Hall Of Fame: Induction Thread Number 1 (lyrics, singer, alternative, hip-hop)

Brad Stengel · 09-18-2008, 11:31 AM

Led Zeppelin; Yes, I was obsessed with them in 9th grade, quality tracks, and their first 5 albums are very consistent

Joy Division; Yes, the fact that Interpol could completely lift their sound 25 years later and become a commercial success speaks volumes about their influence, nevermind the fact that the quality of the music on their 2 albums is very high.

Elliott Smith; Yes, one of the best singer/songwriters of the 90's

The Beatles; Yes...okay, when I first joined I voted no to their induction, because I was ignorant to the format of the site, and assumed this was just another forum where Beatles nerds attend Ringo Starr concerts and masturbate to John Lennons "Two Virgins" album. I was tired of the incessant Beatles pandering. However, I have since learned that the users of this site are quite knowlegable, and merely masturbate to the cover of The White Album.

King Crimson; Yes, the fact that they can make a prog album that I actively enjoy makes them a great band to me.

Wu-Tang Clan; N/A been meaning to give a listen but havent got around to it.

The Velvet Underground; Yes, any band flexible enough to write "Sunday Morning", "Sister Ray", and "Sweet Jane" and have such a massive influence for the next 40 years deserves to be in 100%.

enemyat_thesix · 09-18-2008, 03:16 PM

i don't like any of these bands, but for god's sake don't induct Wu-Tang, they are a terrible hip-hop group

anticipation · 09-18-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enemyat_thesix

but for god's sake don't induct Wu-Tang, they are a terrible hip-hop group

and you're a fucking idiot.

enemyat_thesix · 09-18-2008, 04:37 PM

ohz noez profanityz

jacklovezhimself · 09-18-2008, 05:27 PM

how could you possibly say that wu-tang is a bad hip-hop group.
It doesn't seem possible.

enemyat_thesix · 09-18-2008, 05:56 PM

they're not terrible, and they are seminal, i just don't care for old school beats, which is the prime reason i listen to hip-hop, also the delivery of wu-tang is boring (to me), though the lyrics are top notch

they probably deserve to be on the list more than any other hip hop group or artists, but i don't care for them, or "Hall of Fame" lists on forums in the first place

Molecules · 09-18-2008, 08:04 PM

Led Zeppelin - NO; because there are better examples of bands peddling the same music without the chauvinism (IMHO). They also arguably perpetuated the 'genius' of grown men in lycra jumpsuits grinding their hips to hackneyed solos in front of thousands, and getting paid for it.

Joy Division - YES; for providing us with a poetry and depth of emotion in their music that elevated independent bands of the following decade above the spiritual vacuum of the 80's mainstream.

Elliott Smith - YES; for being possibly the most admired and talented singer/songwriter of recent times.

The Beatles - YES; do I really need to elaborate? For one it's debatable whether this forum would exist without them.

King Crimson - YES; the most consistent, most original and least pretentious of the old progressive rock guard.

Wu-Tang Clan - YES; for undeniably shaping the future of mainstream AND so-called 'alternative' hip-hop; for making ****ing great music and spreading wisdom/understanding.

The Velvet Underground - YES; for being the first band to bring the avant-garde to the pop medium (and connect with so many); for inspiring these succeeding generations to make art.

jackhammer · 09-19-2008, 12:50 PM

No name calling please or this comes out:

Molecules · 09-19-2008, 12:53 PM

WaspStar · 09-19-2008, 12:57 PM

Ok, here goes:

Led Zeppelin; No; I don't care for extended solos, that cheesy, heavy guitar sound, etc. Plus, had they never been around, the Stone Roses might not have stumbled into the disaster that was Second Coming.

Joy Division; No; I planned to vote yes because New Order was so great and JD did have a few good tracks, but overall their oeuvre is bland and fairly unexciting.

Elliott Smith; No; Not really into the indie folk thing here.

The Beatles; No; What's the big deal? Their lyrics are lame and the tunes are great for the first dozen times. After that they get really old.

The Velvet Underground; Yes; Their first two albums are classics.

I didn't vote for King Crimson or Wu-Tang Clan because I'm not really familiar with them.

09-18-2008, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brad Stengel This Space for Rent Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 815	Led Zeppelin; Yes, I was obsessed with them in 9th grade, quality tracks, and their first 5 albums are very consistent Joy Division; Yes, the fact that Interpol could completely lift their sound 25 years later and become a commercial success speaks volumes about their influence, nevermind the fact that the quality of the music on their 2 albums is very high. Elliott Smith; Yes, one of the best singer/songwriters of the 90's The Beatles; Yes...okay, when I first joined I voted no to their induction, because I was ignorant to the format of the site, and assumed this was just another forum where Beatles nerds attend Ringo Starr concerts and masturbate to John Lennons "Two Virgins" album. I was tired of the incessant Beatles pandering. However, I have since learned that the users of this site are quite knowlegable, and merely masturbate to the cover of The White Album. King Crimson; Yes, the fact that they can make a prog album that I actively enjoy makes them a great band to me. Wu-Tang Clan; N/A been meaning to give a listen but havent got around to it. The Velvet Underground; Yes, any band flexible enough to write "Sunday Morning", "Sister Ray", and "Sweet Jane" and have such a massive influence for the next 40 years deserves to be in 100%. __________________ These is the musics I own: http://rateyourmusic.com/collection/BradStengel/oo

09-18-2008, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
jacklovezhimself five years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,248	how could you possibly say that wu-tang is a bad hip-hop group. It doesn't seem possible. __________________

09-18-2008, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	Led Zeppelin - NO; because there are better examples of bands peddling the same music without the chauvinism (IMHO). They also arguably perpetuated the 'genius' of grown men in lycra jumpsuits grinding their hips to hackneyed solos in front of thousands, and getting paid for it. Joy Division - YES; for providing us with a poetry and depth of emotion in their music that elevated independent bands of the following decade above the spiritual vacuum of the 80's mainstream. Elliott Smith - YES; for being possibly the most admired and talented singer/songwriter of recent times. The Beatles - YES; do I really need to elaborate? For one it's debatable whether this forum would exist without them. King Crimson - YES; the most consistent, most original and least pretentious of the old progressive rock guard. Wu-Tang Clan - YES; for undeniably shaping the future of mainstream AND so-called 'alternative' hip-hop; for making **ing great music and spreading wisdom/understanding. The Velvet Underground** - YES; for being the first band to bring the avant-garde to the pop medium (and connect with so many); for inspiring these succeeding generations to make art. __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

09-19-2008, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	No name calling please or this comes out: __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-19-2008, 12:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	__________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

09-19-2008, 12:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
WaspStar Back to mono Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 509	Ok, here goes: Led Zeppelin; No; I don't care for extended solos, that cheesy, heavy guitar sound, etc. Plus, had they never been around, the Stone Roses might not have stumbled into the disaster that was Second Coming. Joy Division; No; I planned to vote yes because New Order was so great and JD did have a few good tracks, but overall their oeuvre is bland and fairly unexciting. Elliott Smith; No; Not really into the indie folk thing here. The Beatles; No; What's the big deal? Their lyrics are lame and the tunes are great for the first dozen times. After that they get really old. The Velvet Underground; Yes; Their first two albums are classics. I didn't vote for King Crimson or Wu-Tang Clan because I'm not really familiar with them. __________________ "This sure doesn't look like 'Crazy Ernie's Amazing Emporium of Total Bargain Madness!'"