Guest AndrewTS Posted June 10, 2003 Report Posted June 10, 2003 I can appreciate good writing, and if there's good writing behind a slightly talented pop group it can produce a classic pop song. But it's quite rare. Yeah, but sadly most of the lyrics for pop songs are so trite and transparent they make me want to gag.
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 Know what band writes some interesting lyrics, at least in my eyes? Biohazard. Why? Because the lyrics are mostly about self-empowerment, getting drunk, or issues that you'd expect Jon Davis to piss and moan about. And yet Evan Seinfeld is all like "yeah, I'm the man" when screaming/singing/rapping. ...Evan Seinfeld fucking rules...
Guest DARRYLXWF Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 "So, Led Zeppelin...what does he play?" Man, I've heard that said tonnes of times. Even back when my younger brother actually saw Zeppelin on on the T.V, he'd always think that Jimmy Page's name WAS Led Zeppelin, and that the group was named after him....ah memories.
Guest redbaron51 Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 Here's one. some kid:"Power chords can't make good music" me: "Ever heard of Black Sabbath?" some kid: "Black Sabbath?" me: "Ever heard of Ozzy Osbourne?" some kid: "Ya, he's on MTV." me: "Well he was in that band." some kid: "Ozzy was in a band?"
Guest notJames Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 This one's for saturnmark: I used to be the program director for my college radio station back in the early 90s. One of my jobs was to monitor fledgling DJs during their shifts to critique them, give them pointers, etc. Anyway, one of our less bright girls got a request for a Smiths song. So after the song, she starts her talk-up (a run-down of the songs she just played, in case you didn't know): "And that was the Smiths with "Cemetry Gates". And I don't know about you, but the singer sounds an awful lot like Morrissey." I switched her to the early early morning Sunday shift, so that no one would ever have to listen to her again. Stupid human.
Guest mesepher Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 my roommate was listening to some Floyd at work.. and Gilmour had just ripped an awesome solo and one of his coworkers said and I QUOTE: "Page kicks ass~!!!"
Guest Mindless_Aggression Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 On the Andrew WK thing, Saturnmark...too each his own indeed, enjoy. As far as interesting lyrics, I still stand by Mindless Self Indulgence. Completely retarded most of the time but they occasionally slip these big pieces of truth into their stuff and I like that. Thank God for instance. Oh and someone really should bring up Korn Kids experiences. (or KIDZZZ as they prefer) I really do hate to pigeonhole one whole group of people, but I think I've met roughly 2 intelligent people who like Korn and even they referenced the band as at best a guilty pleasure. For example... K Kid: You know why they kick ass? Because Jon Davis feels it. He feels every fuckin word of it. That is metal and it will always exist as long as him and his band are around. I tried to make him listen to Cradle Of Filth then. He would have none of that "gay ass british fag rock" or whatever he referenced it as. Tremendous.
Guest AndrewTS Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 In case anyone asks, I didn't name myself this because of WK. It's just my real initials but I don't feel like broadcasting my real name (which isn't a bad name, just too unique). Redbaron51: Kill that child.
Guest saturnmark4life Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 This one's for saturnmark: I used to be the program director for my college radio station back in the early 90s. One of my jobs was to monitor fledgling DJs during their shifts to critique them, give them pointers, etc. Anyway, one of our less bright girls got a request for a Smiths song. So after the song, she starts her talk-up (a run-down of the songs she just played, in case you didn't know): "And that was the Smiths with "Cemetry Gates". And I don't know about you, but the singer sounds an awful lot like Morrissey." I switched her to the early early morning Sunday shift, so that no one would ever have to listen to her again. Stupid human. Oh man, saying that is one thing, but LIVE ON AIR???
Guest ElectricRaccoon Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 I left a fIREHOSE cd in my buddy's car, and he proceeded to mock me for being into Firehouse. I mean, I don't expect everyone to be familiar, but come on, give me SOME credit. "Man, you're into Firehouse?" is a serious accusation to be throwing around.
Guest notJames Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 This one's for saturnmark: I used to be the program director for my college radio station back in the early 90s. One of my jobs was to monitor fledgling DJs during their shifts to critique them, give them pointers, etc. Anyway, one of our less bright girls got a request for a Smiths song. So after the song, she starts her talk-up (a run-down of the songs she just played, in case you didn't know): "And that was the Smiths with "Cemetry Gates". And I don't know about you, but the singer sounds an awful lot like Morrissey." I switched her to the early early morning Sunday shift, so that no one would ever have to listen to her again. Stupid human. Oh man, saying that is one thing, but LIVE ON AIR??? Yep. Dumb as a pile of rocks. I don't think anyone let her live that down after that. And rightfully so.
Guest Vitamin X Posted June 12, 2003 Report Posted June 12, 2003 I'd just like to point out that not everyone possesses the same amount of musical knowledge that a lot of us do, and that you guys should be thankful you know so much instead of being condescending on those who haven't been exposed to such a wide variety of music. However, people who DO pretend like they are music critics of any sort and then spout off comments like I've seen in this thread do deserve to be mocked, and mocked viciously. Only thing worse than a stupid fool is an ignorant, stupid fool.
Guest mesepher Posted June 12, 2003 Report Posted June 12, 2003 here's another from our own board: "Who the fuck is Ronnie Van Zant?" and then there is my friend who INSISTS that Neil Young and Ronnie Van Zant had an ongoing fued....
Guest El Satanico Posted June 12, 2003 Report Posted June 12, 2003 and then there is my friend who INSISTS that Neil Young and Ronnie Van Zant had an ongoing fued.... That's not really that stupid. I mean Sweet Home Alabama does have a line attacking Neil Young and his song Southern Man. It's understandable for someone to hear that and think they were feuding. Hell I always thought that they may have be in some sort of fued and that those two songs were public displays of said feud. I wouldnt argue about it being true, as I have no clue if it was.
Guest The Hamburglar Posted June 12, 2003 Report Posted June 12, 2003 I tried to make him listen to Cradle Of Filth then. He would have none of that "gay ass british fag rock" or whatever he referenced it as. Tremendous. Well, that's what they are, although I wouldn't put it quite like that. They're pure cheese, and really rather shit. Their cheese factor is ridiculously high, and for some reason it ain't good, fun cheese. Its rotten, smelly cheddar.
Guest IDrinkRatsMilk Posted June 13, 2003 Report Posted June 13, 2003 and then there is my friend who INSISTS that Neil Young and Ronnie Van Zant had an ongoing fued.... That's not really that stupid. I mean Sweet Home Alabama does have a line attacking Neil Young and his song Southern Man. It's understandable for someone to hear that and think they were feuding. Hell I always thought that they may have be in some sort of fued and that those two songs were public displays of said feud. I wouldnt argue about it being true, as I have no clue if it was. I heard that Neil Young fans vandalized the grave of Ronnie Van Zant. It's at least a popular rumor, if it's not true.
Guest mesepher Posted June 13, 2003 Report Posted June 13, 2003 it's not true. this song sums it up quite nicely: Now Ronnie and Neil became good friends their feud was just in song Skynyrd was a bunch of Neil Young fans and Neil he loved that song So He wrote "Powderfinger" for Skynyrd to record But Ronnie ended up singing "Sweet Home Alabama" to the lord And Neil helped carry Ronnie in his casket to the ground And to my way of thinking, us southern men need both of them around - Patterson Hood so yeah... all rumours... all not true.
Guest subliminal_animal Posted June 14, 2003 Report Posted June 14, 2003 That's from the Drive-By Truckers, right? Part of me says yes, part of me says no.
Guest mesepher Posted June 14, 2003 Report Posted June 14, 2003 That's from the Drive-By Truckers, right? Part of me says yes, part of me says no. the first part of you was correct. Glad to see them get some recognition!
Guest INXS Posted June 14, 2003 Report Posted June 14, 2003 here's another from our own board: "Who the fuck is Ronnie Van Zant?" That was me. Hey I'm not a big Skynyrd fan. I just know some of their songs from the radio. Oh, you want worst? When I was 12 I thought Motley Crue was the greatest band in the world.
Guest mesepher Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 this might be the best one yet! "I plan on playing our warm-up show in Las Vegas on June 27 and ripping everyone's face off this summer on Summer Sanitarium" - that Chester kid from Linkin Park
Guest redbaron51 Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 Oh, you want worst? When I was 12 I thought Motley Crue was the greatest band in the world. Dude they still are one of the greatest bands in the world
Guest Choken One Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 I am ashamed to say I have friend that truly says this Me: So Yeah man...Check out Life of Agony...Great Band. The Next day Me: So you check them out? Him: Yeah they were decent but kinda bland... Me: Heh...Really? Bland? Ok that's a odd way to put it then... Him: I mean it's ok but it has no catchy beat and the lyrics aren't making sense...Take Linkin Park for example...Now they are revolutionary...They are the only people to combine Rap and Rock so perfectly and have good lyrics to boot... me: L.P? You gotta be shittin me...that junk boy band 5th grade lyrical masterpiece of shit is revolutionary? Him: Ya wouldn't know good music if it hit you on the ass...
Guest mesepher Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 tell him "you wouldn't know a revolutiuon if it bit you on the dick" (a Zappa quote for you)
Guest jimmy no nose Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 Friend: CKY sound just like every other punk band. Me: Since when are they a punk band and who else sounds like them? Friend: ACDC are better.
Guest Choken One Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 Your friend is right... ACDC is better.
Guest jimmy no nose Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 I agree actually, but what did it have to do with anything that was said before?
Guest godthedog Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 Him: I mean it's ok but it has no catchy beat and the lyrics aren't making sense...Take Linkin Park for example...Now they are revolutionary...They are the only people to combine Rap and Rock so perfectly and have good lyrics to boot... wait a second...is it possible to listen to modern rock radio (as your friend seems to) and NOT be familiar with rage against the machine? cause that comment goes into this strange realm of its own, past "pissing me off" and even past "really funny" into this new, exciting "what the hell" territory. include more comments by said friend, this new territory intrigues me.
Guest Choken One Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 well...I'll try to get more QUOTABLES from him... BUT i am kinda afraid to know he will say...
Guest Spicy McHaggis Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 Him: I mean it's ok but it has no catchy beat and the lyrics aren't making sense...Take Linkin Park for example...Now they are revolutionary...They are the only people to combine Rap and Rock so perfectly and have good lyrics to boot... wait a second...is it possible to listen to modern rock radio (as your friend seems to) and NOT be familiar with rage against the machine? Well, LP sucks... Rage sucks... so I'm not too concerned.
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