Peer Pressure: Artists You're Not Supposed To Like

**Frownland** · 11-07-2017, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Okay well I don't know them, and I haven't heard anyone talk about them other than MicShaz. I am however as I say talking more about the bands that get talked about a lot, and sneered at, rightfully or wrongfully, and how that can (possibly) make someone who is into those bands feel, and how they might react to people realising they listen to them.

As I say, I don't really count, as everyone thinks my music taste is up my arse anyway.

If they feel attacked or stop enjoying an artist because an artist they enjoy isn't enjoyed by others, that just means that they lack the confidence to make decisions for themselves. **** those people is what I'm saying. Take it in stride like OH does with the beagles.

**Frownland** · 11-07-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Yeah. I'm not actually saying that it's that people keep quiet about it (though I guess some do). It's more like the first time I listened to Dragonforce, I was already set up to hate them, due to what had been said about them around the forum. It was more a case of "Now, why do I hate these guys?" rather than "Will I like them?" Not sure if anyone else does that, maybe it's just me. Same with Nickelback. I retain my interest in Coldplay though: AROBTTH is still a great album.

(Ducks into a foxhole and awaits the first salvo...)

I only go into albums with expectations like that if they're pretty much universally acclaimed, so this really isn't an issue for me. Even when I'm checking an album out to see what all the hate is about, I try to approach it with a clean slate.

Trollheart · 11-07-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

I only go into albums with expectations like that if they're pretty much universally acclaimed, so this really isn't an issue for me. Even when I'm checking an album out to see what all the hate is about, I try to approach it with a clean slate.

That's interesting. I definitely went into the Dragonforce with the intention of finding out what all the hatred was about. For a few tracks I was kind of, well, I don't see it. Then it hit me. Then I knew. Then I was .... reborn.

**Frownland** · 11-07-2017, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

need to put a stop to this

Ja we should all just be dishonest about our tastes to impress each other.

Blue Hawk · 11-07-2017, 12:01 PM

Please, don't mention Coldplay on this forum. Thanks.

Trollheart · 11-07-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

terrible

kill me now

this was actually a thing

Form an orderly queue please. No pushing or shoving.

Lucem Ferre · 11-07-2017, 12:55 PM

A lot of things I've listened to has turned heads from people I hang out with. Most of the time it's artists they are predetermined to hate because of living up to a stereotype or peer pressure.'Oh, I"m a stereotypical goth, I'm not aloud to appreciate anything with mainstream appeal' Like Elphenor acting apologetic when he likes a song that is poppy. And he does that. I've seen it in plug. It's like, great, you all boxed yourselves into a label and sheepishly follow these rules that make you a predictable pawn for marketing. Don't hate on me for liking artists out side of the box you guys try to put me in especially when I know for a fact you have never given these artist a fair listen because of your perception and self induced box. Remember folks, the best slave is a willing slave and that's what these cultural identities, religions and political parties are creating.

Edit: And I have such an unintentionally narrow taste compared to a lot of people here, too. I bet a lot you deal with this much more than I do.

**Exo** · 11-07-2017, 01:07 PM

I was supposed to grow out of Circa Survive, Fall of Troy, mewithoutyou, and TTNG...

Never did. Still love them although Circa hasn't released a decent album in f*cking years.

Lucem Ferre · 11-07-2017, 01:19 PM

Oh yes, I'm not supposed to like Slipknot, Lil Uzi Vert, Kanye West, Twiztid, Childish Gambino, XXXTentacion, Tech N9ne, Travi$ Scott or Desiigner depending on who I'm hanging out with. Back in the day it was definitely ICP.

**Frownland** · 11-07-2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

do you ever find yourself watching a reality TV show and tbh you're enjoying it but you know it's rotting your brain

Not as often as I make analogies that support my point even though I know that they're very weak forms of evidence.

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