yermom Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I have a video of myself singing that Extreme song. (It's from about a month ago. There was beer.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 10. Addicted to Love, Robert Palmerbut '86 was an awesome year for music videos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I had a roommate in college that bought a guitar and learned one song to play. That was it. (This was in 1999.) It was awful. In 12th grade, each of the religion classes at my high school had mock weddings. One of my classmates played and sang More Than Words at each wedding ceremony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 So far I think I'm going to agree with 1986, it sure as hell is worse than 1974. Really the premise he goes with is the year in which the largest group of really bad songs was released which has nothing to do with how many good albums were released. Clearly the worst actual year for music (in the rock era) had to have been sometime in the 80's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 1986: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 In addition to what's been posted - Brian Eno - here come the warm jetsGene Clark - no otherBe Bop Deluxe - axe victimWillie Nelson - phases and stages John Cale - Fear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Lots of factoids here that strengthen '86 as the worst year: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_in_music Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 1976 was the worst... about the only great records i can think of are _Ramones_, _Jailbreak_ and _Agents of Fortune_, and the Modern Lovers' record was recorded and should have been released in '72. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 "Billy don't be a hero""The night Chicago died" "Seasons in the sun" "Mockingbird" I'll cop to liking these tunes when they came out. Granted, I was 8 years old, but still.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 What about a recent year? I thought 2008 had some slim pickins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 1976 was the worst... about the only great records i can think of are _Ramones_, _Jailbreak_ and _Agents of Fortune_, and the Modern Lovers' record was recorded and should have been released in '72. Songs in the Key of Life.Aerosmith - Rocks But yeah, overall, probably a low point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 What about a recent year? I thought 2008 had some slim pickins. True, but 2008 brought us Dr. Dog - Fate...... But that's about it. Honorable mention: Fleet of FoxesVampire Weekend (meh..) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i need to hear that baby, i love your way-freebird. that sounds horribly awesome. for those curious:will to power medley holy shit. this is even worse than i thought Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i need to hear that baby, i love your way-freebird. that sounds horribly awesome. for those curious:will to power medley holy shit. this is even worse than i thought It's definitely awesomely horrible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm torn -- that 1986 list is pretty bad, but I think 1991 sucked too. Top 10 according to Billboard: 01. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You » Bryan Adams02. I Wanna Sex You Up » Color Me Badd03. Gonna Make You Sweat » C+C Music Factory04. Rush Rush » Paula Abdul05. One More Try » Timmy T06. Unbelievable » EMF07. More Than Words » Extreme08. I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) » Hi-Five09. The First Time » Surface10. Baby, Baby » Amy Grant And a few other stinkers: 15. From A Distance » Liette Midler17. Right Here, Right Now » Jesus Jones18. I Adore Mi Amor » Color Me Badd23. Joyride » Roxette27. You're In Love » Wilson Phillips34. Coming Out Of The Dark » Gloria Estefan37. Where Does My Heart Beat Now » Celine Dion39. Wind Of Change » Scorpions43. Love Of A Lifetime » Firehouse44. Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave) » Roxette46. Hole Hearted » Extreme48. Impulsive » Wilson Phillips49. Love Is A Wonderful Thing » Michael Bolton56. After The Rain » Nelson57. Play That Funky Music » Vanilla Ice60. I Can't Wait Another Minute » Hi-Five62. Time. Love And Tenderness » Michael Bolton68. Show Me The Way » Styx73. Signs » Tesla77. Place In This World » Michael W. Smith78. Something To Believe In » Poison83. I'm Not In Love » Will To Power89. Rico Suave » Gerardo96. I Saw Red » Warrent97. Miles Away » Winger99. The Motown Song » Rod Stewart Holy crap! I guess I should thank 120 minutes for preventing me from shooting myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 It's definitely awesomely horrible. Is that Ben Stiller? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i need to hear that baby, i love your way-freebird. that sounds horribly awesome. for those curious:will to power medley holy shit. this is even worse than i thought I remember watching that music video when I was 8 years old, and my Dad saying "here son, listen to the REAL version of Freebird".... Thank you Dad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 it's insane to think that not only did Mtv show videos from popular artists/bands but they had quite a few shows dedicated to more 'underground' artists. plus, YO! Mtv raps. the best of them all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i think 1991 wins / loses because bad music in the 70s you could listen to and not be repulsed you could laugh at how bad it was while you were singing along in the car that stuff from 1991 ... i mean, nauseating Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 it's insane to think that not only did Mtv show videos from popular artists/bands but they had quite a few shows dedicated to more 'underground' artists. plus, YO! Mtv raps. the best of them allI miss when Mtv still played music. 120 MinutesHeadbangers BallMtv UnpluggedThe Grind (well...maybe not that one ...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I miss when Mtv still played music. 120 MinutesHeadbangers BallMtv UnpluggedThe Grind (well...maybe not that one ...) Some of the best televised music performances I've ever seen were on MTV. Mike Watt (his lineup w/ Nels & two drummers), Violent Femmes, Bjork, etc. I can't remember if those were on 120 Minutes, or some other show...maybe Kennedy's show, or something. Unplugged was good sometimes, too. It's really a shame what happened to MTV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 "back when Music Television featured music on television" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I think the Disney Channel has more music on it than MTV does now. The quality between the two is probably about the same anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 What have you got against "Various Positions?"Nothing at all, I quite like that one. So many great songs: Dance Me to the End of Love, Hallelujah, Heart with No Companion... It would be next on my list along with Death of a Ladies Man, The Future and Recent Songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Some of the best televised music performances I've ever seen were on MTV. Mike Watt (his lineup w/ Nels & two drummers), Violent Femmes, Bjork, etc. I can't remember if those were on 120 Minutes, or some other show...maybe Kennedy's show, or something. Unplugged was good sometimes, too. It's really a shame what happened to MTV.Yeah but now they have "The Hills" and "16 and Pregnant". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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