Squidward Hark Bugle
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Joined: 17/10/2007 From: Laurel Canyon
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- The Darkness were pretty good. The world could do with more upbeat, fun rock bands I don't know The Darkness, but I agree with you about the world needing more upbeat, fun rock bands. quote:
- U2's recent output [Vertigo, Electrical Storm, Elevation, The Saints Are Coming etc.] is far superior to dirge like One, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Pride and With or Without You U2 is arse, always has been, always will be. quote:
- Smashing Pumpkins were a much better singles band than albums band Probably. Well-known as they are, they were well-known more for their hits, so, yeah. quote:
- Liking obscure, underground music doesn't make you cooler or more cultured than those who predominantly listen to mainstream stuff. Not necessarily, but it does make you more adventurous and shows that you're up for a challenge. quote:
- Previously little-known bands becoming successful does not equate selling out. It's their career and they need to make a decent living out of it. Totally agree. quote:
- The Beatles were good but not great. Just because they were massively influential doesn't mean they were the greatest band ever. Totally agree Here are some of my own unpopular opinions. - Marilyn Manson is one of the greatest artists around today. In music, and in painting, he is enormously talented, and with his upcoming film, he will be able to showcase that talent to a much wider audience. - Deep Purple are overrated. Smoke On The Water is a good song, other than that they're nothing special. - RnB is NOT the shitty pseudo-gangster electronic shit they play on the radio. RnB is Motown, and Michael Jackson. - Jazz has been undeservingly forgotten. - People who say classical music is the best solely because it's older and stood the test of time (without any other explanation) are people who are afraid of change, to admit that good things are still being created. Ditto those who say good films stopped after Casablanca (and I know a few of those ) There you go. Good thread, Tommy.
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