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[cherry]

Some people did 'Five unpopular fandom opinions' (which usually weren't all that unpopular, merely secular).

I give you: Five unpopular musical opinions.

1) The Foo Fighters could kick Nirvana's ass up and down the hall.
2) Beethoven is over-rated.
3) Modern country music does have its merits. (See: 'Wild West Show' by Big and Rich)
4) Sometimes, being off-tune or flat is a *good* thing. It can add depth to lyric lines when handled properly. (See: 'Good to Know That if I Ever Need Attention, All I Have to Do is Die' by Brand New)
5) Your favourite artist/band hitting it big, is (more often than not) a bad thing. [See degradation of the originally solid: Our Lady Peace, Liz Phair, Nickleback, Eve6... (Some obviously started out stronger than others, and others have fallen farther into the gaping abyss that is pop music)]

Comments

Re: number 5

[fullycompletely.livejournal.com]

*tacks Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLachlan, and Great Big Sea onto that list*

This is why I'm glad most Americans don't know who the Hip or Sloan are.

Re: number 5

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

I'm sad when I look at our list. So very, very, very sad.

::Huggles the Hip::

Hey, do you know when their new album's going to be out? With the new song, I'm assuming they've got one coming...

[tellitslant]

I agree completely. ESPECIALLY with #5. Indie music just needs a stronger support system.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

I miss old-school Liz. She used to be so good -- have you heard any of Whitechocolatespaceegg?

Here's a challenge: can you think of a favourite underground artist of yours who became commercially successful and maintained integrety?

[lolitabug.livejournal.com]

I saw Our Lady Peace right after Clumsy came out. I miss pre-Chantel Raine. (Even if they are really cute together) I miss the old Nickelback! The State! I miss going to their shows when there's less than 500 in the audience, instead of 5000! Bring me back!

ie. I totally agree with number 5

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

Hard to believe that the same people who gave us 'The State' gave us 'The Long Road,' isn't it?

::Stocks up on old music::

Speaking of which -- do you have Bush's 'Sixteen Stone?' The debut Collective Soul album is another one of my favourites.