Bands I find Shallow and Pedantic

**CountArach** · 11-10-2008, 07:17

This thread has far too much pedantry.

**Ramses II CP** · 11-10-2008, 15:07

Maybe it's just me, but I find popular music to be a shallow pursuit from top to bottom. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy it, just shrug at the stupidity and follow the hooks. In many ways the art of enjoying all music requires 'getting over yourself' and deciding not to be a critic as a starting point.

As an example take Glenn Gould's recordings. They're some of the most revered (And most reviled in some circles) recordings of the 20th century. I mean, the man hums while he plays. Even over Bach. He has no respect for the conventions of tempo established by tradition. Yet if you can set aside all that and just listen... his music is exceptional. Pure joy to listen to, IMHO.

Green Day's first popular song was called 'Dookie' IIRC. If you're expecting them not to be shallow and pedantic you're already off on the wrong foot. Their music is just dumb fun. Relax and enjoy it, and if you don't like it listen to something else.

**Sasaki Kojiro** · 11-10-2008, 17:52

I don't know where people get the idea that music is supposed to be intellectual. Do you take a bite of chocalate, grimace, and spit it out saying "Where is the meaning in the chocalate" or "yeah I know it's dumb and ignorant but I still like this pleasurable sensation on my tongue I guess my tastes aren't refined".

**Reverend Joe** · 11-10-2008, 17:57

*listening to Dragonforce...*

Good god, they sound like Dethklok!

And Strike: just for the record, the Stones did kick ass in the 60's and 70's. It's just that it's been a while since then.

**Martok** · 11-10-2008, 21:34

Originally Posted by Reverend Joe

And Strike: just for the record, the Stones did kick ass in the 60's and 70's. It's just that it's been a while since then.

Dude, they've *always* been a crappy band. Their instrumentals are uninspired, their lyrics insipid, and Mick's singing style & cadence sound like he took voice lessons from William Shatner.

**Strike For The South** · 11-10-2008, 22:10

Originally Posted by Martok

Dude, they've *always* been a crappy band. Their instrumentals are uninspired, their lyrics insipid, and Mick's singing style & cadence sound like he took voice lessons from William Shatner.

PREACH PREACH

**Reverend Joe** · 11-11-2008, 00:47

Originally Posted by Martok

Dude, they've *always* been a crappy band. Their instrumentals are uninspired, their lyrics insipid, and Mick's singing style & cadence sound like he took voice lessons from William Shatner.

Originally Posted by Martok

4.) "I'm Only Happy When It Rains" -- Garbage

**Martok** · 11-11-2008, 10:08

Hey, I just like listening to them. I'm not making any claims as to how good they are.

**Axalon** · 11-11-2008, 12:23

The Rolling Stones are a sacred cow Martok, expect some pig-headed opposition if you dare say something that puts them in a bad light...

Personally, I do enjoy the good 'ol classics like "jumpin jack flash", "Satisfaction", "Sympathy for the Devil" etc. But I also think that they are overrated just the same. Just like "the Boss"... The difference here is that this guy has nothing at all to show for, in my book at least. (Well, he does not strike me as shallow if that counts)

Did I step on any toes now?!? So sorry, but I could not help myself....

- Cheers
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Oh, for the record. I dont like Garbage in any form, musical-wise or the kind you find in the street.
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