i really dislike country music, but... (cd, genre, tracks, classic)

kill yourself now · 06-05-2006, 09:21 AM

can anyone suggest a band/artist that might sway my opinion?

i cant stand "twangie" sounds. does this rule out the whole genre?

Alo · 06-05-2006, 09:28 AM

No idea, why would you want to try a genre you don't like?

kill yourself now · 06-05-2006, 09:33 AM

because when i say i hate a genre, i want to have an arsenal of reasons why i hate it.

MURDER JUNKIE · 06-05-2006, 09:45 AM

try

Hank Williams III - Straight to Hell

it's twangy but in a good way

guitar777 · 06-05-2006, 05:23 PM

Charlie Robison's Life of the Party. I hated country music to before I heard this CD. It proved to me that there is better country music then what is on the radio. Also, it's helped me find more artists that I now like.

TheBig3 · 06-07-2006, 09:42 PM

You're more than likely listening to radio pat garbage. Don't. Try anything suggested in this forum, or (shameless plug) go find my AltCountry thread and check some of those artists.

jr. · 06-07-2006, 11:47 PM

Well, if you want real country music, it's going to have a country twang. Sorry, that's just how it is.

However, if you're not choosy, you could pick any artist from today. Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, etc. They're all considered country, but they're really soft pop.

Groups today that sound more like classic country are few and far between. The Dixie Chicks and Randy Travis are two that have stayed closer to the traditional sound. Although, the new Dixie Chicks cd is bland, bland, bland.

guitar777 · 06-08-2006, 01:09 PM

Oh, some more artists you might like, Johnny Cash, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Willie Nelson, and Billy Joe Shaver.

TheBig3 · 06-08-2006, 10:08 PM

Steve Earl, no? I like his newer stuff.

stanworshipper · 06-09-2006, 04:51 PM

Here it is, the only country song I actually like.

Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
http://www.napster.com/player/tracks/15113057

It's actually listenable to me, especially played on the violin...er, fiddle.

06-05-2006, 09:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
kill yourself now Groupie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13	i really dislike country music, but... can anyone suggest a band/artist that might sway my opinion? i cant stand "twangie" sounds. does this rule out the whole genre?

06-05-2006, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alo Scarf Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 715	No idea, why would you want to try a genre you don't like? __________________ I rocked my shoelaces untied

06-07-2006, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	You're more than likely listening to radio pat garbage. Don't. Try anything suggested in this forum, or (shameless plug) go find my AltCountry thread and check some of those artists. __________________ I've moved to a new address

06-07-2006, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
jr. Seeker of Peace Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newark, De. Posts: 341	Well, if you want real country music, it's going to have a country twang. Sorry, that's just how it is. However, if you're not choosy, you could pick any artist from today. Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, etc. They're all considered country, but they're really soft pop. Groups today that sound more like classic country are few and far between. The Dixie Chicks and Randy Travis are two that have stayed closer to the traditional sound. Although, the new Dixie Chicks cd is bland, bland, bland. __________________ Be strong then, and enter into your own body; there you have a solid place for your feet. ~ Kabir

06-08-2006, 10:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	Steve Earl, no? I like his newer stuff. __________________ I've moved to a new address

06-05-2006, 09:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
kill yourself now Groupie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13	because when i say i hate a genre, i want to have an arsenal of reasons why i hate it.

06-05-2006, 09:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	try Hank Williams III - Straight to Hell it's twangy but in a good way

06-05-2006, 05:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
guitar777 Wee! Join Date: May 2006 Location: At the computer Posts: 61	Charlie Robison's Life of the Party. I hated country music to before I heard this CD. It proved to me that there is better country music then what is on the radio. Also, it's helped me find more artists that I now like.

06-08-2006, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
guitar777 Wee! Join Date: May 2006 Location: At the computer Posts: 61	Oh, some more artists you might like, Johnny Cash, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Willie Nelson, and Billy Joe Shaver.

06-09-2006, 04:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
stanworshipper Groupie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 36	Here it is, the only country song I actually like. Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver http://www.napster.com/player/tracks/15113057 It's actually listenable to me, especially played on the violin...er, fiddle.