And knowing of one particular band that I don't enjoy tells you what about my taste exactly?
There are some bands out there that I don't particularly care for... but I don't bash them in front of their fans.
When you bash a band- especially one as significant as DMB- you should expect some form of backlash. Did you think people who like the DMB are just going to recoil from your comment as if they had been slapped?
DMB requires a level of appreciation. Scotch drinkers didn't particularly enjoy their first sips of scotch, but after time... it grew on them and, well, you know the rest.
I didn't expect backlash or recoil. I was only stating my opinion and although using the word 'harsh' may be a bit much, I wasn't trying to troll or make a definitive statement on anyone's taste in music. Just that to my ears, they're not so good. I'll admit they're talented and I appreciate that of anyone....that's wonderful and from that standpoint I can enjoy many things. However, it's what they do with their talents and the music they make that doesn't necessarily require any of my appreciation. It's not my thing.
This is a more respectful way to frame it. The first way essentially slammed not only the band... but any followers as well.
Given the revision... fair enough. I hope they do grow on you though. They never caught my ears upon first hearing them. If you see them live... you might have a change of heart!
Though there are far worse bands that have been left off of this list and the author is clearly trying to get a rise, I won't argue that DMB shouldn't be on it. They're just awful.
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The problem right here...
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And what would the problem be?
The problem is quite simple. The same people who feed these "polls" are those of determined minds. I get not liking DMB, as I do any other band....but when someone thinks a band is "the worst" despite the fact that said band is ridiculously musically talented, I have a problem with that.
Not every style is for everyone, but if you say DMB is a terrible band....then it's clearly either a) you're talking out of you ass and you dont understand music or b) you just don't like the style.
I have actually seen them live, maybe 14 years ago. I was 16 or 17 at the time. I'm not sure about them growing on me but I suppose I shouldn't say that could never happen.
I will say that I very much enjoy some of the tunes on the Dave Matthews / Tim Reynolds Live at Luther College album.
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The problem is quite simple. The same people who feed these "polls" are those of determined minds. I get not liking DMB, as I do any other band....but when someone thinks a band is "the worst" despite the fact that said band is ridiculously musically talented, I have a problem with that.
Not every style is for everyone, but if you say DMB is a terrible band....then it's clearly either a) you're talking out of you ass and you dont understand music or b) you just don't like the style.
A or B?
My guess is A...[/quote]
I simply don't like the music they create. I said nothing of their musical capabilities. I just think they mostly write shit songs. So the correct answer is B. I happen to know a bit about music; appreciating, creating and performing it.
Just expressing my opinion, however a bit strong. No need to take it personally, I didn't call anyone out. I could see if this was the DMB board or a sole DMB thread how I would be out of line but it's not so let's lighten up a little and stop assuming one another's musical tastes must be total shit since we don't agree.
The problem is quite simple. The same people who feed these "polls" are those of determined minds. I get not liking DMB, as I do any other band....but when someone thinks a band is "the worst" despite the fact that said band is ridiculously musically talented, I have a problem with that.
Not every style is for everyone, but if you say DMB is a terrible band....then it's clearly either a) you're talking out of you ass and you dont understand music or b) you just don't like the style.
A or B?
My guess is A...[/quote]
I simply don't like the music they create. I said nothing of their musical capabilities. I just think they mostly write shit songs. So the correct answer is B. I happen to know a bit about music; appreciating, creating and performing it.
Just expressing my opinion, however a bit strong. No need to take it personally, I didn't call anyone out. I could see if this was the DMB board or a sole DMB thread how I would be out of line but it's not so let's lighten up a little and stop assuming one another's musical tastes must be total shit since we don't agree.[/quote]
As one who "appreciates, creates, and performs" music....you don't appreciate the music DMB makes? Again, I understand it not being your style, for for you to not appreciate how talented they are....
I can appreciate their talents. I've said that a couple of times already. Go back and re-read if you have to. Line by line, slowly and aloud if it helps. You can do it, bud.
Though there are far worse bands that have been left off of this list and the author is clearly trying to get a rise, I won't argue that DMB shouldn't be on it. They're just awful.
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The problem right here...
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And what would the problem be?
Whether a band is winning the award for the worst or the best or anything else, I think Ed has already said it best...
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This is a more respectful way to frame it. The first way essentially slammed not only the band... but any followers as well.
Given the revision... fair enough. I hope they do grow on you though. They never caught my ears upon first hearing them. If you see them live... you might have a change of heart!
Not every style is for everyone, but if you say DMB is a terrible band....then it's clearly either a) you're talking out of you ass and you dont understand music or b) you just don't like the style.
A or B?
My guess is A...
I will say that I very much enjoy some of the tunes on the Dave Matthews / Tim Reynolds Live at Luther College album.
The problem is quite simple. The same people who feed these "polls" are those of determined minds. I get not liking DMB, as I do any other band....but when someone thinks a band is "the worst" despite the fact that said band is ridiculously musically talented, I have a problem with that.
Not every style is for everyone, but if you say DMB is a terrible band....then it's clearly either a) you're talking out of you ass and you dont understand music or b) you just don't like the style.
A or B?
My guess is A...[/quote]
I simply don't like the music they create. I said nothing of their musical capabilities. I just think they mostly write shit songs. So the correct answer is B. I happen to know a bit about music; appreciating, creating and performing it.
Just expressing my opinion, however a bit strong. No need to take it personally, I didn't call anyone out. I could see if this was the DMB board or a sole DMB thread how I would be out of line but it's not so let's lighten up a little and stop assuming one another's musical tastes must be total shit since we don't agree.
Not every style is for everyone, but if you say DMB is a terrible band....then it's clearly either a) you're talking out of you ass and you dont understand music or b) you just don't like the style.
A or B?
My guess is A...[/quote]
I simply don't like the music they create. I said nothing of their musical capabilities. I just think they mostly write shit songs. So the correct answer is B. I happen to know a bit about music; appreciating, creating and performing it.
Just expressing my opinion, however a bit strong. No need to take it personally, I didn't call anyone out. I could see if this was the DMB board or a sole DMB thread how I would be out of line but it's not so let's lighten up a little and stop assuming one another's musical tastes must be total shit since we don't agree.[/quote]
As one who "appreciates, creates, and performs" music....you don't appreciate the music DMB makes? Again, I understand it not being your style, for for you to not appreciate how talented they are....
Pretty weak bud.
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Whether a band is winning the award for the worst or the best or anything else, I think Ed has already said it best...
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AHEYs0CMe4U.
2009 - 8/21,10/30, 10/31
2010 - 5/15, 5/17, 5/20, 5/21
2011 - 9/3/11, 9/4, 9/11, 9/12, 9/14
2012 - 9/2
2013 - 7/19, 10/15, 10/16, 10/19, 10/25
2014 - 6/16. 6/17, 6/20, 10/1
EV solo 8.1.08, 6.8.09, 6.15.11, 6.16.11