Arse 'Friends' Dyslexic? Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 This post is more or less prompted by the New Order one. There are several bands/artists who's popularity has escaped my understanding. It's not to say they haven't had some songs of merit; it's just that I've never understood why they are so popular based on the songs I've heard. For instance; I've heard a lot of the following bands/artists but, by and large, their songs have mostly passed me by... New Order Red Hot Chilli Peppers The Foo Fighters Robbie Williams All these bands/artists have played stadiums around the world but for the life of me I can't understand why. I've liked the odd song from all of them; but they've been the exception rather than the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 This post is more or less prompted by the New Order one. There are several bands/artists who's popularity has escaped my understanding. It's not to say they haven't had some songs of merit; it's just that I've never understood why they are so popular based on the songs I've heard. For instance; I've heard a lot of the following bands/artists but, by and large, their songs have mostly passed me by... New Order Red Hot Chilli Peppers The Foo Fighters Robbie Williams All these bands/artists have played stadiums around the world but for the life of me I can't understand why. I've liked the odd song from all of them; but they've been the exception rather than the rule. New Order - Good Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Alright The Foo Fighters - Dont get em Robbie Williams - Garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 New Order are superb IMO. Unfortunately, they are only the second best band that messrs Hook, Sumner and Morris have been in though. I never got The Fall James Manic Street Preachers Kaiser Chiefs Country music Thousands more that do not occur at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Just cannae see the attraction of New Order, I'm afraid - vastly-rated! Al. P.S. (I'm no' really afraid!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Radiohead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civil Jambo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 New Order - GoodRed Hot Chilli Peppers - Alright The Foo Fighters - Dont get em Robbie Williams - Garbage. New Order - don't get them Red Hot Chilli Peppers - have seen them live at T in the Park and they were amazing, however at Murrayfield not so good. Foo Fighters - new album brilliant Robbie Williams - Fat dancer enough said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor.Arturo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Dont get me wrong, they are a pretty good outfit, seem to have taken their influence from everyone from Judas Priest to Eddie Van Halen, but I never 'got it' how they managed to get as big as they are.......after all, they are pretty decent and thats about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Oh - apparently I'm not allowed to edit my own post! Of course, I meant to say 'over-rated', which they are - New Order, that is! Radiohead are awesome, btw, Peanut - what the hell is the matter with you, my fine fellow? Al. P.S. Steely Dan - clever but smug - get them...er...pumped! P.P.S. Elvis bloody Costello! P.P.P.S. R.E. bloody M! I'll be back on this particular thread, I reckon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civil Jambo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Dont get me wrong, they are a pretty good outfit, seem to have taken their influence from everyone from Judas Priest to Eddie Van Halen, but I never 'got it' how they managed to get as big as they are.......after all, they are pretty decent and thats about it. Fair enough comment but i think like myself alot of thier songs speak to people and alot of songs come from pain and that's something most of us has experinced in our lifetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Oh - apparently I'm not allowed to edit my own post!Of course, I meant to say 'over-rated', which they are - New Order, that is! Radiohead are awesome, btw, Peanut - what the hell is the matter with you, my fine fellow? Al. P.S. Steely Dan - clever but smug - get them...er...pumped! P.P.S. Elvis bloody Costello! P.P.P.S. R.E. bloody M! I'll be back on this particular thread, I reckon! Sounds like clunky noise to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor.Arturo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Fair enough comment but i think like myself alot of thier songs speak to people and alot of songs come from pain and that's something most of us has experinced in our lifetime I think age could come into this a lot as well, I'm 47 and see bands like Priest, Purple, Sabbath & Led Zep as true supergroups yet to be equaled. But I know folks who go to places like T in the park and have actually said to me "who are the Scorpions?" Different generations.....either that or I'm getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dode41 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I think age could come into this a lot as well, I'm 47 and see bands like Priest, Purple, Sabbath & Led Zep as true supergroups yet to be equaled. But I know folks who go to places like T in the park and have actually said to me "who are the Scorpions?" Different generations.....either that or I'm getting old u2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civil Jambo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I think age could come into this a lot as well, I'm 47 and see bands like Priest, Purple, Sabbath & Led Zep as true supergroups yet to be equaled. But I know folks who go to places like T in the park and have actually said to me "who are the Scorpions?" Different generations.....either that or I'm getting old Bit of both really..............but will happen to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civil Jambo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 u2 I HATE BONO HE IS A HOBO!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sounds like clunky noise to me. Fair enough, Peanut! I rather like clunky noise! I liked the Chilli Peppers' 'Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic' album, but cannae stand their recent bland corporate rock, and the guy's voice is a nightmare! I was persuaded to spend ?50 to go and see them at Hampden last year, and they were unbelievably tiresome - the drummer was good, tho', as were 'Biffy Clyro' who supported. Walk into any rehearsal studio in Edinburgh and you'll see a better band with better songs! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Watt Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Paul Weller Manic street preachers Paul Weller Travis Paul Weller Coldplay Paul Weller Texas Paul Weller Radiohead Paul Weller Idlewild Paul Weller Keane Paul Weller Paul McCartney Paul Weller Primal Scream Paul Weller Flaming Lips Paul Weller The Who Paul Weller Biffy Clyro Paul Weller Glasvegas ...Oh I give up, you get the gist ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Radiohead. I agree. They are pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Never quite got The La's. without the hobo. Are you there GA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Muse - They're a good band and I can see why people like them but they've never really yanked my crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Muse - They're a good band and I can see why people like them but they've never really yanked my crank. Not really meeting the criteria there then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Ra Smiffs. Don't get me wrong - loads of decent songs and some super guitar work from Johnny Marr - but not enough to go getting wood at the merest hint of one of their songs as seems to happen with a load of my mates within the age range 39 to 42 (quite specifically). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Could list all day of course but off the top of my head; Led Zeppelin Joy Division Oasis Blur (Post-Syd) Pink Floyd The View The Fratellis Jay-Z Green Day All horribly, horribly bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Gonnae have tae agree about the Smiths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arse 'Friends' Dyslexic? Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Paul WellerManic street preachers Paul Weller Travis Paul Weller Coldplay Paul Weller Texas Paul Weller Radiohead Paul Weller Idlewild Paul Weller Keane Paul Weller Paul McCartney Paul Weller Primal Scream Paul Weller Flaming Lips Paul Weller The Who Paul Weller Biffy Clyro Paul Weller Glasvegas ...Oh I give up, you get the gist ! I'd argue with Primal Scream and perhaps (on a good day) Travis but the rest are pretty much spot on. Paul Weller... The Style Council should have been fair warning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I never got Belle and Sebastian. I tried, Lord knows I tried. Also Jazz, all of it, even the one Jazz album I own, John Coltrane - A Love Supreme, just irritates me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 New Order - don't get themRed Hot Chilli Peppers - have seen them live at T in the Park and they were amazing, however at Murrayfield not so good. Foo Fighters - new album brilliant Robbie Williams - Fat dancer enough said I know a few people who have seen the chillis live and they have all been extremely disapointed. one was at murrayfield, the others in glasgow, and they said it was really, really bad. I think they're decent so I'm just wondering if they're just not a live band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I never got Belle and Sebastian. I tried, Lord knows I tried. Also Jazz, all of it, even the one Jazz album I own, John Coltrane - A Love Supreme, just irritates me. I can't hear Belle & Sebastian without associating it with my 1st year at uni, my stoner of a neighbour in halls listened to it constantly so know whenever I hear it I associate it with Cannabis. I quite like their music, but probably because I associate it with that time, twas good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I know a few people who have seen the chillis live and they have all been extremely disapointed. one was at murrayfield, the others in glasgow, and they said it was really, really bad. I think they're decent so I'm just wondering if they're just not a live band. They seem to have got worse as a live act the bigger they've become. Jamming live on stage at a stadium gig? Please! I think they're OK but I did see them live in 1989 at The Cavendish (can't remember what it was called at the time. The Network?) and I was blown away, they were absolutely fantastic. But I've heard too that the Murrayfield gig was a stinker, much like their last album in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I never got Belle and Sebastian. I tried, Lord knows I tried. Belle and Sebastian = TOTAL NIGHTMARE! Also Jazz, all of it, even the one Jazz album I own, John Coltrane - A Love Supreme, just irritates me. As a fellow jazz hater, I can heartily reccommend 'Kind of Blue' by Miles Davis - you can get it really cheap in FOPP - GREAT album! Words fail me to describe just how BAD 'The 'Pr*cl**m*rs' are! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Led Zeppelin - Agree (though never listen to them) Joy Division - Brilliant band, dont get the one's who dont get them, especially the people in my age category (I'm 34 and anyone from 28-44 should love Joy Division) Oasis - Great band, lost their way a bit lately, still awesome live. Blur - Meh (Post-Syd) Pink Floyd - I love Floyd, so cannot comment. The View - Agree The Fratellis - Totally agree Jay-Z - Totally agree Green Day - Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 the beatles oasis travis proclaimers fall out boy killers the clash boyzone westlife the enemy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Led Zeppelin - Agree (though never listen to them)Joy Division - Brilliant band, dont get the one's who dont get them, especially the people in my age category (I'm 34 and anyone from 28-44 should love Joy Division) Oasis - Great band, lost their way a bit lately, still awesome live. Blur - Meh (Post-Syd) Pink Floyd - I love Floyd, so cannot comment. The View - Agree The Fratellis - Totally agree Jay-Z - Totally agree Green Day - Agree. the view are utter pish, theyre minks from minky dundee (where i live....but not by choice!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Pink Floyd Never got it. I've always thought they were crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durdmeister Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Have never understood whats makes Ocean Colour Scene such a fantastic band, but i suppose it's all about taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 the view are utter pish, theyre minks from minky dundee (where i live....but not by choice!) I was agreeing the fact that they are totally overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Foo Fighters The Verve RHCP U2 The View Stereophonics Manic St Screachers Texas Big Country Idlewild The La's Lenny Kravitz Elvis Coldplay Jimi Hendrix Eagles Queen Pet Shop Boys Sting The Cult I could go on all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I was agreeing the fact that they are totally overrated. so was i lol i knew you meant that i was just adding my opinion on, most people here love them only for the reason that they are from here. i would rather hide the fact that i was from dundee if i was them. :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Foo Fighters The Verve RHCP U2 The View Stereophonics Manic St Screachers Texas Big Country Idlewild The La's Lenny Kravitz Elvis Coldplay Jimi Hendrix Eagles Queen Pet Shop Boys Sting The Cult I could go on all day. seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_swing_the_bar Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Kings of Leon - utter utter dung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 seriously? Yup. Im 26 tho so Queen just reminds me of long trips in the car whilst my mum played it over and over and over until I wanted to cry. They have a couple of ok tunes but most of it is way OTT guff. But thats just my opinion! Which reminds me to add the folowing to the list Dire Straits Deacon Blue The Who Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVodka Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 bands like the View and Fratellis shouldn't be mentioned in this thread - there is nothing for anyone to get about them, they are just plainly ****e I've personally never got Kate Bush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Yup. Im 26 tho so Queen just reminds me of long trips in the car whilst my mum played it over and over and over until I wanted to cry. They have a couple of ok tunes but most of it is way OTT guff. But thats just my opinion! Which reminds me to add the folowing to the list Dire Straits Deacon Blue The Who i have put in bold 2 of my favourite bands queen are legendary i couldnt name one song that i dont like and i have most of their albums and listen to them constantly dire straits there a few guff songs but money for nothing and brothers in arms are classics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 i have put in bold 2 of my favourite bands queen are legendary i couldnt name one song that i dont like and i have most of their albums and listen to them constantly dire straits there a few guff songs but money for nothing and brothers in arms are classics Skaramoosh skaramoosh will you do the fandango (sorry about spelling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 i have put in bold 2 of my favourite bands queen are legendary i couldnt name one song that i dont like and i have most of their albums and listen to them constantly dire straits there a few guff songs but money for nothing and brothers in arms are classics Each to their own! I just cant see whats so good about them. Queen put on a spectacular show but its all a bit too OTT for my tastes. But if everyone was the same then it'd be a tad boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Ra Smiffs. :nono: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Lou Reed...Solo stuff. Madness. Dexy's Midnight Runners/K Rowland. Paul McCartney/Wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deesidejambo Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Elvis Pressley Amy Winehouse Pet Shop Boys I quite like U2 but I agreee Bono is a weasel-faced git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Not really meeting the criteria there then... I was a tad drunk and didn't read th OP properly:rolleyes: Having read it properly I'. going to go for Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Coldplay. How they have achieved so much success is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civil Jambo Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Never got the smiths and with that morrissey utter hobo pish if you ask me no one like them in the 80's but now the young and stupid seem to thinks he and they are cool dont see it:wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The Associates. Fecking weirdos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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