Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
See, different strokes. I LOVE The Clash, and think they're one of the most influential bands of the past 30 or so years, but you may not like any of the little bands that they influenced either(Pearl Jam,U2,Fugazi,Rancid,Green Day, etc)... so fair enough.;)
"Cause London's drowning, and I...I live by the river!"-perfect words to capture a turbulent time...
pearl jam's albums would be way more consistent and have less filler if the band would agree they're not allowed to write any more clash-inspired punk songs.
"You've never been out of college, you don't know what it's like out there. I've worked in the private sector... they expect results." -Ray
Why were they so influential? I understand the whole punk mentality and teenage angst thing played a major part in their popularity, but if you take their music at face value...it isn't that good. But your right about different strokes...
What do you mean face value? What other band from that era combined Punk, Reggae, Rock&Roll, World music, etc. as well?
Joe Strummer and Mick Jones were both fantastic songwriters IMO, and Paul Simonon was a great bass player.
Nobody else sounds like The Clash, but a TON of people have tried to.
Try not singing along to Welcome To The Jungle or You Could Be Mine.
More like try not turning the radio off during welcome to the jungle or you could be mine. Every single time I hear GnR on the radio I Immediately shut off the radio. I cannot stand them.
10/31/2000 (****)
6/7/2003 (***1/2)
7/9/2006 (****1/2)
7/13/2006 (**** )
4/10/2008 EV Solo (****1/2)
6/25/2008 MSG II (*****)
10/1/2009 LA II (****)
10/6/2009 LA III (***** Cornell!!!)
More like try not turning the radio off during welcome to the jungle or you could be mine. Every single time I hear GnR on the radio I Immediately shut off the radio. I cannot stand them.
For me, I've never been into that high-bollock metal vocal style that began with Robert Plant, and which was imitated by a million hair metal screecherpoodles right up to and including Axl Rose and Chris Cornell. For me, Ed was a breath of fresh air in 1991 because of the distinctive character of his baritone, even if we did end up with a whole legion of yarlers ever since.
And I say this as a fan and someone who owns everything they have done. I just don't understand why they are held in such high regard as some of their stuff is just not that good.
It's funny, it seems that to be in contention for being overrated, the band/musician must have a rabid fanbase - I wonder how many people would consider Pearl Jam overrated. Being the rabid fan I am, I would argue that they are underrated, so it would be interesting to see how "normals" feel about PJ like this. It upsets me a little how often I have to explain who Ed is, and forget the other guys! *shakes head*
And I say this as a fan and someone who owns everything they have done. I just don't understand why they are held in such high regard as some of their stuff is just not that good.
Thank you! I like the Lester Bangs/Almost famous characterization of Jim Morrison as a drunken buffoon. I like some of their stuff, but maybe I don't do enough drugs to "get it."
playing three notes for 20 minutes has overrated written all over it.
not only do i think this band is overrated, but i think they suck. all this talk of great musicians, great song structures, blah blah blah. its 3-5 notes over and over again. the same thing tom morello does, except he uses the same 3 notes in every song, but at least his stuff rocks, and doesnt bore you to tears.
You can only pick ONE band that you think is the most overrated ever. Mine is The Clash. I've tried, but they just don't do it for me. London Calling, White Man.., Rock the Casbah etc....it's all garbage to me.
you should check out the new DVD-revolution
not the best DVD, but it just might convert ya
I guess this is the thread where the stupid people go to hate on bands they don't like.
dip shits
Not really... I know I don't hate any of the bands listed. I try not to hate in general, but to hate music is really stupid, IMO. I actually like all the bands/musicians listed except for Nickelback, but don't see why so many people are so obsessed with the Doors. Still like em, though. This is more of a "I don't get it" thread as opposed to a "I hate them" one.
I never said they weren't influential, I said they were over-rated. When Rolling Stone does a top 100 rock albums or whatever EVERY single Beatles record should make the top 10? Give me a break. With all the INCREDIBLE albums that have been put out in the 40 fucking years since the Beatles broke up? Sorry, not buying into the hype...
First, I think most people can agree that RS has no clue what they are talking about 90% of the time. But, I do think that the Beatles pretty much deserve all the accolades they receive. Its not about buying into hype, its just being consistently being blown away by a huge catalog of music.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
First, I think most people can agree that RS has no clue what they are talking about 90% of the time. But, I do think that the Beatles pretty much deserve all the accolades they receive. Its not about buying into hype, its just being consistently being blown away by a huge catalog of music.
You don't deserve to post in the other music thread at all.
Why? Because I don't like what other people like? I like a bunch of bands you may have never even heard of...so get off the other music forum yourself, skippy.
I think mine would be Coldplay. I just think they are boring and all the songs sound pretty similar but i guess some people would say the same about some of the music i listen to.
Why? Because I don't like what other people like? I like a bunch of bands you may have never even heard of...so get off the other music forum yourself, skippy.
every band that you're going to name has been inspired directly or indirectly from the Beatles.
By naming a band I haven't heard of is not a proud point either.
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BLASPHEMYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*thinks*
actually no, fair point
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
pearl jam's albums would be way more consistent and have less filler if the band would agree they're not allowed to write any more clash-inspired punk songs.
Denny Crane!
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
Joe Strummer and Mick Jones were both fantastic songwriters IMO, and Paul Simonon was a great bass player.
Nobody else sounds like The Clash, but a TON of people have tried to.
More like try not turning the radio off during welcome to the jungle or you could be mine. Every single time I hear GnR on the radio I Immediately shut off the radio. I cannot stand them.
8/7/08, 6/9/09
This would be my vote as well.
6/7/2003 (***1/2)
7/9/2006 (****1/2)
7/13/2006 (**** )
4/10/2008 EV Solo (****1/2)
6/25/2008 MSG II (*****)
10/1/2009 LA II (****)
10/6/2009 LA III (***** Cornell!!!)
For me, I've never been into that high-bollock metal vocal style that began with Robert Plant, and which was imitated by a million hair metal screecherpoodles right up to and including Axl Rose and Chris Cornell. For me, Ed was a breath of fresh air in 1991 because of the distinctive character of his baritone, even if we did end up with a whole legion of yarlers ever since.
And I say this as a fan and someone who owns everything they have done. I just don't understand why they are held in such high regard as some of their stuff is just not that good.
NIRVANA
Also agree with Metallica.
dip shits
i have a few posts in there, and i had a few in some other thread that started a big deal.
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=290934
playing three notes for 20 minutes has overrated written all over it.
not only do i think this band is overrated, but i think they suck. all this talk of great musicians, great song structures, blah blah blah. its 3-5 notes over and over again. the same thing tom morello does, except he uses the same 3 notes in every song, but at least his stuff rocks, and doesnt bore you to tears.
you should check out the new DVD-revolution
not the best DVD, but it just might convert ya
clash are under rated imho
Not really... I know I don't hate any of the bands listed. I try not to hate in general, but to hate music is really stupid, IMO. I actually like all the bands/musicians listed except for Nickelback, but don't see why so many people are so obsessed with the Doors. Still like em, though. This is more of a "I don't get it" thread as opposed to a "I hate them" one.
First, I think most people can agree that RS has no clue what they are talking about 90% of the time. But, I do think that the Beatles pretty much deserve all the accolades they receive. Its not about buying into hype, its just being consistently being blown away by a huge catalog of music.
No talent money grabbers. His voice resonates horribly like an old vacuum cleaner or a dying cat. They just produce a crap sound. Worst band ever!
did someone say the beatles were over rated????
must be a youngin
and i agree with you 100%
The Grateful Dead
Temple of the Dog
Mother Love Bone
Soundgarden
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
You don't deserve to post in the other music thread at all.
SMOOSH!!
I'm sure its already been said- but I HATE the fact they are forever lumped with PJ and grunge:(
Katowice 2007
London 2007
every band that you're going to name has been inspired directly or indirectly from the Beatles.
By naming a band I haven't heard of is not a proud point either.
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009