A song you love from a band/artist you can't stand?

Plainview · 05-07-2015, 12:51 PM

Does anyone have a single song they really like from a band who's output and reputation they generally dislike?

I'll start. I really don't like any of Rihanna's music (I'm not into current pop music at all really), but I'm digging FourFiveSeconds. That might partly be down to McCartney's name being involved.

So, do any of you have similar examples? Maybe a band/artist you didn't like at all, until a new release changed your mind?

Plankton · 05-07-2015, 01:10 PM

^Yeah, that's a great example. Rihanna's vocals are pretty raw, while Kanye kind of ruins the whole thing.

Don't care for the artist much, and the whole tag line, catch phrase thing is a bit much for me, but the groove in this is pretty tight for a pop tune.

Black Francis · 05-07-2015, 02:00 PM

I usually hate 30 seconds to mars but a beautiful lie with the slow mo shadows and such and the song is not that bad once you get used to it.
Staind to me was always a little laughable cause their singer was always bummed out. apart from fade i don't like any other track they made.

**Frownland** · 05-07-2015, 02:05 PM

Around half of the tracks from Yeezus fall into this category for me, most notably The Black Skinhead and I Am a God.

Trollheart · 05-07-2015, 04:09 PM

I already do something like this in my journal (shut up Trollheart: is there any idea you don't claim as your own?

) and this is the first. I can't stand Wham! but this song is just too good not to listen to.

Plainview · 05-07-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

I already do something like this in my journal (shut up Trollheart: is there any idea you don't claim as your own?

) and this is the first. I can't stand Wham! but this song is just too good not to listen to.

Ah, sorry... It's more a case of me thinking this was a novel and original idea when I should have realised it probably wasn't. Been meaning to check the Journal out, so this is an excuse to delve in at least! Good one though, that is a tune even if it's Wham!

CoNtrivedNiHilism · 05-08-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

I usually hate 30 seconds to mars but a beautiful lie with the slow mo shadows and such and the song is not that bad once you get used to it.
Staind to me was always a little laughable cause their singer was always bummed out. apart from fade i don't like any other track they made.

This is a truth in my mind.

If someone who has never liked 30 Seconds To Mars approaches the band with an open mind and keeps at bay any quick judgement, that person can often find things enjoyable about the band. Because there are things they do that other mainstream bands just can't do, or get right. I think Jared writes in a much more profound way than a whole heap of other bands do, he's rather deep, thoughtful, and to boot, his lyrics are intelligent. There are those more simple or basic 'pop' lyrics the band has, mainly on their second album A Beautiful Lie. But even those songs had some good ideas. I don't want to change anyone's mind about the band who has their mind made up already. But I truly feel that if people do what I've suggested, with each of their albums...there will be things taken away that were liked about the band.

I think Staind were one of the bands lumped in with nu-metal that had something more to them than their peers did. There's evidence in that with the fact that they are still around and doing well. Aaron Lewis does have habit of writing about really depressing things, and it made him sound like a cry baby. But the lyrics aren't pointless. Not saying they are impressive, because they're not. But he wrote pretty decently. I actually still listen to Staind and still think they sound better than even the new bands that have come around after them. I say the same thing of Godsmack. These bands are still here, still doing well, and show no signs of their popularity declining. It's obvious what bands from that period of nu-metal had something to them, apposed to the ones that just wanted to sound cool. That being the ones that are still here, and selling a fair amount of records and managing to pull in successful tours. And let's all be honest. Aaron Lewis has a pretty damn good voice.

Here's one from me. Never thought much of this band. But back when I first heard this song (a long ass time ago) I didn't mind it, actually found myself seeking it out on purpose to hear it from time to time.

Overcast · 05-08-2015, 11:40 AM

I personally like pretty much everything by 30 Seconds to Mars.

My pick is this. I don't hate the band, but this particular track is a step above the rest for me.

CoNtrivedNiHilism · 05-08-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Overcast

I personally like pretty much everything by 30 Seconds to Mars.

My pick is this. I don't hate the band, but this particular track is a step above the rest for me.

Never go wrong with a Foo Fighters song, especially Everlong.

Black Francis · 05-08-2015, 11:49 AM

@CN

I try to approach every band with an open mind but im not a fan of Jared leto's voice plus he's too pretty to take seriously.

To be honest with you ive kinda lumped Staind, Creed, three doors down and even Seether (which i like a little) and similar bands into a moment in time i like to call "The worst era in rock music"

To me most of them sound like 3rd generation grunge bands and sure, most of them have a couple of decents songs and still have a following i was clearly unaware of cause im surprised Staind is still playing but that sh*t is not for me.

i can't tell you exactly why i hate it but it has something to do with the creed-like vocals and draggy nu metal guitars most of those bands have.

05-07-2015, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	^Yeah, that's a great example. Rihanna's vocals are pretty raw, while Kanye kind of ruins the whole thing. Don't care for the artist much, and the whole tag line, catch phrase thing is a bit much for me, but the groove in this is pretty tight for a pop tune. __________________ See location...

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Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	I usually hate 30 seconds to mars but a beautiful lie with the slow mo shadows and such and the song is not that bad once you get used to it. Staind to me was always a little laughable cause their singer was always bummed out. apart from fade i don't like any other track they made. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

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Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Around half of the tracks from Yeezus fall into this category for me, most notably The Black Skinhead and I Am a God. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	I already do something like this in my journal (shut up Trollheart: is there any idea you don't claim as your own? ) and this is the first. I can't stand Wham! but this song is just too good not to listen to. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

05-08-2015, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	@CN I try to approach every band with an open mind but im not a fan of Jared leto's voice plus he's too pretty to take seriously. To be honest with you ive kinda lumped Staind, Creed, three doors down and even Seether (which i like a little) and similar bands into a moment in time i like to call "The worst era in rock music" To me most of them sound like 3rd generation grunge bands and sure, most of them have a couple of decents songs and still have a following i was clearly unaware of cause im surprised Staind is still playing but that sht is not for me. i can't tell you exactly why i hate it but it has something to do with the creed-like vocals and draggy nu metal guitars most of those bands have. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!"* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

05-08-2015, 11:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Overcast . Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: . Posts: 1,531	I personally like pretty much everything by 30 Seconds to Mars. My pick is this. I don't hate the band, but this particular track is a step above the rest for me.