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A Surprise LeftA Surprise Left Posts: 743
edited February 2007 in Other Music
Are there bands you don't particulary like but there is a member (or even two) that you think have some talent?

I don't like Blink but Travis Barker (or Baker) is a really good drummer
I don't mind Linkin Park (some of the stuff is good and they are a good live band, but most of their stuff is very similar) but I think Chester Benninton has a good set of lungs.
I'm not really a fan of The Mars Volta (just can't get into them) but I like Omar's guitar playing and style.
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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    A Surprise Left wrote:
    Are there bands you don't particulary like but there is a member (or even two) that you think have some talent?

    I don't like Blink but Travis Barker (or Baker) is a really good drummer
    I don't mind Linkin Park (some of the stuff is good and they are a good live band, but most of their stuff is very similar) but I think Chester Benninton has a good set of lungs.
    I'm not really a fan of The Mars Volta (just can't get into them) but I like Omar's guitar playing and style.

    3/3 ASL. though i have to say i am a fan of TMV.
    travis barker is the reason i ever even watched or listened to blink. and i always knew chester could sing. i just hate all that protools and dj shit LNKNPK did. though again i do like them. i just chose to look past the crap.
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  • A Surprise LeftA Surprise Left Posts: 743
    catefrances wrote:
    3/3 ASL. though i have to say i am a fan of TMV.
    travis barker is the reason i ever even watched or listened to blink. and i always knew chester could sing. i just hate all that protools and dj shit LNKNPK did. though again i do like them. i just chose to look past the crap.


    I liked Blink when I was in high school (what teenage boy didn't) but I think they are awful nowadays, but Barker is a very good drummer. Chester can really sing (and scream) and I do like some of Linkin Park's stuff although I don't like Mike the rapper much either. I love the song "Numb".....lol. Their cover of "Wish" was pretty good I thought, no rapping there.
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    Have we lost our way tonight?
    Have we lost our hope to sorrow?

    Feels like were all alone
    Running further from what’s right
    And there are no more heroes to follow

    So what are we becoming?
    Where did we go wrong?
  • reeferchiefreeferchief Posts: 3,569
    If it was'nt for Liam, I'd fookin love Oasis.
    Ocean Colour Scene, thought the music was great, but not a fan of the Weller wannabe singer.
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  • chris01chris01 Posts: 559
    Agree with everything in here so far.

    When i read the topic i immediately thought Travis Barker before i read this. He's in such shitty bands but is one of the best drummers i have ever heard, definately in my top 5.

    Not that i think they're a shit band, but i think Mike Einziger (most probably wrong spelling) of Incubus is a very under rated guitarist. Also the drummer, cant remember his name, Jose something.

    Joe Perry, again... not that i dont like Aerosmith but alot of people do, he's a great guitarist.
  • mwachsmanmwachsman Posts: 474
    I think John Frusciante is talented, but I don't like the Peppers.

    Also, John Mayer can wail on the guitar. Too bad he writes shitty songs that don't really display his talent.
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    Primus/ all other Claypool bands- Just don't get into his stuff but his mastery of his insturment is amazing

    Cyrptopsy- I like some metal but not these guys, but Flo (their drummer) is as nasty as they come

    phish- just not much of a jam band fan but trey anastacio is a good guitar player
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    Flo - Cryptopsy
    Dave Grohl when he was wit nirvana
    The guitarists and drummer from avenged sevenfold..god they can be amazing sometimes
  • stu geestu gee Posts: 1,174
    Carlos Santana, not sure if he's in a band. He's a great guitarist but plays horrible music in my opinion.
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  • snooginssnoogins Posts: 16
    i like travis barker but my favorite blink cd was "cheshire cat"? whatever the name is, the first one and barker isnt even in the band yet. that cd rocked i thought. Carousel is their best song ever.

    I dont like Audioslave but i love each individual musician.

    I totally agree with the john mayer comment

    (off subject) blind melon is the most underrated band ever

    i dont like sleater-kinney all that much, except a few songs but i respect all of them. i think carrie rocks
  • Shawn Smith CollectiveShawn Smith Collective Posts: 986
    I've found that there are plenty of talented musicians that make music I don't like.

    For example, Dave Matthews Band: Every musician in the band is incredible, yet I absolutely cannot stand their music.
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  • Answers_In_PlaydohAnswers_In_Playdoh Posts: 207
    stu gee wrote:
    Carlos Santana, not sure if he's in a band. He's a great guitarist but plays horrible music in my opinion.

    Totally agree with this one :o
  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    ya know, I went to see Blink 182 in May 2000 and I really was dissapointed in their show, I thought it was horrible. Seems like Mark and Tom care more about insulting each other and acting like 12 year olds. The guitar playing was pretty slop ass.
    Travis Barker however was amazing. I found it sad, that I came home from the show, and I still say this today "the best part of that band is the drummer"
    also I was pissed off cause I had a crowd surfer land on me and kick me in the head... I was pissed off about that so it just made the show suck even more.
    John Mayer- That guy gets alot of shit on here, but he is a great guitarist.
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  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    The Santana thing is dead on.
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  • PissBottleManPissBottleMan Posts: 4,154
    Pearl Jam and toast wrote:
    The Santana thing is dead on.


    Seriously, I thought I was the only one. I repsect him as a guitarist, but I hate his music.

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  • stu geestu gee Posts: 1,174
    Santana plays horrible music fantastically well.
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  • Tek MoneyTek Money Posts: 642
    Neil Peart - I hate Rush but he is awesome.

    Jeremy Taggart - OLP sucks... again good drummer.

    I can't think of anymore right now but I am sure they will come to me in a bit.
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  • BlackCorduroyBlackCorduroy Posts: 1,374
    Totally agree with John Mayer, hes an awesome guitarist, but i can't stand his voice or his songs.
  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    snoogins wrote:
    i like travis barker but my favorite blink cd was "cheshire cat"? whatever the name is, the first one and barker isnt even in the band yet. that cd rocked i thought. Carousel is their best song ever.
    cheshire cat and dude ranch are my fav blink cd's when scott was the drummer.i hate the holy hell outta of new rchp, but john frusciante and flea are amazing
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  • NOCODE#1NOCODE#1 Posts: 1,477
    A Surprise Left wrote:
    Are there bands you don't particulary like but there is a member (or even two) that you think have some talent?

    I don't like Blink but Travis Barker (or Baker) is a really good drummer
    I don't mind Linkin Park (some of the stuff is good and they are a good live band, but most of their stuff is very similar) but I think Chester Benninton has a good set of lungs.
    I'm not really a fan of The Mars Volta (just can't get into them) but I like Omar's guitar playing and style.
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  • Hitch-HikerHitch-Hiker Posts: 2,873
    intodeep wrote:
    Primus/ all other Claypool bands- Just don't get into his stuff but his mastery of his insturment is amazing

    Yeah, i agree wit hthis wholeheartedly. And same goes for whoever mentioned DMB. Dave himself is an amazing guitarist, but their songs are hit & miss.
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  • ii44ii44 Posts: 430
    stu gee wrote:
    Santana plays horrible music fantastically well.

    Ditto
  • ii44ii44 Posts: 430
    Tek Money wrote:
    Neil Peart - I hate Rush but he is awesome.

    Jeremy Taggart - OLP sucks... again good drummer.

    I can't think of anymore right now but I am sure they will come to me in a bit.

    Yeah, I don't know what to think of Rush. It's pretty clear that are three members are wonderfully talented, but I could never fully get into them. Too many songs about spaceships or something...
  • oppie1oppie1 Posts: 755
    Mark Tremonti from Creed/Altar Bridge.. you gotta admit, hes a fantastic guitarist
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  • The MaestroThe Maestro Posts: 100
    I agree wholeheartedly about Mayer and Santana. Fantastic guitarists, but they make bland, shitty pop music. Speaking of bland, shitty pop, Bono has a great set of pipes but I find U2 pretty much unbearable.
  • sadprofessorsadprofessor Posts: 1,034
    I have always loved Built To Spill's music, but hated the vocalist. So I am going to say everyone in that band but the singer.
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  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Posts: 12,223
    What's the name of that long haired Hawaiian fella? He plays organ in some Seattle band... Now he's good, but dem other guys, I just dunno...

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  • JellyrollsJellyrolls Posts: 523
    The two guitarists from the band Dragonforce.. fucking AMAZING sound they put out of those things
  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    Jellyrolls wrote:
    The two guitarists from the band Dragonforce.. fucking AMAZING sound they put out of those things
    Really. I'm not sure I have any interest in the band at all but the guitar playing is insane.
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  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:
    What's the name of that long haired Hawaiian fella? He plays organ in some Seattle band... Now he's good, but dem other guys, I just dunno...

    ;):D


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  • hendrix78hendrix78 Posts: 507
    stu gee wrote:
    Carlos Santana, not sure if he's in a band. He's a great guitarist but plays horrible music in my opinion.


    Have all you guys ragging on Santana listened to any of his classic stuff? I agree that all he's done in the last ten years is put great guitar solos on shitty pop songs, but his early stuff is phenomenal. Seriously, check out his first four albums, especially Abraxas and Caravanserai. Those albums rank right up there with the best rock of the late 60's/early 70's.

    As far as the topic goes: I respect the musicianship of the guys in Dave Matthews Band and Phish, but, with a few exceptions, their music doesn't do anything for me.
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