The 'Bands I don't Get' thread (1 Viewer)

[Nate Champion]

The vulnerable stuff out now is sheer emotion-rape nonsense.

Crap like Foals.

 

[Nate Champion]

This thread is great. I’d happily read a book about American underground bands by Nate Champion. Currently listening to Bitch Magnet. Good gear.

I would recommend taking heed of @Unknown Convict His tastes are pretty similar to mine and his knowledge far outstrips that of mine. And he has special songs with his wife that aren't cornball.

 

[Lili Marlene]

Donald Fagen Defends Steely Dan To Friends - The Onion - America's Finest News Source

 

[therealjohnny]

Man with ‘eclectic’ musical taste unable to name single artist he likes

 

[therealjohnny]

People from bands you like doing DJ sets

I don't get this phenomenon at all. Why would their records be any better than mine? I can listen to this stuff at home.

 

[Scientician 0.8]

People from bands you like doing DJ sets

I don't get this phenomenon at all. Why would their records be any better than mine? I can listen to this stuff at home.

Especially in the age of the celestial jukebox. There is no scarcity as regards music except in the lack of imagination or curiosity.

 

[Kermit McDermott]

Donald Fagen Defends Steely Dan To Friends - The Onion - America's Finest News Source

"Look, I understand. It's an acquired taste," Fagen said after putting his group's 1978 hit "Deacon Blues" on the bar's jukebox. "I wasn't that into it at first, either. But when you really listen to the unbelievable production values and the wry, perfectly crafted lyrics—it's just great art, okay? You should definitely give 'the Dan' a shot."

I've never though of Steely Dan as a difficult listen or an acquired taste. It's fairly straightforward stuff.

 

[Lili Marlene]

"Look, I understand. It's an acquired taste," Fagen said after putting his group's 1978 hit "Deacon Blues" on the bar's jukebox. "I wasn't that into it at first, either. But when you really listen to the unbelievable production values and the wry, perfectly crafted lyrics—it's just great art, okay? You should definitely give 'the Dan' a shot."

I've never though of Steely Dan as a difficult listen or an acquired taste. It's fairly straightforward stuff.

well my reaction every time is "this is utter shite" . This implies that either Steely Dan are utter shite or it'll take a bit more listening for me to get them.

 

[Kermit McDermott]

and yet you think Iggy Azaleia is amazing....

 

[Lili Marlene]

I couldn't name you 2 Iggy Azaleia songs but lets not that stand in the way of some old fashioned rockism

 

[Lili Marlene]

Tame Impala tho

what's that all about?

 

[Unicron]

Tame Impala tho

what's that all about?

I know!

 

[Theseus Mock]

I know!

Oh man, never really had time for them before but the new record is AWESOME. Sorry haterz.

 

[Lili Marlene]

Oh man, never really had time for them before but the new record is AWESOME. Sorry haterz.

I'm listening to it now and I still don't get it. Sorry Poptimists.

 

[Denny Oubidoux]

I'm listening to them for the first time in my life right now - the new album. I like it!

 

[therealjohnny]

BBC4 showed a documentary on the roots of rock and pop at the weekend. I was reminded again how much I hate the Beach Boys. They make my skin crawl.

I believe I may have mentioned this before once or twice.

 

[Denny Oubidoux]

I'm listening to them for the first time in my life right now - the new album. I like it!

I lost interest in Tame Impala after a few songs. I don't them them.

 

[Denny Oubidoux]

I've finally admitted it to myself

Abba

 

[Jerry Twig]

Has the price range of vinyl gone through the roof in the last few years or what? Any band that charges 50% above the going rate for a record (not a 'deluxe edition' or such, but the only option) is a band that I don't get. I don't care how heavy the vinyl is or how thick the cardboard, I'm not selling a kidney for what's still just 45 minutes of tunes.

 

[Lili Marlene]

I've finally admitted it to myself

Abba

You don't see the appeal?