Unpopular Music Opinions

Vetiver · 07-29-2022, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

there's a metric ****ton of self-released 45s from broke country dudes in the 50s and 60s too

I'm not American, so I'm not fully aware of the music industry from back then.

But I still stand by what I said about 4-tracks.

**Frownland** · 07-29-2022, 01:47 PM

I've found mass printing to be more of a diluting factor in older dollar bin records but yes it's not new. I'd say it's more apparent though.

They're also more likely to listen to it when that option's before them since they can do it without buying it.

Trollheart · 07-29-2022, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vetiver

" Formerly known as telling a harsh truth.

Nah. You're just being a superior, arrogant dick. Harsh truth hurts.

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Originally Posted by Vetiver

Well, taking into account that many of these artists, back in the day, were on unemployment benefit, squatters and/or strapped for cash, comparing now and then is like apples and oranges.

I can't recall a single interview or biography where a band or artist had spontaneously purchased a 4-track. Most had to save-up for one (brand new or second-hand), while others borrowed one from a friend or contact.

Accessibility, in all respects, was far more limited back then.

Your source for these wide brush-strokes is....?

Vetiver · 07-29-2022, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Nah. You're just being a superior, arrogant dick. Harsh truth hurts.

*shrugs*

Water off a duck’s back. Maybe you should adopt that mindset…

This thread is for voicing unpopular music opinions but you expect others to be PC here?! LOL! Either you’re in the wrong thread or you seriously need to grow a thicker skin.

*drops mic*

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Your source for these wide brush-strokes is....?

I recall you mentioning 'dick' before.

Pot. Kettle. Black.

The Batlord · 07-29-2022, 03:06 PM

Come on top 10 bands I'll even start.

1. Ramones
2. Slayer
3. Britney Spears
4. Townes Van Zandt
5. Insane Clown Posse
6. Hammerfall
7. Iggy & The Stooges
8. Ke$ha
9. Bolt Thrower
10. The Clash

SGR · 07-29-2022, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Come on top 10 bands I'll even start.

1. Ramones
2. Slayer
3. Britney Spears
4. Townes Van Zandt
5. Insane Clown Posse
6. Hammerfall
7. Iggy & The Stooges
8. Ke$ha
9. Bolt Thrower
10. The Clash

Ke$ha right above Bolt Thrower, you got me dead.

1. The Fall
2. Manic Street Preachers
3. Massive Attack
4. Miles Davis Second Great Quintet
5. The Rolling Stones
6. The Smashing Pumpkins
7. Iggy & The Stooges
8. Killing Joke
9. Black Sabbath
10. The Smiths

List likely to change tomorrow

SGR · 07-29-2022, 04:09 PM

Damn, I forgot about Portishead, REM, Wire, Black Flag, Talk Talk, Beach House and XTC - forget it, the list is ruined

Edit: And the Buzzcocks - and the Cure

Edit 2: Do the Beastie Boys count as a band? They must if you have ICP. Paul's Boutique is the GOAT'ed rap album, forget about Illmatic.

The Batlord · 07-29-2022, 04:33 PM

Woulda put Sabbath up there but it's been long enough that I was regularly throwing them on that it would be virtue signaling.

SGR · 07-29-2022, 04:40 PM

Sabbath never gets old and Sabotage is still my favorite of theirs. What a kickass metal album

The Batlord · 07-29-2022, 04:42 PM

I really do need to rediscover my Sabbath love cause they're amazing. Easily the best band you can hear on a dad rock station. Also Judas Priest is getting up there for me after years of being Iron Maiden's little brother in my eyes. Oh and Saxon, I forgot Saxon!

07-29-2022, 01:47 PM	#17812 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	I've found mass printing to be more of a diluting factor in older dollar bin records but yes it's not new. I'd say it's more apparent though. They're also more likely to listen to it when that option's before them since they can do it without buying it. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

07-29-2022, 04:09 PM	#17817 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,329	Damn, I forgot about Portishead, REM, Wire, Black Flag, Talk Talk, Beach House and XTC - forget it, the list is ruined Edit: And the Buzzcocks - and the Cure Edit 2: Do the Beastie Boys count as a band? They must if you have ICP. Paul's Boutique is the GOAT'ed rap album, forget about Illmatic.

07-29-2022, 04:40 PM	#17819 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,329	Sabbath never gets old and Sabotage is still my favorite of theirs. What a kickass metal album