James' Signature Thread - Page 5

Dr. Funkenstein · 10-29-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dauntless One

Modern rock follows a very strict and simple pattern: verse, chorus, verse, chorus, etc. To me, a lot of modern music is boring and uninspiring. For 3 minutes you're listening to 2 or 3 different riffs and the song is done.

An example (and I'll probably get negged for it) is the new single by Muse. Apparently people jizz at that song but to me, it's no different from Linkin Park or Nickelback. If you pay attention to it, it's the same shit for 5 minutes or however long that song is. The coolness just wears off after the first minute or two when you realize they're going to repeat the same shit.

To be fair, classic rock is pretty much verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge/solo, chorus with each section being a repeat of its previous incarnation.

Right now, art rock is in the lead. Rock's swagger was beaten senseless by the over indulgence of hair metal, then removed entirely by the mainstream success of grunge. Following grunge were passionless rap rock hybrids and emo clones. Right now, simple art rock (progressive rock without the progression, Muse is an example) is drowning out any possibility of swagger from returning.

People who want swagger in their rock have to look back to the 70s and 80s to get it. They like classic rock because that's the only place it can be found.

At least that's why I like classic rock.

Araysar · 10-30-2009, 02:37 AM

Double post

Araysar · 10-30-2009, 02:39 AM

Modern swagger in rock? It's Creed. Creed is the direct evolution of 80s hair bands. Otherwise, the only genre that I can think of the top of my head where swagger still exists is probably rap. Everyone else grew up.

Back to classic rock. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with it. It was fantastic for its time, I am sure.

What I am saying is that those who basically lock themselves into one genre, and one genre that by its very definition hasn't seen a new release since the end of the 1970s, those people strike me as someone who have chosen a very "safe" genre to identify themselves with to minimize potential criticisms of their taste.

Don't you get tired listening to the same "greatest" 15-30 albums by LZ, Who, Beatles, Doors, whatever? Every time I hear a classic rock song somewhere nowadays, my stomach starts churning and I'm not even 30 yet.

Mario Speedwagon · 10-30-2009, 03:33 AM

My god you are fucknugget.

James · 10-30-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Araysar

Modern swagger in rock? It's Creed. Creed is the direct evolution of 80s hair bands. Otherwise, the only genre that I can think of the top of my head where swagger still exists is probably rap. Everyone else grew up.

Creed is the direct evolution of a fucking dog turd. You suck donkey dick, get the fuck out of my thread.

Seventh · 10-30-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Araysar

What I am saying is that those who basically lock themselves into one genre, and one genre that by its very definition hasn't seen a new release since the end of the 1970s, those people strike me as someone who have chosen a very "safe" genre to identify themselves with to minimize potential criticisms of their taste.

You did read the shit-tastic list of bands you threw up, right? Are you a badass for listening to the Flaming Lips?

Erronius · 10-30-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by James

get the fuck out of my thread.

Carry on my wayward son
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry...don't you cry no more.

Erumaron · 10-30-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Seventh

You did read the shit-tastic list of bands you threw up, right? Are you a badass for listening to the Flaming Lips?

That and the fact that nobody here has said that we exclusively listen to classic rock. I really think we're all getting trolled at this point he can't be that retarded.

Xantium · 10-30-2009, 10:34 AM

Not enough people talking about The Doors and The Who in this thread, you all fail.

The Doors: Songs with such breadth 4 minutes after it starts you are like omg is this the same song? Holy shit this is awesome.

Nickleback: I got 5 power chords and a photograph.

Plant sounds like a woman on 50% of Zeppelin songs I can't stand that shit.

O O O O YOU DONT HAVE TO GO O O O O O

Erronius · 10-30-2009, 10:38 AM

Ryoz · 10-30-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Xantium

Plant sounds like a woman on 50% of Zeppelin songs I can't stand that shit.

Having a high voice is a blessing for a singer. Allows you to utilize a much broader range.

Seventh · 10-30-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryoz

Having a high voice is a blessing for a singer. Allows you to utilize a much broader range.

Just ask King Diamond! \m/

James · 10-30-2009, 03:28 PM

New sig,

YouTube - Sugarloaf - Green Eyed Lady

Talineth · 10-30-2009, 03:58 PM

Zeppelin was the pinnacle of Rock & Roll.

James · 10-30-2009, 04:07 PM

Yeah I've really gotta agree with that. There has never been a front man greater than Robert Plant, I don't care what anyone says. That band was legendary.

10-30-2009, 02:37 AM	#62 (permalink)
Araysar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 399 -29 Internets	Double post Last edited by Araysar; 10-30-2009 at 02:40 AM..

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Xantium Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: H-town, TX Posts: 218 -5 Internets	Not enough people talking about The Doors and The Who in this thread, you all fail. The Doors: Songs with such breadth 4 minutes after it starts you are like omg is this the same song? Holy shit this is awesome. Nickleback: I got 5 power chords and a photograph. Plant sounds like a woman on 50% of Zeppelin songs I can't stand that shit. O O O O YOU DONT HAVE TO GO O O O O O __________________

10-30-2009, 03:28 PM	#73 (permalink)
James You are just another normal! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,384	New sig, YouTube - Sugarloaf - Green Eyed Lady __________________ Like a ship without an anchor, like a slave without a chain, just the thought of those sweet ladies sends a shiver through my veins. And I will go on shining, shining like brand new. I'll never look behind me, my troubles will be few. Goodbye stranger, it's been nice. Hope you find your paradise. Tried to see your point of view, hope your dreams will all come true. Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane, will we ever meet again? Feel no sorrow, feel no shame. Come tomorrow, feel no pain.

10-30-2009, 03:58 PM	#74 (permalink)
Talineth Rock & Roll Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Frozen North Posts: 495 -2 Internets	Zeppelin was the pinnacle of Rock & Roll. __________________ Talineth - Asmodian Assassin - Lumiel --------------------------------- Give a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day; Set fire to him and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

10-30-2009, 04:07 PM	#75 (permalink)
James You are just another normal! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,384	Yeah I've really gotta agree with that. There has never been a front man greater than Robert Plant, I don't care what anyone says. That band was legendary. __________________ Like a ship without an anchor, like a slave without a chain, just the thought of those sweet ladies sends a shiver through my veins. And I will go on shining, shining like brand new. I'll never look behind me, my troubles will be few. Goodbye stranger, it's been nice. Hope you find your paradise. Tried to see your point of view, hope your dreams will all come true. Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane, will we ever meet again? Feel no sorrow, feel no shame. Come tomorrow, feel no pain.

10-30-2009, 02:39 AM	#63 (permalink)
Araysar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 399 -29 Internets	Modern swagger in rock? It's Creed. Creed is the direct evolution of 80s hair bands. Otherwise, the only genre that I can think of the top of my head where swagger still exists is probably rap. Everyone else grew up. Back to classic rock. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with it. It was fantastic for its time, I am sure. What I am saying is that those who basically lock themselves into one genre, and one genre that by its very definition hasn't seen a new release since the end of the 1970s, those people strike me as someone who have chosen a very "safe" genre to identify themselves with to minimize potential criticisms of their taste. Don't you get tired listening to the same "greatest" 15-30 albums by LZ, Who, Beatles, Doors, whatever? Every time I hear a classic rock song somewhere nowadays, my stomach starts churning and I'm not even 30 yet.

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