Which Band Could Mark The Y Generation?

[THE SHIELD]

WHICH BAND

[broncosbeast]

Some overrated talentless hacks.

[Hoolah]

I voted for the all american wotsits, because I've just about heard of them, and they did a song I quite liked, though it escapes me now...anyone would think I were 79 not 29 with a memory like mine!

[THE SHIELD]

Originally posted by broncosbeast
Some overrated talentless hacks.

I agree with you, why didn't you vote for "Doubt they'll make a mark" choice!? Hey beast, there will not be a band like "Nirvana" for this new generation! It just won't happen!

[Jared]

Originally posted by dhall26
I agree with you, why didn't you vote for "Doubt they'll make a mark" choice!? Hey beast, there will not be a band like "Nirvana" for this new generation! It just won't happen!
UGh...

There all ready too many "Nirvana" bands.

I could go into how it is mostly the fault of the labels and how they do their business, but some of the fault is the deriviative sound of the bands in the last 3-5 years or so. There are some notable exceptions, but again, I don't feel up to writing a book today.

[broncosbeast]

Music is getting progressively worse because people have no message, just a desire to make money. Music is now teaming up with reality TV to drag this society into the gutter.

[Jared]

Originally posted by broncosbeast
Music is getting progressively worse because people have no message, just a desire to make money. Music is now teaming up with reality TV to drag this society into the gutter.

Not true. Its just the message is not as important as its vessel.


I mean, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rollimng STones, et al, never had serious political messages in their music.

But when every band detunes their guitars a half or whole step, and had lyrics about how life sucks, it slike, "do any of you have any original ideas?"

So, I say good songwritng is much more important than lyrics.

There is not a whole lot of good songwritng right now.

And most teenagers do start a band because they love music, but also for money and attention from the opposite sex.. I mean, that is a universal truth:D I have no problems with musicians making money.

[orangenblue420]

Guess who I voted for :D

[THE SHIELD]

Originally posted by orangenblue420
Guess who I voted for :D

Mel Gibson?

[Nixhex78]

Originally posted by Jared


But when every band detunes their guitars a half or whole step, and had lyrics about how life sucks, it slike, "do any of you have any original ideas?"


This is why I'm a huge 311 fan. They keep their music positive and aren't hugely popular because of their original ideas. They don't sound like the normal band these days. Their live show isn't a fraud and they are incredibly good to their fans. They did a whole tour at small venues just for their fans.

[orangenblue420]

Originally posted by dhall26
Mel Gibson?

He wasnt on the list?????? How was I able to vote for him then.......damn he's good....I just wish I knew how good.

[broncosbeast]

Originally posted by Jared
I have no problems with musicians making money.

Me either. They can do what they want but their music annoys me. I'm kind of cultured and would usually prefer to listen to Bach or Mozart but I also love Stand Up comedy. Hence the words kind of cultured. When I do listen to more modern music, I would like it to not be about some fairytale romance or hot girls. It only makes people dillusional. The music I dislike the most is where some very rich, pampered people try to act like rebels. I'd prefer people who can actually sing do the singing and those who can just wail and shout to do something else. If this offends anyone, please feel free to share your opinion but don't bash me. It seems anytime anyone makes a point or says something on this board, someone is offended.

[JayhawkBronco]

I could go into how it is mostly the fault of the labels and how they do their business, but some of the fault is the deriviative sound of the bands in the last 3-5 years or so.

I agree there. Do you think they are more interested in an artists personality and story rather than actual talent?

[Ohio Broncos]

Originally posted by Nixhex78
This is why I'm a huge 311 fan. They keep their music positive and aren't hugely popular because of their original ideas. They don't sound like the normal band these days. Their live show isn't a fraud and they are incredibly good to their fans. They did a whole tour at small venues just for their fans.

I don't listen to a lot of rock, and I won't act like I'm a huge 311 fan, but I liked their song from a few years ago ("Come Original"). It sounded uniquely different from most rock that I hear or have heard on the radio.

[RunByDesign]

No damn difference.

[Jared]

Originally posted by JayhawkBronco
I agree there. Do you think they are more interested in an artists personality and story rather than actual talent?

Neither. They are interested if the band can sell CDs in the current marketplace, regardless of talent or story, plain and simple. The labels are not interested in signing career artists, they want hits and buzz, because that sells CDs, and that is how labels make their money.
If a band has a great story or has soem serious talent, bonus for that band. They will probably be able to play and record as long as they wish.


There are some notable exceptions. Nettwerk in Canada has always been fiercley loyal to their acts, even when not the hot thing. They had Sarah McLachlan and helped her manage her career for a long time before she broke big in the states.

Reprise/Maverick has stayed with Barenaked Ladies and Alanis Morrisette even though they aren't getting radio play lately.

Epitaph is indie and will even allow artists to come back after trying the majors if they want. They are run by the guitarist from Bad Religion, so they are VERY artist oriented.

[ozzy_osbourne]

THERE ISN'T A BAND OUT THERE THAT IS DIFFERENT AND CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE except for me

[Zmabe]

wheres slipknot, korn, ICP, and stained?

[THE SHIELD]

KORN, my friend was out when I was 16, back in 1992, also, Stained is just like the other bands listed and INSANE CLOWN POSSE? Come on man, give me a break, besides they debuted my first year in college, 1995-1996

[Nixhex78]

Originally posted by Ohio Broncos
I don't listen to a lot of rock, and I won't act like I'm a huge 311 fan, but I liked their song from a few years ago ("Come Original"). It sounded uniquely different from most rock that I hear or have heard on the radio.

That is what is great about them. They are uniquely different. They try to seperate themselves from the norm. They "Come Original".

[Crazie]

Linkin Park is LEGENDARY!

[Zmabe]

Originally posted by dhall26
KORN, my friend was out when I was 16, back in 1992, also, Stained is just like the other bands listed and INSANE CLOWN POSSE? Come on man, give me a break, besides they debuted my first year in college, 1995-1996
i give you the fact that most of the bands i listed are old and have been around a while. i wasnt thinking when i wrote that reply. and i just looked up slipknot and they came out in 1999 so sorry about that. trapt was a great choise though. i love the song head strong.

[THE SHIELD]

TRAPT is pretty cool, I FORGOT WHITE STRIPES!!! THEY ROCK!!!

[Crazie]

Originally posted by dhall26
TRAPT is pretty cool, I FORGOT WHITE STRIPES!!! THEY ROCK!!!

White Stripes is a horrible horrible band

[Jared]

Originally posted by Crazie
White Stripes is a horrible horrible band

Eh..they're ok. I like the minimalist meets punk thing.

Like if AC/DC or Hendrix had somehow been influenced by the garage and punk of the 70's and 80's.

And Meg White is...I dunno. attractive in a very odd way. Can't describe it. maybe its just cause I am a drummer too..........