Why so much love for Sigur Ros?
03-11-04 | 03:08 PM
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One person's trash is another's treasure, and vice versa.
I also agree with the above poster that age isn't likely to change one's tastes to much. Maybe for those who are hardcore into music (i.e. listen all the time, and play music on their own).
But for more casual fans like myself that just throw on a CD while in the car or office and catch a couple concerts a year, I don't think taste is likely to change much. I'm 25 now and listen to more or less the same stuff I did 10 years ago (grunge, alternative, punk, metal, etc.).
I also agree with the above poster that age isn't likely to change one's tastes to much. Maybe for those who are hardcore into music (i.e. listen all the time, and play music on their own).
But for more casual fans like myself that just throw on a CD while in the car or office and catch a couple concerts a year, I don't think taste is likely to change much. I'm 25 now and listen to more or less the same stuff I did 10 years ago (grunge, alternative, punk, metal, etc.).
03-11-04 | 03:23 PM
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Originally posted by fallow
Eh, I disagree with that sentiment. I'm 20 and have been listening to Sigur Ros since I was 17 or 18.
Eh, I disagree with that sentiment. I'm 20 and have been listening to Sigur Ros since I was 17 or 18.
03-11-04 | 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by Jason
While it sounds snobbish, it is true that certain music is better appreciated at a later stage in life. I know I appreciate Rush on so many more levels now than back when I was a teenager/college student.
That said, I agree that Sigur Ros is pretty bad. I tried the sample tracks from Amazon.com and was amazed that something so pointless could hold anybody's fascination.
While it sounds snobbish, it is true that certain music is better appreciated at a later stage in life. I know I appreciate Rush on so many more levels now than back when I was a teenager/college student.
That said, I agree that Sigur Ros is pretty bad. I tried the sample tracks from Amazon.com and was amazed that something so pointless could hold anybody's fascination.
I liked Rush in high school (and before). Got older and found their schtick wanting. Don't hate Rush, but I'd much prefer something like Sigur Ros any day of the week.
03-12-04 | 07:36 AM
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im gonna give them a few more listens. after reading some posts i decided to check out a few more songs and those were better than the first batch, still probably not quite what i like but better nonetheless. i am willing to check out some more songs.
03-12-04 | 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by fallow
Eh, I disagree with that sentiment. I'm 20 and have been listening to Sigur Ros since I was 17 or 18.
Eh, I disagree with that sentiment. I'm 20 and have been listening to Sigur Ros since I was 17 or 18.
Besides, college rock (75% shit, 25% good) is called that for a reason. Really, Sigur Ros and similar bands exist because of my demographic, or it helps significantly.
03-12-04 | 11:05 AM
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Oh, I don't mean to imply that older generations don't appreciate music that falls under the "college rock" supra-umbrella. I was just pointing out that a large base of support for these groups comes from the 18-21 range, thus the age-as-"better taste" argument doesn't necessarily work. I mean, I heard about Sigur Ros from a VH-1 news special, not the campus radio or blog.
And I definitely believe that 30 year old Dad's would buy M83: not only does it appeal to the MBV fans but poor college students can't drop that much ca$h for one CD.
And I definitely believe that 30 year old Dad's would buy M83: not only does it appeal to the MBV fans but poor college students can't drop that much ca$h for one CD.
03-13-04 | 08:07 PM
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Originally posted by gmal2003
im gonna give them a few more listens. after reading some posts i decided to check out a few more songs and those were better than the first batch, still probably not quite what i like but better nonetheless. i am willing to check out some more songs.
im gonna give them a few more listens. after reading some posts i decided to check out a few more songs and those were better than the first batch, still probably not quite what i like but better nonetheless. i am willing to check out some more songs.
Untilted 8
Untitled 1
Untitled 4
Those are off their last album ( )
And from their previous album Agaetis Byrjun
Staralfur
Sven-G-Englar
Ny Batterri
Olsen Olsen
