Unpopular Music Opinions (lyrics, ballad, albums, beatles, John Lennon)

Strummer521 · 06-06-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

U2 on the otherhand seems passionless to a large degree when I go back and listen to them. Save for Bullet in the Blue Sky which was a divergence from the rest of their catalouge, I think their not working towards much of an adventure if you catch my drift.

They've definitely got a formula, though they break from it slightly sometimes (How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, Zooropa). Overall, the point is that they're meticulous and phenominal at what they do, though most of their music doesn't work for me, it does for millions. I think their music stands as a sonic definition of area rock, and at least they're not as dumb as most arena rock bands.

TheBig3 · 06-06-2008, 02:39 PM

i think I'd agree to that. You know what you're getting with U2, and while you're not getting anything new, you really ought to know that.

Strummer521 · 06-06-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mamanuthead

I wouldn't call them crap but I will say I never understood all the hype.
I just can't get into either of them.

Bruce is all about the writing. And the E-Street band's cosmic grooves certainly help. Lyrically, I'd say he's better than Dylan. I would recommend starting with trying his relatively obscure first album Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ. It blends Dylan and Van Morrison and it's beautiful throughout. Some of the best sing-along type songs are on that album (IMO). The music is stripped and avoids the extreme production sheen of the works that would follow. I never liked him before I randomly bought that disc at a tag sale. I can see why so many people aren't into him...his more famous work is often bombastic and cheesy, but if you can find a good entry point, you may well be able to see through all of the over the top aspects to the beauty of the songs underneath.

mamanuthead · 06-06-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Strummer521

Bruce is all about the writing. And the E-Street band's cosmic grooves certainly help. Lyrically, I'd say he's better than Dylan. I would recommend starting with trying his relatively obscure first album Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ. It blends Dylan and Van Morrison and it's beautiful throughout. Some of the best sing-along type songs are on that album (IMO). The music is stripped and avoids the extreme production sheen of the works that would follow. I never liked him before I randomly bought that disc at a tag sale. I can see why so many people aren't into him...his more famous work is often bombastic and cheesy, but if you can find a good entry point, you may well be able to see through all of the over the top aspects to the beauty of the songs underneath.

Well I try to keep an open mind when it comes to any type of music even if I don't care for what I've already heard.
I haven't heard the first album that you mentioned but I would still listen to it given the opportunity. Thanks for the suggestion.

rundonnierun · 06-06-2008, 04:18 PM

An unpopular music opinion is people are able to think for themselves and decide what they like and dislike. I'm sure everyone has posted a band or song they like and immediately get slammed for whatever reason. I think everyone should be able to think for themselves and if they hate it, then they should also be able to express it without taking potshots at the other person.

ProggyMan · 06-06-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Strummer521

Bruce is all about the writing. And the E-Street band's cosmic grooves certainly help. Lyrically, I'd say he's better than Dylan. I would recommend starting with trying his relatively obscure first album Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ. It blends Dylan and Van Morrison and it's beautiful throughout. Some of the best sing-along type songs are on that album (IMO). The music is stripped and avoids the extreme production sheen of the works that would follow. I never liked him before I randomly bought that disc at a tag sale. I can see why so many people aren't into him...his more famous work is often bombastic and cheesy, but if you can find a good entry point, you may well be able to see through all of the over the top aspects to the beauty of the songs underneath.

Err, that's pretty ridiculous imo. He's not even on the same level.

boo boo · 06-06-2008, 06:59 PM

I hate it when people talk about "feeling" and "passion" in music.

Oh and Bruce is a very good lyricist, like his music or not.

ProggyMan · 06-06-2008, 07:16 PM

I'm not saying he isn't, I like his music anyway, it's just Dylan is worlds better.

Seltzer · 06-06-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

I hate it when people talk about "feeling" and "passion" in music.

Oh and Bruce is a very good lyricist, like his music or not.

I don't hate those terms, I just hate the way people use them. The idea that something has to be bluesy, have heartfelt vocals or be drenched in vibrato for it to have feeling/emotion is utter bollocks.

TheBig3 · 06-06-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

Err, that's pretty ridiculous imo. He's not even on the same level.

Why isn't he?

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Originally Posted by boo boo

I hate it when people talk about "feeling" and "passion" in music.

Heres my unpopular opinion: No one cares what Boo boo doesn't like. Jesus, if you looked at the number of times people said that you'd realize its you and two other people who share this opinion.

06-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#1212 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	i think I'd agree to that. You know what you're getting with U2, and while you're not getting anything new, you really ought to know that. __________________ I've moved to a new address

06-06-2008, 04:18 PM	#1215 (permalink)
rundonnierun Groupie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 31	An unpopular music opinion is people are able to think for themselves and decide what they like and dislike. I'm sure everyone has posted a band or song they like and immediately get slammed for whatever reason. I think everyone should be able to think for themselves and if they hate it, then they should also be able to express it without taking potshots at the other person.

06-06-2008, 07:16 PM	#1218 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	I'm not saying he isn't, I like his music anyway, it's just Dylan is worlds better.