Unpopular Music Opinions (lyrics, pop, rock, albums, pearl jam)

sweet_nothing · 01-21-2009, 10:02 PM

I think she's talking about the Bends, but I could be wrong.

Sneer · 01-21-2009, 10:06 PM

Pablo Honey to me is laden with grunge and American college rock influences. Thom Yorke has said REM, Pixies and Nirvana were big influences on the band at the time and i think it shows. It doesnt sound very British at all to me.

Molecules · 01-21-2009, 10:13 PM

on evenings and weekends (yeah yeah) the Holy Bible is better and more relevant than Revolver and OK Computer put together. OK Revolver is epic fail. This takes into account certain free album giveaways, which was either a savvy marketing move to increase fan loyalty and sell tickets or a heartfelt attempt to make people question the value of music these days, I imagine both. But I digress

ProggyMan · 01-21-2009, 10:16 PM

Eyeless In Gaza did Post-Punk better than Joy Division, Gang Of Four and just about anyone else you can think of.

Molecules · 01-21-2009, 10:29 PM

what's the most unpopular music opinion anyone can think of? The Beatles were crap? A Starbucks Caffé Americano and a firm handshake from George W. Bush is worth fifty 'Highway 61's?

I don't want to assert my musical identity in this thread anymore, I just want to work out what will result in the most pages of back and forth arguing. Like lucifer_sam but without the actual conviction. Then we can move on to making better threads

**Janszoon** · 01-21-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molecules

what's the most unpopular music opinion anyone can think of?

Black people have had virtually no impact on western music in the past hundred years or so?

Not saying I actually think that, mind you. But if you want a really unpopular opinion go with that one.

Molecules · 01-21-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janszoon

Black people have had virtually no impact on western music in the past hundred years or so?

Not saying I actually think that, mind you. But if you want a really unpopular opinion go with that one.

and on that note i think the thread has reached it's inevitable conclusion. goodnight Washington!

now do something useful with your lives and go to the Simply Saucer thread and hit Stu up for an album, then proceed to your nearest bridge and jump off. But say your prayers first

ProggyMan · 01-21-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janszoon

Black people have had virtually no impact on western music in the past hundred years or so?

Not saying I actually think that, mind you. But if you want a really unpopular opinion go with that one.

Yeh well, I insulted Joy Division.

scottsy · 01-21-2009, 10:51 PM

Gotta side with Stu here - if thats what is really meant, Pablo Honey sounds alot more like US centric grunge / alt rock than anything Radiohead ever went on to make...

I have another potentially unpopular musical belief...

Pearl Jam actually got better with every succesive release, and Ten and Vitalogy are by far their least great albums...

Molecules · 01-21-2009, 10:53 PM

Proggyman for president, Janszoon for race relations, lucifer_sam for secretary of defense. Obama cabinet? pffft

01-21-2009, 10:06 PM	#1372 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Pablo Honey to me is laden with grunge and American college rock influences. Thom Yorke has said REM, Pixies and Nirvana were big influences on the band at the time and i think it shows. It doesnt sound very British at all to me. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#1373 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	on evenings and weekends (yeah yeah) the Holy Bible is better and more relevant than Revolver and OK Computer put together. OK Revolver is epic fail. This takes into account certain free album giveaways, which was either a savvy marketing move to increase fan loyalty and sell tickets or a heartfelt attempt to make people question the value of music these days, I imagine both. But I digress __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

01-21-2009, 10:29 PM	#1375 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	what's the most unpopular music opinion anyone can think of? The Beatles were crap? A Starbucks Caffé Americano and a firm handshake from George W. Bush is worth fifty 'Highway 61's? I don't want to assert my musical identity in this thread anymore, I just want to work out what will result in the most pages of back and forth arguing. Like lucifer_sam but without the actual conviction. Then we can move on to making better threads __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

01-21-2009, 10:51 PM	#1379 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Gotta side with Stu here - if thats what is really meant, Pablo Honey sounds alot more like US centric grunge / alt rock than anything Radiohead ever went on to make... I have another potentially unpopular musical belief... Pearl Jam actually got better with every succesive release, and Ten and Vitalogy are by far their least great albums... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

01-21-2009, 10:53 PM	#1380 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	Proggyman for president, Janszoon for race relations, lucifer_sam for secretary of defense. Obama cabinet? pffft __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

01-21-2009, 10:16 PM	#1374 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	Eyeless In Gaza did Post-Punk better than Joy Division, Gang Of Four and just about anyone else you can think of.