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Post by Hugh Beaumont on Apr 11, 2007 11:46:05 GMT -5
I love me some Boston and Monkees.
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Post by CBG on Apr 11, 2007 11:54:43 GMT -5
4/9/07, 6:29 pm EST
Rolling Stone’s List of the 25 Undisputed Guilty Pleasure Bands...any of your favorites make the cut? Actually the only ones I didn't grow up with and love were New Edition, Kelly Clarkson, and Britney Spears. All the rest I can hang wit'. I was listening to a couple of radio guys talk about this list the other morning. There contention was that these bands were deamed "guilty pleasures" because of the 'studio time' used to produce their recordings. In other words, more technology, more guilt. Is that because they're not considered 'pure'? Just askin'...
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Post by Skyroniter on Apr 11, 2007 11:55:05 GMT -5
I love me some Boston and Monkees. I don't like any of them. And I feel somewhat guilty about that.
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Post by siamesesin on Apr 11, 2007 12:24:52 GMT -5
I was listening to a couple of radio guys talk about this list the other morning. There contention was that these bands were deamed "guilty pleasures" because of the 'studio time' used to produce their recordings. In other words, more technology, more guilt. Is that because they're not considered 'pure'? Just askin'... I always thought "guilty pleasure" music was something that might not be considered high art (or even all that well-written) but that you can't help but love. Like some punk rock, bubblegum pop, etc. Some of the bands on that list, while I don't like them them personally, I would never consider putting them in that category.
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Post by mummifiedstalin on Apr 11, 2007 12:28:30 GMT -5
Kelly Clarkson? Britney Spears? Guilty or not, people actually like them? Really? I mean that...really?
I'd put the Cure on that list for me. I love them. Hair, make-up, teen goth angst and all.
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Post by Mr. Atari on Apr 11, 2007 12:42:46 GMT -5
I also wonder about the qualifications for this list.
Some bands listed are made up of great, great musicians (Chicago, Rush, ELO, Boston, Hall & Oates); whereas others were aided by studio tricks (Britney, the Monkees, etc). Not that it matters (I like the Monkees), but it seems that proficiency wasn't a standard of judgment.
I think it's just a list of bands that- for some reason- are assessed by the culture as "cheesy".
But I challenge any current artist to write a song as good as "Don't Stop Believin'" or "Livin' on a Prayer" or "You Are the Sun" or even "Careless Whisper".
In fact, while I'm an unapologetic fan of some of these artists (RUSH, ELO, Hall & Oates, Lionel Richie, the Monkees), I think nearly all of them have something quite impressive on their resume. I mean, who doesn't sing along to "I Wanna Know What Love Is" or "Carry On My Wayward Son" when they come on the radio?
Almost all of these bands have a song or two that deserve mention in the "Great Driving Music" thread.
Great, now I'm all worked up.
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Post by eliservo2 on Apr 11, 2007 12:47:05 GMT -5
I just looked at the list again and noticed America, they did all the songs for this cartoon I was obsessed as a child, "The Last Unicorn," but I only know of two other songs they did. oh, and, haha...mummi is emo
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Post by Hugh Beaumont on Apr 11, 2007 17:00:52 GMT -5
In fact, while I'm an unapologetic fan of some of these artists (RUSH, ELO, Hall & Oates, Lionel Richie, the Monkees), I think nearly all of them have something quite impressive on their resume. I mean, who doesn't sing along to "I Wanna Know What Love Is" or "Carry On My Wayward Son" when they come on the radio? "Carry On My Wayward Son" is as close to God as rock music will ever get. There is no 'up' from "Wayward Son."
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Post by lilacetoile on Apr 11, 2007 17:04:18 GMT -5
I like:
4. ABBA 11. The Monkees 18. Wham 23. Air Supply
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Post by Crowfan on Apr 11, 2007 17:04:20 GMT -5
Like Chuck and Shep, I like ABBA.
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Apr 11, 2007 17:06:12 GMT -5
I mean, who doesn't sing along to "I Wanna Know What Love Is" or "Carry On My Wayward Son" when they come on the radio? I don't. I would change the station.
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Post by TV's Cowboy on Apr 11, 2007 17:20:36 GMT -5
I mean, who doesn't sing along to "I Wanna Know What Love Is" or "Carry On My Wayward Son" when they come on the radio? I don't. I would change the station. Not to be a stick in the mud but I second that.
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Apr 11, 2007 18:01:04 GMT -5
I think I know what the criteria for this is. These acts have had considerable commercial success but not a lot of critical acclaim. They obviously have a lot of respect from their fans but not from the music press. And since Rolling Stone is a big part of the music press, that's their definition. And if you don't care about critics then this doesn't mean much. But my musical taste has, at least in the past, run more along the lines of the critics than the public. When I used to read Rolling Stone's year end polls (back when Rolling Stone was good) I generally sided with the critics. For example for best new artist the critics poll would pick someone like The Pretenders and the readers poll would pick some flash in the pan act that would disappear in a year or two.
I don't think this list has anything to do with musical ability. I mean, I don't like Rush but I can't deny their musical skill. But that's not enough, I have to like the song and the overall effect. And for the acts listed, they just don't do it for me.
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Post by CBG on Apr 11, 2007 18:10:07 GMT -5
Kelly Clarkson? Britney Spears? Guilty or not, people actually like them? Really? I mean that...really? I'd put the Cure on that list for me. I love them. Hair, make-up, teen goth angst and all. Boys Don't Cry. Yet another common interest.
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Post by Captain Hygiene on Apr 11, 2007 18:12:01 GMT -5
I don't. I would change the station. Not to be a stick in the mud but I second that. I'd third that if I knew either song.
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