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Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« on: December 18, 2014, 08:05:29 AM »
So I've thought about this a few times over the years. A band I really admire from afar is Pearl Jam. I got their first album when it came out, but found that I just could not make it through the whole thing. I guess ultimately they're just not my cup of tea.
But like Dream Theater, they seem to have really given their fans a lot to chew on, goodies, rotating setlists, etc..I remember a few years ago they played here in Mansfield and played their entire catalog over three nights. That kind of thing is awesome.

Anyway, I heard Evenflow on the radio this morning, and finally decided to start a thread that I had been thinking about.

So, anyone have bands that they are not into, yet still respect?
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2014, 08:08:25 AM »
The Rolling Stones are the first that come to mind for me.

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2014, 08:11:32 AM »
I'd like to say Tool, but... Probably Metallica and Black Sabbath.


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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2014, 08:19:46 AM »
Thanks Fluff, that's a great article  and "dead" on. ;D

And frankly, for all of MP's quirks, he truly understood the relationship with the fans, He looked at his band through the eyes of a fan. Ytsejam records, rotating setlists, GDT. It all lasts to an investing experience. And no, this is not a thread for MP debate.
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2014, 08:24:55 AM »
Yeah, I hardly care for Pearl Jam much after their first few albums, but I can see how someone could find them a brilliant band.

For me, the first names to come to mind are Zappa, Bowie and Queen.

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2014, 08:33:24 AM »
Not sure if this counts, but I think Adele is an extremely talented singer, even though I'm not a fan of a lot of her stuff.

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2014, 08:43:13 AM »
Of course it counts, Ninja.
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2014, 09:34:15 AM »
Foo Fighters immediately came to mind when I read the title, instantly. I don't dislike their music, it just isn't my style and I can never get into it when I hear it, but a lot of my friends are into it and they're clearly a talented, popular band the world over. I just find their music to be a bit boring, for lack of a better word; it just doesn't hit me or rope me in. Not my style, is all; but definitely still respect their work and they're great at what they do.

Others...I'm not sure, that's really one of the only bands where I really don't dislike the music, it's just kinda like I know it's not for me and that's that; other bands I genuinely don't like the music or it puts me off in some way. Even with hugely popular bands like AC/DC just annoy the hell out of me and I genuinely don't understand how they're so massively (or were) popular. I'm sure I'll think of others. Interesting thread.

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2014, 09:36:38 AM »
Black Sabbath, Pearl Jam, Genesis are the first ones that come to mind.
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2014, 09:40:14 AM »
I really wish I liked Frank Zappa's music, because he seems like he was a real stand-up guy who did what he believed in, both within music and in his personal life. But God I think his music is terrible.
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2014, 10:43:03 AM »
Prince.  I can put together a greatest hits and like listening to it but full albums of his I can't listen to it.  The man is uber talented and writes catchy tunes but full albums are out for me.
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« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2014, 10:45:48 AM »
The Rolling Stones also instantly popped up in my mind. It's hard to imagine the world without them, that's why I respect them. I just don't care for their music. Like, not at all. Okay, I like 'Paint it Black' quite a bit.
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2014, 11:22:27 AM »
Jeff Beck.

I admire his importance to guitar playing and rock in general...and the skill with which he does the near impossible. I just don't care for the sound...or, his musical aesthetic.

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2014, 11:39:38 AM »
I realize I'm out of line with 99.5% of society on this one but the Beatles. Huge Respect and admiration but they just never
clicked. McCartney's solo work on the other hand moves me. Go figure...

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #15 on: December 18, 2014, 11:57:22 AM »
Radiohead
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« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2014, 12:02:09 PM »
Not a band, but honestly, if you ask me this question, a year ago, I would have said Justin Timberlake.  Since then, I guess I can say I'm more of a fan of his now.  Nowadays, I say Taylor Swift.  I heard her music at my house, from time to time, since my older sister has been playing her new album a good amount and, honestly, it's not that bad from what I've heard.  It sounds very listenable compared to her contemporaries.

As for bands, hmmm, I guess Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Nirvana.  Some of the songs, I hear, are good enough, but I just do not have as much personal enjoyment with those guys (I still appreciate what they contribute) as I do with Foo Fighters or Soundgarden.

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2014, 12:08:41 PM »
Man, years ago I could have so completely related to the Radiohead one; but one day, and it really seemed overnight, I just randomly heard a song of theirs and somehow loved the shit out of the rest (I don't even remember which song spurred it on, I'm pretty sure it was something from Hail/Thief). Either something clicked or something broke.  :rollin Now they're one of my favorites. I'm wondering if that'll happen to anyone else for any bands, like myself and Foo Fighters. Taste buds change over time, why not musical buds?  :P

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« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2014, 12:12:49 PM »
Man, years ago I could have so completely related to the Radiohead one; but one day, and it really seemed overnight, I just randomly heard a song of theirs and somehow loved the shit out of the rest (I don't even remember which song spurred it on, I'm pretty sure it was something from Hail/Thief). Either something clicked or something broke.  :rollin Now they're one of my favorites. I'm wondering if that'll happen to anyone else for any bands, like myself and Foo Fighters. Taste buds change over time, why not musical buds? :P

For me, that's Switchfoot.  I asked a few people from another forum on what album should I listened to of theirs, the people said The Beautiful Letdown album.  Got some good songs and all.  Heard their latest, Fading West.  Had a bit of a poppier direction, but still had some decent songs, but nothing to really get personally into at first. 

All of a sudden, I watched a live stream of theirs, last month, and suddenly, I'm just listening and enjoying a lot of Switchfoot, especially the song Where I Belong.

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« Reply #20 on: December 18, 2014, 02:44:55 PM »
I'm really tempted to say Radiohead, but that's probably just my knee-jerk reaction every time someone calls them "the best band ever". :lol

I think most popular grunge acts such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden fall into that list for me. Alice in Chains I actually enjoy quite a bit however.

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« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2014, 03:20:19 PM »
Add the Stones for me. I respect them, I understand their importance, I don't enjoy their music in the least.
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2014, 07:59:19 PM »
I would say Queen

Very casual fan, but respect their work.

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #23 on: December 19, 2014, 01:43:59 AM »
I would say Queen
Ditto.

To some degree The Beatles. I like Revolver and sort of like Abbey Road, but the rest isn't my thing.


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« Reply #24 on: December 19, 2014, 02:15:55 AM »
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« Reply #25 on: December 19, 2014, 02:27:57 AM »
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #26 on: December 19, 2014, 05:31:57 AM »
I would say Queen
Ditto.

To some degree The Beatles. I like Revolver and sort of like Abbey Road, but the rest isn't my thing.



Double ditto, except for the Beatles.  If you had asked me a year ago about the Beatles I would've had the same sort of response as LieLow, but I've basically forced myself to listen to their catalogue for the last 3-4 months and I honestly think there isn't a band in history that can match what they managed to achieve.

Also this thread makes me a little sad :lol

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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #27 on: December 19, 2014, 07:36:44 AM »
I would say Queen
Ditto.

To some degree The Beatles. I like Revolver and sort of like Abbey Road, but the rest isn't my thing.



Double ditto, except for the Beatles.  If you had asked me a year ago about the Beatles I would've had the same sort of response as LieLow, but I've basically forced myself to listen to their catalogue for the last 3-4 months and I honestly think there isn't a band in history that can match what they managed to achieve.

Also this thread makes me a little sad :lol

....other than Queen  :P

As far as the OP I''d say Led Zep. Just cannot listen to their stuff. I get that they were highly influential and respect what they did - but it just never clicked.
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Re: Bands you are not personally into but still respect
« Reply #28 on: December 19, 2014, 07:37:58 AM »
I have some weird feelings when it comes to The Beatles, because even though they aren't among the top of my favorite bands/artists or anything, I would consider them maybe the most likable band ever. I can understand if people aren't big fans of them, but I'm honestly baffled when people express hatred or a strong dislike for them. Even if the music isn't your cup of tea, they just have a certain charm to them. Albums like Abbey Road or Sgt Pepper are in my opinion impossible not to like. And again, I don't have either of those albums at the very top of my favorites, and Beatles as a whole would probably not make my top50 favorite artists/bands, but they're just so darn likable. Their music is often pretty positive and fun and very easy to listen to.

I don't know, maybe it's more impressive that they wrote this amazing and accessible "pop"-music 40 years ago, and a lot of the modern mainstream artists doesn't come close in writing as good music.

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« Reply #29 on: December 19, 2014, 07:53:36 AM »
I love the Beatles. Abbey Road is one of my all time favey albums by anyone.
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« Reply #30 on: December 19, 2014, 10:34:10 AM »
I'm about the most lukewarm Beatles fan in existence. There are a handful of good to great songs on each album. The rest are average to shite.

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« Reply #31 on: December 19, 2014, 10:43:06 AM »
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« Reply #32 on: December 19, 2014, 01:49:36 PM »
Albums like Abbey Road or Sgt Pepper are in my opinion impossible not to like.
I'd say I don't like that one. A Day in the Life is definitely one of their best songs, but until that comes up almost every song just breezes by without me finding anything to enjoy.

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« Reply #33 on: December 19, 2014, 02:31:09 PM »
Had the Beatles mostly done stuff like their more adventurous songs, I would probably enjoy them more. But, the Obla Di's, Paperback Writers and All You Need Is Love's kill it for me. Like, they're well executed and stuff, but it's still 60s boy band material. Might as well listen to Katy Perry.
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« Reply #34 on: December 19, 2014, 03:01:09 PM »
Yeah, but even the simple stuff is still pretty great, musically.  All You Need is Love is an incredibly clever pop song.  The verses are basically count like a bar of 7/4, two bars of 4/4 and a bar of 7/4.  Not to mention the way they'll pop in a random tag of like a bar of 2/4 at the end of a section just for shits and gigs.  I imagine Katy Perry would probably have an aneurysm trying to figure out little quirks like that.

I guess it is 60s boy band material but its really only because they were so instrumental in defining it.  And I'd take it over modern boy band music any day.

I would say Queen
Ditto.

To some degree The Beatles. I like Revolver and sort of like Abbey Road, but the rest isn't my thing.



Double ditto, except for the Beatles.  If you had asked me a year ago about the Beatles I would've had the same sort of response as LieLow, but I've basically forced myself to listen to their catalogue for the last 3-4 months and I honestly think there isn't a band in history that can match what they managed to achieve.

Also this thread makes me a little sad :lol

....other than Queen  :P

As far as the OP I''d say Led Zep. Just cannot listen to their stuff. I get that they were highly influential and respect what they did - but it just never clicked.

Oh, you.  I dunno what it is with Queen.  Its just something about their vibe that I kinda just can't stand but can't quite put me finger on.  Its weird because I know they have some great music.