Metal/rock bands you just cant seem to like

Vertigo · 03-28-2013, 02:30 AM

Led Zeppelin - No, I'm not being controversial. I have the utmost respect for what they achieved, however that doesn't change the fact that I found it incredibly difficult to sit through their albums. Eight or nine great songs in total and the rest...meh.

Thinkofthechildren · 03-28-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vertigo

Led Zeppelin - No, I'm not being controversial. I have the utmost respect for what they achieved, however that doesn't change the fact that I found it incredibly difficult to sit through their albums. Eight or nine great songs in total and the rest...meh.

They are good and I like them but in doses. I cant sit through a Led Zeppelin album, its just nauseating, gives me a headache.

For all that talent, you know one of the best guitarists, one of the best vocalists, one of the best drummers, too bad they're not very good at songwriting.

jackhammer · 03-28-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Vertigo

Led Zeppelin - No, I'm not being controversial. I have the utmost respect for what they achieved, however that doesn't change the fact that I found it incredibly difficult to sit through their albums. Eight or nine great songs in total and the rest...meh.

At last! Someone mentioning a band that may cause some controversy instead of the usual suspects mentioned (Muse, Green Day etc).

I don't like:

Led Zeppelin
The Who
Deep Purple

They have all made some great tracks and the tracks I like are damn good but I don't listen to them much and they have all put out a lot of mediocre songs and don't go posting a ton of vids to try and change my mind. At my age I really don't think my opinion will change and why should it?

Paul Smeenus · 03-28-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

At last! Someone mentioning a band that may cause some controversy instead of the usual suspects mentioned (Muse, Green Day etc).

I don't like:

Led Zeppelin
The Who
Deep Purple

They have all made some great tracks and the tracks I like are damn good but I don't listen to them much and they have all put out a lot of mediocre songs and don't go posting a ton of vids to try and change my mind. At my age I really don't think my opinion will change and why should it?

Well I'm 55 and every great so often I still change my mind. I can't say that's why you should because we're all our own people, but that's my personal take on it. I changed my mind for example on Radiohead at age 47 or so, for years I didn't get it and then it just suddenly clicked for me.

One thing I will agree with is that no one should ever just like something because a bunch of rock critics tell you that you need to like this 'n that to be cool. F*ck that. Fer'instance I just despise Coldplay. If someone does like 'em I won't tell them they're wrong but I just flat out don't get those guys at all. Maybe someday I will *shrug*

But if I ever do it'll be something that clicks inside me

Thinkofthechildren · 03-29-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

Well I'm 55 and every great so often I still change my mind. I can't say that's why you should because we're all our own people, but that's my personal take on it. I changed my mind for example on Radiohead at age 47 or so, for years I didn't get it and then it just suddenly clicked for me.

One thing I will agree with is that no one should ever just like something because a bunch of rock critics tell you that you need to like this 'n that to be cool. F*ck that. Fer'instance I just despise Coldplay. If someone does like 'em I won't tell them they're wrong but I just flat out don't get those guys at all. Maybe someday I will *shrug*

But if I ever do it'll be something that clicks inside me

I've always defended coldplay, but after Mylo Xyloto, I can't.

Vertigo · 03-30-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

At last! Someone mentioning a band that may cause some controversy instead of the usual suspects mentioned (Muse, Green Day etc).

I don't like:

Led Zeppelin
The Who
Deep Purple

They have all made some great tracks and the tracks I like are damn good but I don't listen to them much and they have all put out a lot of mediocre songs and don't go posting a ton of vids to try and change my mind. At my age I really don't think my opinion will change and why should it?

Personally I think The Who live, at their peak, were sensational. However there is not one studio album that I could truly say I enjoyed. Tommy would probably be my favourite and even that has decidely off moments. I've never understood the hype that Who's Next gets.

**Janszoon** · 03-30-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

At last! Someone mentioning a band that may cause some controversy instead of the usual suspects mentioned (Muse, Green Day etc).

I don't like:

Led Zeppelin
The Who
Deep Purple

They have all made some great tracks and the tracks I like are damn good but I don't listen to them much and they have all put out a lot of mediocre songs and don't go posting a ton of vids to try and change my mind. At my age I really don't think my opinion will change and why should it?

I'm with you on the Who for sure. I've never been able to get into them. Mostly I think it's Roger Daltry's voice that turns me off.

Unknown Soldier · 03-30-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

At last! Someone mentioning a band that may cause some controversy instead of the usual suspects mentioned (Muse, Green Day etc).

I don't like:

Led Zeppelin
The Who
Deep Purple

They have all made some great tracks and the tracks I like are damn good but I don't listen to them much and they have all put out a lot of mediocre songs and don't go posting a ton of vids to try and change my mind. At my age I really don't think my opinion will change and why should it?

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Originally Posted by Vertigo

Personally I think The Who live, at their peak, were sensational. However there is not one studio album that I could truly say I enjoyed. Tommy would probably be my favourite and even that has decidely off moments. I've never understood the hype that Who's Next gets.

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I'm with you on the Who for sure. I've never been able to get into them. Mostly I think it's Roger Daltry's voice that turns me off.

Love all three of these bands and one of the main reasons for this are for their vocalists!

I agree with Vertigo in regards to Who's Next, song for song it's certainly not worthy of its reputation.

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Vertigo Music Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: North West England Posts: 167	Led Zeppelin - No, I'm not being controversial. I have the utmost respect for what they achieved, however that doesn't change the fact that I found it incredibly difficult to sit through their albums. Eight or nine great songs in total and the rest...meh.