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POLL - The WEAKEST LINK of AMERICAN BANDS - (NORTH) ROUND 3
MedozK
Tennessee Posts: 9,209
in Other Music
Ok, with the new 'WEAKEST LINK' I will be staying with music and bands. However this time we will debate the greatest American Band.
Now since there are so many that limiting it to 10 would only cause chaos and confusion. I have decided to spread this 'Weakest Link' out into 4 different Polls. These polls will be identified tournament style as East, South, West, and North. I have tried to keep some cohesion with the band and geographic poll they are placed in, but couldn't do it for all. These polls WILL be occurring at the same time, so you will need to place votes in all 4 polls for each round. I did this so it wouldn't take so long to complete.
Each of the 4 polls will be narrowed down to the final 2, then I will take the 2 from each poll and make a Championship poll with 8 bands.
Alright, so here go. Lets determine the GREATEST AMERICAN BAND. NORTH REGION
You are going to pick the band that you think is the "Weakest Link" after 2 days I remove the two (2) bands with the most votes. We will then move on to Round 4.
Now since there are so many that limiting it to 10 would only cause chaos and confusion. I have decided to spread this 'Weakest Link' out into 4 different Polls. These polls will be identified tournament style as East, South, West, and North. I have tried to keep some cohesion with the band and geographic poll they are placed in, but couldn't do it for all. These polls WILL be occurring at the same time, so you will need to place votes in all 4 polls for each round. I did this so it wouldn't take so long to complete.
Each of the 4 polls will be narrowed down to the final 2, then I will take the 2 from each poll and make a Championship poll with 8 bands.
Alright, so here go. Lets determine the GREATEST AMERICAN BAND. NORTH REGION
You are going to pick the band that you think is the "Weakest Link" after 2 days I remove the two (2) bands with the most votes. We will then move on to Round 4.
Soundgarden
Nirvana
Foo Fighters - Eliminated Round 2
Alice in Chains
Pixies - Eliminated Round 1
Cheap Trick - Eliminated Round 2
Cheap Trick - Eliminated Round 2
Heart
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
Stone Temple Pilots
Chicago - Eliminated Round 1
Chicago - Eliminated Round 1
POLL - The WEAKEST LINK of AMERICAN BANDS - (NORTH) ROUND 3 59 votes
Soundgarden
0%
Nirvana
1%
1 vote
Alice in Chains
1%
1 vote
Heart
45%
27 votes
The Smashing Pumpkins
23%
14 votes
Stone Temple Pilots
27%
16 votes
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8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
No, not at all.
I was a fairly big fan of Nirvana's Nevermind. It has a lot of strengths, especially the memorable melodies and infectious power pop sound. But it doesn't hold up well for me. The lyrics are uninspiring and after so many listening, the overall sound seems fairly generic to me. I haven't listened to that record in years and I'm not a fan of the others. This is not a put-down, just an honest personal take on the band.
The other bands? I've heard them all and never cared for any of them.
Please note, I did say that being an accomplished musician is but one criteria of several. True, I did only mention not caring for the bands remaining on this list. I know this crowd well enough to let it go at that. Few here would want to hear what I think beyond that. In other words, I don't come here with the intent to insult what others like, but rather to talk about what I personally like and appreciate. You won't hear me say things like, "That band sucks." And though I might find it odd that others don't like certain bands, I definitely will not criticize anyone for what they like. No way. If anything I said seems that way, I apologize. That is never my intent.
I guess I kind of am the odd man out when it comes to Seattle bands. I love Pearl Jam's middle period- Yeild, No Code, Riot Act, "Avocado". For a long time I figured there HAD to be more in that scene that would thrill me and I gave several of these band a very serious go, but none ever made it for me. Not a put down of course, it's just the way my ears and brain work. But no lack of respect. Like when Chris Cornell died, even though I never cared much for his bands, I always thought he was one very cool dude and his fans are all great, so when I got the news, I was in tears and not just for a minute- I mean like several times. That was a heavy cultural blow to a lot of people I care a lot for.
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