Simply put, post your favorite band that everyone seems to hate. For me it's Fall Out Boy. You guys'll probably make fun of me for liking them, but I've gotten my money's worth out of their first two albums Take This To Your Grave and From Under the Cork Tree are pretty solid.
Your turn! Can we keep this thread going in the sea of political rants?
Most people feel uncomfortable when I play stuff like the Velvet Underground or The Stooges on my stereo, but then again those bands weren't intended to be easy to listen to but that doesn't make them bad per say.
Cheesecat wrote: Most people feel uncomfortable when I play stuff like the Velvet Underground or The Stooges on my stereo, but then again those bands weren't intended to be easy to listen to but that doesn't make them bad per say.
The Velvet Underground are the iconic 'I'm cool because I listen to them' band. I like them a lot, but they're kind of the opposite of the thread.
Cheesecat wrote: Most people feel uncomfortable when I play stuff like the Velvet Underground or The Stooges on my stereo, but then again those bands weren't intended to be easy to listen to but that doesn't make them bad per say.
The Velvet Underground are the iconic 'I'm cool because I listen to them' band. I like them a lot, but they're kind of the opposite of the thread.
I guess but Velvet Underground doesn't really appeal to mainstream audiences, don't get me wrong they're a great band but I think most casual music listeners wouldn't really understand the appeal of them. Wow that sounded really hipster.
OT: just to toss in my contribution for the thread Hank Williams III. Hank 3 for short, every person ive gotten to listen to his music hates it for some odd reason
I've only met one person outside of a concert that likes tool. Everyone here likes modern hip/trendy stuff. Taylor Swift, Lady gaga, Puff Diddles, Foo fighters, etc.
I've only met one person outside of a concert that likes tool. Everyone here likes modern hip/trendy stuff. Taylor Swift, Lady gaga, Puff Diddles, Foo fighters, etc.
I was in High School in Tool's heyday. I remember the slavering legions of zealous fans. Although I love Tool's music, I have to say, I hate the band. I went to see them on the 10,000 days tour, and I have never met a band more contemptuous of their fans.
VU made some good stuff, but some of it is un-listenable. Not the ones like Venus in Furs, the lame, mainstream crap they made later on.
Loaded was a great album. Sure, it wasn't as good as The Velvet Underground & Nico, or The Velvet Underground, but then again, how many albums are? You just sound like a hipster.
A lot of Lou Reed's solo work was also pretty good (although he's made a few stinkers over the years, but then again, who hasn't?).
As for music I love that everyone hates, my music collection is absolutely massive, and my tastes tend to dip quite far into the 'weird' end of the spectrum. There's bound to be plenty of music that I listen to that a lot of people can't even stand.
Queen used to be kind of weird, and it was cool to hear it once every couple months. Not anymore. All of their songs are overplayed, overhyped and overanalyzed. They've taken the mystery out of it, by portraying him as some homosexual messiah with "boundless talent" and "eccentric flair"... Enough is enough. He's just a guy in a band who dressed kind of funny and had a good voice. If you want a homosexual idol to circle-jerk with your friends, Rob Halford is your man.
I like queen. It's quirky, it gets in your head, and most likely, you'll be singing or whistling a Queen song in your head all day. I have no problem with the band, or freddie, or anything besides how people hype it up so much, especially lately
And as a result, I hate Queen. Maybe in 20 more years when everyone forgets about them, I'll give them another chance.
Been in love with their music since I was 13 and their songs still evoke an emotional reaction from me 17 years later. It really doesn't get much better than the song The Mountains Win Again. Copious amounts man tears are shed when that song plays.
My girlfriend gives me constant gak about liking them, and even growing up I would catch flak from my friends for my interest in the band. It doesn't phase me, though. Blues Traveler is freaking awesome.
Been in love with their music since I was 13 and their songs still evoke an emotional reaction from me 17 years later. It really doesn't get much better than the song The Mountains Win Again. Copious amounts man tears are shed when that song plays.
My girlfriend gives me constant gak about liking them, and even growing up I would catch flak from my friends for my interest in the band. It doesn't phase me, though. Blues Traveler is freaking awesome.
Wow. I've never met someone who disliked Blues Traveler.
Mine's gonna have to be Angels and Airwaves. I mean, each song is just the most optimistic, hope filled burst of feel-good-ness, I can't help but put my cynicism on hold in the meantime.
Angels and Airwaves is awesome. Never heard anyone say a bad word about them. Unlike Nickelback, which is as courageous as admitting publicly that you have herpes.
Mannahnin wrote: Angels and Airwaves is awesome. Never heard anyone say a bad word about them.
The running gag I hear is that people who like Angels and Airwaves are the people who also like to find a guy and give them a big hug, "burying themselves in their muscles, and feeling all warm and safe".
Automatically Appended Next Post: Not that there's not, you know, a time and a place for that, or something.
I used to like Nickelback, and still catch myself singing along to them on the radio. Of course, now I hate them for the lead singer's upcoming nuptials...damn you Kroeger!! I wanted her!!
Also like Creed, Avril (duh, given previous statement), Alkaline Trio, and who the hell actually hates Blink 182? Couldn't get into Angels and Airwaves. Just not my thing.
Hey! I don't hate Queen! I like them a lot, I just don't feel like listening to it all the time and seeing stupid pictures on facebook comparing them to modern music!
I do hate the boss though. I gave his "greatest hits" a once over, and I was left scratching my head a bit. I don't get it.
sebster wrote:I absolutely love Belle & Sebastian.
Cheesecat wrote: Most people feel uncomfortable when I play stuff like the Velvet Underground or The Stooges on my stereo, but then again those bands weren't intended to be easy to listen to but that doesn't make them bad per say.
The Velvet Underground are the iconic 'I'm cool because I listen to them' band. I like them a lot, but they're kind of the opposite of the thread.
Mannahnin wrote:Now THAT's in the spirt of the thread. Well done, that man.
I can't think of anything I LOVE that's widely reviled. I guess Blink 182 and Marilyn Manson come in for some hate. Or Duran Duran?
I think we need to alert Lego, because there is clearly a bug in Dakka. Anytime a music thread starts in the OT, the subject appears to a lot of people to read "List cool bands that you like," no matter what the OP is actually about. It's a bizarre bug, but it's the only explanation I can think of.
Automatically Appended Next Post: As for me, it's hard to untangle stuff I like that's simply embarrassing from the stuff that people actually hate.
As a rule, I wholeheartedly love post grunge, even the stuff that people are pretty done with. Seven Mary Three, STP, Collective Soul, Dada.
sebster wrote:I absolutely love Belle & Sebastian.
Cheesecat wrote: Most people feel uncomfortable when I play stuff like the Velvet Underground or The Stooges on my stereo, but then again those bands weren't intended to be easy to listen to but that doesn't make them bad per say.
The Velvet Underground are the iconic 'I'm cool because I listen to them' band. I like them a lot, but they're kind of the opposite of the thread.
Mannahnin wrote:Now THAT's in the spirt of the thread. Well done, that man.
I can't think of anything I LOVE that's widely reviled. I guess Blink 182 and Marilyn Manson come in for some hate. Or Duran Duran?
Yeah but just because I think a band is cool doesn't mean the general public will think it is even if it's a critically acclaimed piece of work.
I think we need to alert Lego, because there is clearly a bug in Dakka. Anytime a music thread starts in the OT, the subject appears to a lot of people to read "List cool bands that you like," no matter what the OP is actually about. It's a bizarre bug, but it's the only explanation I can think of.
Yeah but just because I think a band is cool doesn't mean the general public will think it is even if it's a critically acclaimed piece of work, but you're right Velvet Underground isn't really hated, to the average Joe it's just weird music.
Back when they first came out, slipknot. I got no end of crap for liking them. Fast forward 2 years to the Iowa album, they go a tad commercial send everyone that slated me was walking round in slipknot hoodies. Darned hypocrites
Yes, yes, I know, just pass me the gun and I'll go behind the barn.
Make sure there's a second round in the magazine, I'll be right behind you.
I enjoy Nickelback, I'm also a big fan of Nightwish (going to see them this coming friday ) and a lot of people around here are berks and can't enjoy symphonic heavy metal.
I cop no end of gak for being a Phil Collins fan. I also love Billy Joel and have seen him live. Apart from that... Neil Sedaka (seriously 'Laughter in the Rain' is one of my favourite songs), Duffy, Cheryl Cole, LMFAO, JLS, Luther Vandross, Kelly Rowland and Sade are all artists that I have attracted abuse for liking, though I guess that's just the circles I move in. Hipster douchebag circles, that is.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Incidentally, some girl once did a sexy striptease for me, with Nickelback as the soundtrack. Completely ruined it for me.
KalashnikovMarine wrote: I enjoy Nickelback, I'm also a big fan of Nightwish (going to see them this coming friday ) and a lot of people around here are berks and can't enjoy symphonic heavy metal.
KalashnikovMarine wrote: I enjoy Nickelback, I'm also a big fan of Nightwish (going to see them this coming friday ) and a lot of people around here are berks and can't enjoy symphonic heavy metal.
You're on track; liking post-Tarja Nightwish.
I enjoyed Tarja's vocals, I like Annette's but with Nightwish I'm there for the music over the vocals nine times out of ten. Tuomas is a genius.
kitch102 wrote: Back when they first came out, slipknot. I got no end of crap for liking them. Fast forward 2 years to the Iowa album, they go a tad commercial send everyone that slated me was walking round in slipknot hoodies. Darned hypocrites
I assume the ones with the hilariously misspelt "My Plaque" on the back of them. Apparently Slipknot did a song about tooth decay...
Anyways... On with the topic at hand. Hollywood Undead. Only met 1 other guy that likes them, most people either fall into the category of either having never heard of them or disliking them. I like FOB too, much like the OP I got a lot of mileage out of their albums. I like My Chemical Romance (but only from Danger Days onwards, there's a few select tracks I like on their previous albums but in general I don't like them). Ill Nino, love em. Never met anyone that views them (much like HU) without either a "who?" or looks at them with disdain that they're still around after a decade or so. Lastly, as this is one I simply cannot fathom, maybe once again; I'm talking to the wrong people who only watch X-factor or some other gak. But why does no-one I've ever met seem to either dislike or not know who the hell Skindred are?
kitch102 wrote: Back when they first came out, slipknot. I got no end of crap for liking them. Fast forward 2 years to the Iowa album, they go a tad commercial send everyone that slated me was walking round in slipknot hoodies. Darned hypocrites
I assume the ones with the hilariously misspelt "My Plaque" on the back of them. Apparently Slipknot did a song about tooth decay...
Anyways... On with the topic at hand. Hollywood Undead. Only met 1 other guy that likes them, most people either fall into the category of either having never heard of them or disliking them. I like FOB too, much like the OP I got a lot of mileage out of their albums. I like My Chemical Romance (but only from Danger Days onwards, there's a few select tracks I like on their previous albums but in general I don't like them). Ill Nino, love em. Never met anyone that views them (much like HU) without either a "who?" or looks at them with disdain that they're still around after a decade or so. Lastly, as this is one I simply cannot fathom, maybe once again; I'm talking to the wrong people who only watch X-factor or some other gak. But why does no-one I've ever met seem to either dislike or not know who the hell Skindred are?
I'm the exact opposite on MCR, only like about 2 tracks on Dangers Days
kitch102 wrote: Back when they first came out, slipknot. I got no end of crap for liking them. Fast forward 2 years to the Iowa album, they go a tad commercial send everyone that slated me was walking round in slipknot hoodies. Darned hypocrites
I assume the ones with the hilariously misspelt "My Plaque" on the back of them. Apparently Slipknot did a song about tooth decay...
Anyways... On with the topic at hand. Hollywood Undead. Only met 1 other guy that likes them, most people either fall into the category of either having never heard of them or disliking them. I like FOB too, much like the OP I got a lot of mileage out of their albums. I like My Chemical Romance (but only from Danger Days onwards, there's a few select tracks I like on their previous albums but in general I don't like them). Ill Nino, love em. Never met anyone that views them (much like HU) without either a "who?" or looks at them with disdain that they're still around after a decade or so. Lastly, as this is one I simply cannot fathom, maybe once again; I'm talking to the wrong people who only watch X-factor or some other gak. But why does no-one I've ever met seem to either dislike or not know who the hell Skindred are?
Skindred seems to be a really niche band... I freaking love it though.
I quite like some of Dean Martin's stuff, especially his version of " You're nobody till somebody loves you".
... Oh, whilst I wouldn't say I was a fan as such ny parents played a lot of Byran Adam's early stuff -- well prior to the Robin Hood movie and and that -- and a fair bit of "Big Country", so some of their songs straight away take me back to the distant and, generally, happy past/childhood. It's almost worrying exactly how well one can recall lyrics from songs heard ...what... over 20 years ago ?!
Slipknot and most nu-metal bands' (Korn, Disturbed, Static-X, Mudvayne) first two or three albums.
(Human Torch) FLAME ON (/Human Torch)
EDIT: Oh, I would also say pretty much all Black Metal bands I listen to, but most people haven't even heard of them, so I'm not sure that they even count.
Oh, and to the Nickelback fans: I dunno how much airplay they get in your neck o' the woods, but in Vancouver there was a 6 or 7 year period of time where every 3rd or 4th song (no joke) on most of the local radio stations was a Nickelback song. Also, there is quite a lot of hate for them considering they sound like a gakky bar band, put on an absolutely terrible live show, and somehow became popular despite forgoing the standard sex-drugs-&-the-devil content of standard rock songs in favour of singing about issues with his father, and then went on to pave the way for two identical-sounding bands, Default and Theory of a Deadman, each slightly crappier than the one before it. Ugh.
So anyway, if you like 'em, well, to each their own. But if you're wondering why there's so much hate for Nickelback, this is just a few of the reasons.
The funny thing is, I actually used to like Nickelback prior to the release of Silver Side Up.
Oh, and to the Nickelback fans: I dunno how much airplay they get in your neck o' the woods, but in Vancouver there was a 6 or 7 year period of time where every 3rd or 4th song (no joke) on most of the local radio stations was a Nickelback song. Also, there is quite a lot of hate for them considering they sound like a gakky bar band, put on an absolutely terrible live show, and somehow became popular despite forgoing the standard sex-drugs-&-the-devil content of standard rock songs in favour of singing about issues with his father, and then went on to pave the way for two identical-sounding bands, Default and Theory of a Deadman, each slightly crappier than the one before it. Ugh.
So anyway, if you like 'em, well, to each their own. But if you're wondering why there's so much hate for Nickelback, this is just a few of the reasons.
The funny thing is, I actually used to like Nickelback prior to the release of Silver Side Up.
I like Theory of a Deadman FWIW....
This is one of the main reasons Nickelback are so despised in the UK.
Watch if you dare. The massive DFS ad campaign that was like, every other ad for months on end playing "Rockstar" over and over again.
Oh, and to the Nickelback fans: I dunno how much airplay they get in your neck o' the woods, but in Vancouver there was a 6 or 7 year period of time where every 3rd or 4th song (no joke) on most of the local radio stations was a Nickelback song. Also, there is quite a lot of hate for them considering they sound like a gakky bar band, put on an absolutely terrible live show, and somehow became popular despite forgoing the standard sex-drugs-&-the-devil content of standard rock songs in favour of singing about issues with his father, and then went on to pave the way for two identical-sounding bands, Default and Theory of a Deadman, each slightly crappier than the one before it. Ugh.
So anyway, if you like 'em, well, to each their own. But if you're wondering why there's so much hate for Nickelback, this is just a few of the reasons.
The funny thing is, I actually used to like Nickelback prior to the release of Silver Side Up.
There's also the fact that every single one of their songs sound exactly the same. Put all of their music on a single playlist, and then listen to it. You won't be able to tell where one song ends and the next begins.
rubiksnoob wrote: I was going to say GWAR, but honestly, who doesn't like some o' this early in the morning:
People hate Gwar!?
I think they're awesome....
I mean, their music is vile, but the schtick is just so preposterous that it's awesome. Fun fact: my friend's ex-girlfriend is the the daughter of the bassist.
reds8n wrote: I quite like some of Dean Martin's stuff, especially his version of " You're nobody till somebody loves you".
... Oh, whilst I wouldn't say I was a fan as such ny parents played a lot of Byran Adam's early stuff -- well prior to the Robin Hood movie and and that -- and a fair bit of "Big Country", so some of their songs straight away take me back to the distant and, generally, happy past/childhood. It's almost worrying exactly how well one can recall lyrics from songs heard ...what... over 20 years ago ?!
Bryan Adams is a good one. I like early Bryan Adams, which IMO is in a different category than his later movie soundtrack power ballad stuff. But yeah, you wouldn't catch me saying that too loudly.
I think some of the posters in this thread are doing it wrong. ("Yeah, I'm a big Radiohead fan but my friends make fun of me.") So here's doing it right. I don't own any of their albums, but when I'm driving and the Go-Gos come on the radio, I don't change the station right away and usually end up bobbing my head to the music. I can't explain it, but there it is.
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I think some of the posters in this thread are doing it wrong. ("Yeah, I'm a big Radiohead fan but my friends make fun of me.") So here's doing it right. I don't own any of their albums, but when I'm driving and the Go-Gos come on the radio, I don't change the station right away and usually end up bobbing my head to the music. I can't explain it, but there it is.
Fact: Vacation is one of the best pop songs ever written.
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I think some of the posters in this thread are doing it wrong. ("Yeah, I'm a big Radiohead fan but my friends make fun of me.") So here's doing it right. I don't own any of their albums, but when I'm driving and the Go-Gos come on the radio, I don't change the station right away and usually end up bobbing my head to the music. I can't explain it, but there it is.
Fact: Vacation is one of the best pop songs ever written.
Seconded, given that pop music is a cultural dead-zone
A couple bands that come to mind that I rather like that others at least raise an eyebrow at:
Men at Work (they are really only famous for one song, and thats Land Down Under)
Billy Idol.. What can I say, White Wedding and John Wayne just do it for me musically.
Hammerfall
Lamb of God
Mastodon
OK, so those last three I KNOW have big followings (they wouldnt still be around otherwise), but especially my wife hates when I listen to them.
gorgon wrote: [
I think some of the posters in this thread are doing it wrong. ("Yeah, I'm a big Radiohead fan but my friends make fun of me.") So here's doing it right. I don't own any of their albums, but when I'm driving and the Go-Gos come on the radio, I don't change the station right away and usually end up bobbing my head to the music. I can't explain it, but there it is.
Fact: Vacation is one of the best pop songs ever written.
That may be a true statement. However, I always feel like my man card will be revoked on the spot for bopping to it. And yet I can't resist. Curse you, Belinda Carlisle!
I favor the Bangles, in the 80s girl-group category. Walk Like an Egyptian is also a ridiculously catchy pop song. I also love their cover of Hazy Shade of Winter.
Mannahnin wrote: I favor the Bangles, in the 80s girl-group category. Walk Like an Egyptian is also a ridiculously catchy pop song. I also love their cover of Hazy Shade of Winter.
It's the rare cover that not only stands on it's own, but makes you appreciate the original more. Not unlike the Gary Jules cover of "Mad World."
Mannahnin wrote: I favor the Bangles, in the 80s girl-group category. Walk Like an Egyptian is also a ridiculously catchy pop song. I also love their cover of Hazy Shade of Winter.
What about that song that goes "Sunday is my Funday"??
GAH! It's in my HEAD NOW!!! Where's the mind wipe when I need it!
Mannahnin wrote: I favor the Bangles, in the 80s girl-group category. Walk Like an Egyptian is also a ridiculously catchy pop song. I also love their cover of Hazy Shade of Winter.
It's the rare cover that not only stands on it's own, but makes you appreciate the original more. Not unlike the Gary Jules cover of "Mad World."
Jimi Hendrix's of All Along the Watchtower.
Johnny Cash's of Hurt.
Smashing Pumpkins' of Landslide.
Whitney Houston's of I Will Always Love You. Jack White's of Jolene.
We're getting off topic, but yeah, I'm right there with you.
I'd agree with all but Hurt. I think Johnny Cash just heisted that song. Maybe in a few more years i'll rediscover the NIN one, but right now... it just sounds so phony.
Mannahnin wrote: I favor the Bangles, in the 80s girl-group category. Walk Like an Egyptian is also a ridiculously catchy pop song. I also love their cover of Hazy Shade of Winter.
Saw one of those Behind the Music-type shows about the Bangles a few years back. They swore that their real sound was like that in Hazy Shade of Winter, and that the Walk Like an Egyptian stuff was just what the studio told them to play.
Insane Clown Posse. Guaranteed to generate more hate than anything previously mentioned in this thread.
Then again, I like everything from Fear Factory to Live to Bush to Tech N9ne to Barry Manilow, Im just simply amused by them. Their fans are fething idiots however.
d3m01iti0n wrote: Insane Clown Posse. Guaranteed to generate more hate than anything previously mentioned in this thread.
Then again, I like everything from Fear Factory to Live to Bush to Tech N9ne to Barry Manilow, Im just simply amused by them. Their fans are fething idiots however.
fething ICP fans, how do they work?!
Answer:
Spoiler:
Third shift at Jack-in-the-Box
Seriously though, I have a surprising amount of tolerance (and even in some cases love) for Christian bands, but ICP is one I simply cannot tolerate.
THEY deny it, but they do admit to believing in (the Christian) God. Others still have commented on the recurring spiritual themes present in their works.
THEY deny it, but they do admit to believing in (the Christian) God. Others still have commented on the recurring spiritual themes present in their works.
Because every opinion listed on Wiki is true? They do have a reoccuring theme of spirituality, but it is according to their own made up "Dark Carnival" mythos, which involves different types of sinners facing a "Jokers Card" figure which will deal them an appropriate eternal punishment. The only similarity it has to Christianity is that they are both ridiculous and fictional. It all boils down to how you live you life and getting what you deserve in the end, and that is where the similarity ends. The comparison is a common misconception however and I dont blame you for bringing it up.
Take This To Your Grave and From Under the Cork Tree are pretty solid.
) and a lot of people around here are berks and can't enjoy symphonic heavy metal.
