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Cantankerous 11.14.2006 05:44 PM

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atari 2600 11.14.2006 05:46 PM

This list you request would take too long to write.
If the band is good, I don't care how many "hipsters" may like them, but it is rare that current "cool" bands are very good really. I'm also usually turned off by "townie" retro picks too. Too many seem to like The Who, The Guess Who, Black Crowes and Black Sabbath.

Marfloth 11.15.2006 05:05 AM

You have to be mentally retarded to not like Tom Waits,
Or Nick Cave, David Bowie and Cat Power for that matter.

But i agree 'Wolf Eyes' are shit.

sonicl 11.15.2006 05:17 AM

A hell of a lot of "noise" bands seem creatively worthless to me, but the hipster kids seem to want to like them because they think it boosts their rebelliousness rating.

There, I've said it now. So kill me.


EDIT - I'm not saying I'm put off "noise" bands because hipsters like them, by the way, I'm questioning the reason that the hipster kids like them. I'm put off "noise" bands because the musical side of it does nothing for me.

alteredcourse 11.15.2006 06:23 AM

what i get out of this thread is ,
whether a band is worth my listening to or not , i tend to get weird and freak away from major excitement over things . as in , when something is being hugely hyped , my subconscious keeps me the fuck away for a while , sometimes years , until i naturally pick the thing up on my own time and give it a proper chance .

cat power is definately in this realm . i fucking HATE the hype surrounding this seemingly simple and noble artist . a cat power fan once critisized my taste in female musicians, and when i gave a negative response to his asking if i like cat power , he pouted snottily "well you WOULDNT like somethign liek that ANYway" . obviously im just not good enough for good ol cat power . marvelous .
ill listen to you in about 15 years, chan .

HaydenAsche 11.15.2006 09:35 AM

Death Cab/Postal Service - Everyone loves these bands. I don't care however. It's a bit of a 'turn-off' I suppose but I still love them.

the Shins - They might be decent but every time I listen I think "Why the fuck do so many people like this?" Give me anything else.

Sonic Youth - All the hipsters love these boring motherfuckers.

HaydenAsche 11.15.2006 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by noisemachine
Who the hell bases their opinion of a band on what other people think of them? I like to form my own opinion on an artist based on the quality of music, not what the douchebag next to me thinks.


You're an idiot. Let me take this time to bathe in your stupidity so maybe I'll understand your point.












Nope. Still don't get it. We aren't saying we hate these artists because someone listens to them. We're saying it is a bit of a turn-off because so many generic hipsters listen to them. Completely different, dear.

screamingskull 11.15.2006 09:44 AM

the white stripes - plus i havn't ever really liked anything ive ever heard by them.

Bright Eyes - too anoying, theres about two good songs on each album.

screamingskull 11.15.2006 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by alteredcourse
cat power is definately in this realm . i fucking HATE the hype surrounding this seemingly simple and noble artist . a cat power fan once critisized my taste in female musicians, and when i gave a negative response to his asking if i like cat power , he pouted snottily "well you WOULDNT like somethign liek that ANYway" . obviously im just not good enough for good ol cat power . marvelous .
ill listen to you in about 15 years, chan .


she must be alot more famous in america/canada than over here. seriously hardy anyone has ever heard of her. which is nice as i can say "do you like cat power" to people and they always say no so i get to recommend stuff.

HaydenAsche 11.15.2006 09:49 AM

Cat Power really isn't that popular in the states either. She's just as popular if not less than Sonic Youth. alteredcourse is just a tasteless cunt.

zedius 11.15.2006 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by scott v
Liz Phair??? not sure she is much better than Chan of Catpower (except this latest Catpower piece of mainstream garbage) at least well a few years ago, i mean remember Lilith Fair? she played that thing w/ a bunch of other ladies that everyone (at least the majority of the younger female category) seemed to be hip to and boy ever since "Exile in Guyville" she has sold out immensly and that album came out well over 10 years ago.

7 Year Bitch, Babes in Toyland, L7, and especially Hole??? its like golly i don't need to hear another "Girl Grunge Band" again thank you and especially one that has someone has obnoxious of a frontwoman like Courtney Love... yikes. Sleeter Kinney runs circles musically around any of these bands in my humble opinion.


When I say liz phair I am saying pre-whitechocolatespaceegg only. It's a shame she shredded her credability, especially since I'm pretty sure she actually got less cd sales by selling out.

I think courtney love has an amazingly powerful voice, and good melodies. All her shit is constantly trapped inside my head. I don't care how obnoxious she is. And I never said L7!!! :)

HaydenAsche 11.15.2006 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WHOREOHSCOPE
He basically meant that it shouldn't matter whos into what music, you should just stick to your own and enjoy the music you are into.....


You don't think I know that? I'm just saying that has nothing to with this thread. It's musicians who you are turned off by. That doesn't mean you don't listen to them. It's just an assumption that you probably won't like something because a bunch of hipsters do.

Idiot.

chabib 11.15.2006 05:34 PM

people who worry about hipsters spend too much time on the internet.

noisemachine 11.15.2006 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaydenAsche
You're an idiot. Let me take this time to bathe in your stupidity so maybe I'll understand your point.












Nope. Still don't get it. We aren't saying we hate these artists because someone listens to them. We're saying it is a bit of a turn-off because so many generic hipsters listen to them. Completely different, dear.

Still, what difference does it make that a bunch of hipsters do like these artists? Why is it such a turnoff? Are you afraid of being lumped into the category of "generic hipster" for liking them? I still don't understand your logic here.

HaydenAsche 11.15.2006 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisemachine
Still, what difference does it make that a bunch of hipsters do like these artists? Why is it such a turnoff? Are you afraid of being lumped into the category of "generic hipster" for liking them? I still don't understand your logic here.


My logic is, if you don't like the thread, piss off.

Besides, I'm as hipster as it gets.

noisemachine 11.15.2006 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chabib
people who worry about hipsters spend too much time on the internet.

Exactly.

HaydenAsche 11.15.2006 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chabib
people who worry about hipsters spend too much time on the internet.


Oh, you've misunderstood me, hipster god. I'm not worried about hipsters. I'm such a hipster it hurts.

Step Father Christmas 11.15.2006 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaydenAsche
Oh, you've misunderstood me, hipster god. I'm not worried about hipsters. I'm such a hipster it hurts.

I don't understand your pattern of thought there.Are you just being contrary for the sake of being antagonistic or the medication that cures lonliness hasn't kicked in yet?Explain.

HaydenAsche 11.15.2006 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Step Father Christmas
I don't understand your pattern of thought there.Are you just being contrary for the sake of being antagonistic or the medication that cures lonliness hasn't kicked in yet?Explain.


I'm in outpatient treatment so my medication is void.

Step Father Christmas 11.15.2006 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaydenAsche
I'm in outpatient treatment so my medication is void.

Well it seems like you might have a point,young man.No presents for you this christmas and that's because you haven't been a good boy like i want them when they sit on my lap.


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