Radiochicken Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I can separate the music from the person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Smashing Pumpkins not a grunge band is a statement of fact, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, jparx said: Smashing Pumpkins not a grunge band is a statement of fact, no? Definitely bundled in with grunge bands at the time, but it doesn't bear much scrutiny when you listen to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Hugh Jass said: Pink Floyd were actually shite. See, I never used to get them. Until someone told me to turn off all the lights, lie down and play DSOTM in it's entirety. Then I got it. I'm still not a fan but I see why they're popular. Musician's musicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Radiochicken said: I can separate the music from the person. We seem to have to be separating the art from the artist a lot these days, don't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I like Robbie Williams I’ve never made it through Urban Hymns without getting bored and switching off. Springsteen bores me to tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Definitely bundled in with grunge bands at the time, but it doesn't bear much scrutiny when you listen to them. They have a few grunge-tinged songs but they are not a grunge band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: See, I never used to get them. Until someone told me to turn off all the lights, lie down and play DSOTM in it's entirety. Then I got it. I'm still not a fan but I see why they're popular. Musician's musicians. I like Comfortably Numb, but just can’t get into any of their other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHew Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 NOT my opinion! But look which Radiohead album my friend put in her top 10 albums of the 90s (they also can't count) Mine again in no particular order. Greenway- Dookie Bluetones -expecting to fly Blur-Parklife Ben folds five- whatever and ever amen Ash-1977 Levellers- levelling the land Radiohead- Pablo honey Oasis- definitely maybe James-Laid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Tranquility of Solitude said: I secretly adore Spandau Ballet and would love to see them do the legends slot. No need to be secretive about it fam. Chant #1 fucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I made peace with not enjoying modern popular music when I realised it's not aimed at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, MrHew said: NOT my opinion! But look which Radiohead album my friend put in her top 10 albums of the 90s (they also can't count) Mine again in no particular order. Greenway- Dookie Bluetones -expecting to fly Blur-Parklife Ben folds five- whatever and ever amen Ash-1977 Levellers- levelling the land Radiohead- Pablo honey Oasis- definitely maybe James-Laid She should have placed it at #9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, Supernintendo Chalmers said: I made peace with not enjoying modern popular music when I realised it's not aimed at me. Music achieved perfection in 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 This thread is cathartic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: They have a few grunge-tinged songs but they are not a grunge band A few tracks on Mellon Collie mibbe, but Gish and Siamese Dream as whole are way too polished and melodic to qualify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Hugh Jass said: Music achieved perfection in 1995. @Gnomicidehas entered the chat room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 1995 Summer of Britpop nostalgia sent British guitar-based alternative and indie music down a dead end street it will never get out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I love Eurovision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 On the subject - The Melvins are the best grunge band of all time by a country mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Rock and roll isn't dead... ...but it's currently in palliative care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Muse's early stuff was even worse than their later work, not better. Less controversially, it's all dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, jparx said: On the subject - The Melvins are the best grunge band of all time by a country mile. Green River would like a word... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: 1995 Summer of Britpop nostalgia sent British guitar-based alternative and indie music down a dead end street it will never get out of. As I accelerate towards 40 I find myself increasingly with less time to seek out new or challenging stuff and reaching more for the comfort blanket of the indie music of my teenage years and 20’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Muse's early stuff was even worse than their later work, not better. Less controversially, it's all dreadful. Simulation Theory was actually decent. (That’s the hottest take on this entire thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility of Solitude Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Masochistically hoping @eFestivals suddenly opens up the voting buttons at a random moment in this thread, and in a perverse musical chairs type fashion everyone starts backtracking and scrabbling for cool opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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