Music Banter Hall Of Fame: Nominations Thread

jackhammer · 12-15-2008, 05:14 PM

Not a chance from me. I can't stand them and how can that be hall of fame material? It's just one of those albums that got hyped for the wrong reasons. Hype should mean it's good. I have listened to two of theirs and cannot remember a single thing from them. That and the fact that I cannot quite grasp what they have contributed to music means it's a big fat no.

FaSho · 12-15-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

That and the fact that I cannot quite grasp what they have contributed to music means it's a big fat no.

Have you ever listened to a folk rock and/or indie and/or adult album radio station? Everything on there is influenced by NMH.

jackhammer · 12-15-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FaSho

Have you ever listened to a folk rock and/or indie and/or adult album radio station? Everything on there is influenced by NMH.

You really don't want to go there do you?

Akira · 12-15-2008, 05:16 PM

I just got back from two alternate dimensions.

In one only under 25's voted and NMH got through.

In the other only over 25's voted and they didnt make it.

Double X · 12-15-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ToeAndno

I just got back from two alternate dimensions.

In one only under 25's voted and NMH got through.

In the other only over 25's voted and they didnt make it.

Couldn't the same be said for late seventies punk at the time? I bet a bunch of old people would rather listen to the Rolling Stones/Beatles/Beach Boys etc. than the Clash.

Double X · 12-15-2008, 05:16 PM

Yeah they should get a shot...

sweet_nothing · 12-15-2008, 05:35 PM

no from me

FaSho · 12-15-2008, 05:40 PM

All I'm saying is that they've had a lot of influence.

jackhammer · 12-15-2008, 05:52 PM

On who? Funnily enough folk music has been self sustainable on both sides of the Atlantic before and since NMH. Now i know they have built up a big fanbase over the last few years and that is to be applauded if not utterly perplexing. However this is a hall of fame thread and I have rarely heard this bands name being held up as a shining beacon of influence and/or innovation. John Martyn doe folk 100X better IMO but I would never make a case for him as he is just damn good at what he does and has never set the world on fire.

This is what many members are trying to say. It's not merely the fact that they do or dont like their music. It's a case of sustained brilliance, innovation or influence. Hell, The Residents beat many here hands down for that.

P.I.L did'nt make it in. Even though they are influential and virtually created a whole sub genre, Urban did'nt bleat when they did'nt get in. I actually voted no for them too as I'm not a huge fan. NMH may be very good at what they do. Unfortunately what they do is not exactly what set's the musical world on fire.

dac · 12-15-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

P.I.L did'nt make it in. Even though they are influential and virtually created a whole sub genre, Urban did'nt bleat when they did'nt get in. I actually voted no for them too as I'm not a huge fan. NMH may be very good at what they do. Unfortunately what they do is not exactly what set's the musical world on fire.

People are going to defend bands that they feel should be in, so you can't fault them for that... not all of us have the level-headedness of Urban. I'd bet you would call people out if Pink Floyd was in danger of not making it.

Also, people are way too image conscious when it comes to NMH.

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12-15-2008, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Not a chance from me. I can't stand them and how can that be hall of fame material? It's just one of those albums that got hyped for the wrong reasons. Hype should mean it's good. I have listened to two of theirs and cannot remember a single thing from them. That and the fact that I cannot quite grasp what they have contributed to music means it's a big fat no. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-15-2008, 05:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	On who? Funnily enough folk music has been self sustainable on both sides of the Atlantic before and since NMH. Now i know they have built up a big fanbase over the last few years and that is to be applauded if not utterly perplexing. However this is a hall of fame thread and I have rarely heard this bands name being held up as a shining beacon of influence and/or innovation. John Martyn doe folk 100X better IMO but I would never make a case for him as he is just damn good at what he does and has never set the world on fire. This is what many members are trying to say. It's not merely the fact that they do or dont like their music. It's a case of sustained brilliance, innovation or influence. Hell, The Residents beat many here hands down for that. P.I.L did'nt make it in. Even though they are influential and virtually created a whole sub genre, Urban did'nt bleat when they did'nt get in. I actually voted no for them too as I'm not a huge fan. NMH may be very good at what they do. Unfortunately what they do is not exactly what set's the musical world on fire. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-15-2008, 05:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Double X sleepe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,140	Yeah they should get a shot...