Why do Canadians bands suck so much?

eclectic

Oh, Jimmy wrote:

AC/DC came from Australia, which instantly puts them above Canada

AC/DC = Good band, but Neil Young pisses on them , which instantly puts Canada above OZ again!

eclectic

Principal Douglas wrote:

FINALLY someone brings up The Tea Party! Awesome band.

As for Australian bands..... The Saints, anyone?

AC/DC, Midnight Oil, Powderfinger, Nick Cave is Australian....

Depending on what they do next, Wolfmother is up there too.

Impressive?,Convincing?.AC/DC aside and even adding the household names that are Tommy Emmanuel,Midnight Oil and The Saints......alas I think not.All in all a sad state of affairs.

deadmosquito

eclectic wrote:

AC/DC = Good band, but Neil Young pisses on them , which instantly puts Canada above OZ again!

but australia also has silverchair, one of the best bands of this generation....

Oh, Jimmy

eclectic wrote:

AC/DC = Good band, but Neil Young pisses on them , which instantly puts Canada above OZ again!

AC/DC was more consistent.

MattCameronKicksButt

What about Leonard Cohen? Not everyones taste, I know but he's Canadian isn't he?

direwolf74

MattCameronKicksButt wrote:

What about Leonard Cohen? Not everyones taste, I know but he's Canadian isn't he?

You are correct.

thankyougrandma

Last three records i bought (this weekend) :

The Besnard Lake - The Besnard Lake are the Dark Horses
Sunset Rubdown - Random Spirit Lover
Hot Springs - Volcano

... all canadians and excellent.

corduroy41

The Vacant wrote:

No love for Big Sugar in the relm of Canadian bands? Hemi-Vision is badass album.

Also, wasn't the bulk of The Band Canadian?

Damn right! I sifted through almost the entire thread to see if anyone else was going to mention Big Sugar! Man how I miss them. I put these videos up on YouTube in memoriam of this act... just gotta take the time to get the rest up. Have a look:

http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=corduroy41

Oh, and where's I Mother Earth? Can't forget those guys. I wish they were still together.

Sonja_S

corduroy41 wrote:

Damn right! I sifted through almost the entire thread to see if anyone else was going to mention Big Sugar! Man how I miss them. I put these videos up on YouTube in memoriam of this act... just gotta take the time to get the rest up. Have a look:

http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=corduroy41

Oh, and where's I Mother Earth? Can't forget those guys. I wish they were still together.

Ooooh, nice! Looks like I'm going to see a lot of Big Sugar videos tomorrow I've been looking for their french EP for years, I loved the french version of 'Turn the Lights On' (ouvre la lumière if I remember correctly), but no such luck...

I like I Mother Earth, but I don't think I could listen to an entire album anymore.

I have high hopes for the new Econoline Crush album. It's produced by the same lady who produced 'The Devil You Know'.

And BTW, the new Blue Rodeo album rocks - or maybe I'm just getting old

Hawkshore

jimed14 wrote:

How in the hell is there a thread about Canadian music, I read all 6 pages ... and there is no mention of ...

LOVERBOY!

YESSSSS!!!!


I was born to dream,
The craziest boy
you ever seen,
I gotta do It my way,
Or no way at all.

And I was here to please,
I'm even on knees
Makin love to
whoever I please,
I gotta do it my way,
Or no way at all.

And then you came around,
Tried to tie me down,
I was such a clown,
You had to have it your way,
Or no way at all.

Well I've had all I can take,
I can't take it no more,
I'm gonna pack my
bags and
fly......baby,
Or no way at all.

So why don't you turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
I gotta do it my way,
Or no way at all.

Why don't you turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
I gotta do it my way,
I wanna fly.

I'm here to please,
I'm even on my knees,
Makin love to
whoever I please,
I gotta do it my way,
I gotta do it my way,
And when you came around,
You Tried to tie me down,
I was such a clown,
You had to have it your way,
Well I'm sayin no way,

So why don't you turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
I gotta do it my way,
Or no way at all.

Why don't you turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
I gotta do it my way,
I wanna fly.

Repeat

Turn me lose,

Repeat.

JaneNY

They are not really rock, but Leahy and Natalie McMaster are good artists! Leahy's concerts are very enjoyable.

corduroy41

Sonja_S wrote:

Ooooh, nice! Looks like I'm going to see a lot of Big Sugar videos tomorrow I've been looking for their french EP for years, I loved the french version of 'Turn the Lights On' (ouvre la lumière if I remember correctly), but no such luck...

I like I Mother Earth, but I don't think I could listen to an entire album anymore.

I have high hopes for the new Econoline Crush album. It's produced by the same lady who produced 'The Devil You Know'.

And BTW, the new Blue Rodeo album rocks - or maybe I'm just getting old

What?? Can't listen to an entire album by I Mother Earth anymore? Not even Dig? I can't go a month without listening to Dig at least once!

Edit: I do have some live Big Sugar en francais if you're interested.. not sure if Turn The Lights On is in the set, but I'll have a look when I get home from work. Let me know if you're interested Sonja.

even flow?

Hawkshore wrote:

YESSSSS!!!!


I was born to dream,
The craziest boy
you ever seen,
I gotta do It my way,
Or no way at all.

And I was here to please,
I'm even on knees
Makin love to
whoever I please,
I gotta do it my way,
Or no way at all.

And then you came around,
Tried to tie me down,
I was such a clown,
You had to have it your way,
Or no way at all.

Well I've had all I can take,
I can't take it no more,
I'm gonna pack my
bags and
fly......baby,
Or no way at all.

So why don't you turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
I gotta do it my way,
Or no way at all.

Why don't you turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
I gotta do it my way,
I wanna fly.

I'm here to please,
I'm even on my knees,
Makin love to
whoever I please,
I gotta do it my way,
I gotta do it my way,
And when you came around,
You Tried to tie me down,
I was such a clown,
You had to have it your way,
Well I'm sayin no way,

So why don't you turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
I gotta do it my way,
Or no way at all.

Why don't you turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
Turn me lose,
I gotta do it my way,
I wanna fly.

Repeat

Turn me lose,

Repeat.

:rolleyes:


I always thought the drummer was pretty good from the band.

Everybody's working for the weekend!

Hawkshore

even flow? wrote:

:rolleyes:


I always thought the drummer was pretty good from the band.

Everybody's working for the weekend!

And don't forget.....


We just heard of a brand new wave
and we hope it's here to stay
We'll have to wait and see
if it's half of what they say

We heard he opened up a brand new door
well you know that's what I'm lookin' for
we'll have to wait and see if it makes you shout for more

How do you like him so far?
How do you like his show?
How do you like the way he rocks and the way he rolls?

How do you like his image?
How do you like his style?
How do you like the way he looks and the way he smiles?

CHORUS:
The Kid is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be tomorrow?

The kid, is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be tomorrow

And we just heard of a brand new fad
and they say it's gonna drive you mad
we'll have to wait and see if it's the best you ever had
and we just heard of a brand new wave
we heard it's headin' for an early grave
we'll have to wait and see if there's anything we can save

(repeat chorus)

The kid is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be tomorrow
The kid is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be, where will he be?
The kid is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be tomorrow?
The kid is hot tonight, whoa

even flow?

Hawkshore wrote:

And don't forget.....


We just heard of a brand new wave
and we hope it's here to stay
We'll have to wait and see
if it's half of what they say

We heard he opened up a brand new door
well you know that's what I'm lookin' for
we'll have to wait and see if it makes you shout for more

How do you like him so far?
How do you like his show?
How do you like the way he rocks and the way he rolls?

How do you like his image?
How do you like his style?
How do you like the way he looks and the way he smiles?

CHORUS:
The Kid is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be tomorrow?

The kid, is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be tomorrow

And we just heard of a brand new fad
and they say it's gonna drive you mad
we'll have to wait and see if it's the best you ever had
and we just heard of a brand new wave
we heard it's headin' for an early grave
we'll have to wait and see if there's anything we can save

(repeat chorus)

The kid is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be tomorrow
The kid is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be, where will he be?
The kid is hot tonight
whoa so hot tonight
but where will he be tomorrow?
The kid is hot tonight, whoa

A long time ago my brother's ex went to see them play live and she brought me a t-shirt from the show.

I have to admit when this song comes on radio that I don't mind letting it rip.

Drowned Out

even flow? wrote:

A long time ago my brother's ex went to see them play live and she brought me a t-shirt from the show.

I have to admit when this song comes on radio that I don't mind letting it rip.

Blubberboy have some decent tunes. I like Lovin Every Minute of It.

and Moe Berg from TPOH? He grew up in my hometown, I had his gr.12 biology textbook

reversedarwinism

pjoasisrule wrote:

Here is just a small list of the Canadian imported bullshit that has poisoned American radio

Nickelback
Finger Eleven
Sum 41
Three Days Grace
Barenaked Ladies
Default
Rush
Simple Plan

Three days Grace is canadian..... makes sense. They suck so f-ing bad. just boring music with plain as hell lyrics, nothing original, nothing special at all.

There does seem to be a lot of lame crap from Canada. The most reoccuring quality of Canadian muisc I've heard is how goofy it is. When it tries to be serious it ends up sounding even more silly. Three of those bands have the worst lyrics ever (finger eleven, three days grace, nickleback). I know people are content in Canada, may be thats why they suck at the "post grunge" style of music. YOU CAN'T BUY ANGST WITH CANADIAN DOLLARS. May be its the social healthcare. Seems like a superior country in many ways, but not in rock music - from what I've heard.

All of this, yet god himself, Neil Young, is from there. Of course, he's from Northern Onterio, right? I think he must be "Big Foot".

Blind Melon

Godspeed You! Black Emperor does not suck!
Rush does not suck!

pjoasisrule

reversedarwinism wrote:

Three days Grace is canadian..... makes sense. They suck so f-ing bad. just boring music with plain as hell lyrics, nothing original, nothing special at all.

There does seem to be a lot of lame crap from Canada. The most reoccuring quality of Canadian muisc I've heard is how goofy it is. When it tries to be serious it ends up sounding even more silly. Three of those bands have the worst lyrics ever (finger eleven, three days grace, nickleback). I know people are content in Canada, may be thats why they suck at the "post grunge" style of music. YOU CAN'T BUY ANGST WITH CANADIAN DOLLARS. May be its the social healthcare. Seems like a superior country in many ways, but not in rock music - from what I've heard.

All of this, yet god himself, Neil Young, is from there. Of course, he's from Northern Onterio, right? I think he must be "Big Foot".

Finally somebody that understands the point that I was making

DiRtyFranK38

the fact that rush was on that list is actually commical. whether you like them or not, they are brilliant for what they do.