Subject: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:02 pm
I remember we had one of these threads years ago when I was posting here under the monker 'blackieboy'. Not gonna try to dig it out of it's grave though. Sometimes these threads need to stay buried in their graves IMO. In fact, it wouldn't bother me at all if we got rid of that old room with it's mummies and rotting bodies lol!
But that's another topic all together.
What band(s) do you love that others seem to hate?
Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:08 pm
My top one is probably Depeche Mode.
I don't get why so many metalheads bash on these guys. Well, actually they don't bash on them anymore like they used to. Back in the late 80s when I was in the metal scene in Colorado - all my friends advised me against and warned with caution me about Depeche Mode. They suck more than suck they'd say. Anyway ... I thought okay - I hate crap music so I won't give em a chance.
Then one day I got up the nerve to check them out for myself. I was amazed at how good they were. They were nothing like the pop of the day. Their music was written by them, not the pop world. They were an independent band - not one owned by record companies. In fact, did you know that Depeche Mode holds one of the records of selling the most albums of any 'indie' band? Well, they are the real deal. And every bit as 'metal' in attitude as most metal bands. Even moreso than some.
However, I get it. If you don't like synth-dominated music, Depeche Mode is not for you. They wield their synths like Iron Maiden wields their guitars (and ironically came out at the same time as Iron Maiden, and from the same country as well). Both bands are pioneers and whether you like either one of their music, you have to respect the legacy and the niche they (each) carved out ... not only for themselves, but for a whole generation to come.
tohostudios King Of Kaiju
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:25 pm
My top one is probably Gin Blossoms.
Metalheads and critics alike seem to love to bag on this band but I love their music.
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Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:33 pm
I like Gin Blossoms. I don't listen to them as much as I used to. But I still like em. I get in the mood every blue moon.
tohostudios King Of Kaiju
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:34 pm
I break out Gin Blossoms and The Connells' "Ring" album on a regular basis; usually any time I'm just tired of the new stuff I've bought and want to hear an old familiar friend.
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exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:44 pm
I like Gin Blossoms. The band I really enjoy that a lot of others dont seem to is American Angel.
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tohostudios King Of Kaiju
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:48 pm
Quote :
Well, actually they don't bash on them anymore like they used to
A Toho reference perhaps?
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Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:49 pm
tohostudios wrote:
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Well, actually they don't bash on them anymore like they used to
A Toho reference perhaps?
Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:50 pm
exact33 wrote:
I like Gin Blossoms. The band I really enjoy that a lot of others dont seem to is American Angel.
Never heard of em. What are they like?
mc666 Master Sailboat
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:54 pm
pretty much every band i like, most others detest.
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tohostudios King Of Kaiju
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:02 pm
mc666 wrote:
pretty much every band i like, most others detest.
Since I don't know most of your bands, I don't know whether I'd like them or not but based on their album covers, I'd guess not (probably all cookie monster vokills).
Let me know if any of them decides to produce a horror movie though.
exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:22 pm
mc666 wrote:
pretty much every band i like, most others detest.
i cant even read the names of your bands for the most part
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exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:23 pm
Metallic Blaze wrote:
exact33 wrote:
I like Gin Blossoms. The band I really enjoy that a lot of others dont seem to is American Angel.
Never heard of em. What are they like?
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Joe Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:39 pm
Rage Against the Machine, although I think some like them here. I like Hatebreed too.
chewie Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:46 pm
Joe wrote:
Rage Against the Machine, although I think some like them here. I like Hatebreed too.
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Joe Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:57 pm
manny mini boss
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:16 pm
Most bands I like are disliked by many people
Addy Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:17 pm
For me id say
Stone Temple Pilots Scott Weiland (solo) Velvet Revolver
though to some of the bands already mentioned I do like Rage Against the Machine (first 2 albums), Depeche Mode, Gin Blossoms
James B. Scurvy Skalliwag
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:45 pm
Savoy Brown Canned Heat Peter Green era Fleetwood Mac Nazareth (other than Hair of the Dog) Neon Cross Tempest Holy Rite Iron Wrath Elijah John Isaiah Fox
oh yeah.....Grateful Dead
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chewie Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:16 am
James B. wrote:
Savoy Brown Canned Heat Peter Green era Fleetwood Mac Nazareth (other than Hair of the Dog) Neon Cross Tempest Holy Rite Iron Wrath Elijah John Isaiah Fox
oh yeah.....Grateful Dead
Thanks to you, I now like Savoy Brown!
holydiver97595 The Prophet of Dio
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:14 am
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who loves the new Euro-power sound. Like, new Blind Guardian, Hammerfall, etc. -- I can't tell if people just don't like new stuff or if they just don't like the sound, but I actually love this direction
I'm not too sure about all of your opinions on it... So discuss!
exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Sat Aug 06, 2011 7:50 am
holydiver97595 wrote:
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who loves the new Euro-power sound. Like, new Blind Guardian, Hammerfall, etc. -- I can't tell if people just don't like new stuff or if they just don't like the sound, but I actually love this direction
I'm not too sure about all of your opinions on it... So discuss!
I like the new BG but new Hammerfall doesnt do anything for me...
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tohostudios King Of Kaiju
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:44 am
I used to really like Euro powermetal but I burned myself out on it.
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Fat Freddy Metal, Movies, Beer
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:48 am
manny wrote:
Most bands I like are disliked by many people
Ditto. Particularly within my immediate family...
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jstate Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: what bands do you love - that others seem to hate? Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:50 pm
I'm much more into Depeche Mode today than I was back when. I had always dug a few of their songs but never really gave the albums a chance. For that style of music their albums are really solid. Big fan of Some Great Reward and Violator. Also, the song Somebody just may be the greatest love ballad ever.
A few that come to mind for me...
P. Galore/Boss Hog/ Jon Spencer Blues Explosion or as my girl calls it "profane noise". Can't say why I love all three's output but I do. And I'm not someone who typically liked anything else from that art-noise scene.
Laibach Yes I love Laibach. A lot. What can I say "Life Is Life".
Nitro I thought and still think those two Nitro albums are killer. And they've held up for me better than a bunch of other stuff I loved more or that others love.
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