OT: Detroit doesn't like Nickelback

[elocomotive]

Every song sounds the same.

Totally true. Also true of about 90% of the bands out there... and not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[SLY]

Its a horrible thing.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I really wish people would stop insulting Nickelback already. I mean when they do, it hurts Chad Kroger's feelings, which makes him emotional, which makes him want to write songs and a new Nickelback album.

It's a vicious cycle.

actually ... it drives him to drink ... and then drive

 

[SLY]

Bands that change their sound, on the same album, are true musicians.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Every song sounds the same.

Totally true. Also true of about 90% of the bands out there... and not necessarily a bad thing.

radio friendly ... although do people still listen to music on the radio

/btw as far as every song sounding the same ... aerosmith ???

 

[elocomotive]

Its a horrible thing.

Dude, you love heavy metal, which might have the most consistent "same" sound of any genre. Not sure how you can say that. Most genres have certain rules, most bands rely on something to their "sound" that is reliable/predictable. U2 had a VERY similar sound for a long time and they've done pretty well. It's not a horrible thing for a band to build a "sound" that people identify with them. It leads to success. Does it make great art? That's another debate.

 

[SLY]

Aerosmith was far more talented than Nickelback ever will be.

 

[elocomotive]

I really wish people would stop insulting Nickelback already. I mean when they do, it hurts Chad Kroger's feelings, which makes him emotional, which makes him want to write songs and a new Nickelback album.

It's a vicious cycle.

Lmao. Rep!

 

[SLY]

Dude, you love heavy metal, which might have the most consistent "same" sound of any genre. Not sure how you can say that. Most genres have certain rules, most bands rely on something to their "sound" that is reliable/predictable. U2 had a VERY similar sound for a long time and they've done pretty well. It's not a horrible thing for a band to build a "sound" that people identify with them. It leads to success. Does it make great art? That's another debate.

I don't listen to generic metal though. My favorite band is Faith No More. Mike Patton is a genius. Every song sounds different. As far as metal goes, yes, a lot of thrash metal sounds the same. However I mostly listen to prog rock/metal.

 

[SLY]

Dude, you love heavy metal, which might have the most consistent "same" sound of any genre. Not sure how you can say that. Most genres have certain rules, most bands rely on something to their "sound" that is reliable/predictable. U2 had a VERY similar sound for a long time and they've done pretty well. It's not a horrible thing for a band to build a "sound" that people identify with them. It leads to success. Does it make great art? That's another debate.

I'm a musician, thats where I'm coming from.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Aerosmith was far more talented than Nickelback ever will be.

yah but post armageddon???

sing it with me

"Crazy ... Amazing ... I was crying when i met you"

all the same fuckin tune

 

[SLY]

yah but post armageddon???

sing it with me

"Crazy ... Amazing ... I was crying when i met you"

all the same fuckin tune

Agreed, but I'm speaking from a musical standpoint. Nickelback plays all power chords, with the weakest solos ever. Joe Perry played some pretty mean leads in his day. And yes, post-"Armageddon" they truly are garbage. Steven Tyler can't perform without breaking a bone or a tooth now.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

 

[jstewismybastardson]

ot: i got free tickets to Prince today and Im looking forward to it ... always thought he was a great entertainer/showman

wacko jacko without the pedo

 

[elocomotive]

I don't listen to generic metal though. My favorite band is Faith No More. Mike Patton is a genius. Every song sounds different. As far as metal goes, yes, a lot of thrash metal sounds the same. However I mostly listen to prog rock/metal.

Yeah, I know you have a wide palate. I'm just saying a lot of bands make music that sounds the same. It's sometimes very successful, especially when they don't sound like everyone else. To a certain extent, your lead singer usually makes it hard to sound far different than previous works, though some bands do it. And a group like Dave Matthews Band is pretty inventive, but they are going to sound "the same" b/c there aren't many bands that use a violin and a sax in their lineup. I just don't think it's always a horrible thing unless you are making horrible music, which I fully understand if some people put Nickelback in that category. God damn Canadians - stick to hockey!

 

[SLY]

Prince is one strange mofo, but I do enjoy some of his tunes.

 

[elocomotive]

I'm a musician, thats where I'm coming from.

So am I! I opened for REO fucking Speedwagon!!

 

[SLY]

Alright, I am out. early day for work for me, went in at 5:30. See you guys in the PM, I'll be on for the blackhawks/lightning game, aint doing shit tonight.

 

[SLY]

So am I! I opened for REO fucking Speedwagon!!

Haha, catch ya later.

 

[elocomotive]

ot: i got free tickets to Prince today and Im looking forward to it ... always thought he was a great entertainer/showman

wacko jacko without the pedo

His persona is pretty insane. He seems totally gay, but he's a huge ladies man. He's one person I'd love to sit down and have a real convo with for an hour.