Criticizing Music Taste

Arya Stark · 07-08-2013, 08:26 AM

Well it happens here all of the time, so I don't doubt it!

Newkie · 07-08-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

Like tore mentioned earlier, I think everybody judges everybody on various factors and it is something we do without realising. You will judge others on the way they look, speak, clothes they wear, language they use... and probably the music they listen to. Judging others is part of our nature. But there is a difference between judging and criticising. I think we are losing the meaning of the term "judge" here. The verb judge is defined as, "Form an opinion or conclusion about." This is not necessarily a negative thing. I think it is human nature to form opinions (i.e. "judge") others based on what is presented to us. But to criticise or put them down them based on their music taste, well that is something different.

This. It's very hard to not make a judgement when initially meeting someone imo. The key is to ignore that initial judgement as best you can (unless you've clocked they are dangerous or something) and just talk to them a bit to find out what they are really like.

As far as music taste goes, I take the piss/have the piss taken out of me about music all the time. There are few bands I would actually say I "hate" and none of them would put me off hanging around someone who had otherwise proven worthy of my time...Some people do get very aggressive/defensive over taste, which might be alright when you're in a room being forced to listen to something but over the internet comes across as a bit...pointless?

Plankton · 07-08-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Also as you get older you give less fucks if they judge you or not.

Got that right.

Over time, the need to constantly prove ones self becomes less of a priority.

crazed · 07-08-2013, 10:29 AM

If someone doesn't like the music I like and are vocal about it, it can be disappointing (more or less depending on who's saying it). But I never let it get me down and certainly it doesn't change my opinion on what I like. Since I love a wide variety of artists, genres & styles of music it's easy for there to be something I like that bothers someone else. But that's their problem not mine.

Likewise I try to not say anything bad about someone's musical tastes. Not only to be civil about it but also because I've come to enjoy music/artists that I once didn't care for it. If someone is passionate enough about an artist or piece of music that I don't care for, it might just convince me to give them or it another listen. I'm definitely open to all kinds of music and it has paid off by not knocking others' musical tastes and instead trying to see & hear their point of view.

Trollheart · 07-08-2013, 12:51 PM

Urban I totally get/got what you were saying to me on the classic albums journal and didn't take offence. Even if it did lead to Captain Beefheart --- urgh! Still, at least I tried it, can't say I didn't. As I say, I don't get bothered at all now if people call me a boring prog head or an 80s AOR guy, or whatever. I just listen to the music I enjoy. Case in point: I'm currently listening to an album by Iron Fire, whom I've never heard of before. It's impressed me but I think many people would put it down as generic prog metal. That's fine: I don't mind that. Something doesn't have to be revolutionary for me to like it. As I've said before, I really only listen to music for one reason: to enjoy it. I'm not too concerned with the finer points of its construction, as a rule.

In other news: getting closer to a review of that Slayer album. Just need to visit my attorney and get my affairs in order....

Big Ears · 07-08-2013, 12:58 PM

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FRED HALE SR. · 07-08-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hermione

I think it depends what their musical taste includes, like for instance, I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who listens to Iggy Azalea or Skrewdriver.

But a lot of people take their taste far too personal, I know a lot of dudes like to try to press their taste onto me and I always feel bad because I'm like "this is ****ing terrible" and they act so wounded lmao

I own the first Skrewdriver album. Its a pretty good album.

FRED HALE SR. · 07-08-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

I own the first Skrewdriver album. Its a pretty good album.

Before they fell into the political/Neo side of things they were a pretty good Oi band. I also liked Tumbling Dice as well.

Ninetales · 07-08-2013, 02:33 PM

As most have said, yes I judge people's music taste. I'll never chastise someone for listening to music I dont care for, although I do have a tendency to tune people out if they are constantly ragging on specific genres (ie "rap music sucks" or "modern pop is garbage" etc). I guess I judge less on what youre listening to but rather what youre ignoring.

(Note Im not thinking less of people who mainly stick to the same genres but rather people that are vocal about their unwillingness to try others.)

CrazyVegn · 07-08-2013, 05:17 PM

Our instincts make dozens of judgments of each other each millisecond on site, but bc I'm actually less judgmental than the average person I do not expect others do it to me that much either so I'm not ashamed of my musical taste. Another reason why I'm not is bc no one has ever really complained (outside of my husband) about songs I play which has lead me to believe I have superior ear. Adding to this belief is being the only person I knew who could sing and wasn't tone deaf (besides my mother) until age 9 or so when my BF and I discovered we had equally good voices.
What I do remember being hell for me was being judged for liking Michael Jackson. All my classmates would pick on me severely for it, but they never said his music was bad. It wasn't that they were so concerned about, but his behavior.
He did make me angry at him for that. For years I thought why the feck can't he straighten up and act normal so his fans won't get sh.t for it?
I'm a horrible liar so when someone puts on something I don't like I say something, but it is never mean spirited. They act like it is though bc they think that it is their possession or like they made the song personally. (Herm knows what I'm talking about)
If someone hates "my" songs I just figure they haven't shared the same life experiences as I have or hear the same.

07-08-2013, 12:51 PM	#85 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	Urban I totally get/got what you were saying to me on the classic albums journal and didn't take offence. Even if it did lead to Captain Beefheart --- urgh! Still, at least I tried it, can't say I didn't. As I say, I don't get bothered at all now if people call me a boring prog head or an 80s AOR guy, or whatever. I just listen to the music I enjoy. Case in point: I'm currently listening to an album by Iron Fire, whom I've never heard of before. It's impressed me but I think many people would put it down as generic prog metal. That's fine: I don't mind that. Something doesn't have to be revolutionary for me to like it. As I've said before, I really only listen to music for one reason: to enjoy it. I'm not too concerned with the finer points of its construction, as a rule. In other news: getting closer to a review of that Slayer album. Just need to visit my attorney and get my affairs in order.... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

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07-08-2013, 10:29 AM	#84 (permalink)
crazed Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 552	If someone doesn't like the music I like and are vocal about it, it can be disappointing (more or less depending on who's saying it). But I never let it get me down and certainly it doesn't change my opinion on what I like. Since I love a wide variety of artists, genres & styles of music it's easy for there to be something I like that bothers someone else. But that's their problem not mine. Likewise I try to not say anything bad about someone's musical tastes. Not only to be civil about it but also because I've come to enjoy music/artists that I once didn't care for it. If someone is passionate enough about an artist or piece of music that I don't care for, it might just convince me to give them or it another listen. I'm definitely open to all kinds of music and it has paid off by not knocking others' musical tastes and instead trying to see & hear their point of view.

07-08-2013, 02:33 PM	#89 (permalink)
Ninetales Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: livin wild Posts: 2,179	As most have said, yes I judge people's music taste. I'll never chastise someone for listening to music I dont care for, although I do have a tendency to tune people out if they are constantly ragging on specific genres (ie "rap music sucks" or "modern pop is garbage" etc). I guess I judge less on what youre listening to but rather what youre ignoring. (Note Im not thinking less of people who mainly stick to the same genres but rather people that are vocal about their unwillingness to try others.)

07-08-2013, 05:17 PM	#90 (permalink)
CrazyVegn Left due to ban epidemic Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 498	Our instincts make dozens of judgments of each other each millisecond on site, but bc I'm actually less judgmental than the average person I do not expect others do it to me that much either so I'm not ashamed of my musical taste. Another reason why I'm not is bc no one has ever really complained (outside of my husband) about songs I play which has lead me to believe I have superior ear. Adding to this belief is being the only person I knew who could sing and wasn't tone deaf (besides my mother) until age 9 or so when my BF and I discovered we had equally good voices. What I do remember being hell for me was being judged for liking Michael Jackson. All my classmates would pick on me severely for it, but they never said his music was bad. It wasn't that they were so concerned about, but his behavior. He did make me angry at him for that. For years I thought why the feck can't he straighten up and act normal so his fans won't get sh.t for it? I'm a horrible liar so when someone puts on something I don't like I say something, but it is never mean spirited. They act like it is though bc they think that it is their possession or like they made the song personally. (Herm knows what I'm talking about) If someone hates "my" songs I just figure they haven't shared the same life experiences as I have or hear the same.