Any songs or bands you don't get?

[tutliputli]

Oh, there are so many. In terms of genres, I don't get rap, country, most jazz or metal. I don't understand why so many people love bands like Nickelback and Evanescence. They make me want to rip my ears off. Also, a lot of indie is really awful, and I am not happy with the recent 80s revival, e.g., La Roux

[fluch]

I really don't get Hendrix, even though people seem to think I'm crazy for it. It's not that I don't see he could be a decent guitarist, but I don't really like his style or his songs...It's like he never recorded anything that I want to listen to. I really wanted to like him but when I heard some of his albums I was really disappointed at how throwaway most of his songs are. He probably would have made a decent sideman, but as a band leader I don't get why he's given so much acclaim... Perhaps you had to be there. I guess it doesn't have as much impact today.

I never really got Sonic Youth either...to be fair I haven't listened to them for a long time though, & when I did I was going through a horrible phase. I guess they just didn't sound like I was expecting. Also the Mars Volta. It seems like they try really hard to be experimental but still sound dull to me. Or guys that just stand infront of their laptops & make noise. Not because I don't think it could sound good, but I could probably do it myself instead of paying to see them...

Or "Rockin' In The Free World" by Neil Young. He's recorded a lot of good things, but I don't know why people want to listen to that...I wish he would stop playing it live...

[sadfox]

most chart music is horrible bland x factor simon cowell **** does nothing for me or rap music the best music is stuff like alan parsons project kansas styx spocks beard magnum creative musicians and great songs also liking metal bands with melody like helloween iron maiden hammerfall rhapsody manowar ect

[Procrastinator]

*makes a list*

PITBULL - THIS ISN'T EVEN MUSIC! makes me want to pull my hair out
CALVIN HARRIS - bland, boring, dance rubbish
cascada - make my ears bleed
leona lewis - bores me to tears
arctic monkeys
dizzee rascal - i seriously don't get why this guy is so popular
chipmunk - grr
N-Dubz
westlife - booooring
jay sean
miley cyrus
Taio Cruz
jay-Z
Tinsy Spider
david guetta
young soul rebels

and how could I forget - La Roux!

and I think that's about it
yay i love lists

[Homersxchild]

Originally Posted by tutliputli

I don't understand why so many people love bands like Nickelback and Evanescence. They make me want to rip my ears off.

Aw. I love Evanescence. They've been one of my favorite bands for years now. I don't understand why everyone hates them. Amy has a gorgeous voice and I love the focus on piano. But then again, if all people hear are the singles, than I understand. The singles are very mainstream oriented. Oh well, I guess everyone has their own opinions.

But I do agree with your opinion of Nickelback. Woah... all their songs sound the same. Blah and generic. My dad thinks they are so 'rock' though.

[zookeeper]

As a Canadian I feel the need to personally apologize to everyone for Nickelback. I remember the good old days when I only had to apologize for Celine Dion. Sigh...

[namastecadet]

paramore and death cab for cutie? there's probably lots more but these two bands i've attempted to break into several times but it just never happens.

btw portishead is pretty weird, but i love em.

[nothing to fear]

Originally Posted by fluch

I never really got Sonic Youth either...to be fair I haven't listened to them for a long time though, & when I did I was going through a horrible phase. I guess they just didn't sound like I was expecting.

Or "Rockin' In The Free World" by Neil Young. He's recorded a lot of good things, but I don't know why people want to listen to that...I wish he would stop playing it live...

:O blasphemy. i'm sort of kidding, i respect others' opinions on music. i don't know what you've heard but you might be more into their earlier albums, they are a bit more noisey/experimental.. Bad Moon Rising (1985), EVOL (1986), Sister (1987), and to a lesser extent Daydream Nation (1988.). i still can't get enough of DDN even though its always such a common answer when people name their favourite, i mostly listen to the live versions of those songs, they're the best ever when i feel like playing air drums and belting out along with kim gordon.

i definitely feel you on "Rockin' In The Free World". i can't really stand that song, i actually felt a bit bored when i saw him live and they played that song but every other person in the arena () seemed to be having the time of their lives. i guess its kind of seen as "the" canadian rock anthem or something like that.

[tree1609]

every time i hear nickelback on the radio i am disgusted to the point of violence.

[pita]

I just don't get Feist.

[glarmph]

Originally Posted by tree1609

every time i hear nickelback on the radio i am disgusted to the point of violence.

lol. same here.

[IllusionOfHappiness]

Originally Posted by zookeeper

I don't get most music.

I find myself in the same position. Can't stand music snobs. So when someone starts reeling off a list of band names and asking me questions about them...I'm completely lost. I'll then have to admit to not really knowing much about any of the artists mentioned, and they'll tell me (in all their snobbery) about how i'm "missing out". And I have to tell them I have different taste and that I'm content with what I choose to listen to. I'm missing out on jack s*** if I don't listen to something I won't enjoy.

It's all about preference. There's no such thing as "bad music", so long as somebody likes it, in my opinion though.

Anyway, the only thing that really annoys me is the radio. Well, I should say the "popular" radio stations that choose about 20 "hit songs" and overplay the hell outta them. It all sounds the same to me. Autotune is especially annoying, at least in songs where you'd figure the artist would use their natural voice etc. The good part about this, is that no one is forcing me to listen to the radio .

[fluch]

Originally Posted by nothing to fear

:O blasphemy. i'm sort of kidding, i respect others' opinions on music. i don't know what you've heard but you might be more into their earlier albums, they are a bit more noisey/experimental.. Bad Moon Rising (1985), EVOL (1986), Sister (1987), and to a lesser extent Daydream Nation (1988.). i still can't get enough of DDN even though its always such a common answer when people name their favourite, i mostly listen to the live versions of those songs, they're the best ever when i feel like playing air drums and belting out along with kim gordon.

I could probably do with giving them another chance actually. I've got a copy of EVOL which has spent most of the last 10 years sitting in a shoebox with some true musical garbage & a Napalm Death album. It sounds pretty awesome, so I don't know why I took such a dislike to it.

I don't really trust my taste back then. I was probably still listening to classic rock/cheese metal . I remember absolutely hating "Shipbuilding" by Robert Wyatt/Elvis Costello when it's clearly the greatest thing ever. I might even give Radiohead another listen...who knows?

[amarie]

Originally Posted by southward

I don't like lady Gaga...I really just don't understand how she is so popular.

Agreed!!!!

She is confusing. I guess her songs are catchy, but I just can't get into it.

Also, the excessive autotune phase in general. It's just annoying.

[Iced Soul]

Originally Posted by namastecadet

paramore and death cab for cutie? there's probably lots more but these two bands i've attempted to break into several times but it just never happens.

btw portishead is pretty weird, but i love em.

I love Paramore. In fact, I was just listening to them a few minutes ago. I guess they are not for everyone.

[GnR]

U2. While I think that they are pretty talented, and have had a fantastic career, I just think it's the most vanilla boring crap. EASILY the most overrated band ever imho. I believe the value of music lies in its ability to provoke a passionate response from the listener, and I just feel like most of their stuff is incredibly flat in this regard. Coldplay is obviously trying to use the U2 formula, and by god it seems to be working lol. I hate how when you ask a casual music fan who some of their favorite bands are inevitably they will put U2 or Coldplay on their list. Also how full of **** bono is with all the philanthrapy bs. They're the most corporate band on the face of the earth. lol I hate those douchebags. On the plus side the U2/Coldplay combination has great potential as a treatment for insomnia.

[anomalous]

Originally Posted by hiimnotcool

People always hate me when I say this...

The Beatles. I just don't see the big deal about them at all. They bore me to death. I listen to them and think 'This must be some sort of trick. You mean this is what the big fuss is about?'.

You ain't alone man. Same with Zeppelin and most classic rock, really. Except I absolutely love Pink Floyd and consider them among my top 5 favorite groups.

I'm really into obscure progressive/experimental rock and don't "get" almost anything that's popular, be it pop, rap, R&B, or even (what passes for) mainstream "rock."

Oh, and I don't really get Muse, or why they seem to be gaining favor in the mainstream despite their weird, experimental style.

[anomalous]

Originally Posted by zookeeper

As a Canadian I feel the need to personally apologize to everyone for Nickelback. I remember the good old days when I only had to apologize for Celine Dion. Sigh...

A simple apology would have sufficed back in the "How You Remind Me" or "Someday" era. Now, post-"Rock Star" and "Something In Your Mouth," I'm afraid significant monetary compensation is in order for the rest of the world if you guys want to retain any shred of dignity.

[anomalous]

Originally Posted by fluch

Also the Mars Volta. It seems like they try really hard to be experimental but still sound dull to me.

Cedric's lyrics are absurd to the point of being comical, but the music is absolutely electrifying to me. I can listen to all 75 minutes of "The Bedlam in Goliath" on a long road trip and then end up letting the CD start playing a second time when the last track ends. Thomas Pridgen is an exceptional dummer and brings so much energy to their already crazy style (probably why I particularly enjoy their past two albums so much).

[GnR]

Originally Posted by anomalous

You ain't alone man. Same with Zeppelin and most classic rock, really. Except I absolutely love Pink Floyd and consider them among my top 5 favorite groups.

I'm really into obscure progressive/experimental rock and don't "get" almost anything that's popular, be it pop, rap, R&B, or even (what passes for) mainstream "rock."

Oh, and I don't really get Muse, or why they seem to be gaining favor in the mainstream despite their weird, experimental style.

Wow, I'm not sure how you can say that about Led Zeppelin, especially when you're a big Floyd fan. To each their own tho.