Bands You Like But Don't Care to See Live

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edited December 2008 in Other Music
Thinking about this after the Times article on a Vampire Weekend show. Are there any bands you like, or even love, that you have no interest to see live?

Vampire Weekend's there for me, partly because they have such a small catalogue. I also don't feel a lot of emotion in the songs, and you need that for a good live show.

Others: The Shins - maybe a little too hipster?
Death Cab - too low-key
Aimee Mann - no particular reason
The Decemberists - the long ones stretch my attention span as it is
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  • unifiedscene
    unifiedscene Posts: 462
    I have interest in seeing almost every band I love live. Though there are some I might not feel compelled to see and am ok skipping. They would be:

    Oasis- I saw them once, and it was ok. I'm going to see them this tour, but if it's as underwhelming as last time, I might let them pass next time.

    Jay-z/Kanye/Nas/most rappers- Just find that a totally scripted show is not that impressive to me. Lupe was great at Lolla this year, but Kanye's Glow in the Dark tour was a disappointement.

    Arctic Monkeys- They were fun, but nothing special.

    Other than that, I love live music, so I'll see almost anyone.
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  • AvocadoLady
    AvocadoLady Posts: 680
    Vampire Weekend put on a really fun live set. Granted, it won't be an epic 3-hour affair, but they have a ton of energy and the songs translate well live. They are the perfect festival act.

    I can't really think of a band I enjoy but wouldn't care to see...I'd give any band a chance, anyway!
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  • jervin007
    jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    I can never resist the urge to see a live show, it is a problem...no, an addiction.
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  • 12345AGNST1
    12345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    Metallica. I like them, but not enough to see them. Plus I wouldn't want to be surrounded by metal heads.
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  • PearlJamaholic
    PearlJamaholic Posts: 2,019
    the who, only because of ticket prices, i dont like them that much.
    otherwise any band i listen to id like to see live atleast once.
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  • Lanegan7
    Lanegan7 Posts: 124
    Stone Temple Pilots

    Heard a lot of bad things about their concerts, if the tix were free I'd go, otherwise I'll pass.
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    Metallica. I like them, but not enough to see them. Plus I wouldn't want to be surrounded by metal heads.
    I wouldn't worry about it. Won't see many of them at Metallica concerts. Not scary ones anyway.
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  • Its Evolution Baby
    Its Evolution Baby Posts: 849
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    Metallica. I like them, but not enough to see them. Plus I wouldn't want to be surrounded by metal heads.

    The fact that you sort of like Metallica means you should go see them live. That's how they were meant to be seen.

    I want to go so bad to one of the Forum shows but I'm tapped for cash by the holidays.
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  • pretext
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    I guess money's a factor too. There are so many bands I'd love to see but can't afford that I don't wanna spend a wad on someone I think might be meh. Christ, I still haven't seen Wilco.
  • Blind Melon
    Blind Melon Posts: 911
    If I like the band, then I'll most likely see them live... maybe not go above and beyond to see them live, but if I can, I'll definitely try to, but if they're terrible live, I won't make a way of seeing them again.
    If I could, think I would give in.
  • rhcpjam1029
    rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,982
    I saw Kings of Leon but i don't know if i would see them again. They were great but no variety really.
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  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    rhcpjam6306 wrote:
    I saw Kings of Leon but i don't know if i would see them again. They were great but no variety really.

    Me too. I'll listen to the music, but live it's pretty meh :o

    Also all of the old good artists that charge $150 for a greatest hits set.

    RHCP, Wu-Tang, STP, Foo Fighters & Cornell. All bands I've seen and really don't need to see live again.
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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Money gets to be such a factor. :(
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  • pjoasisrule
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    The Who.........Zac Starkey is a terrible drummer, its shocking that they still try to play new music, they are just too old now
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  • nothinghead
    nothinghead Posts: 270
    For me it is more often than not the opposite effect--bands I have barely listened to or haven't really listened to much in the last decade or however long will come to town and if tickets are a decent price, I'll be there. Cost wise things can become prohibiting. I prefer The Who over Stone Temple Pilots...but for ten bucks, I can tell you which one I caught on their last tour. John Butler Trio is something I rarely pop in the cd player...but for fifteen bucks or whatever they put on one hell of a live show. Matthew Good was the same situation (though afterward I became quite a fan), a few others too.

    If the price is right and it falls on the right day, I'll go see just about anyone I have even a passing interest in.
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Metallica
    AIC - not with the new singer, NO! They played here the other week, didn't go.
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  • walkunafraid
    walkunafraid Posts: 2,655
    lralle wrote:
    The Decemberists - the long ones stretch my attention span as it is

    You should see The Decemberists. They are very, very energetic and entertaining live!

    I can honestly say that I've seen pretty much ALL of my favorite bands (who are still living and together) live.

    But if I had to pick someone that I wouldn't really care about seeing live I guess I'd say Bob Dylan. I know he's a legend and everything, but I haven't heard many good things about his live show recently...
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  • Cropduster84
    Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    whoprincess wrote:
    Money gets to be such a factor. :(


    It really does.....



    And I'd echo what someone else said, I'd like to see Metallica and NIN, but the crowds would freak me out.....the last thing I want to do is 'mosh'......
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  • PJGARDEN
    PJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    I went to Metallica a few weeks ago and it was more teenagers than anything. I wouldn't be too scared of the teenage crowd.

    If its affordable, I'm always up for a live show. Now if I've seen them once and wasn't impressed, I have no desire to go again. I saw Tom Petty a few years ago and won't spend the money again.
  • PearlJamaholic
    PearlJamaholic Posts: 2,019
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Metallica
    AIC - not with the new singer, NO! They played here the other week, didn't go.

    i was thinking of mentioning aic also but for me it isnt aic without layne so i didnt count them.
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