Bands you should like, but don't. (2 Viewers)

[Pip's Invitation]

If

I can tell the people listing them here haven’t ever even listened to them

I've tried to make it through Yankee Hotel Foxtrot a bunch of times. And other songs, too. I check out Jeff Tweedy's videos on YouTube.

It's not a total blind spot for me, and as I always say to myself, I don't necessarily not like them, I just don't get them yet.

i wasn’t talking about you. I’m talking about those that say they’re only “alt-country” (which only 2.5 albums are) or people that hate them because Rolling Stone magazine allegedly worships them or because only “music snobs” listen to them.

also I wasn’t just referring to Wilco with that statement - I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms.

I should explain why I said what I said because that indeed is the spirit of the thread.

The Grateful Dead — I love Phish and some other jam bands. But I’ve always found the Dead boring and unfocused. I prefer to hear Jerry Garcia when he’s with JGB or doing sessions.

The Pixies — I love Nirvana, whom they majorly influenced, and I like what I’ve heard from Black Francis and Kim Deal after the band broke up. But I find the Pixies to be too manic and chaotic to be enjoyable.

Pavement — I like quite a few bands they have influenced, but I think their songs sound like a shell of what they could be. As with Tom Waits, I like their material better when it is performed by others. I prefer Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks to Pavement.

 

[Hugsy_Malone]

Pavement — I like quite a few bands they have influenced, but I think their songs sound like a shell of what they could be.

If you don't mind me pinning you down, how so? Could they be more experimental and jammy, or are the songs too much like unfinished sketches and demo-quality stuff for your taste.

Curious.

Also, I found the Pixies' mania and chaos somewhat appealing as a youth, maybe less so as I get older. But I still love them for their output, especially Trompe Le Monde.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Death Cab for Cutie.

Sometimes I just let the Algorithm present me with music and sure enough, everytime DCfC comes on my reaction is "wtf is that?".

For me, the lyrics elevate Death Cab for Cutie in a big way. In fact, Ben Gibbard is probably one of my five favorite lyricists ever in music. Not saying that lyrics are more important than the music, as the music has to be good for good/great lyrics to really make a big difference, but Death Cab is a rare instance where the lyrics are as good as the music.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Over time, just about every artist where I could say "I like that band" has instead whittled down to "I like a couple/few of their songs".

I have always maintained that Prince is the most overrated artist ever. I mean, come on, he didn't intend Kiss to be a real song, did he? It's a novelty/joke song, right?

 

[Raging weasel]

I think Soundgarden is another band that just doesn't do it for me. I like a few songs but something about them just doesn't quite connect with me.

Chris Cornell is just such an amazing vocalist though

Like swap him in for Geddy or Plant and you’ve got a good band

He certainly had a great voice, he just doesn’t quite do it for me for whatever reason.

Maybe my MAD playlist will change your mind. And it's Soundgarden free

 

[the moops]

I could never get into the mid-90’s ”Warped Tour” type, California punk scene, bands such as Offspring, Rancid, Sublime, NOFX, Pennywise, etc.

Interesting take. I would argue that Tim Armstrong alone is one of the most influential artists of our generation.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Pavement — I like quite a few bands they have influenced, but I think their songs sound like a shell of what they could be.

If you don't mind me pinning you down, how so? Could they be more experimental and jammy, or are the songs too much like unfinished sketches and demo-quality stuff for your taste.

Curious.

Also, I found the Pixies' mania and chaos somewhat appealing as a youth, maybe less so as I get older. But I still love them for their output, especially Trompe Le Monde.

It’s more the unfinished sketches and demo-quality stuff angle.

 

[Hugsy_Malone]

It’s more the unfinished sketches and demo-quality stuff angle.

I've gotta say that their aesthetic seems to have exemplified the slacker, low-effort nineties, and that notion was always part of their esteem among the critics of the time that felt the same way.

Their pop songs are, to me, great and almost preciously constructed, which is contra popular and critical opinion. They sound great by dint of effort, not lack of it.

Darling don't you go and cut your hair
Do you think it's going to make him change
I'm just a boy with a new haircut
And it's a pretty nice haircut...

Race on down to the practice room
Where tension and fame's a career career career career

Or making a sentiment like

Silent kid, no one to remind you
You've got no hip, no reels to remind you
Silent kid, don't take your pawnshop home on the road, ******* you
Silent kid, don't lose your graceful tone

Sound slacker instead of twee and pleading. Perhaps it's because I'm a Pavement fan, but I think any additions or polish on the songs would ruin them.

 

[culdeus]

Radiohead- have always loved one song, but no matter how many times I try anything else is a swing-and-a-miss

This. 100x this. Actually confused some of their songs with Nickelback for awhile.

 

[Snoopy]

Neil Young

Leonard Skynard?

 

[Gr00vus]

Does "supposed to" mean artists that are similar to other artists you like but don't, artists who are popular that you don't like, artists that are critically acclaimed that you don't like, something else?

I don't feel like I'm "supposed to" like anything, so I'm not sure what the intent of this question / thread is.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Does "supposed to" mean artists that are similar to other artists you like but don't, artists who are popular that you don't like, artists that are critically acclaimed that you don't like, something else?

I don't feel like I'm "supposed to" like anything, so I'm not sure what the intent of this question / thread is.

I assume it means a band or artist you would seem likely to like based on ones you do.

For example, if someone was a big fan of Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, it might seem safe to assume they'd also be a fan of Soundgarden, but if they are not, that would seem like one they "should" like that they do not.

 

[the moops]

Does "supposed to" mean artists that are similar to other artists you like but don't, artists who are popular that you don't like, artists that are critically acclaimed that you don't like, something else?

I don't feel like I'm "supposed to" like anything, so I'm not sure what the intent of this question / thread is.

I assume it means a band or artist you would seem likely to like based on ones you do.

For example, if someone was a big fan of Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, it might seem safe to assume they'd also be a fan of Soundgarden, but if they are not, that would seem like one they "should" like that they do not.

This is correct.

 

[dkp993]

Radiohead- have always loved one song, but no matter how many times I try anything else is a swing-and-a-miss

This. 100x this. Actually confused some of their songs with Nickelback for awhile.

I’d listen to Nickelback before the Rolling Stones 10 out of 10 times. And Nickelback is terrible.

 

[culdeus]

Does "supposed to" mean artists that are similar to other artists you like but don't, artists who are popular that you don't like, artists that are critically acclaimed that you don't like, something else?

I don't feel like I'm "supposed to" like anything, so I'm not sure what the intent of this question / thread is.

Maybe critically popular and billboard popular bands. Others that would fit might be the white stripes.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Wait - WTF Radiohead song is getting confused with Nickelback?

 

[Lehigh98]

Country Music

Where are you from?

2023

 

[krista4]

It seems that some in this thread are just posting music they don't like, as opposed to the original question

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Does "supposed to" mean artists that are similar to other artists you like but don't, artists who are popular that you don't like, artists that are critically acclaimed that you don't like, something else?

I don't feel like I'm "supposed to" like anything, so I'm not sure what the intent of this question / thread is.

I assume it means a band or artist you would seem likely to like based on ones you do.

For example, if someone was a big fan of Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, it might seem safe to assume they'd also be a fan of Soundgarden, but if they are not, that would seem like one they "should" like that they do not.

This is correct.

This thread definitely turned quickly into what popular/best selling/music snob/little known band do you think is terrible/overrated.

I would love to see a list of bands similar to “this terrible/overrated band” that you actually like.

I know a few have done this but only a small minority.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Does "supposed to" mean artists that are similar to other artists you like but don't, artists who are popular that you don't like, artists that are critically acclaimed that you don't like, something else?

I don't feel like I'm "supposed to" like anything, so I'm not sure what the intent of this question / thread is.

I assume it means a band or artist you would seem likely to like based on ones you do.

For example, if someone was a big fan of Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, it might seem safe to assume they'd also be a fan of Soundgarden, but if they are not, that would seem like one they "should" like that they do not.

This is correct.

This thread definitely turned quickly into what popular/best selling/music snob/little known band do you think is terrible/overrated.

I would love to see a list of bands similar to “this terrible/overrated band” that you actually like.

I know a few have done this but only a small minority.

Most of the threads just become "list something you haven't seen posted yet"

If we are being honest, I answer these, but it's only 1/2 serious because I largely reject the idea of there being music I should or am supposed to like.

 

[TripItUp]

I would love to see a list of bands similar to “this terrible/overrated band” that you actually like.

was just thinking the same

 

[northern exposure]

If

I can tell the people listing them here haven’t ever even listened to them

I've tried to make it through Yankee Hotel Foxtrot a bunch of times. And other songs, too. I check out Jeff Tweedy's videos on YouTube.

It's not a total blind spot for me, and as I always say to myself, I don't necessarily not like them, I just don't get them yet.

i wasn’t talking about you. I’m talking about those that say they’re only “alt-country” (which only 2.5 albums are) or people that hate them because Rolling Stone magazine allegedly worships them or because only “music snobs” listen to them.

also I wasn’t just referring to Wilco with that statement - I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms.

I don't understand the purpose of your post. Why say "- I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms."?
So somebody doesn't like a band, tries to articulate why they don't like them and you respond that they are clueless in their criticisms. Huh?
So I don't like a band and I have to make a convincing argument to you why I don't like them? Isn't music about taste? Not everyone has the same tastes, so not everyone likes the same bands.
I see lots of bands named in here that I love. But, I'm not going to try to convince others to like them like I do.
Just as I don't want anybody trying to convince me my dislike of a band is wrong.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

If

I can tell the people listing them here haven’t ever even listened to them

I've tried to make it through Yankee Hotel Foxtrot a bunch of times. And other songs, too. I check out Jeff Tweedy's videos on YouTube.

It's not a total blind spot for me, and as I always say to myself, I don't necessarily not like them, I just don't get them yet.

i wasn’t talking about you. I’m talking about those that say they’re only “alt-country” (which only 2.5 albums are) or people that hate them because Rolling Stone magazine allegedly worships them or because only “music snobs” listen to them.

also I wasn’t just referring to Wilco with that statement - I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms.

I don't understand the purpose of your post. Why say "- I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms."?
So somebody doesn't like a band, tries to articulate why they don't like them and you respond that they are clueless in their criticisms. Huh?
So I don't like a band and I have to make a convincing argument to you why I don't like them? Isn't music about taste? Not everyone has the same tastes, so not everyone likes the same bands.
I see lots of bands named in here that I love. But, I'm not going to try to convince others to like them like I do.
Just as I don't want anybody trying to convince me my dislike of a band is wrong.

I said “some” - not “every” and I never tried to convince anyone to like a band they don’t.

I said what I said and I’ll only address arguments that address what I said.

 

[northern exposure]

If

I can tell the people listing them here haven’t ever even listened to them

I've tried to make it through Yankee Hotel Foxtrot a bunch of times. And other songs, too. I check out Jeff Tweedy's videos on YouTube.

It's not a total blind spot for me, and as I always say to myself, I don't necessarily not like them, I just don't get them yet.

i wasn’t talking about you. I’m talking about those that say they’re only “alt-country” (which only 2.5 albums are) or people that hate them because Rolling Stone magazine allegedly worships them or because only “music snobs” listen to them.

also I wasn’t just referring to Wilco with that statement - I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms.

I don't understand the purpose of your post. Why say "- I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms."?
So somebody doesn't like a band, tries to articulate why they don't like them and you respond that they are clueless in their criticisms. Huh?
So I don't like a band and I have to make a convincing argument to you why I don't like them? Isn't music about taste? Not everyone has the same tastes, so not everyone likes the same bands.
I see lots of bands named in here that I love. But, I'm not going to try to convince others to like them like I do.
Just as I don't want anybody trying to convince me my dislike of a band is wrong.

I said “some” - not “every” and I never tried to convince anyone to like a band they don’t.

I said what I said and I’ll only address arguments that address what I said.

I directly quoted you and you respond like you were misquoted? Interesting.
Let's try this again. You stated "I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms". How can you judge they’re clueless in their criticisms?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

If

I can tell the people listing them here haven’t ever even listened to them

I've tried to make it through Yankee Hotel Foxtrot a bunch of times. And other songs, too. I check out Jeff Tweedy's videos on YouTube.

It's not a total blind spot for me, and as I always say to myself, I don't necessarily not like them, I just don't get them yet.

i wasn’t talking about you. I’m talking about those that say they’re only “alt-country” (which only 2.5 albums are) or people that hate them because Rolling Stone magazine allegedly worships them or because only “music snobs” listen to them.

also I wasn’t just referring to Wilco with that statement - I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms.

I don't understand the purpose of your post. Why say "- I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms."?
So somebody doesn't like a band, tries to articulate why they don't like them and you respond that they are clueless in their criticisms. Huh?
So I don't like a band and I have to make a convincing argument to you why I don't like them? Isn't music about taste? Not everyone has the same tastes, so not everyone likes the same bands.
I see lots of bands named in here that I love. But, I'm not going to try to convince others to like them like I do.
Just as I don't want anybody trying to convince me my dislike of a band is wrong.

I said “some” - not “every” and I never tried to convince anyone to like a band they don’t.

I said what I said and I’ll only address arguments that address what I said.

I directly quoted you and you respond like you were misquoted? Interesting.
Let's try this again. You stated "I can tell some of these other bands getting hate by some that are clueless in their criticisms". How can you judge they’re clueless in their criticisms?

I didn’t claim you misquoted me. Just stop.

I pointed out some of the misconceptions already. Some of them I’d just rather not really get into (there's some beyond obvious trolling in here).

I’ll retract it and say I was wrong to say that if you want - I really should anyway. My main point was saying people like bands because their “critical darlings” or the fans are “music snobs” was odd but I suppose I should have just let that go as well.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

assume it means a band or artist you would seem likely to like based on ones you do.

For example, if someone was a big fan of Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, it might seem safe to assume they'd also be a fan of Soundgarden, but if they are not, that would seem like one they "should" like that they do not.

Yes, like for instance someone hating the Beatles but loving the Monkees. Or hating Led Zeppelin but loving Greta Van Fleet.

 

[Chris B.]

Red Hot Chili Peppers. I find them boring, and the singer's voice sucks. Will Ferrell is awesome though.

 

[Mister CIA]

Sha Na Na.

 

[HellToupee]

Perry Farrell/Janes Addiction/Porno for Pyros

Led Zep

Queen

Aerosmith

 

[Spartans Rule]

Fu Manchu.

Spotify and Pandora insist I should love this band, but I can't get into them and I don't know why. I mean I kinda know why, it's because they're terrible, but that doesn't stop me from loving every other awful stoner rock band I hear.

 

[culdeus]

Does "supposed to" mean artists that are similar to other artists you like but don't, artists who are popular that you don't like, artists that are critically acclaimed that you don't like, something else?

I don't feel like I'm "supposed to" like anything, so I'm not sure what the intent of this question / thread is.

I assume it means a band or artist you would seem likely to like based on ones you do.

For example, if someone was a big fan of Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, it might seem safe to assume they'd also be a fan of Soundgarden, but if they are not, that would seem like one they "should" like that they do not.

This is correct.

This thread definitely turned quickly into what popular/best selling/music snob/little known band do you think is terrible/overrated.

I would love to see a list of bands similar to “this terrible/overrated band” that you actually like.

I know a few have done this but only a small minority.

IDK since I came in hot vs. Radiohead I'd say that there are several in that era/genre I prefer more among them being:
REM
Counting Crows
Screaming Trees

None of them I think are Tier 1, but I'd say each of them have a larger catalog I'd listen to pieces of today.

Then the more mainstream Pumpkins/PJ/Nirvana forming the Tier 1 of that era I still listen to continually.

When I finally got on the internet in the early 2000s I was super confused why Radiohead was thought of as a Tier 1 90s band. They were completely off my radar before/during/since and I went to a ton of shows growing up in the 90s. It is one of the enduring long lasting confusions of mine how people judge them so highly. And I have TRIED to enjoy them. Don't get the appeal AT ALL.

If I had to place radiohead I'd have them down in sort of the Oasis/Faith No More/weezer tier.

 

[the moops]

IDK since I came in hot vs. Radiohead I'd say that there are several in that era/genre I prefer more among them being:
REM
Counting Crows
Screaming Trees

Haven't thought of Screaming Trees in a long time. Like those guys.

I wouldn't put those three bands in the same genre as Radiohead. Same era for sure. But I am not even sure what genre to put Radiohead in or who would be a similar genre band.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

IDK since I came in hot vs. Radiohead I'd say that there are several in that era/genre I prefer more among them being:
REM
Counting Crows
Screaming Trees

Haven't thought of Screaming Trees in a long time. Like those guys.

I wouldn't put those three bands in the same genre as Radiohead. Same era for sure. But I am not even sure what genre to put Radiohead in or who would be a similar genre band.

Agreed. I don’t think any of those 3 bands are in the same genre as Radiohead.

FWIW, I like all four of them!

 

[Terminalxylem]

For the aficionados, how much of your free time is devoted to music?

Music while driving, music while biking/exercising, music while cleaning the house, music while preparing dinner, etc.

I never sit and listen to music.

Fair. I do all that stuff, too, but music only enters the equation driving (sometimes)

 

[northern exposure]

I heard Albert Hammond Jr. (guitarist with The Strokes, solo artist) on the Broken Record podcast. He told Justin Richmond about some of his earliest influences and some bands he just doesn't love. Two of these bands he doesn't love are Led Zeppelin and Radiohead. When Richmond asked him why,he couldn't explain it. He said the vocals for LZ, but couldn't elaborate further for either band or some others he named. He just said it comes down to the bands not suiting his taste in music.
So, if a professional musician for over 20 years can't articulate why he doesn't like a certain band, what chance do I have?
I've heard songs/bands that I've loved immediately. Some songs/bands that after multiple listens, I like. Other songs/bands that I just don't like from the 1st listen. Other bands that lose me for part of their careers and then I start to like them again.
I can't really explain any of it.

 

[Scoresman]

Steve Miller Band. But actually I don’t think anyone “should” like them because they are horrible. The Nickleback of that era. Nails on a chalkboard for me.

 

[Scoresman]

Also the gin blossoms or any similar band that sounds like it would be something chandler from friends would like.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

The Doors;

Good call

 

[tuffnutt]

U2 is always a hard pass for me

 

[Keerock]

I always catch a lot of flack for this, but I find U2 and Bruce Springsteen unlistenable.

 

[Keerock]

Springsteen and U2

 

[Keerock]

Also the gin blossoms or any similar band that sounds like it would be something chandler from friends would like.

Color me Chandler... I love Gin Blossoms, Goo Goo Dolls, Blind Melon. Similar bands/sound that I really enjoy.

 

[massraider]

Also the gin blossoms or any similar band that sounds like it would be something chandler from friends would like.

No one is telling you you would like these bands

 

[arrow1]

Dave Matthews

 

[MAC_32]

Steve Miller Band. But actually I don’t think anyone “should” like them because they are horrible. The Nickleback of that era. Nails on a chalkboard for me.

You're making me feel better about my classic rock radio thoughts about them when I was young? This was popular? Why?!