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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Jul 21, 2015 9:26:41 GMT -5
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Post by Dylan :) on Jul 21, 2015 17:05:25 GMT -5
- The Weekend is one of my least favourite artists charting right now - Other than Bruno's UJ era (Treasure, When I Was Your Man, Young Girls, etc), his music is painful - I don't like Sam Smith - I wish Avril was still relevant - Classic Man is annoying - John Legend is one of the most attractive men I have ever seen - The Night Is Still Young is a great song
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Post by firefly on Jul 22, 2015 6:40:33 GMT -5
Teyana Taylor has an amazing voice and VII was one of the best R&B albums of 2014. That song with Chris Brown is horrendous, though.
Bedtime Stories is Madonna's best album.
Fly Like A Bird is one of Mariah's worst songs.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jul 22, 2015 8:17:46 GMT -5
Don't kill me..
- Sara Evans is overrated. - I don't think Nickelback are deserving of the hate they get. - I think Breaking Benjamin is an awesome band. - I also don't really care much for Mariah Carey, Madonna or Tori Kelly.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jul 23, 2015 9:04:35 GMT -5
A few more
-Despite the controversy he often causes, I think Kanye West is a decent rapper. -I prefer Watch Me to Nasty Freestyle. -I can't get into Cold War Kids as much as others do (they're good, but not great). -I like cock rock and bro country. (but I still want traditional country to make a comeback at the same time, as I like that too and it hurts to see an artist such as Alan Jackson struggle)
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Post by House Lannister on Jul 24, 2015 23:26:35 GMT -5
More unpopular opinions:
John Newman>Sam Smith Ed Sheeran's Multiply>Plus 1990s music> 2010s music> 2000s music Mmm Mmm Yeah Yeah=Nu Nu Tevin Campbell>Chris Brown
I think Rock is having a resurgence right now. Although some songs from Bro Country get a little redundant, it is drawing new fans and increasing country music's fanbase. Having said that, country radio shouldn't forget there's plenty of talented musicians that doesn't fit that genre (Reba, Garth Brooks, Kacey Musgraves, etc.) R&B has really hit the skids in the last decade or so.
When Kanye gets his ego out of the way, he can be a talented rapper. But he should never sing again. EVER. Madonna should probably go to Vegas to perform shows there. As an artist, I think she should worry about her legacy. Or go back into acting.
Best video of 2015 so far: B Better Have My Money---Rhianna. Even though I didn't like the song, I thought the video was quite good. Worst video of 2015 so far: B I'm Madonna---Madonna w Nicki Minaj. Couldn't believe what I was seeing. At all. Speaking of which, Nicki Minaj's rap was the best part of that song. Overrated video of 2015: Bad Blood---Taylor Swift w Kendrick Lamar. Good song, but the endless cameos distracted from the concept. Underrated video of 2015: Budapest---George Ezra. Particularly the second half when the crazy comes out.
In general, I think autotune messes up songs more than it helps. Songs on the bottom half of the chart tend to be more interesting sometimes than songs on the top half. I wouldn't be surprised to see Shane Harper break out by 2016, particularly if his upcoming album is marketed well.
Artists I miss: The Dixie Chicks Tracy Chapman Jon/Bon Jovi Dionne Ferris (I hope I'm spelling her name right) Alanis Morrisette
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jul 25, 2015 8:47:30 GMT -5
Another:
I don't like the new Billboard 200 methodology. I tried to explain my opinions on it in January but I didn't get the message right because I was only favoring Christian albums then. But that applies to most hard rock and folk too (when I mean folk, I mean artists such as Brandi Carlile , The Decemberists,Β Courtney Barnett, Sufjan Stevens, etc. that don't have a pop hit, plus they have 'hits' too, just on smaller formats), as well as artists who don't have a major hit (Action Bronson, Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson,Β FKAΒ twigs to name a few). I get why they had to do it but I just don't like to see Rachel Platten getting a top 20 album that is her EP (note, not album as that will do much better) just for a hit song, or tens of old greatest hits album lingering around the bottom 100 that take up a lot of space (I believe the new rule has benefited greatest hits albums too).Β
Then again, Madonna's "Rebel Heart", All Time Low's "Future Hearts" and Muse's "Drones" left as soon as they went #1 on TAS... (Muse got the BB#1 too though)
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Post by irice22 on Jul 25, 2015 11:04:01 GMT -5
In terms of unpopular opinions Pulse, I find Kelly Clarkson to be a particularly bland and boring artist. She has a great voice, but I can expect the same thing from her in every song.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 9:29:54 GMT -5
me reading this right now my reaction to your idiotic post and this also goes out to Kunt as well. Attachment Deleted
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Post by lyhom on Jul 28, 2015 14:57:50 GMT -5
me reading this right now my reaction to your idiotic post and this also goes out to Kunt as well. View Attachmenthow mature lmfao
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 21:00:47 GMT -5
me reading this right now my reaction to your idiotic post and this also goes out to Kunt as well. Ok, wait, so you got mad enough to throw a fit in my PM inbox crying personal attack (to which I replied to explaining why it wasn't to keep any beef out of this thread in the event you really wanted to discuss it at length), then you go back to this thread for the sole purpose of saying "f**k you" not only to me, but to a post that had absolutely nothing to do with you? You have got some f**king nerve.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jul 28, 2015 21:03:42 GMT -5
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Post by JOJO SIWA DERANGEMENT SYNDROME on Jul 28, 2015 23:28:48 GMT -5
-I can't stand when people have to point out on YouTube videos of older songs that their music was "real music" and that today's is crap, I do not like that mindset, plus that is not an objectively true statement. When you reach a certain age, that viewpoint will change to that of longing for the good ol' days of good, real music. We will generally like/love the music we grew up with and that most music released after that time will not measure up because either it isn't the same, or the quality of it has diminished. My parents and other people older than me would say that and I didn't think that it made sense, but I too got older and had that realization myself. If we keep having hits based on what's hot in Vines, trap queens, songs about doing the nae nae and how one doesn't mind if their girlfriend is a stripper and it doesn't make her a ho, well, well, we'll be getting there even sooner. You could've just linked your entire posting history. That would've been more succinct. Just where are you getting at? What's your point? Since you have posted your opinions publicly on a public forum that is on the interwebs, basically accessible by anyone who has an internet connection, you have opened yourself and your opinions up for criticism and scrutiny. If you don't like being in the hot seat, then don't post. It's as simple as that. Over time, we have seen what types of questions and topics you have created and its apparent that you are going for a certain sort of response and when that type of response isn't received, you react exactly like this so you can't ask a question and then be unhappy with the responses that are received.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2015 11:58:02 GMT -5
-I can't stand when people have to point out on YouTube videos of older songs that their music was "real music" and that today's is crap, I do not like that mindset, plus that is not an objectively true statement. When you reach a certain age, that viewpoint will change to that of longing for the good ol' days of good, real music. We will generally like/love the music we grew up with and that most music released after that time will not measure up because either it isn't the same, or the quality of it has diminished. My parents and other people older than me would say that and I didn't think that it made sense, but I too got older and had that realization myself. If we keep having hits based on what's hot in Vines, trap queens, songs about doing the nae nae and how one doesn't mind if their girlfriend is a stripper and it doesn't make her a ho, well, well, we'll be getting there even sooner. Just where are you getting at? What's your point? Since you have posted your opinions publicly on a public forum that is on the interwebs, basically accessible by anyone who has an internet connection, you have opened yourself and your opinions up for criticism and scrutiny. If you don't like being in the hot seat, then don't post. It's as simple as that. Over time, we have seen what types of questions and topics you have created and its apparent that you are going for a certain sort of response and when that type of response isn't received, you react exactly like this so you can't ask a question and then be unhappy with the responses that are received. 1. The "this is REAL music" argument has been around for decades, and that won't be changing anytime soon. 2. The argument is (usually) used when the good and bad of every genre is still fresh. As the years pass, a ton of songs that are relevant now will cease to be remembered, and we'll likely be left with the BEST music (maybe mixed in with some novelty hits). Every generation uses the same argument, but eventually they'll forget all the bad and be left with the good, thus they'll think their generation only had great music. 3. Most people discover tons of great music once they're past the age of listening to current radio hits, so their tastes would be more diverse than the young kids who listen to top 40 and haven't expanded their tastes yet. It's easy to gloat about one generations great music when the garabage has long been forgotten. We'll be "those" music fans at some point, too.
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Post by Glove Slap on Jul 29, 2015 13:32:34 GMT -5
If we keep having hits based on what's hot in Vines, trap queens, songs about doing the nae nae and how one doesn't mind if their girlfriend is a stripper and it doesn't make her a ho, well, well, we'll be getting there even sooner.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Jul 30, 2015 8:37:15 GMT -5
If we keep having hits based on what's hot in Vines, trap queens, songs about doing the nae nae and how one doesn't mind if their girlfriend is a stripper and it doesn't make her a ho, well, well, we'll be getting there even sooner. Aren't we at that point already?
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Aug 9, 2015 0:35:58 GMT -5
Very unpopular opinion here, but with the exception of Ex's & Oh's and New Americana, the continual ragging of songs by Dr. Indie (particularly the two Milky Chance songs that charted on Alternative) makes me like them more. Yep, count me as one of those who loves "Stolen Dance".
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Aug 9, 2015 4:45:37 GMT -5
Very unpopular opinion here, but with the exception of Ex's & Oh's and New Americana, the continual ragging of songs by Dr. Indie (particularly the two Milky Chance songs that charted on Alternative) makes me like them more. Yep, count me as one of those who loves "Stolen Dance". He's become a barometer for me on whether or not I'm likely to like a song - if he dislikes it.
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Post by Zinc. on Aug 17, 2015 21:13:40 GMT -5
- Alicia Keys is overrated. She's not as talented as people make her out to be. Her material is boring. Her lyrics are dull and lifeless. And her voice is weak, flat and off key at times.
- Kelly Rowland is a much better singer than what she's given credit for.
- Ginuwine is a much better dancer than what he's given credit for.
- Lil' Kim>Nicki Minsk
- Missy Elliot is underappreciated and deserving of much more recognition from the industry.
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Post by firefly on Aug 19, 2015 1:12:57 GMT -5
I agree that Alicia is overrated even though I'm a fan of her. She has a lot of good songs, but she is not some musical genius people make her to be. Same with John Legend. Actually, not the same. Alicia has a lot of good tunes, he has none. And his voice is so irratating to me.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2015 20:32:31 GMT -5
I feel like I'm going to be crucified for these 2 statements but here goes: "If" is Janet Jackson's most overrated song. If I want a hot uptempo from her I'd take Miss You Much, Escapade, Together Again, All For You and Feedback over it any day of the week. "The House That Built Me" is Miranda Lambert's most overrated song. I feel like I don't have any sort of connection with that song.
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Post by musicaddict95 on Sept 12, 2015 22:39:52 GMT -5
- Michael Jackson is an outstanding technical vocalist. - Whitney Houston is overrated and it's become even worse since her death. I also don't think her voice was that damn great. Her timbre is quite common in gospel churches. - Jackie Wilson > Elvis, by light years. - Brandy is one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. That woman's musicianship, lower register, runs, riffs & inflections and overall level of skill is unparalleled. - Stevie Wonder is the greatest male "belter"; he can compete with women. - Dionne Warwick's voice is irritating and grating. - Boyz II Men are the greatest male vocal group of all time. - Tevin Campbell is one of the ten most technically skilled male vocalists of all-time. - Donna Summer is criminally underrated, vocally. That woman could SANG. - Greatest period for music was the '50s - 2002; after that, most everything went to hell. (Don't know how unpopular that is around here ) - I LOVE sugary, bright, sweet, cheerful, upbeat, candy pop music from the late '80s and late '90s - early '00s. - I love Celine Dion's voice. - I prefer Kelly Rowland over Beyonce. - TLC is the greatest all-female group from the last 25 years. - Madonna is a decent singer. She's not great or even particularly good, but her voice is distinctive enough to notice and command your attention. - Janet Jackson is a great singer. Just because she isn't a powerhouse vocalist, doesn't mean she can't sing. - Janis Joplin can't sing. - Carole King and James Taylor are the greatest female and male singer-songwriters of all time, respectively. - The '80s and '90s are the two greatest decades for music. - Mariah Carey has the greatest female voice of all time and has the most beautiful and intriguing timbre in all of music. - Phil Collins has a little "urban" in him.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2015 11:40:50 GMT -5
I feel like I'm going to be crucified for these 2 statements but here goes: "If" is Janet Jackson's most overrated song. If I want a hot uptempo from her I'd take Miss You Much, Escapade, Together Again, All For You and Feedback over it any day of the week. "The House That Built Me" is Miranda Lambert's most overrated song. I feel like I don't have any sort of connection with that song. I love Miranda and THTBM, but I don't disagree with you there; the song itself is one of the best of the decade, but Miranda's vocals are so lifeless. Considering that Blake Shelton gave her the song because she connected so strongly to it, I was very, very disappointed with what she brought to the final product, Even Lauren Alaina's cover of THBM stomps all over Miranda's original, and I'm saying that as a big Miranda fan who isn't an Alania follower. On another note, I will also be crucified for this: While I don't dislike it by any means, I think "Always Be My Baby" is way overhyped. It fits well on "Daydream," but in the overall scheme of things, there are dozens of other Mariah songs I'd choose over it.
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Post by leoapp on Oct 2, 2015 8:21:10 GMT -5
Beyonce won too many Grammies,too overrated among critics
Mariah deserved moooooore Grammies. only 5 unbelievable, too underrated among critics.
I dont really like that We Belong Together is one her biggest hits. She performs it too often. She has so many songs miles better than WBT. Not to say that WBT is bad though...
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Post by Ling-Ling on Oct 2, 2015 11:11:53 GMT -5
Brandy is one of our generation's best vocalists. I still don't understand why she's not revered in that regard.
Prince is the greatest musical mind of the 20th century. In terms of sheer talent, charisma, performance ability and musicality, no one has come close to touching him, not even Michael Jackson. His run of albums from Dirty Mind to The Gold Experience is pretty much the greatest streak of music ever produced by any single artist/band (sorry Beatles). Granted, his music is s**t now... but still.
Purple Rain is a better album than Thriller
Janet's All For You is her worst album.
Janet should be as highly revered as her brother (and no, I don't mean Tito). Her discography is just as good as his, if not better.
Ray Of Light is Madonna's weakest 90's album.
Celine Dion has one of the most excruciatingly annoying voices I've ever heard. I will never consider her one of the greats.
Justin Timberlake is a terrible lyricist. Offensively bad even.
Even though I worship Mariah, she has never released a classic album IMO. Nope, not even Daydream or Butterfly, as much as I love those.
21 by Adele was not a great album. It had some amazing singles, but as an album? It was a snore for the most part.
Sam Smith always sounds like he's struggling to me. Like every note he hits, it sounds like he's having a hard time, I don't understand his appeal. No wonder he has vocal chord issues.
95% of Christina Aguilera's discography is complete garbage.
Britney's place in the musical lexicon is so overblown. Yes she was huge, released some great pop music and she's one of the most famous women to ever exist, but she'll never go down as one of the greats because she can't even sing happy birthday live without sounding like crap.
And as a huge Lil' Kim fan, it pains me to say this, but there is no doubt in my mind Biggie ghost-wrote most (if not all) of Hardcore.
Lil' Wayne is one of the worst rappers of all time. I'm not talking lyrically, I'm talking flow-wise.
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 2, 2015 12:55:56 GMT -5
Brandy is one of our generation's best vocalists. I still don't understand why she's not revered in that regard. I think a big reason for this is that she came up at the height of the Whitney Houston school. That was the era where being a βgoodβ singer by a significant majority, especially in the mainstream, was generally associated with melisma, range, and belting/projection over anything else. Thankfully, that mindset has receded in the modern age and diversity in ability has become held to a higher standard than before (significantly aided by the Information Age and festival/EDM popularity leading to the blending of different genres and singers). Imo had she come up today in the Lana Del Rey/Ellie Goulding/Lorde/Tinashe era, her singing abilities would be far more appreciated. Janet Jackson is another singer who was always noted out for not having a particularly βstrongβ voice, rather than the focus being her ability to blend into different styles of intricate production, and I think her abilities as a singer would also be more appreciated had she come up today.
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Post by Au$tin on Oct 2, 2015 14:34:44 GMT -5
I don't know why, but I absolutely love that you used this word.
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Post by redrooster on Oct 2, 2015 19:32:15 GMT -5
Carly Rae Jepsen and Robin Thicke aren't one hit wonders (altho that is more fact that opinion). "Cool For the Summer" was Demi Lovato's only good song ever. Lorde is overrated. Sam Smith's songs are more boring than anyone else ever.
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Post by tekkenguy on Oct 2, 2015 21:59:24 GMT -5
-I honestly felt really bad for Bieber when he started to get curb-stomped by 1D. I wanted to see them as equal rivals, not a Myspace/Facebook situation. -The Wanted were never going to be as big as 1D but they deserved a better chance than they got. -Avicii's "Hey Brother" was miles better than "Wake Me Up!" -As much as I dislike Kidz Bop, I still can't think of any reason why they would've passed over "Can't Feel My Face".
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Post by JOJO SIWA DERANGEMENT SYNDROME on Oct 2, 2015 22:41:49 GMT -5
-As much as I dislike Kidz Bop, I still can't think of any reason why they would've passed over "Can't Feel My Face". It's possible that they didn't cover it because the lyrics of the song in its original form could be thought of as a metaphor for a drug addiction with this particular interpretation: And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb [numb because of the high] And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come [it feels good now but the come down from the high will be rough] But at least we'll both be beautiful and stay forever young [while high on the drugs you feel the euphoria] This I know, (yeah) this I know She told me, "Don't worry about it" [peer pressure to try it] She told me, "Don't worry no more" [how you don't worry because you're high] We both knew we can't go without it [it's hard to quit this addiction] She told me you'll never be in love oh oh oooh I can't feel my face when I'm with you, but I love it, but I love it [being high and feeling strange but you love the high] I can't feel my face when I'm with you, but I love it, but I love it And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb [numb because of the high] And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come [it feels good now but the come down from the high will be rough] All the misery was necessary when we're deep in love [the drugs causing a false sense of being in love] This I know, yes I know, and I know
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