Unpopular Music Opinions

QuestionAsker · 02-18-2023, 08:31 PM

I never liked the beatles much as a kid/adolescent/young adult, didn't see what the fuss was about.

Studying songwriting I guess I see how they are good songwriters, and it made me appreciate them more.

My unpopular opinion is that video killed the radio star.

Queen Boo · 02-18-2023, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SGR

It's a collector's mindset, I think. There's no one artist where I'd feel compelled to do that. But there are a few albums where I might - as long as there's something there to draw me in - some unreleased tracks, a remaster, notes from the artist, etc.

The biggest draw of reissues for me is the bonus material, if it's just a remaster I don't really care that much.

SGR · 02-18-2023, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Queen Boo

The biggest draw of reissues for me is the bonus material, if it's just a remaster I don't really care that much.

It always depends on the remaster. Some remasters can be so marginal that you don't notice the difference. Others can be as stark a contrast as the Bowie/Iggy mixes of Raw Power or the UK[original]/US mixes of the Holy Bible.

The Batlord · 02-18-2023, 11:47 PM

Unpopular opinion: bonus tracks should be on a separate disc or not at all. Two or three bonus tracks tacked onto the end are never any good and **** with the vibe of the album. If they're throwing on a whole other disc then the original album is intact and maybe they go the extra mile for the bonus stuff.

SGR · 02-19-2023, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Unpopular opinion: bonus tracks should be on a separate disc or not at all. Two or three bonus tracks tacked onto the end are never any good and **** with the vibe of the album. If they're throwing on a whole other disc then the original album is intact and maybe they go the extra mile for the bonus stuff.

I 100% agree with this. I've bought too many albums past their prime where I have to pay attention to where the original tracklisting ends so that I can assess the album properly in its intended form. Extra tracks are great for reissues, but give me the original album on one CD. And if it's an LP don't tack it on to the end of the same one.

Queen Boo · 02-19-2023, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Unpopular opinion: bonus tracks should be on a separate disc or not at all. Two or three bonus tracks tacked onto the end are never any good and **** with the vibe of the album.

Let me introduce you to my good friend Mr. Stop Button.

grindy · 02-19-2023, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Unpopular opinion: bonus tracks should be on a separate disc or not at all. Two or three bonus tracks tacked onto the end are never any good and **** with the vibe of the album. If they're throwing on a whole other disc then the original album is intact and maybe they go the extra mile for the bonus stuff.

Agreed. Bonus tracks trigger my OCD. It's like drawing a moustache and funny hat on the Mona Lisa. I know it's irrational.

Trollheart · 02-19-2023, 08:13 AM

I'm not totally bothered about bonus tracks, however if they're bonus tracks MAKE them bonus tracks, not live versions or remixed or edit versions of stuff you already have. What really pisses me off though is those album that get "reissued" with exactly the same track listing BUT with one or two new BONUS tracks! So you feel you have to buy them just to get those tracks. Which may be live or remixed or edited.... arrrrggghhhh!

**Frownland** · 02-19-2023, 09:01 AM

How does everyone feel about deluxes

Queen Boo · 02-19-2023, 11:47 AM

Yeah but it's remastered to not sound like butt also I'm not much of a bootlegger, at least not that kind.

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	I'm not totally bothered about bonus tracks, however if they're bonus tracks MAKE them bonus tracks, not live versions or remixed or edit versions of stuff you already have. What really pisses me off though is those album that get "reissued" with exactly the same track listing BUT with one or two new BONUS tracks! So you feel you have to buy them just to get those tracks. Which may be live or remixed or edited.... arrrrggghhhh! __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

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02-18-2023, 08:31 PM	#18431 (permalink)
QuestionAsker Groupie Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 8	I never liked the beatles much as a kid/adolescent/young adult, didn't see what the fuss was about. Studying songwriting I guess I see how they are good songwriters, and it made me appreciate them more. My unpopular opinion is that video killed the radio star.