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Originally Posted by Sonace
The Smashing Pumpkins
Strengths:
Billy Corgan is one of the most creative minds in Alternative Rock. Suggesting art and expiriment above the radio formulas and drohl riffs of his contemporaries, Billy's music and distictive vocals rise above the (now) boring Alternative Rock scene. Capable of big riffs, serious grinds and pleasing ballads, the Pumpkins were (and altough some contest, are) an act to remember.
Weaknesses:
The lyrics.. which often times sound cliche or sophmoric. Although his lyrical prowess has improved, Corgan's poetry has often had a negitive influence on the band. Another point of contempt is Corgan's inability to keep a band together. Fans agree that the original line up will always be best, and in the rock albums where he is absent, Jimmy Chamberlin's drumming is sorely missed.
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Very nice. Insightful too.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Strengths: John Fogerty is a musical genius oozing with more talent than he knows what to do with. He has made an distinct sound for his band (with his unique voice and recognizable guitar) all himself. He didn't put out A LOT of music but what he did put out was quality. On top of everything else, he has some really beautiful lyrics in his songs. He often sings about small town life and rivers and such (much of what I am around and what I can relate to) so they really have some personal meaning to me which adds to my liking of this band. So I cannot guarantee they would have the same effect on someone from big city.
Weaknesses: A few of the songs tend to sound the same, not a whole lot of experimentation, but I guess he was just doing what works. When John Fogerty was a young dumb kid and he sold the rights of his songs and one of them in particular (Fortunate Son) got used in commercials and the meaning was twisted and chopped up to convey the opposite of what the true meaning of the song was. That was a major d
ick up, in my opinion.
The Marshall Tucker Band
Strengths: A soulful southern rock band that mixes many different elements in their music to make it a band to really appreciate. There is not one weak member in this band, and they blend together perfectly. They all are very talented, and it really shows through when you hear a song like "Can't You See", my favorite along with their most popular song. If you just set there and listen to their music it can really take you away. You can really see and feel what they are singing and playing about. Doug Gray's vocals are great. Definitely a major strength.
Weaknesses: When I first listened to this band, I heard their often used openings for songs (the flutes) and I went "Well, this is
gay" and I took me a little bit to get used to the beginnings, but they started to grow on me and I soon appreciated the flute solos and such. I may be wrong, but I think these beginnings scare off a few potential fans. Their music also tends to be a little on the long side. Southern Woman, Running Like the Wind, are both about two minutes too long. I would like it more if they cut out a little more of some the fair instrumental pieces they have in a few songs.