The Most Pretentious and Overrated New Bands/Artists
11-21-07, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by KillerCannabis
Any band called The "something".
11-21-07, 05:39 AM
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My votes go to Pete Doherty and/or The Liberteens, The Enemy, The View, The Fratellis and The Feeling. Not a particular fan of Amy Winehouse, but anyone who thinks that girl hasn't got a one in a generation voice is on more crack than she is.
11-21-07, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by vedderstapp
The Fratellis.
11-21-07, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Sessa17
This thread is quite baffling to me, aside from the fact that people are caling bands "new" that have been around for over 12 years, what one earth do you people consider "pretentious". Please explain what is pretentious about The Fratellis, a band whose songs are all light-hearted about drinking, girls, & pretty much just having fun.
11-21-07, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by KillerCannabis
Sorry, I should have said any NEW band called "The (blank)".
Examples would be: The Killers, The Hives, The White Stripes, The Decemberists, The Arcade Fire, The Used, etc.
Examples would be: The Killers, The Hives, The White Stripes, The Decemberists, The Arcade Fire, The Used, etc.
Also, my pal Kim is in a band called The Muffs (also not new):
11-21-07, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Sessa17
This thread is quite baffling to me, aside from the fact that people are caling bands "new" that have been around for over 12 years, what one earth do you people consider "pretentious". Please explain what is pretentious about The Fratellis, a band whose songs are all light-hearted about drinking, girls, & pretty much just having fun.
11-21-07, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by atlantamoi
So, you've never heard them, but think they suck. Um-kay.
Critics like them? Never knew that. They do suck it up.
You are now my mortal enemy!
Not always the case, but bands with no sense of humor bug me.
Critics like them? Never knew that. They do suck it up.
You are now my mortal enemy!
Not always the case, but bands with no sense of humor bug me.
11-21-07, 11:10 AM
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I just heard some Death Cab For Cutie on the radio this morning and was reminded of this thread. Their lyrics (and sound) make me want to beat them up and take their lunch money...
11-21-07, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by slop101
I just heard some Death Cab For Cutie on the radio this morning and was reminded of this thread. Their lyrics (and sound) make me want to beat them up and take their lunch money...
But did they make you want to punch babies?
11-21-07, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LiquidSky
The White Stripes are not "new" Also, my pal Kim is in a band called The Muffs (also not new):
Also, my pal Kim is in a band called The Muffs (also not new): Last edited by slymer; 11-21-07 at 12:15 PM.
11-21-07, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Toad
I love the people getting defensive in here when someone calls "their band" pretentious.
No kidding, I like a lot of the bands listed here - Bright Eyes, Decemberists, Death Cab. Don't take it personal people.
11-21-07, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LiquidSky
The White Stripes are not "new" Also, my pal Kim is in a band called The Muffs (also not new):
Also, my pal Kim is in a band called The Muffs (also not new): Does the Muff match the drapes?
11-21-07, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mopower
No I said new music sucks.
What do you mean by this blanket statement? All new music sucks? If you really believe that I kind of feel sorry for you.
11-21-07, 02:08 PM
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I sort of agree with him. I can't find anything by "new" bands that I like.
New stuff from older bands is okay to me, but I just can't get into the new music scene.
Maybe it's because I'm getting older.
New stuff from older bands is okay to me, but I just can't get into the new music scene.
Maybe it's because I'm getting older.
11-21-07, 02:35 PM
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Music is as good now as it's ever been in my opinion. I guess you just have to know where to look. I consider debut album by Gaslight Anthem one of my alltime favorites, and it came out in 2007.
11-21-07, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Toad
Maybe it's because I'm getting older.
11-21-07, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by slymer
Music is as good now as it's ever been in my opinion. I guess you just have to know where to look. I consider debut album by Gaslight Anthem one of my alltime favorites, and it came out in 2007.
I'm glad you guys find something to like today. I just hope it's not that nonsense I sometimes hear on Sirius' Top 40 station.
(Kidding! Sort of...)
11-21-07, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by slymer
Music is as good now as it's ever been in my opinion.
11-21-07, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Toad
In my opinion, music will never be as good as it was when you had the Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Beatles, Who, etc., all recording in the same span of years.
I'm glad you guys find something to like today. I just hope it's not that nonsense I sometimes hear on Sirius' Top 40 station. (Kidding! Sort of...)
I'm glad you guys find something to like today. I just hope it's not that nonsense I sometimes hear on Sirius' Top 40 station.
(Kidding! Sort of...)I can't remember the last time I voluntarily listened to music on the radio. That doesn't mean I hate everything on the radio, I'd just rather be in control of what I listen to. And they do play alot of crap on the radio.
11-21-07, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Toad
I "care about music," but I don't have time to seek out and discover bands to like.