Irredeemably naff music
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bassnation
the abyss
trade died years ago, mores the pity. as a sound it escaped the gay clubs a long time ago and became the music of choice for provincial nights. haven't heard the manika thing, something tells me it won't really be my thing.
and in reply to mms, i agree hardcore is loads better but that wasn't the point i was trying to make which is that cheesiness in dance music is not necessarily a negative issue as it is in other genres.
demonrail666
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Mediocre is so much worse than the truly dreadful. As such, I'd say any uber-earnest post-Nirvana Grunge-lite. Absolutely a waste of time.
soundslike1981
Well-known member
Nobody tries to salvage, say, Manheim Steamroller, Yanni, Kenny G, John Tesh, etc.?
Also, people trying to argue for the embalmed remnants of the Las Vegas schmaltz sound test my trust that no one really ironically likes anything.
The mere mention of the names of stuff like Nickleback, et al (mentioned before) does give me a shudder--all I can think to call it is "Constipation Rock," along with all the similiar-sounding "Christian Alternative Rock". . . wherin the vocal signifier for the expression of emotion (which I think is supposed to be some combination of turmoil and exultation) sounds rather like someone desperatly trying to unblock a well-lodged colon. . . I reflect this back onto U2, fairly or not. . .
Also, people trying to argue for the embalmed remnants of the Las Vegas schmaltz sound test my trust that no one really ironically likes anything.
The mere mention of the names of stuff like Nickleback, et al (mentioned before) does give me a shudder--all I can think to call it is "Constipation Rock," along with all the similiar-sounding "Christian Alternative Rock". . . wherin the vocal signifier for the expression of emotion (which I think is supposed to be some combination of turmoil and exultation) sounds rather like someone desperatly trying to unblock a well-lodged colon. . . I reflect this back onto U2, fairly or not. . .
bassnation
the abyss
which is why hard house should not be in this list. its not wallpaper music. no matter what the critical opinion, people geniunely love it (and trainspot it, in an earnest way no less). besides there needs to be an accesible entrance to every genre as no-one comes in as an acolyte.
sorry - this response had nothing to do with what you actually said, did it?
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nomadologist
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hehe. i like it when europeans say "joint", that's funny
bassnation
the abyss
heh heh he said joint, butthead!
i know what you mean though. its like white people saying riddim. sounds excruciatingly self concious like the first time you swear as a kid and you don't really know how to make it sound convincing.
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nomadologist
Guest
totally. i mean, in the U.S., the people saying "check this new dipset joint" or whatever are "street" and it's hard for white people to get away with it. i know some white people who do, and they're mostly hip-hop djs.
but very very few can, so the thought of a scandanavian person doing it is hilarious. the people in my neighborhood would pay to see a white european say something like "this new beyonce joint is naff"--like you'd pay to see one of those trained monkeys on the street pound the cymbals...
but very very few can, so the thought of a scandanavian person doing it is hilarious. the people in my neighborhood would pay to see a white european say something like "this new beyonce joint is naff"--like you'd pay to see one of those trained monkeys on the street pound the cymbals...
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nomadologist
Guest
i always say "word" with a straight face. i can't help it. i often have to remind myself that when my boss tells me to do something "word" is not an appropriate response.
bassnation
the abyss
it makes me cringe when i meet someone in their twenties, and its "yeah maaaaan". but mostly because i said it myself and its embaressing to face up to how i must have sounded when i was that age myself.
mixed_biscuits
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Agreed. Absolutely awful.
sodiumnightlife
Sweet Virginia
Sean paul is only good in pizza takeaways at three am.
mixed_biscuits
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In Sean Paul's defence, his music sounds a lot better when played at brain-meltingly high volume.
Guybrush
Dittohead
Actually, this is the key to appreciating him at all, I think. I remember being shocked about how much livelier ‘Temperature’ sounded over a big sound system than when played at home. This goes for all genres of music, of course, but especially for dance-centric styles such as dance hall. Also, as I think I have mentioned elsewhere, his being so tremendously popular is a major plus too: you can play his songs on any dance floor.