disappointing bands - Page 8

pbradley · 05.21.2008, 09:14 PM

The dissappointing thing about them is that they don't exist.

But somehow they already have three songs on myspace and are signed to a major label.

dionysusundone · 05.21.2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HECKLER SPRAY

Yeah, me too.
All these new new New-Wave bands are really boring.
Always the same sounds, rythms, bass lines, way of singing...

Yeah fucking THIS for sure. I mean, the exciting thing about those old bands was that most of them sounded completely different.
And y'know, same goes for the 'post-punk' revival. Too many ripping off Joy Division (badly) not enough ripping off PiL or Killing Joke orTubeway Army or or or...

SuperCreep · 05.21.2008, 10:13 PM

A few major ones off the top of my head:

Depeche Mode:

I don't hate these guys as much as I used to, but they're still somewhat disappointing. Somone recommended them to me about two years ago since I was heavily into The Cure at the time, and yeah, this just wasn't doing it. Again, I don't hate them as much as I used to. I can enjoy the odd single from them every now and then.

Dead Can Dance:

Thought they'd be similar to the Cocteau Twins. Some of their stuff is sonically impressive, but overall it's just way too bombastic sounding for my liking.

Animal Collective:

Rob put this one perfectly. They're pretty interesting when they can get their shit together, but too much filler keeps me away from listening to a full album of theirs. I still like Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished, though it's technically credited to Avey Tare & Panda Bear.

Refused:

I was quite excited to get The Shape of Punk to Come since my friend loves it (I usually trust his taste) and I thought the Ornette Coleman reference was neat. Immense disappointment. I'm not sure what the big deal about this band is. They just sound like a watered-down Fugazi with a shitty vocalist.

✌➬ · 05.21.2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by krastian

The first band that comes to mind is Battles......I couldn't even get through the third song.

I have to agree with that. That voice is like fingernails on the chalkboard.

atsonicpark · 05.22.2008, 11:21 AM

Huh.

Refused are awesome.

'New Noise' is one of the best songs ever.

Green Magnesium · 05.22.2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperCreep

A few major ones off the top of my head:

Dead Can Dance:

Thought they'd be similar to the Cocteau Twins. Some of their stuff is sonically impressive, but overall it's just way too bombastic sounding for my liking.

DCD have a few good songs... but they're the scum on the bottom of Cocteau Twins' shiny leather boot imo.

Another band I just thought of is The Decemberists. A friend of mine who shares a relatively similar taste in music was/is OBSESSED with them. He even got this big ugly tattoo of a squid on his upper right arm that represents the band or something. I figured they were worth a shot if he was so in love with them. I listened to two of their albums. There was one song that I liked quite a bit actually. It was the only song out of both albums that I liked at all in fact.

Rob Instigator · 05.22.2008, 01:19 PM

the only squid I like is on They Might Bee Giants APOLLO 18

Green Magnesium · 05.22.2008, 01:25 PM

Tattoo it on yourself!!!

greedrex · 05.22.2008, 01:33 PM

BURIAL
what is the fuss all about?
i don't get it

atsonicpark · 05.22.2008, 02:16 PM

burial has a fuss?

Trasher02 · 05.22.2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Magnesium

A few recent dissapointments...

Joanna Newsom
Animal Collective
Vampire Weekend
Deerhoof

Duuuuuude, highly uncool.

Rob Instigator · 05.22.2008, 02:38 PM

How can anyone be disappointed in Joanna Newsom? It's obvious that it was gonna be boring fucking SUCK

✌➬ · 05.22.2008, 03:53 PM

Joanna Newsom

Oh god another musician that is acid to my ears.

Green Magnesium · 05.22.2008, 03:57 PM

I had no idea who she was going in... I had just heard good things about her. I don't even think her music is boring so much as I think it's forced and unlistenable.

✌➬ · 05.22.2008, 03:58 PM

Her voice, ugh.

Rob Instigator · 05.22.2008, 04:04 PM

long live the harp hippies I guess

atsonicpark · 05.22.2008, 04:40 PM

joanna newsom is actually highly talented and makes good music, but it's not something i'd want to put on all the time. it's got its moments, it's not AWFUL, it's just not something worth extended/repeated plays.

Green Magnesium · 05.22.2008, 04:48 PM

I never said her music was AWFUL. Just unlistenable

I'm sure she plays the harp just fine.

atsonicpark · 05.22.2008, 04:59 PM

Didn't say you said that. Just sayin'.

✌➬ · 05.22.2008, 07:22 PM

I still think she sucks. But what do I know. I don't listen to what the cool kids listen to.

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05.21.2008, 10:13 PM	#143
SuperCreep expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2,281	A few major ones off the top of my head: Depeche Mode: I don't hate these guys as much as I used to, but they're still somewhat disappointing. Somone recommended them to me about two years ago since I was heavily into The Cure at the time, and yeah, this just wasn't doing it. Again, I don't hate them as much as I used to. I can enjoy the odd single from them every now and then. Dead Can Dance: Thought they'd be similar to the Cocteau Twins. Some of their stuff is sonically impressive, but overall it's just way too bombastic sounding for my liking. Animal Collective: Rob put this one perfectly. They're pretty interesting when they can get their shit together, but too much filler keeps me away from listening to a full album of theirs. I still like Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished, though it's technically credited to Avey Tare & Panda Bear. Refused: I was quite excited to get The Shape of Punk to Come since my friend loves it (I usually trust his taste) and I thought the Ornette Coleman reference was neat. Immense disappointment. I'm not sure what the big deal about this band is. They just sound like a watered-down Fugazi with a shitty vocalist. __________________
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05.22.2008, 11:21 AM	#145
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05.22.2008, 02:38 PM	#152
Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,959	How can anyone be disappointed in Joanna Newsom? It's obvious that it was gonna be boring fucking SUCK __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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05.22.2008, 03:53 PM	#153
✌➬ invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ιλ Posts: 5,754	Joanna Newsom Oh god another musician that is acid to my ears.
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05.22.2008, 03:57 PM	#154
Green Magnesium 100% Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A House Like a Lotus Posts: 809	I had no idea who she was going in... I had just heard good things about her. I don't even think her music is boring so much as I think it's forced and unlistenable.
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05.22.2008, 03:58 PM	#155
✌➬ invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ιλ Posts: 5,754	Her voice, ugh.
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05.22.2008, 04:04 PM	#156
Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,959	long live the harp hippies I guess __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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05.22.2008, 04:40 PM	#157
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	joanna newsom is actually highly talented and makes good music, but it's not something i'd want to put on all the time. it's got its moments, it's not AWFUL, it's just not something worth extended/repeated plays. __________________
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05.22.2008, 04:48 PM	#158
Green Magnesium 100% Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A House Like a Lotus Posts: 809	I never said her music was AWFUL. Just unlistenable I'm sure she plays the harp just fine.
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atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	Didn't say you said that. Just sayin'. __________________
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05.22.2008, 07:22 PM	#160
✌➬ invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ιλ Posts: 5,754	I still think she sucks. But what do I know. I don't listen to what the cool kids listen to.
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