I'll ignore the most recent offenses against Zeppelin and shift the attention to Joy Division as it should be here.
Just because something is different or unique does not mean it's good. I am not trying to say Joy Division should be excluded, I am just offering counter point here.
I listen to a song like "Twenty Four Hours" and hear sort of average version of the Cure with an edge that may or may not be premeditated. Now there is no doubt they were innovators and are probably as responsible as anyone for the Grunge and Alternative rock movements of the 1990's showing their range of influence long after Curtis expired. But they don't get credit from me for the work of other bands whose music I can relate to and like.
Here are my main gripes with the Music
It can be boring as I mentioned slow and methodical without any defining instrumental performance to cling to. I'll listen to substance and find myself almost ignoring the music.
I find the vocals annoying at times and far from astounding technically. Chalk it up to I just don't get it, its creative and it fits the music but I don't relate and thus I don't get the appeal.
Even in songs I tend to like "Glass" for example, there are moments (such as when Curtis' vocals begin in this song) where I cringe because the music just misses in my opinion. Too inconsistent and experimental, not enough nuts and bolts of music for me.
All that said I am probably going to vote yes because I think they represent a really smart and thoughtful fan base here on MB.
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