Sir Stewart Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Then they just a fuckin idiotz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Depeche Mode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Or they don't like the Clash. I never really liked the Clash. But I always loved Big Audio Dynamite (both One and Two). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Depeche Mode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 for those indifferent to the Clash, have you heard these before?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyUsJWO-7jM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuhQf3ds14k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6qjzW2Two8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuYzsrYSQx4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Or any other Clash song. I mean, Christ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Amanda Palmer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 for those indifferent to the Clash, are you OK? fixed it for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Usually I'll agree with instrumentalists like that, but this song doesn't bore me to tears, it brings me to tears,Fucking brilliant instrumental cover of Stevie Wonder.You may not be a fan of instrumental music, in general. But I think that you have to agree that Beck just GETS IT. It's not just virtuosity for its own sake. He knows what music is all about, and he knows how to get you there, if you are open to him bringing you there. Nope, could not get past the first 20 seconds of that. I am a huge fan of all sorts of instrumental music, just not his. Don't care for the Clash either. If I want to hear 3 chord rock, I'll take The Who. Always surprised me how highly people rated them. I think it was more about politics and attitude than about any kind of musicianship, but that's just my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Nope, could not get past the first 20 seconds of that. I am a huge fan of all sorts of instrumental music, just not his.Don't care for the Clash either. If I want to hear 3 chord rock, I'll take The Who. Always surprised me how highly people rated them. I think it was more about politics and attitude than about any kind of musicianship, but that's just my opinion.Or else, it's just that it hits me in a way that it doesn't hit you.As you stated yourself: "opinion."And everybody's got one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Nope, could not get past the first 20 seconds of that. I am a huge fan of all sorts of instrumental music, just not his.Don't care for the Clash either. If I want to hear 3 chord rock, I'll take The Who. Always surprised me how highly people rated them. I think it was more about politics and attitude than about any kind of musicianship, but that's just my opinion."musicianship" is vastly overrated in the context of what makes music great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The discussion about the Clash makes me want to draw attention back to the title of this thread: "Bands with critical acclaim/respect that don't deserve it." Not "bands who have a following who's music I don't like." Whether political or not, do people who don't appreciate the music of the Clash believe that they don't deserve the critical acclaim/respect that they've garnered? Can the two questions (personal taste vs. acknowledgment of acclaim/respect despite personal distaste or antipathy towards the music) be separated? It may be a subtle distinction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 It's the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 i think it comes down to the differentiation of personal taste vs collective critical taste (and defining that could be argued endlessly). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 i think it comes down to the differentiation of personal taste vs collective critical taste (and defining that could be argued endlessly).yup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I just wanted to weigh in on Jeff Beck and say imo he is the most unique, inventive, original guitarist alive today (at least in the realm of popular music). His way of phrasing is such that I have a difficult time spotting any influences, save Jimi perhaps. It's like he just sprung up full grown from the Earth. I NEVER can figure out what he's going to do next! It's always some accent or lick that I never would have thought of, and it's weird as fuck, but it always seems to fit perfectly. I just love the guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I want to weigh in on The Beatles. They really weren't that bad, folks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 The discussion about the Clash makes me want to draw attention back to the title of this thread: "Bands with critical acclaim/respect that don't deserve it." Not "bands who have a following who's music I don't like." Whether political or not, do people who don't appreciate the music of the Clash believe that they don't deserve the critical acclaim/respect that they've garnered? Can the two questions (personal taste vs. acknowledgment of acclaim/respect despite personal distaste or antipathy towards the music) be separated? It may be a subtle distinction. I stated before that I don't enjoy the Clash (a song now and then is ok, but I could never make it through an entire album), but I wouldn't deny that they deserve respect. I think the reason I don't enjoy their music is because I have never been able to detect any humor in it. They come across as taking themselves too seriously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 It's the same thing.I don't think so. There are any number of bands I can't stand, but wouldn't place on this list. Black Sabbath for example (even though they were my first or second concert when I was 13, Master of Reality tour at the Academy of Music). I don't like anything about them but I recognize they've had a number of anthemic songs and an important impact on an entire genre of music over a long period of time, so I wouldn't say they don't deserve the critical acclaim/respect they've had. So to me, there is a distinction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I stated before that I don't enjoy the Clash (a song now and then is ok, but I could never make it through an entire album), but I wouldn't deny that they deserve respect. I think the reason I don't enjoy their music is because I have never been able to detect any humor in it. They come across as taking themselves too seriously. That's wild - I think they can be really hilarious, a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't think so. There are any number of bands I can't stand, but wouldn't place on this list. So to me, there is a distinction.Again: Radiohead.(Although I wouldn't say that I "can't stand" them, but I am not a big fan.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't think so. There are any number of bands I can't stand, but wouldn't place on this list. Black Sabbath for example (even though they were my first or second concert when I was 13, Master of Reality tour at the Academy of Music). I don't like anything about them but I recognize they've had a number of anthemic songs and an important impact on an entire genre of music over a long period of time, so I wouldn't say they don't deserve the critical acclaim/respect they've had. So to me, there is a distinction.Based on my own criteria, I should go back and delete my post adding Radiohead to this category. Though I've tried and tried to like their music without success, I'm not going to deny them their critical acclaim/respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 That's wild - I think they can be really hilarious, a lot.Would you care to offer an example? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Would you care to offer an example?Safe European Home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_6UTZb-_vI well, i just got back an' i wish i never leave now (where'd you go?)who dat martian arrival at the airport yeah?(where'd you go?)how many local dollars for a local anaesthetic?(where'd you go?)the johnny on the corner wasn't very sympathetic (where'd you go?) i went to the place where every white face is aninvitation to robberysitting here in my safe european homedon't wanna go back there again wasn't i lucky n' wouldn't it be loverly? (where'd you go?)send us all cards, an' have a laying in on a sunday (where'd you go?)i was there for two weeks, so how come i never tell now (where'd you go?)that natty dread drinks at the sheraton hotel (where'd you go?) i went to the place where every white face is aninvitation to robberysitting here in my safe european homedon't wanna go back there again now they got the sun, an' they got the palm treesthey got the weed, an' they got the taxiswhoa, the harder they come, n' the home of ol' bluebeatyes i'd stay an' be a tourist but i can't take the gunplay i went to the place where every white face is aninvitation to robberysitting here in my safe european homei don't wanna go back there again rudy come from Jamaica rudy can't fail(oh! European home) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Would you care to offer an example?Koka Kola Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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