hate them ..... but can't help loving them??

[feline]

Hey there ...
was wondering if anyone out there enjoys the music of a band/musician whose persona / personality / agenda/ etc you find distasteful???? For example.... The White Stripes, for no good reason I find Jack and Meg very obnoxious media figures, also I am annoyed at the hype around them (Musical Geniuses!! Best Band Ever!!!!) however I dig their music, big time. Love their new cd. Can you get past those *annoyances* with musicians who are public figures and truly enjoy them, or is it all or nothing for you? Here's another example: I love Tool's music and Maynard's voice, but at the same time am a bit uncomfortable with their ... dark side.

 

[Diane_Windsor]

I can certainly look past the big and little things of the artist and enjoy their music. I don't particulary find the hedonistic lifestyle choices of many artists, actors, actresses, etc. moral, but I do enjoy their movies, music, etc.

Diane

 

[Z500]

Slipknot. their fans are even worse than they are, but at least i'm not a moron about liking them

 

[serafaith]

Coldplay...SO overhyped and full of themselves...but catchy tunes!

 

[foo-oswald]

Coldplay...SO overhyped and full of themselves...but catchy tunes!

Full of themselves?!?!?!?

Maybe you should watch an interview or two with them before you go off saying something like that. Or, better yet, watch the Live 2003 DVD. That'll give you a clue just how down-to-earth they actually are...

 

[Mr.Cheese]

White Stripes. I bought their DVD on an impulse. It's freaking brilliant. I had no idea.
Maynard. He desperately needs a pacifier to stop his whining.

 

[*Lu*]

i found that about Avril Lavigne. Ooh cant stand her. Bit cheesy look "yeah i wannabe a skater girl" Her first album i thought was awful, but her second one i actually really like the majority of the songs....just dont like how she (or her manager whoevers responsible) portrays herself. seems fake.

 

[JaelWasWickedCool]

alkaline trio. i'm not so much a fan of some of the things they have to say, but boy, what a fun band musically.

 

[Dying2Live4Christ]

I feel the same as you on the White Stripes. I also think I have this love/hate relationship with Maroon 5.

 

[foo-oswald]

Oh, man, I can't believe I'm about to actually admit this on a public forum, but, here goes: The brand new stuff from (*gulp*) the Backstreet Boys is pretty catchy. Every time I hear that new tune, my ears perk up and I find myself listening intently to it. :o

Then, when I'm reminded that it's the BSB, nausea overcomes me...

 

[ani]

Liam Gallagher's attitude bugs me to no end, but I really like older Oasis.

 

[nvrbnunloved]

Oh, man, I can't believe I'm about to actually admit this on a public forum, but, here goes: The brand new stuff from (*gulp*) the Backstreet Boys is pretty catchy. Every time I hear that new tune, my ears perk up and I find myself listening intently to it. :o

Then, when I'm reminded that it's the BSB, nausea overcomes me...

Ain't nothin' wrong with a bit of BSB , especially the new stuff

 

[Chrome]

Oh, man, I can't believe I'm about to actually admit this on a public forum, but, here goes: The brand new stuff from (*gulp*) the Backstreet Boys is pretty catchy. Every time I hear that new tune, my ears perk up and I find myself listening intently to it. :o

Then, when I'm reminded that it's the BSB, nausea overcomes me...

*flicks hand*
banished!!

heh, anyway, most of the bands i listen to aren't made up of bad, ignorant, arrogant, etc. people so theres not complaining here, except with mabye Satyricon and lately, Dimmu Borgir, they're turning into that pseudo-BM, you know the stuff kids at hot topic would eat up. But thats more of a problem with progession of taste and style among the bands....still bad though.

 

[elenas_flickaby]

i agree about the white stripes it'd be nice to be able to dislike them but i really like them! even with the drumming which does get irritatingly boring and similar!

 

[elenas_flickaby]

ditto, except i really like their new stuff. i love listening to their new album.

Liam Gallagher's attitude bugs me to no end, but I really like older Oasis.

 

[nvrbnunloved]

*flicks hand*
banished!!

*smacks flicking hand*

Oi! Who you think you're banishing, mate? Move aside - room for all musical tastes in here! I like all sorts, from BSB to Green Day to U2 - where ya gonna banish me to anyway??

 

[Im_A]

i'll probably be condemned for this but:

Bob Dylan-nose plugged, strep throat voice, but amazing musical talent for song writing, and thought provacative music.

The Grateful Dead-Too freaking hippie/stoned out for me, but amazing musical talent.

 

[Dying2Live4Christ]

i'll probably be condemned for this but:

Bob Dylan-nose plugged, strep throat voice, but amazing musical talent for song writing, and thought provacative music.

The Grateful Dead-Too freaking hippie/stoned out for me, but amazing musical talent.

Why do you feel you will be condemned? Good choices.

 

[God.is.my.force]

One for me is Greenday. Now I wouldn't stop listening to there music because they have liberal view points....you don't disgared everyone who has the same view point as you, but I can't stop listening to Holiday (which I do think that you shouldn't listen to a song that almost makes fun of our political leaders).

 

[Lostandconfused]

I love the Cure as well as Dylan and the Grateful Dead. Just add some zepplin, Pink Floyd, and Tom Petty and I am good for the weekend.