VH1 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time

Salami · 02-28-2012, 11:25 AM

It looks to me like someone trying their best to name 100 artists, and running out of ideas pretty early on. I mean, they have the Beatles and John Lennon on the same list. That precious extra space could have gone to one of hundreds of other merit worthy people, yet they chose to heap yet more glory on the same person.

And I really don't get the fuss over these lists: are they trying to tell us which bands we should check out? Everyone has probably been bored to death by most of the bands here, so a conclusive guide to artists everyone has already heard of is a shit idea, patronising and very condescending, and I'm glad people are trolling this

I agree with whoever said on the first page: "I couldn't give two shits". In fact I couldn't give a single shit about which 100 artists they've heard of and think are cool. I don't even care if they are good, I've been there and heard them already.

Unknown Soldier · 02-28-2012, 11:31 AM

Lots of my favourite artists are on this list, so I'm glad its been kept open.

Salami · 02-28-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Lots of my favourite artists are on this list, so I'm glad its been kept open.

True, but I don't even care to be honest. We've all heard of them anyway, and the sort of person ho hasn't is unlikely to be interested.
A lot of my favourite artists are up there, but when I saw Coldplay up there with Judas Priest, I lost faith in their judgement.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 02-27-2012, 07:11 PM

Because they're shit?

Unknown Soldier · 02-28-2012, 02:35 AM

I don't think the list woeful, but what is woeful is the way they do these lists. I mean if they stated why each band was worthy of its place, then it would be far more interesting to comment on.

midnight rain · 02-28-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I don't think the list woeful, but what is woeful is the way they do these lists. I mean if they stated why each band was worthy of its place, then it would be far more interesting to comment on.

I'm sure they had some big VH1 special where celebrity has-beens make small talk about how each artist made an impact on their personal life.

I'm with Pedestrian, seen enough greatest artists lists to not be bothered by this one. Also, as long as threads are made and the lists discussed, VH1 will keep churning them out. So you're better off ignoring it then biting the bait.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 02-27-2012, 07:14 PM

Piss off, I'm already trolling this thread.

You're not needed

LoathsomePete · 02-27-2012, 07:40 PM

He's trolling the thread because there's really nothing else to do. It's a VH1 list, I called 8 out of the 10 for the top 10 before even clicking on the thread link.

But if you really have some desire to know why Alice in Chains was left off the list it's because they already filled the list with their two token metal bands.

Burning Down · 02-27-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Audioi

So explain to me how Nirvana made the list then and Alice in Chains didn't?

I don't know, maybe it's just personal preference but Alice in Chains seemed to put out a lot better work than Nirvana did imo.

It's because lists like this are really biased.

Norg · 02-27-2012, 08:35 PM

u know we should try and make a MUsic banter 100 greatest artist of ALL TIME to counter this filth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

It's because lists like this are really biased.

i think because AIC must of pissed off VH1 some how

i did notice there was aloootttt of RNB and Funk and American Rock on this list

MEtal ,RAP, indie ,electronic and others totally got ****ted on

02-27-2012, 07:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-27-2012, 07:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,626	Piss off, I'm already trolling this thread. You're not needed __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

02-27-2012, 07:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	He's trolling the thread because there's really nothing else to do. It's a VH1 list, I called 8 out of the 10 for the top 10 before even clicking on the thread link. But if you really have some desire to know why Alice in Chains was left off the list it's because they already filled the list with their two token metal bands. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

02-28-2012, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Salami Get in ma belly Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,385	It looks to me like someone trying their best to name 100 artists, and running out of ideas pretty early on. I mean, they have the Beatles and John Lennon on the same list. That precious extra space could have gone to one of hundreds of other merit worthy people, yet they chose to heap yet more glory on the same person. And I really don't get the fuss over these lists: are they trying to tell us which bands we should check out? Everyone has probably been bored to death by most of the bands here, so a conclusive guide to artists everyone has already heard of is a shit idea, patronising and very condescending, and I'm glad people are trolling this I agree with whoever said on the first page: "I couldn't give two shits". In fact I couldn't give a single shit about which 100 artists they've heard of and think are cool. I don't even care if they are good, I've been there and heard them already.

02-28-2012, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	Lots of my favourite artists are on this list, so I'm glad its been kept open.

02-28-2012, 02:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	I don't think the list woeful, but what is woeful is the way they do these lists. I mean if they stated why each band was worthy of its place, then it would be far more interesting to comment on.