaining it" is not correct. To me, it's just another way to say "I'm going to call this band punk, but I'm not exactly sure why". Like I said, if punk doesn't have an explanation, then Michael Jackson would fit into the category...there's no explanation for that guy. But he doesn't make punk music.
They make punk rock or not - I truly love their stuffs from the early ages, and those two shows last year that I attended were amongst the best ones I've ever whitnessed! They blew our sportsarena and the entire Nova Rock festival, they were at the very high level of the biggest bands!!!
BTW American Idiot is still far better than almost anything on the radios of the world especially all those RnB, Hiphop and stupid whining terrible popshits (fuckin' Justin, Robbie Williams, Beyonce, Mariah, 50c, Jay-z etc) that you are almost forced to listen to and I don't think GD are sellouts 'cos they got popular again!!! It seems to be a shame to see them in an environment like that, amongst such losers but they are finally some exceptions of a true wisdom (radio spreads mostly shit) and it is amazing to hear/see some instant classic GD songs after 60 minutes of worthless and forgettable antimusic on MTV for example!!!
And we shouldn't forget we must respect all the generation and the nowadays teenagers are truly impressed by GD which is absolutely understandable if you wonder what MTV supllies and how much the world is fucked up!!! I remember how most people threw their shit onto PJ at the early nineties - it was painful to hear and read those comments 'cos I was 100% sure they would become evergreen in a very short time!!!!! I think GD has been on this road in spite of the fact that some people totally refuse it!
Let's face the truth: the biggest problem of the majority of the punk bands is the fact they are spontaneous often talentless, but funloving and sincere guys who do not just want to, but even are NOT able to step out of their shadows and become professional or make music that stands the test of time!!!!!!!
The Clash, SP, Green Day and Offspring and some few others proved the opposite, each album of theirs are at least good...(the price was fulmination from the punk rock scene which is ridiculous) but what about the others???:D:D:D
If the mighty Ramones (I love their music) had made it big they would be the most stupid band in the majority's opinion...but they didn't and after those tragedies they've been in a cultic status!!! How strange is it???
Honestly guys, What does REALLY matter : outfit, image, success, the death of a rock star....or maybe the music you choose to listen to????????;) Think about just PJ!;);)
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Ricsard I totally agree. Pearl Jam are very punk in terms of their ethics, they make music that first and foremost appeals to them, they aren't bothered if it's cool or not, and they speak out about the things that they care about.
If American Idiot had sold say 10,000 copies, I'd still think it was an amazing album, but we probably wouldn't be having this debate - nothing in the music business guarantees success, and Green Day know that better than anyone, having experienced dwindling sales prior to AI. Thus all this talk of 'selling out' is utter bullshit because the album's success was anything but assured.
They make punk rock or not - I truly love their stuffs from the early ages, and those two shows last year that I attended were amongst the best ones I've ever whitnessed! They blew our sportsarena and the entire Nova Rock festival, they were at the very high level of the biggest bands!!!
BTW American Idiot is still far better than almost anything on the radios of the world especially all those RnB, Hiphop and stupid whining terrible popshits (fuckin' Justin, Robbie Williams, Beyonce, Mariah, 50c, Jay-z etc) that you are almost forced to listen to and I don't think GD are sellouts 'cos they got popular again!!! It seems to be a shame to see them in an environment like that, amongst such losers but they are finally some exceptions of a true wisdom (radio spreads mostly shit) and it is amazing to hear/see some instant classic GD songs after 60 minutes of worthless and forgettable antimusic on MTV for example!!!
And we shouldn't forget we must respect all the generation and the nowadays teenagers are truly impressed by GD which is absolutely understandable if you wonder what MTV supllies and how much the world is fucked up!!! I remember how most people threw their shit onto PJ at the early nineties - it was painful to hear and read those comments 'cos I was 100% sure they would become evergreen in a very short time!!!!! I think GD has been on this road in spite of the fact that some people totally refuse it!
Let's face the truth: the biggest problem of the majority of the punk bands is the fact they are spontaneous often talentless, but funloving and sincere guys who do not just want to, but even are NOT able to step out of their shadows and become professional or make music that stands the test of time!!!!!!!
The Clash, SP, Green Day and Offspring and some few others proved the opposite, each album of theirs are at least good...(the price was fulmination from the punk rock scene which is ridiculous) but what about the others???:D:D:D
If the mighty Ramones (I love their music) had made it big they would be the most stupid band in the majority's opinion...but they didn't and after those tragedies they've been in a cultic status!!! How strange is it???
Honestly guys, What does REALLY matter : outfit, image, success, the death of a rock star....or maybe the music you choose to listen to????????;) Think about just PJ!;);)
hm...what an intelligent reaction! thanx for this!
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I must say - I do not own all of Green Day's CD's and I have never seen them live but American Idiot is up there with my favorites. It has that Pink Floyyd "The Wall" feel to it in my opinion. (I am not saying the music is similiar)
hm...what an intelligent reaction! thanx for this!
I was just joking, dude...
But in all seriousness, I somewhat agree that punk or not...Green Day is a solid band.
I disagree with lumping Jay-Z in with the "stupid whining terrible popshits" category though...I think that shows a total lack of knowledge and respect for hip hop.
I must say - I do not own all of Green Day's CD's and I have never seen them live but American Idiot is up there with my favorites. It has that Pink Floyyd "The Wall" feel to it in my opinion. (I am not saying the music is similiar)
I think that's what I like most about it. It's a whole story.
But in all seriousness, I somewhat agree that punk or not...Green Day is a solid band.
I disagree with lumping Jay-Z in with the "stupid whining terrible popshits" category though...I think that shows a total lack of knowledge and respect for hip hop.
You might be right 'cos I can't help disliking those "performers" (NOT MUSICIANS!!!) who just ignore exploring and progressing music but pretend to be badass and cool instead of making something unforgettable.
Yes, I'm actually confessing: I hate most of(cca. 96%) the "always playing the same shit" rap and hip-hop music.
You can't even mention this style together with Green Day (think about Waiting, Good Riddance, She, Pasalaqua or almost ANYTHING ELSE), if you do, you must be kidding!:)
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You might be right 'cos I can't help disliking those "performers" (NOT MUSICIANS!!!) who just ignore exploring and progressing music but pretend to be badass and cool instead of making something unforgettable.
Yes, I'm actually confessing: I hate most of(cca. 96%) the "always playing the same shit" rap and hip-hop music.
You can't even mention this style together with Green Day (think about Waiting, Good Riddance, She, Pasalaqua or almost ANYTHING ELSE), if you do, you must be kidding!:)
I'm not sure how to respond to that, except to say it's coming from pure ignorance, and not just opinion. There are plenty of hip hop artists who've explored and progressed the genre, and Jay-Z does happen to be one of them.
It's saddening to me that so many rock fans always say the same garbage like you do..."rappers aren't musicians", "all rap sounds the same and it's shit", "they're not artists", etc. It's one thing not to like rap, but it's completely rediculous to say what you are. Like I said before, I don't like punk music but I respect it enough not to sit here and say "punk sucks and it all sounds the same".
It's saddening but it's also funny, because rock fans who hate hip-hop think they're so much more open-minded for listening to bands like Green Day and Pearl Jam, when in fact they're the opposite.
I'm not sure how to respond to that, except to say it's coming from pure ignorance, and not just opinion. There are plenty of hip hop artists who've explored and progressed the genre, and Jay-Z does happen to be one of them.
It's saddening to me that so many rock fans always say the same garbage like you do..."rappers aren't musicians", "all rap sounds the same and it's shit", "they're not artists", etc. It's one thing not to like rap, but it's completely rediculous to say what you are. Like I said before, I don't like punk music but I respect it enough not to sit here and say "punk sucks and it all sounds the same".
It's saddening but it's also funny, because rock fans who hate hip-hop think they're so much more open-minded for listening to bands like Green Day and Pearl Jam, when in fact they're the opposite.
Hey, comparing PJ or even Green Day to those you praise don't really seem real artists to me...Have you ever been to a rap/hip-hop show(for example 50 cent supported by a notebook with a Winamp and much weed)??? or a PJ show??? If you say yes to both, then it's me who is laughing at you! That's what sounds ridiculous to me, sorry (and not your joke attempts)!
I have no idea how the hell you'd know me to say I am not open-minded just because I mentionned I dislike this style (with few exceptions). You don't even know about the many music genre I listen to so you ought to stop analyzing me right now! Go to as many PJ shows as you can (if you are so lucky to see them) instead of being a clever egg hereabout!
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Hey, comparing PJ or even Green Day to those you praise don't really seem real artists to me...Have you ever been to a rap/hip-hop show(for example 50 cent supported by a notebook with a Winamp and much weed)??? or a PJ show??? If you say yes to both, then it's me who is laughing at you! That's what sounds ridiculous to me, sorry (and not your joke attempts)!
I have no idea how the hell you'd know me to say I am not open-minded just because I mentionned I dislike this style (with few exceptions). You don't even know about the many music genre I listen to so you ought to stop analyzing me right now! Go to as many PJ shows as you can (if you are so lucky to see them) instead of being a clever egg hereabout!
I haven't seen 50 Cent, but I wouldn't put him in the same boat as Jay-Z either. I have been to many rap shows though, as well as Pearl Jam shows.
Again, you're just showing me that you don't dig into hip-hop enough to even understand it or gain some respect for it. All you've mentioned are pop rap stars. Do you describe rock music by mentioning bands like Nickelback and Creed? I have been to many rap shows though, as well as Pearl Jam shows and I think they're all good for the most part.
And I'm not trying to completely analyze you here, but I do think that when someone says hip-hop artists aren't real artists and only performers, it shows ignorance and close-mindedness.
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did'nt The Ramones bring punk to the mainstream? and The Sex Pistols? and The Clash? I'm pretty sure they did you know.
The message and the ethic is still punk no matter how many people are listening, I'm not a fan of the last two Green Day albums but still regard some of their older work quite highly.
the sex pistols. give me a break. i have no regard for them at all.
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No regard for the Pistols eh? as a band they were directly responsible for a lot of the other British punk bands exsistence, The Buzzcocks, Sham 69 and UK Subs founding members all decided to form bands after seeing The Pistols live for instance various members of those bands have stated that themselves.
Songs like God Save The Queen, Anarchy In The UK, Pretty Vacant, Holiday in the Sun, whether you like them or not are punk anthems down to the bone.
shit if i saw the sex pistols live i'd think i could do it too.
i admit i don't mind pretty vacant.
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I'm not saying they were brilliant or anything.
What I'm saying is regardless of you're personal opinion, they were very much responsible for bringing punk to the mainstream's attention long before Kurt and co.
That's right, those bands did do it before Nirvana. My point was just that Green Day did not, which is what someone else posted.
The message may be the same for mainstream bands like these, but the ethic is definitely lost.
this is an english thing isn't it.
i haven't denied anything i just said i had no regard for them. that's it.
you also have to remember that music scenes are parochial for the most part. what was being paid attention to in one place wasn't necessarily what other places were paying attention to.
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Sorry dude I know I quoted you but it was more just at the thread in general really.:)
Well that's just me and my perception again for ya.:p
Well, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt about the live show, because I haven't seen them in a long time. However, I still doubt that audience is filled with mostly punks.
And I'm not claiming to know a lot about punk, because I don't like it. But I do know people who like it and, more importantly, live it. And those people hate Green Day. But I think it's wrong to suggest that I can't understand something that I don't like.
And maybe "punk purists" is the proper term for my interpretation of punk, I dunno. I don't think it changes my opinion that there is no such thing as "pop punk" though. That term makes no sense to me, when I think about what punk truly stems from. But if there is such a thing as "pop-punk", I suppose Green Day would fit the label. There is no rule book, like you said, so we'll have to agree to disagree.
Right on.
never mind the bollocks. oh well whatever..... i so get that now. clever boy kurt .
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Lol.:)
I think punk purists miss the point entirely, making them not very punk after all. You don't have to have a mohawk and ripped jeans to be punk, like I said it's a belief system. I can totally see why 'real' punks don't like Green Day, because they are an incredibly successful band, but that doesn't really change anything.
So yeah, agree to disagree.
I agree with facepollution. Not to drag this out saturnal but these "punk purists" you're talkin about aren't really punk, they're poseurs. They think and act and dress a certain way to be punk. And that's not punk.
I wasn't the one who brought "punk purists" into the discussion, that was someone else. I never once said punks act or dress a certain way, nor do I think that.
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Anyway, not to dwell on this again, but punk rock isn't solely about anti-establishment like someone earlier suggested. Look at (arguably) the greatest punk band of all time, the Ramones... Johnny Ramone was a VERY vocal Republican, as is Michale Graves (ex-Misfits singer), etc.
Punk is punk. It doesn't have an explanation or need one. It just is.
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The Queers are a funny bunch...
I just wanted to say that holding republican ideals means you're automatically not anti-establishment. Republicans used to be in favor of less government control, so I can see how that could fit into a punk mentality.
And if punk doesn't have an explanation, then it doesn't mean anything, which I don't think is true. I think saying "punk is just punk...there's no explaining it" is not correct. To me, it's just another way to say "I'm going to call this band punk, but I'm not exactly sure why". Like I said, if punk doesn't have an explanation, then Michael Jackson would fit into the category...there's no explanation for that guy. But he doesn't make punk music.
BTW American Idiot is still far better than almost anything on the radios of the world especially all those RnB, Hiphop and stupid whining terrible popshits (fuckin' Justin, Robbie Williams, Beyonce, Mariah, 50c, Jay-z etc) that you are almost forced to listen to and I don't think GD are sellouts 'cos they got popular again!!! It seems to be a shame to see them in an environment like that, amongst such losers but they are finally some exceptions of a true wisdom (radio spreads mostly shit) and it is amazing to hear/see some instant classic GD songs after 60 minutes of worthless and forgettable antimusic on MTV for example!!!
And we shouldn't forget we must respect all the generation and the nowadays teenagers are truly impressed by GD which is absolutely understandable if you wonder what MTV supllies and how much the world is fucked up!!! I remember how most people threw their shit onto PJ at the early nineties - it was painful to hear and read those comments 'cos I was 100% sure they would become evergreen in a very short time!!!!! I think GD has been on this road in spite of the fact that some people totally refuse it!
Let's face the truth: the biggest problem of the majority of the punk bands is the fact they are spontaneous often talentless, but funloving and sincere guys who do not just want to, but even are NOT able to step out of their shadows and become professional or make music that stands the test of time!!!!!!!
The Clash, SP, Green Day and Offspring and some few others proved the opposite, each album of theirs are at least good...(the price was fulmination from the punk rock scene which is ridiculous) but what about the others???:D:D:D
If the mighty Ramones (I love their music) had made it big they would be the most stupid band in the majority's opinion...but they didn't and after those tragedies they've been in a cultic status!!! How strange is it???
Honestly guys, What does REALLY matter : outfit, image, success, the death of a rock star....or maybe the music you choose to listen to????????;) Think about just PJ!;);)
Eddie: Dublin & London
If American Idiot had sold say 10,000 copies, I'd still think it was an amazing album, but we probably wouldn't be having this debate - nothing in the music business guarantees success, and Green Day know that better than anyone, having experienced dwindling sales prior to AI. Thus all this talk of 'selling out' is utter bullshit because the album's success was anything but assured.
Stop yelling....jeez.
Eddie: Dublin & London
But in all seriousness, I somewhat agree that punk or not...Green Day is a solid band.
I disagree with lumping Jay-Z in with the "stupid whining terrible popshits" category though...I think that shows a total lack of knowledge and respect for hip hop.
Both are concept albums so your feelings are correct.
I think that's what I like most about it. It's a whole story.
You might be right 'cos I can't help disliking those "performers" (NOT MUSICIANS!!!) who just ignore exploring and progressing music but pretend to be badass and cool instead of making something unforgettable.
Yes, I'm actually confessing: I hate most of(cca. 96%) the "always playing the same shit" rap and hip-hop music.
You can't even mention this style together with Green Day (think about Waiting, Good Riddance, She, Pasalaqua or almost ANYTHING ELSE), if you do, you must be kidding!:)
Eddie: Dublin & London
I'm not sure how to respond to that, except to say it's coming from pure ignorance, and not just opinion. There are plenty of hip hop artists who've explored and progressed the genre, and Jay-Z does happen to be one of them.
It's saddening to me that so many rock fans always say the same garbage like you do..."rappers aren't musicians", "all rap sounds the same and it's shit", "they're not artists", etc. It's one thing not to like rap, but it's completely rediculous to say what you are. Like I said before, I don't like punk music but I respect it enough not to sit here and say "punk sucks and it all sounds the same".
It's saddening but it's also funny, because rock fans who hate hip-hop think they're so much more open-minded for listening to bands like Green Day and Pearl Jam, when in fact they're the opposite.
Hey, comparing PJ or even Green Day to those you praise don't really seem real artists to me...Have you ever been to a rap/hip-hop show(for example 50 cent supported by a notebook with a Winamp and much weed)??? or a PJ show??? If you say yes to both, then it's me who is laughing at you! That's what sounds ridiculous to me, sorry (and not your joke attempts)!
I have no idea how the hell you'd know me to say I am not open-minded just because I mentionned I dislike this style (with few exceptions). You don't even know about the many music genre I listen to so you ought to stop analyzing me right now! Go to as many PJ shows as you can (if you are so lucky to see them) instead of being a clever egg hereabout!
Eddie: Dublin & London
I haven't seen 50 Cent, but I wouldn't put him in the same boat as Jay-Z either. I have been to many rap shows though, as well as Pearl Jam shows.
Again, you're just showing me that you don't dig into hip-hop enough to even understand it or gain some respect for it. All you've mentioned are pop rap stars. Do you describe rock music by mentioning bands like Nickelback and Creed? I have been to many rap shows though, as well as Pearl Jam shows and I think they're all good for the most part.
And I'm not trying to completely analyze you here, but I do think that when someone says hip-hop artists aren't real artists and only performers, it shows ignorance and close-mindedness.