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PrintableSubstitute another hated artist for Bieber, and the point is the same: if music gives someone enjoyment, it has some intrinsic value. I agree that sometimes, some music takes time to reveal its power. I have had to dust off The Bells by Lou Reed every few years for over a decade now before it finally clicked. I also agree that listening to music outside of one's comfort zone can be very rewarding. Tom Waits doesn't fit with most of my collection, but I am very glad I gave Swordfishtrombones a try. And had I not given Sufjan Stevens another chance after the snippets I heard of Seven Swans I heard at a record store listening booth, I would have missed some of my all time favorite songs and albums. However, we don't "owe" it to any artist to give their music repeated listens over and over to unlock the secret. I have tried with The Beatles many times and it always leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. I'd much rather continue to explore rare italo disco or synth funk goodies than slog through another session of Sgt. Pepper or Revolver or Abbey Road out of some false sense of duty. I'm not missing out by failing to get what makes these albums great to so many more than I am missing out by not having listened to all of those italo disco obscurities which are much more likely to give me pleasure. My reaction to these canonized albums doesn't nullify the enjoyment that Beatles fans have gotten from them. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Maybe it has to do with the history. [Edited 6/30/18 17:55pm] The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
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My overrated vote goes to the cartoon, nonsensical shit from Funkadelic/Parliament. I certainly like older funk than that (JB and Sly) but Pfunk was mostly bollocks to me. Some great musicians, great grooves, but shit songs. Want to like, but just can't. I think I'm normal still. | |
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Bros - When Will I Be Famous? (1988) and then when they became famous, at one point bigger than New Kids On The Block.....they complained about it
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Marrk said: My overrated vote goes to the cartoon, nonsensical shit from Funkadelic/Parliament. I certainly like older funk than that (JB and Sly) but Pfunk was mostly bollocks to me. Some great musicians, great grooves, but shit songs. Want to like, but just can't. I think I'm normal still. Geezus "Climb in my fur." | |
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I know I've got massive balls. Thanks. | |
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The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams | |
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No, you dont. You have massive nose. Sir Nose. "Climb in my fur." | |
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Yes. And I know what you're getting at BUT I don't have to dig ALL his influences to get HIM. I'm not 100% convinced Prince's funk lineage would have been vastly different anyway, JB was still relevant in the 70's and doing great hybrid funk/disco. Don't worry, I've given it some thought, so no flippant, quick bullshit answer here.
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I don't fake the funk, I like lots of it, just not all of it. This thread is about opinions still. [Edited 6/30/18 20:26pm] | |
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Ok, thats different. I thought you meant that you dont like it at all. You're not a sir nose. "Climb in my fur." | |
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I don't agree but I totally get and respect your opinion. They had a few tunes that I skipped over as well. Don't laugh at my funk
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It's all just music to me...I chose to make my response about the "Most Overrated ARTISTS"
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The topic is about overrated bands bit many people are mentioning solo artists? Also when it comes to this, "overrated" typically is used by people to describe things they don't like but isn't that kinda the point? When you don't see what others see in something to make them like said thing then by proxy, that thing is overrated to you. There is some measure of objectivity to be had here but the subject of what's overrated or underrated will always be primarily subjective; about personal preferences and tastes. Also, somebody saying that something is overrated doesn't automatically equate to "I don't like this", you can like, even love something and consider it overrated or dislike/hate something and feel it's underrated. I consider myself a Drake fan but I also think the dude is grossly overrated and with the mass amount of people claiming him to be the GOAT, there is sufficient reasoning to feel the way I do. At the end of the day, everything and everybody can be overrated or underrated when you got people standing for one extreme or the other (and we got a lot of that these days). Now for my contribution: Nirvana The Beatles Duran Duran The Eagles The Police | |
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MotownSubdivision said: The topic is about overrated bands bit many people are mentioning solo artists? Also when it comes to this, "overrated" typically is used by people to describe things they don't like but isn't that kinda the point? When you don't see what others see in something to make them like said thing then by proxy, that thing is overrated to you. There is some measure of objectivity to be had here but the subject of what's overrated or underrated will always be primarily subjective; about personal preferences and tastes. Also, somebody saying that something is overrated doesn't automatically equate to "I don't like this", you can like, even love something and consider it overrated or dislike/hate something and feel it's underrated. I consider myself a Drake fan but I also think the dude is grossly overrated and with the mass amount of people claiming him to be the GOAT, there is sufficient reasoning to feel the way I do. At the end of the day, everything and everybody can be overrated or underrated when you got people standing for one extreme or the other (and we got a lot of that these days). I listed on of my fav bands as overrated and gushed about seeing them live. Heck, most of the ones I said were overrated I still like and enjoy. They’re still overrated "Climb in my fur." | |
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rdhull said: MotownSubdivision said: The topic is about overrated bands bit many people are mentioning solo artists? Also when it comes to this, "overrated" typically is used by people to describe things they don't like but isn't that kinda the point? When you don't see what others see in something to make them like said thing then by proxy, that thing is overrated to you. There is some measure of objectivity to be had here but the subject of what's overrated or underrated will always be primarily subjective; about personal preferences and tastes. Also, somebody saying that something is overrated doesn't automatically equate to "I don't like this", you can like, even love something and consider it overrated or dislike/hate something and feel it's underrated. I consider myself a Drake fan but I also think the dude is grossly overrated and with the mass amount of people claiming him to be the GOAT, there is sufficient reasoning to feel the way I do. At the end of the day, everything and everybody can be overrated or underrated when you got people standing for one extreme or the other (and we got a lot of that these days). I listed on of my fav bands as overrated and gushed about seeing them live. Heck, most of the ones I said were overrated I still like and enjoy. They’re still overrated | |
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Funkadelic | |
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peopel should explain THEIR meaning behind the question...since it varies | |
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The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
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I could never get into Morrissey or The Smiths, everyone seemed to love them growing up. Same with The Cure, sure there are a few good albums. I used to feel the same way towards Depeche Mode then I had a bout of depression and now I love them.
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[Edited 7/2/18 12:42pm] The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
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no one"deserves" success or fame unless they r talented enough or put in the effort.... | |
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Stars On 45 The Knack Buggles Aqua The Justified Ancients Of Mumu Musical Youth Sex Pistols Rednex
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Red Hot Chilli Peppers - they were pretty good for a brief moment when they had Hillel Slovak, George Clinton produced them and Anthony Kiedis was a fun obnoxious show-off. Since then they have been the most tone-deaf tuneless unmusical band out there. | |
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I dont know how one person decides if some band is overrated to them but then in the same time says "I do not like their style of music". Then keep the overrated judgement to the styles of music you like. No one gives a flying if you dont like Pink Floyd and only listen to r&b and pop. Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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Radiohead. Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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