Nickelback

**Goofle** · 12-06-2011, 09:38 AM

They are rubbish. If they were unknown, most of us would still dislike them as a band (although I expect their appeal would increase) but at least we would not have had to endure 'Rockstar' over and over and over and over and over again.

**Janszoon** · 12-06-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kip1985

May I ask what everyone hates about them? I seem to be the only "fan" of their music, and I'd like to know why everyone else feels the way they do about them.

Also, if I do not bash Nickelback, am I not a true music fan regardless? If bashing Nickelback is the popular thing to do, then why do their fans still sell out arenas after arenas?

If "their fans sell out arenas after arenas" why would you think you're the only fan of them?

AcidMaxima · 12-06-2011, 09:51 AM

I'm not overly keen on them, they have some catchy songs though. It's just that horrible brand of American corporate pop rock, it's horribly overproduced. They've got the same vibe as Creed, and thats never a good thing.

Salami · 12-06-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TomClancy11

They are rubbish. If they were unknown, most of us would still dislike them as a band (although I expect their appeal would increase) but at least we would not have had to endure 'Rockstar' over and over and over and over and over again.

Unless your parents were hipsters.

I personally think that the band themselves can have some good ideas. I don't think people would hate them nearly as much if their songs weren't sung with Chad Croegers strained voice. Imagine "Rockstar" sung by Justin Beiber. It would stop being horrible, and just become annoying. Imagine "Photograph" sung by Jon Bon Jovi. Might turn into a decent song.

Kip1985 · 12-06-2011, 12:47 PM

I actually like Creed, as well. So my taste in music might not be as "refined" as some of you, but I quite enjoy the music I like. Also, I do not listen to radio at all, so I have no clue of what the "hits" are or not, so I do not bore of the same songs that others might.

Salami · 12-06-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kip1985

I actually like Creed, as well. So my taste in music might not be as "refined" as some of you, but I quite enjoy the music I like. Also, I do not listen to radio at all, so I have no clue of what the "hits" are or not, so I do not bore of the same songs that others might.

At the end of the day, I don't think it's about how "refined" you are. It matters more on whether you enjoy it or not. And you have the guts to stand up for that despite knowing people won't like it. Personally, I think Creed are awful, but that shouldn't stop you liking them.

And this is what Creed sounds like to me.....

Creed Shreds 4 - A Thousand Yasseahs! by SPIRITSWITCHBOARD - YouTube

If you enjoy it, that's your taste, and I have no say.

Unknown Soldier · 12-06-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kip1985

I actually like Creed, as well. So my taste in music might not be as "refined" as some of you, but I quite enjoy the music I like. Also, I do not listen to radio at all, so I have no clue of what the "hits" are or not, so I do not bore of the same songs that others might.

Nickelback and now Creed, you really are on your way to becoming a refined music listener, whatever next..........Staind perhaps!

Maybe you should listen to the radio a bit more, you might find some good hits.

endlessbummer · 12-06-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Nickelback and now Creed, you really are on your way to becoming refined music listener, whatever next..........Staind perhaps!

Maybe you should listen to the radio a bit more, you might find some good hits.

I laughed.

ThePhanastasio · 12-06-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AcidMaxima

I'm not overly keen on them, they have some catchy songs though. It's just that horrible brand of American corporate pop rock, it's horribly overproduced.

Uh uh. No. You're not blaming this one on America. Nickelback are a Canadian band.

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They've got the same vibe as Creed, and thats never a good thing.

...Okay, Creed is America's fault.

supermarlin · 12-06-2011, 02:11 PM

They're just the kings of mediocrity. It's not because they're woefully bad, it's more because of how popular they are for their average sound. The immense popularity for something of that calibre is a bit bewildering. I personally admire the drummer, he holds the band together very well and unlike many Kroeger's voice doesn't make me want to cut off my ears. But to really cut it up the lyrics are all about driving, drinking or screwing. And the guitar riffs are all pretty similar too.

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AcidMaxima Groupie Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 14	I'm not overly keen on them, they have some catchy songs though. It's just that horrible brand of American corporate pop rock, it's horribly overproduced. They've got the same vibe as Creed, and thats never a good thing. __________________ How can I express, let alone possess?

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Kip1985 Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 94	I actually like Creed, as well. So my taste in music might not be as "refined" as some of you, but I quite enjoy the music I like. Also, I do not listen to radio at all, so I have no clue of what the "hits" are or not, so I do not bore of the same songs that others might.

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supermarlin Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 255	They're just the kings of mediocrity. It's not because they're woefully bad, it's more because of how popular they are for their average sound. The immense popularity for something of that calibre is a bit bewildering. I personally admire the drummer, he holds the band together very well and unlike many Kroeger's voice doesn't make me want to cut off my ears. But to really cut it up the lyrics are all about driving, drinking or screwing. And the guitar riffs are all pretty similar too.