Unpopular Music Opinions

boo boo · 06-24-2010, 12:50 AM

I think the 70s was the pinnacle for the sheer quantity of significant musical movements that it gave birth to. Hard rock, progressive rock, funk, glam rock, krautrock, heavy metal, punk rock, post punk, new wave. I think in sheer quantity of landmark music the 70s wins out.

clutnuckle · 06-24-2010, 12:53 AM

In terms of amplitude of innovations, and not the sheer effect of them, yeah I'd say that win goes to the 70s. Kind of depends on which way you look at it though, and I'd that in 'general' there really isn't a perfect pick.

**Janszoon** · 06-24-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Back in the 70s bands really experimented.

Today kids throw around the term to describe sh*tty screamo bands because they supplement a brief piano part in all the unbearably whiny bullsh*t.

If I'm coming off as a cranky elitist... that's because I am.

That's not really an unpopular opinion, I'd say it's actually the typical rockist perspective. I personally don't subscribe to it though. There was a lot of great music in the 70s and there were a lot of people experimenting, definitely. But that not unique to the 70s, you can find lots of great music and experimentation in every era.

boo boo · 06-24-2010, 06:11 AM

I was just looking for an excuse to bitch about screamo some more. Granted it's not a super unpopular opinion but the fact that Caveman hangs around here adds an element of danger to it.

**Janszoon** · 06-24-2010, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

I was just looking for an excuse to bitch about screamo some more. Granted it's not a super unpopular opinion but the fact that Caveman hangs around here adds an element of danger to it.

Well, I agree a lot of screamo is kind of lame. Good thing the past three decades have produced so much other fantastic music!

boo boo · 06-24-2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

All Things Must Pass is really bloated, an hour and a half or whatever it fucking was. urgh.

Imagine is a great album, far better than any record Harrison did on his own.

All Things Must Pass is an excellent record that only shows signs of desperation during the two apple jams sides which are just that, a bunch of random jamming. It could have done without those but the other 4 sides is perfection. Harrison really proves how versatile of a songwriter he is and the album rotates between a lot of guest musicians (some of the best ever) to keep things fresh.

Imagine is great but Plastic Ono Band is better.

Plastic Ono Band > All Things Must Pass = Imagine > Ram

I just want to say that none of these guys (of the three, Ringo not included) are "cack" as solo artists. And please stop saying cack.

boo boo · 06-24-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Well, I agree a lot of screamo is kind of lame. Good thing the past three decades have produced so much other fantastic music!

Yeah I'm aware of that. I never said there was no more experimentatal music.

Just a lot of hyperbole on my part.

boo boo · 06-24-2010, 07:40 AM

I think that aside from a few bands like Radiohead, Porcupine Tree, Muse, etc. The british rock scene is really pitiful right now. The Libertines, Art Brut, The Kooks, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party. Pretty awful stuff.

Arctic Monkeys are one of the better new bands to come around and they're not really that great but because decent british bands have become such a rarity people have to hype the sh*t out of them.

Hell even Muse are starting to suck.

I guess after 4 decades of awesomeness the brits had to go downhill eventually.

USA!!! USA!!! USA!!!

Mojo · 06-24-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by James

What about Piper??!!

I dont really care about Piper either. Its not bad but meh.

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What is it then? It's just prog psyc..

I only mentioned it to prove that everyone has at least 1 big name that they don't really rate, but when I do mention my lack of love for PF I get people trying to sort my lack of love for them out/ask me why!!!!1 WHY DON'T I LOVE THEM?!?!

I hear you. I got sick and tired of people asking me to explain why i dont like Queen and then trying to set me straight. "You only say that because....". I just wont do it now.

It isnt a problem that needs fixing. Queen can suck my balls.

boo boo · 06-24-2010, 09:24 AM

I like Queen a lot, at least their 70s stuff. I do hate how popular We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions are though. Never been among their best songs. And if you like to attend sporting events there's no escaping them.

06-24-2010, 12:53 AM	#3002 (permalink)
clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	In terms of amplitude of innovations, and not the sheer effect of them, yeah I'd say that win goes to the 70s. Kind of depends on which way you look at it though, and I'd that in 'general' there really isn't a perfect pick.