Most Depressing Band / Song(s)

nathjc123 · 10-24-2011, 06:04 AM

Radiohead....omg they put me in a bad mood, but a lot of people love em so their doing something right :P

Sneer · 11-22-2011, 06:03 PM

Red House Painters have got to be up there, but that isn't a criticism, it's partly why they're so damn good.

Case in point.

Necromancer · 11-22-2011, 07:37 PM

Radiohead would be my first pick. Mainly because, I personally don't like their style of depressing music.

Neil Young next, mainly because Ive heard basically everything by him, and I'm thinking of his single Old Man right at the moment. That particular song along with overplay depresses me.

Tool fits on my list somewhere, I just haven't reflected on their music enough to express any kind of valid opinion yet.

Alice and Chains, along with (Kurt Cobain) Nirvana as well, wrote a style of rock lyrics that had never been wrote or heard before, or mostly, never been said before in the particular way they said and related through their lyrics. I see the lyrics of Cobain etc as, a lyrical template, a file that serves as a starting point for a new document in the evolution of rock lyrics.

Placebo and the Smashing Pumpkins are favorites as well.

Ferrari5180 · 11-22-2011, 06:00 PM

I would have to say that the most depressing song for me is City and Colour - Comin' Home. It reminds me of many childhood memories with this girl I fell in love with. My second vote would have went to Death Cab For Cutie. I like Grapevines, Soul Meets Body, Brothers On A Hotel Bed and I Will Possess Your Heart.

Alfred · 11-22-2011, 08:49 PM

The Antlers have only been mentioned twice. Hospice is powerfully depressing, but also uplifting and soothing in a way.

"Bear" is about a young couple who aren't happy with each other and decide to get an abortion. Does it get much heavier than that?

~~killcreek~~ · 11-24-2011, 02:00 AM

cowboy junkies

oh_the_woe · 11-23-2011, 07:55 AM

Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
My Dying Bride - Turn Loose the Swans
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Boatman's Call
Black Heart Procession - 3

All are albums I revel in when the black dog is barking at my door.

blastingas10 · 11-24-2011, 10:03 AM

AIC for sure

Isbjørn · 09-01-2014, 11:08 AM

I voted for Tool because I find the fact that so many people like them depressing, but I think my real vote might go to the band I Hate Myself. Their name is hella gloomy, and they sound like this:

Mondo Bungle · 09-01-2014, 11:11 AM

View Poll Results: The most Depressing Band?
Alice In Chains	19	6.48%
Coldplay	28	9.56%
Dashboard Confessional	15	5.12%
Death Cab For Cutie	11	3.75%
Neil Young	2	0.68%
NIN	13	4.44%
Nirvana	20	6.83%
Placebo	6	2.05%
Radiohead	24	8.19%
Smashing Pumpkins	16	5.46%
Tool	6	2.05%
Classical Composer (eg Mozart)	8	2.73%
A Perfect Circle	7	2.39%
Other	118	40.27%
Voters: 293. You may not vote on this poll

11-22-2011, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Red House Painters have got to be up there, but that isn't a criticism, it's partly why they're so damn good. Case in point. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

11-22-2011, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	The Antlers have only been mentioned twice. Hospice is powerfully depressing, but also uplifting and soothing in a way. "Bear" is about a young couple who aren't happy with each other and decide to get an abortion. Does it get much heavier than that? __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

09-01-2014, 11:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Isbjørn cooler commie than elph Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a hole, help Posts: 2,811	I voted for Tool because I find the fact that so many people like them depressing, but I think my real vote might go to the band I Hate Myself. Their name is hella gloomy, and they sound like this: __________________ fast(ml) Hear me play the guitar Look, mom! I got a journal

10-24-2011, 06:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
nathjc123 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 15	Radiohead....omg they put me in a bad mood, but a lot of people love em so their doing something right :P

11-22-2011, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	Radiohead would be my first pick. Mainly because, I personally don't like their style of depressing music. Neil Young next, mainly because Ive heard basically everything by him, and I'm thinking of his single Old Man right at the moment. That particular song along with overplay depresses me. Tool fits on my list somewhere, I just haven't reflected on their music enough to express any kind of valid opinion yet. Alice and Chains, along with (Kurt Cobain) Nirvana as well, wrote a style of rock lyrics that had never been wrote or heard before, or mostly, never been said before in the particular way they said and related through their lyrics. I see the lyrics of Cobain etc as, a lyrical template, a file that serves as a starting point for a new document in the evolution of rock lyrics. Placebo and the Smashing Pumpkins are favorites as well.

11-22-2011, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ferrari5180 Groupie Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 15	I would have to say that the most depressing song for me is City and Colour - Comin' Home. It reminds me of many childhood memories with this girl I fell in love with. My second vote would have went to Death Cab For Cutie. I like Grapevines, Soul Meets Body, Brothers On A Hotel Bed and I Will Possess Your Heart.

11-24-2011, 02:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
~~killcreek~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: mars university Posts: 132	cowboy junkies

11-23-2011, 07:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
oh_the_woe Groupie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1	Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance My Dying Bride - Turn Loose the Swans Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Boatman's Call Black Heart Procession - 3 All are albums I revel in when the black dog is barking at my door.

11-24-2011, 10:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	AIC for sure