Am I the only one who doesn't like Nirvana...

mr dave · 01-06-2013, 07:12 AM

And now for my next trick I'm going to make the OP look like 10 years ago

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Originally Posted by Pursuingchange

...or classic rock in general? I don't intend to sit here and dog The Beatles, I don't think they were a terrible band. At least I could sit through one of their songs. I just wanted to ask if there was anyone else out there who feels the same way I do about The Beatles status as a "legendary" rock band. I just don't see it that way. I think they were ok, but it just kills me how people think they are the greatest thing to ever happen to music. And what's worse is that it seems like one is not allowed to dislike The Beatles. People always look at me like a deer in headlights, puzzled as can be when I tell them I don't like The Beatles. I don't get it. Sure, they were a good band, but why do they have to be everyone's favorite? I have some very strong opinions abouts this whole issue, but I will wait and get other people's opinions before I go into detail about them.

I find it hilarious that the only thing that had to change in the rant is the band name.

Like Ghost Jam said, one of the major elements about Nirvana (same as the Beatles) was being there. You do not (and cannot) truly grasp how relevant the band was if you weren't there to experience it. It's not to say they were the only group, or the best group, but they were the one at the top of the pile. Somehow for whatever reason they found a way to resonate with the rest of us.

You (or anyone) don't need to get it, or like it, but it's foolish to act that simply because you don't that the rest of us who did are misguided.

The other major factor with Nirvana is dependent on personal attitudes towards music. Do you simply measure the value based on the sounds that emanate from the album or do you consider the wider social and cultural impact and influence? Subjective positivity or negativity is ultimately irrelevant when measuring the amount of influence - and whether you like it or not, Nirvana was hugely influential both directly and indirectly on both individual musicians, bands, listeners and the industry.