if you don't like a band, could you still acknowledge that they're good?

[x1onexwo1fx]

meh.

[mutualaddiction]

Good, as in talented sure.

easy example, I don't really care for John Mayer's music, but he is clearly a talented musician, and a seemingly fun guy.

[peaced]

There's some great country guitar players (i.e. Paisley), but I can't stand that shit.

[sohcampco]

I have already

[sasalukac]

I enjoy only a handful of songs from Radiohead, but I can definitely appreciate the musicianship put into their work.

[FabiLBLAHblah]

Artists/bands can be talented as far as instruments go, but sometimes the voice and/or lyrics just ruin everything or vice versa.

[MADSTA]

Artists/bands can be talented as far as instruments go, but sometimes the voice and/or lyrics just ruin everything or vice versa.
Or it's just not your style.

[FabiLBLAHblah]

Or it's just not your style.
That's a possibility as well.

[Parabola1124]

Muse.
I fucking hate Matthew Bellamy's style of singing but they're all obviously good musicians.

[WhoSaidThat?]

Yes. Conversely, I have no issues liking something I don't believe is all that good.

[MilesToGo]

I don't like U2, Coldplay, or System of a Down, but I know they are good bands.

[kbi the crowing]

yes. prime example: I do not enjoy nor like the beatles (aside from a few songs) but they are a good band who have done wonders for music.

[MADSTA]

Yes. Conversely, I have no issues liking something I don't believe is all that good.
Haha, ditto.

[bard]

easy answer

[radxbandit]

two words: led zeppelin.

my complete lack of enjoyment of them (ie robert plant's voice) is inversely proportional to the amount of respect i have for them.

[Theseventhson]

Obviously.

[vandalroyale]

The Dear Hunter for me. I know that Casey is insanely good and that the band makes quality music, but just can't get into them.

[x1onexwo1fx]

The Dear Hunter for me. I know that Casey is insanely good and that the band makes quality music, but just can't get into them.

i hope i'm not like that when i start listening to them. it's weird, though, i only liked treos' second album, which was after casey left.

[E. Clectic]

Yeah, i might not like a band but i can appreciate how good they are at their craft.

[fourletterword]

yes

[domotime2]

its basically how i feel about almost every indie band

[domotime2]

the answer isnt as obvious as it sounds though...

i mean of course MOST bands play their instruments well and MOST bands have a singer with accurate pitch and with a nice harmony from any back up singer. Of course there are a few bands where most people would beg to differ...therefore it's impossibly to acknowledge a band as being good, if you honestly simply believe they dont know how to play instruments accurately.

After that it's all subjective to what's good or not.... intricate notation, "creative" song writing, "catchyness" of a tune...it's whatever your ear likes the best i guess. I dont know the science of why certain people like certain music? I wanna know!

Anyways...so the answer is "yes" I can always acknowledge that a band knows how to play music. But as a FAN of a certain blend/genre of music, I can't honestly say other types of music is GOOD.

[FueledByRock]

Sure. A good example would be Brand New. I just can't get into them.

[songydarko]

Of course.

[And Hours Pass]

I enjoy only a handful of songs from Radiohead, but I can definitely appreciate the musicianship put into their work.
exactly what I came in to say.

EDIT: I also thoroughly enjoy your avatar.

[sasalukac]

the answer isnt as obvious as it sounds though...

i mean of course MOST bands play their instruments well and MOST bands have a singer with accurate pitch and with a nice harmony from any back up singer. Of course there are a few bands where most people would beg to differ...therefore it's impossibly to acknowledge a band as being good, if you honestly simply believe they dont know how to play instruments accurately.

After that it's all subjective to what's good or not.... intricate notation, "creative" song writing, "catchyness" of a tune...it's whatever your ear likes the best i guess. I dont know the science of why certain people like certain music? I wanna know!

Anyways...so the answer is "yes" I can always acknowledge that a band knows how to play music. But as a FAN of a certain blend/genre of music, I can't honestly say other types of music is GOOD.

this (http://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Music-Obsession/dp/0452288525/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256197229&sr=8-1) might be the place to find that answer

[sasalukac]

exactly what I came in to say.

EDIT: I also thoroughly enjoy your avatar.

Thanks.
You avatar has a naked girl... I thoroughly enjoy your avatar as well

[tonyC4L]

The Beatles

[brandnewsheep]

Sometimes, yes.

EDIT: I agree with the guy above me, "The Beatles". I appreciate their influence and I can acknowledge that they are a good band, i just can't stand their music.

[inthemidst]

A definite yes. A good example for me would be The Fall of Troy. While they are talented musicians, especially the vocalist and lead guitarist, I don't care much for their music. That's just one example for me, of course, there are many others.

[blue_bedlight]

Zeppelin, Floyd, Bowie. I hate them with a passion. Does not mean I won't say they aren't good.

[harveyn590]

Muse.
I fucking hate Matthew Bellamy's style of singing but they're all obviously good musicians.

so you really hate Thom yorke's singing style?

[notoaststereo]

not really a fan of vampire weekend at all, but they were pretty tight and solid when i saw them play at all points west. they definitely know how to put on a good show.

[threepunchjim]

two words: led zeppelin.

my complete lack of enjoyment of them (ie robert plant's voice) is inversely proportional to the amount of respect i have for them.

i came in here to say zeppelin.

also: biggy, bob dylan, mars volta, and minus the bear

[threepunchjim]

not really a fan of vampire weekend at all, but they were pretty tight and solid when i saw them play at all points west. they definitely know how to put on a good show.

you know, it's funny, some bands just know how to really nail a live show. I'm not the biggest fan of mewithoutYou's discography (love the new disc; that's the exception), but holy hell do they put on a good live show. Might be the best live act I've seen.

[x1onexwo1fx]

i think it's sad that some people are actually voting no. i mean, how close-minded can you be?

[lauren1234]

Yes.

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Yeah, I dislike plenty of bands that are good and also listen to a lot of bands that I fully acknowledge are bad.

[Corgkowznor]

two words: led zeppelin.

my complete lack of enjoyment of them (ie robert plant's voice) is inversely proportional to the amount of respect i have for them.

DING DING DING!!! this.

[:-)]

I've never liked Brand New but I can see that they're a great band.

[Smeee]

Definitely. I can't stand Metallica but I'd be a fool to deny they're a brilliant band.

[riseagainstfan]

definitely i hate almost every mainstream band but it doesnt mean i don't think they're good musicians

[Parabola1124]

so you really hate Thom yorke's singing style?

Yeah, just sounds like they're trying way way too hard.

[mike'smannequin]

of course

[mike'smannequin]

i really cant get into much classic rock but it doesn't mean i dont think it is good music that inspired my favorite artists

[hf57]

i really cant get into much classic rock but it doesn't mean i dont think it is good music that inspired my favorite artists

this.

[Jaimehere]

Ofcourse, a good example is me not liking The Beatles except for a select few songs, but i know they're fucking good and respect them so much, people who can't acknowledge a band's talent just because they don't like their sound are ignorant fucks

[radxbandit]

you know, it's funny, some bands just know how to really nail a live show. I'm not the biggest fan of mewithoutYou's discography (love the new disc; that's the exception), but holy hell do they put on a good live show. Might be the best live act I've seen.

Yeah, I totally agree. There are certain bands that I would love to see live that I never listen to on record. The live show is a whole different experience; if someone offered me to go to a zeppelin show (purely hypothetical, of course), for example, I'd go in a heartbeat.

[trappedintime]

Great example for me is Modest Mouse. Honestly, I can care less for their music but I acknowledge their musicianship and how successful they've become.

[sammyboy516]

Yes. Conversely, I have no issues liking something I don't believe is all that good.


hush girl, shut your lips, do the hellen keller, and talk with yur hips!

haha. catchy and fun, but not really all that "good."

i voted yes, by the way.

[cory-182]

Most indie bands tend to get great reviews, but I just hate that entire genre.

[God damner]

Radiohead for me. Gotta give them props.

[Andrew33]

exactly this. Brand New annoys me (except for a few songs..), but i can tell they're amazing musicians. the other point raised, i secretly like Breathe Carolina, and i can definitely tell that they're music is crap. go figure

[SaintSammy17]

Yeah, I dislike plenty of bands that are good and also listen to a lot of bands that I fully acknowledge are bad.
This.

[newfoundmichael]

Metallica are obviously talented, but I hate that entire genre of music. Vocally I think they are so below average.

[newfoundmichael]

Most indie bands tend to get great reviews, but I just hate that entire genre.


that isn't really you admitting they are talented or good though, ya know?

[cory-182]

that isn't really you admitting they are talented or good though, ya know?


Well I'm clearly acknowledging that they get good reviews. I'm assuming the reviewers know music.

[x1onexwo1fx]

Well I'm clearly acknowledging that they get good reviews. I'm assuming the reviewers know music.

you're kind of beating around the bush. but okay. as long as you voted yes, which i assume you did, then you're not a complete idiot.

[newfoundmichael]

you're kind of beating around the bush. but okay. as long as you voted yes, which i assume you did, then you're not a complete idiot.


yeah that's basically what i was trying to get at...seeing that a band gets good reviews doesn't necessarily mean you can acknowledge the music is good.

[nerdvglc]

There's some great country guitar players (i.e. Paisley), but I can't stand that shit.
good example. keith urban is pretty good with a guitar too.

[gr33ndayfr3ak]

Yes. Conversely, I have no issues liking something I don't believe is all that good.

Well put.

[jwicklun]

never have been into Radiohead, but I know its a fact that they have talent, compared to, letsay souja boy who has none.

[zachff]

If you say no you're an idiot. Any real music fan can say yes.

[TangledUp]

One of my biggest pet peeves ever. When someone says so&so sucks just because they don't personally like them. I understand some bands suck and it is concrete fact rather than mere opinion. But usually it is the latter and it just bugs me when people trash a band just because they don't like 'em. I acknowledge when bands have talent.

[fueledbyvictory]

One of my biggest pet peeves ever. When someone says so&so sucks just because they don't personally like them. I understand some bands suck and it is concrete fact rather than mere opinion. But usually it is the latter and it just bugs me when people trash a band just because they don't like 'em. I acknowledge when bands have talent.

yup.

[MartyrsCasualty]

brand new.... vampire weekend... bon iver..... other bands my indie friends like

[JordanBuell]

paramore.

[i_was_a_lid]

The only exception to this question is cruckcore ie Brokencyde, Jeffrey Star or Millionaires.

[five inch taint]

I do not like U2 but they are pretty good.

[notfallingapart]

Definitely. I can't stand Metallica but I'd be a fool to deny they're a brilliant band.

I came in here to say exactly this!

It's obvious that sometimes there is a band in the world that is loved by many people but you just can't get into them. My case is Metallica, Grizzly Bear, Vampire Weekend... I know they are good, but I just can't really enjoy their music.

[radxbandit]

good example. keith urban is pretty good with a guitar too.

QFT. And a great pop song writer.