The Pixies vs Nirvana

sidewinder · 10-26-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by storymilo

I honestly can't decide. I used to listen to Nirvana a whole bunch, but then I learned about the Pixies and started listening to them more. Both of them are great in different ways for me.

Having a hard time deciding as well. I like them both in different ways. In a way I feel like Nirvana are overrated by a bunch of people that normally listen to only what's popular, too many people think they were the greatest band in the world. Yeah ok I like them and love some of their songs, but that's pushing it. That doesn't make me like them any less, mind you.

Violent & Funky · 10-26-2009, 05:49 PM

So, we've had a Sonic Youth v. Dinosaur Jr. thread, a Dinosaur Jr. v. The Pixies thread, and now a Pixies v. Nirvana thread...

Can I go ahead and start the Nirvana v. Pavement thread?

BTown · 10-26-2009, 05:55 PM

Nirvana was heavily influenced by the Pixies and Surfer Ros was one of Kurt's favorite albums, but they are totally different.

Yes, I said they are totally different. Nirvana took the loud-quite technique from the pixies (along with a bunch of other things from different bands) and put it all together and came out with Nirvana.

The Pixies aren't grunge, and the only reason I could see the pixies and nirvana getting compared is because Kurt Cobain is widely thought to have ripped off the pixies, which he admitted to.

Thus, this poll is the dumbest **** ever.

loveissucide · 10-26-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan

I wouldn't call the Pixies grunge... I'd say that's a bit of a stretch.

Dinosaur Jr or Mudhoney would be a much better name to drop if you're looking to discuss grunge. Pixies would be a lot more relevant to the indie aspect of Nirvana.

loveissucide · 10-26-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

So, we've had a Sonic Youth v. Dinosaur Jr. thread, a Dinosaur Jr. v. The Pixies thread, and now a Pixies v. Nirvana thread...

Can I go ahead and start the Nirvana v. Pavement thread?

A much better thread to start on that subject would be the Pavement vs. Guided By Voices one.

Violent & Funky · 10-26-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BTown787

Thus, this poll is the dumbest **** ever.

Compared to a lot of the threads on MusicBanter it's not so bad...

loveissucide · 10-26-2009, 06:12 PM

I'd actually say Alternative/Indie is a much better forum than "punk" for this.

BTown · 10-26-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by loveissucide

Dinosaur Jr or Mudhoney would be a much better name to drop if you're looking to discuss grunge. Pixies would be a lot more relevant to the indie aspect of Nirvana.

Eh, calling Dinosaur Jr. Grunge is kind of pushing it, they are kind of in there own genre. You could maybe call them post-punk, although they do embody some aspects of Grunge like distorted guitars but that's about it.

loveissucide · 10-26-2009, 06:23 PM

Dinosaur Jr are post-hardcore if they're anything, but a lot of the groups that were most directly influenced by them were "grunge".Proto-grunge would be a good term for their sound in that it's a template that isn't quite the same thing,much the same as New York Dolls not quite being punk.

~~Odyshape~~ · 10-26-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BTown787

Nirvana was heavily influenced by the Pixies and Surfer Ros was one of Kurt's favorite albums, but they are totally different.

Yes, I said they are totally different. Nirvana took the loud-quite technique from the pixies (along with a bunch of other things from different bands) and put it all together and came out with Nirvana.

The Pixies aren't grunge, and the only reason I could see the pixies and nirvana getting compared is because Kurt Cobain is widely thought to have ripped off the pixies, which he admitted to.

Thus, this poll is the dumbest **** ever.

I just thought most fans were fans of both bands , I don't think its the "dumbest **** ever" but if people don't want me to keep making these threads I will stop.

View Poll Results: Which band is better?
Pixies are way better	67	23.93%
I prefer The pixies	62	22.14%
I like them about the Same	40	14.29%
I prefer Nirvana	56	20.00%
Nirvana is way better	55	19.64%
Voters: 280. You may not vote on this poll

10-26-2009, 05:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
BTown super cool Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 806	Nirvana was heavily influenced by the Pixies and Surfer Ros was one of Kurt's favorite albums, but they are totally different. Yes, I said they are totally different. Nirvana took the loud-quite technique from the pixies (along with a bunch of other things from different bands) and put it all together and came out with Nirvana. The Pixies aren't grunge, and the only reason I could see the pixies and nirvana getting compared is because Kurt Cobain is widely thought to have ripped off the pixies, which he admitted to. Thus, this poll is the dumbest **** ever. __________________

10-26-2009, 06:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
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10-26-2009, 06:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
loveissucide Himself Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leuven ,Belgium, via Ireland Posts: 1,325	Dinosaur Jr are post-hardcore if they're anything, but a lot of the groups that were most directly influenced by them were "grunge".Proto-grunge would be a good term for their sound in that it's a template that isn't quite the same thing,much the same as New York Dolls not quite being punk. __________________ www.last.fm/user/p-mccusker http://www.mixcloud.com/pmccusker www.valjester.wordpress.com

10-26-2009, 05:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	So, we've had a Sonic Youth v. Dinosaur Jr. thread, a Dinosaur Jr. v. The Pixies thread, and now a Pixies v. Nirvana thread... Can I go ahead and start the Nirvana v. Pavement thread?