*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
I'm beyond tired of people acting like they pretty much invented the electric guitar, the microphone, every guitar chord, the snare drum, the hi-hat, etc...there were plenty of people playing 'rock & roll' before they came along. They were a 'pop' band. I'd rather listen to 2 cats fight in an alley
I second that. I can't stand them. But I truely dispise Nickelback to the utmost degree.
I seriously cannot believe what I'm reading in this thread. The Clash, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, The Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Guns N Roses, U2, are all overrated to you? The reason these bands are all so famous and critically acclaimed is because of one huge reason, they make good music. Their music speaks to people and their emotions. I'm actually saddened that people have to call out certain bands and call them "overrated" just because they don't quite understand or like the music these bands have created. Now I can understand not liking any or all of these bands, but saying they don't deserve their fans or acclaim is bull shit.
I seriously cannot believe what I'm reading in this thread. The Clash, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, The Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Guns N Roses, U2, are all overrated to you? The reason these bands are all so famous and critically acclaimed is because of one huge reason, they make good music. Their music speaks to people and their emotions. I'm actually saddened that people have to call out certain bands and call them "overrated" just because they don't quite understand or like the music these bands have created. Now I can understand not liking any or all of these bands, but saying they don't deserve their fans or acclaim is bull shit.
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Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
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they always get people to bite on these threads .
asking for trouble , dissing peoples taste in music , are the usual replies !!
IT'S OK TO FEEL BANDS ARE OVER-RATED !! GEEEEEZ !!
music has & always will be , personal choice . it's not to be taken personally !!
my choice would be "the beatles" not because i think they are shite or bad singers, players etc .
but they are just human beings & two of which, happened to be able to write a catchy pop song or 30 !!
they also made up a lot of drug- induced crap along the way !!
there are hundreds of bands around the same era & after, who had this gift . and dont receive anything like the praise & adulation "the beatles" receive.
they were just in the right place at the right time imo & it's carried along from parent to child . you have to admit that a lump of their catalogue/tunes sticks with you from being little & hearing these wonderful catchy pop songs coming from a piece of black plastic is bound to rub off on others along the way .
just think that people/muso's give them a little too much credit !!
there are other bands that are more talented & write better songs , just aint had the hype !!
Harmless pop music. Never heard them being praised in any serious way.
I don't think you'll find too many people who'll argue Journey is a thinking man's band or the like, but I defy you to find a classic rock station that doesn't play Journey at least once every few hours. Or a dive bar that doesn't play Journey every night. At least here in the US of A, Journey is still one of the most popular rock bands.
they always get people to bite on these threads .
asking for trouble , dissing peoples taste in music , are the usual replies !!
IT'S OK TO FEEL BANDS ARE OVER-RATED !! GEEEEEZ !!
music has & always will be , personal choice . it's not to be taken personally !!
my choice would be "the beatles" not because i think they are shite or bad singers, players etc .
but they are just human beings & two of which, happened to be able to write a catchy pop song or 30 !!
they also made up a lot of drug- induced crap along the way !!
there are hundreds of bands around the same era & after, who had this gift . and dont receive anything like the praise & adulation "the beatles" receive.
they were just in the right place at the right time imo & it's carried along from parent to child . you have to admit that a lump of their catalogue/tunes sticks with you from being little & hearing these wonderful catchy pop songs coming from a piece of black plastic is bound to rub off on others along the way .
just think that people/muso's give them a little too much credit !!
there are other bands that are more talented & write better songs , just aint had the hype !!
The Ramones hit the scene 5 years before Husker Du. Minor Threat only lasted 3 years, and didn't kick off until 1980, both of which were amazing bands. It is very, very, possible that the student can easily surpass the teacher, but the student always retains the utmost respect for that teacher. You have got to remember your roots. Which is why the New York Dolls always got props from the Ramones, and Iggy Pop gets respect from everyone.
What does that have to do with anything I've said? Point is, The Ramones are remembered more for their impact than their music. As a moment in time, they're pretty important. As far as their music goes, there's not much there. Minor Threat managed, as you said in THREE YEARS, to popularise a whole musical movement as well as, whether they wanted to or not, a youth movement that practised abstinence from vices but more importantly they made some incredible music that still holds up today. The Ramones didn't revolutionise anything musically. Ferocious pop music had been made before them. They had a revolutionary image. Great. What does that have to do with music? They were by no means a bad band but my god are there a load of lesser-acknowledged punk bands who deserve it more.
Giving respect is indeed important. I'm glad The Ramones existed. Most of my favourite bands wouldn't without them. All I'm saying is that as a band, they are given more praise than their music merits.
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I agree the Beatles for sure.
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*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
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I second that. I can't stand them. But I truely dispise Nickelback to the utmost degree.
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2007: Copenhagen, Werchter
2009: Rotterdam, London
2010: MSG, Arras, Werchter
2012: Amsterdam, Prague, Berlin
2014: Amsterdam, Stockholm
asking for trouble , dissing peoples taste in music , are the usual replies !!
IT'S OK TO FEEL BANDS ARE OVER-RATED !! GEEEEEZ !!
music has & always will be , personal choice . it's not to be taken personally !!
my choice would be "the beatles" not because i think they are shite or bad singers, players etc .
but they are just human beings & two of which, happened to be able to write a catchy pop song or 30 !!
they also made up a lot of drug- induced crap along the way !!
there are hundreds of bands around the same era & after, who had this gift . and dont receive anything like the praise & adulation "the beatles" receive.
they were just in the right place at the right time imo & it's carried along from parent to child . you have to admit that a lump of their catalogue/tunes sticks with you from being little & hearing these wonderful catchy pop songs coming from a piece of black plastic is bound to rub off on others along the way .
just think that people/muso's give them a little too much credit !!
there are other bands that are more talented & write better songs , just aint had the hype !!
There's a constant ringing in my ears
Sense of humor's void and numb
And I'm bored to tears.......
I'm with you on this one, 'orrible stuff ?
I don't think you'll find too many people who'll argue Journey is a thinking man's band or the like, but I defy you to find a classic rock station that doesn't play Journey at least once every few hours. Or a dive bar that doesn't play Journey every night. At least here in the US of A, Journey is still one of the most popular rock bands.
Well said, my friend...My thoughts exactly.
Giving respect is indeed important. I'm glad The Ramones existed. Most of my favourite bands wouldn't without them. All I'm saying is that as a band, they are given more praise than their music merits.
HA!
Hey, it had to be said.
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