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Post by BoJack Hogan on Jul 30, 2016 15:38:57 GMT -5
So, since most of you kiddies listen to death metal and screamo, this is mostly for the older people. Are there any bands that you might not have liked when you were younger that you have come to appreciate years later? I'm not talking about discovering the Rolling Stones in 2001 and immediately loving them, and certainly not talking about not liking the first song off of the Rise Against album only to hear the next one or even the very next album and find them to be the most profound artists ever to grace music. I mean, years have passed, sometimes decades, since their heyday. Maybe you thought they were OK but meh or maybe you even disliked them.
I ask, because I'm kind of going through this right now with R.E.M. When I was a kid, songs like Stand, Shiny Happy People, and Everybody Hurts were super popular, and I just didn't like the sound. Whenever they released something else I subconsciously closed my mind, and didn't really listen or take it in. At the time, my feeble child mind wasn't able to see past the whole mainstream pop aspects. Michael Stipe is a very underrated lyricist, and the band had a clear social conscience that I was unaware of at the time, and nobody can deny that they are great musicians. I didn't really dislike them, but I'm growing to really appreciate the mark that they made. I'm not saying Everybody Hurts is my favorite song suddenly, but looking deeper, understanding the lyrics and tone, it's a beautiful and deep song. Even Man on the Moon, I could never understand they lyrics because Michael Stipe always had a kind of mumbly style (which I've also grown fond of). I had to read them to fully understand. It's not just solely about Andy Kaufman, it's more about life and death and the interplay, with Andy and his eccentricities as the vessel for lack of a better term. (I'm not stoned writing this).
Some honorable mentions of groups that I at one point disliked would be the Beatles (who I have grown to really like, but they aren't in my top ten or anything), Dave Matthews Band, The Smiths, and Sting (solo. I've always loved the Police).
So with that, has anyone else had similar experiences?
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Post by YES! YES! YES! on Jul 30, 2016 15:48:25 GMT -5
I can say that most kids don't listen to "death metal" and "screamo." Most kids listen to pop or rap, or alternative music. I personally (15 years old) listen to Alternative and Rock. To answer the question though, I've grown to appreciate Van Halen. I started to listen to them about a year or two ago, and I started to love them. They're one of my favorite bands I'd say.
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Post by marino13 on Jul 30, 2016 18:08:39 GMT -5
When I was a kid I didn't care much for the Rolling Stones. Just didn't like em much. But slowly through the years I've grown to appreciate what they've accomplished. Plus they were the half-time performance at SBXL. The biggest event I've ever attended. So that kind of changed my tune a bit. I even have a couple (2 maybe 3) songs downloaded.
Led Zeppelin is another. Being born in 77, I missed them at their height. And as a kid I never understood their appeal. But the last few years, I've grown to tolerate them because I think they had such an amazing run. Still haven't downloaded any songs, but I don't change the station anymore when they come on the radio.
Still don't like Rush.
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Post by rowdy1971 on Aug 1, 2016 12:07:07 GMT -5
Without a doubt The Insane Clown Posse. I use to scoff at people who would listen to them but then I finally sat down and listened to one of their cds. When I stripped away all the vulgar words and cartoony elements I was able to hear the true message of their melodies. Violet J and Shaggy 2 Dope are without a doubt true modern day poets. You can hear the passion and desire behind each and every word. I can sit on the beach and look into the horizon and feel every beat. I can look up at the stars at night and I'm right there with them. When it's all said and done in the history of music, love them or hate them, The ICP will be on the short list of true music icons and revolutionists. They say music heals. And I agree. ICP has healed my heart and soul and made me the better person I am today. I will forever be grateful and honored when they release new music. So yes. ICP gets my vote now and forever!
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Post by China Claus on Aug 1, 2016 12:18:46 GMT -5
I'd say the Beatles. I've never liked them and by no means do, but I can appreciate the impact they had on music and how they changed the landscape during their time.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Aug 2, 2016 1:13:45 GMT -5
WEEN. I first heard Fancy Pants on Crank Yankers in like 2002. I wouldve been like 6th or 7th grade. Didnt think too much about them, and then they had a song on Spongebob too, and later in the movie. Years later like 2011ish Im a huge WEEN fan. Their entire catalogue is great and diverse. Also shoutout to Spongebob for using Pantera. Those guys have great taste!
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Aug 2, 2016 1:44:01 GMT -5
Nickelback.
I saw them in concert last year because The Pretty Reckless opened for them. And I was going for that band, and Nickelback just happened to be the headliner so I stayed and watched them. And I realized that they put on a pretty damn entertaining live show, and their songs really aren't that bad. They are rock 'n' roll when it comes down to it.
But there are some bands that no matter what they do or how old I get, I will never like them.
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Post by Quazimoto on Aug 2, 2016 2:47:25 GMT -5
Most of these are ones I've liked, even loved, but have come to understand and appreciate on a different level as I get older...
- Marilyn Manson. Say what you will about the shock rock aspect of his persona, there's simply no denying his genius in the music industry. While their later albums are far from bad, the Triptych from 1996-2000 (Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals, & Holy Wood: In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death)is a trio of stellar albums from start to finish. Often saddled with misguided hate a blame for various offenses, Marilyn Manson, both the man and the band, is sadly destined to be one of those unlucky few who are never fully appreciated until they're gone for good.
- Alice Cooper. This dude seriously just gets better with age. THE quintessential shock-rock kingpin in his heyday hasn't slowed or lessened a bit in his golden years.
- A Perfect Circle. I must admit, I've always been a fan of APC, but it's only in recent years that I've really begun to appreciate them fully. Part of me wishes for some new material, while part of me wishes to just leave it as is because their three albums are damned near perfect.
- Ray Charles. Genius. Period. Really don't need to say any more than that. For quite some time, everything this man touched turned to gold (and platinum). While his personal life wasn't really anything to be proud of, his musical career is pretty well second to none in terms of overall combination of talent, showmanship, and populartity.
- Buddy Holly. Forget Elvis. Buddy Holly is the true King. An innovator to the extreme and talent beyond belief. It's not a popular opinion, but I firmly believe that had Buddy Holly not died at such a young age, he and not Elivs Presley, would be widely considered the one and true king of Rock And Roll. In fact, I'd venture to say that if he had not taken that fateful plan ride, Mr. Holly would have been a massive fixture in the music scene for decades to come.
- Johnny Cash. Folsom Prison Blues might get the major press (and deservedly so), but I've really come to appreciate his American Recordings albums much more in my later years. You'd be hard pressed to find a man who sang with more soul and gut wretching emotion than Mr. Cash did one many of those recordings.
- Country Music in general. Let me be clear, I'm not talking about the crap that passes for country music these days. To me, country music died in the late 90s. I've come to love me some country music from before then though. I just love the stories many of those songs have to tell.
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Post by Mark Martin on Aug 5, 2016 2:44:18 GMT -5
Fleetwood Mac.
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Post by k5 on Aug 5, 2016 23:10:29 GMT -5
with all that is currently going on with them with their last tour and lead singer's issues etc, i'm currently experiencing that with the tragically hip. never really dug them as a kid, found their songs bland. they seem to have a bit more context now though.
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Post by Robert69 on Aug 6, 2016 0:40:36 GMT -5
Limp Bizkit.
I had no idea what the big deal was when the song first came out. Now I totally get it as a grown man. You do it all for the nookie.
Like a chump.
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Post by @.@ Hempsterdance @.@ on Aug 7, 2016 1:21:42 GMT -5
Without a doubt The Insane Clown Posse. I use to scoff at people who would listen to them but then I finally sat down and listened to one of their cds. When I stripped away all the vulgar words and cartoony elements I was able to hear the true message of their melodies. Violet J and Shaggy 2 Dope are without a doubt true modern day poets. You can hear the passion and desire behind each and every word. I can sit on the beach and look into the horizon and feel every beat. I can look up at the stars at night and I'm right there with them. When it's all said and done in the history of music, love them or hate them, The ICP will be on the short list of true music icons and revolutionists. They say music heals. And I agree. ICP has healed my heart and soul and made me the better person I am today. I will forever be grateful and honored when they release new music. So yes. ICP gets my vote now and forever! I was the complete opposite, as a young teen I listened to them but as an adult all I hear is garbage. I found more bands I grew to dislike with age.
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Post by TheLastDude on Aug 7, 2016 16:37:22 GMT -5
When I was a wee 'un, I didn't care for the Beatles. As I grew up, graduated school, got married, and started that trek towards middle age...I definitely like them a lot more. I can put on almost any Beatles song and just groove now.
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Post by Jimmy Toucan (+ The Flipout) on Aug 7, 2016 21:09:36 GMT -5
The Pixies, David Bowie, Tears For Fears and Genesis.
I thought nothing of their song structures and melodies when I was younger. Only when I got older did I realise the wonderful simplicity and timelessness to their work.
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Post by Weemanv1 on Aug 7, 2016 21:47:53 GMT -5
Rush is the big one most recently. I knew their really popular songs like Tom Sawyer, Closer to the Heart, and Spirit of Radio (Which is still one of my favourite songs of theirs) and then a few others like 2112 and The Trees, but was never a huge fan. Then I saw them live a year ago and it completely changed my life. They're easily one of my favourite bands now. Hemispheres and Grace Under Pressure especially made me a fan.
Dio-era Black Sabbath. My dad grew up with Ozzy and I grew up with a lot of his music so I only ever really knew Ozzy-era Sabbath. The first time I heard Heaven and Hell changed my view completely. I don't hate Ozzy's Sabbath, but I think Dio just meshed with the band much better.
Not sure if this counts, but Triumph and April Wine. Mostly because I knew their songs, I just had no idea what the bands behind them actually were. Now that I do know I listen to them frequently. Canada had some pretty great hard rock back in the 70s and 80s.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2016 22:16:33 GMT -5
The Beatles
I had only heard the singles for the longest time and was never really a fan. I could honestly go the rest of my life without hearing Hey Jude, Let it Be, etc. But yeah, my mom bought be Revolver for Christmas one year and that did the trick. Tracks like Taxman, I'm Only Sleeping, Here There and Everywhere, And Your Bird Can Sing....still some of the best music I've ever heard.
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Post by rowdy1971 on Aug 8, 2016 13:08:09 GMT -5
Without a doubt The Insane Clown Posse. I use to scoff at people who would listen to them but then I finally sat down and listened to one of their cds. When I stripped away all the vulgar words and cartoony elements I was able to hear the true message of their melodies. Violet J and Shaggy 2 Dope are without a doubt true modern day poets. You can hear the passion and desire behind each and every word. I can sit on the beach and look into the horizon and feel every beat. I can look up at the stars at night and I'm right there with them. When it's all said and done in the history of music, love them or hate them, The ICP will be on the short list of true music icons and revolutionists. They say music heals. And I agree. ICP has healed my heart and soul and made me the better person I am today. I will forever be grateful and honored when they release new music. So yes. ICP gets my vote now and forever! I was the complete opposite, as a young teen I listened to them but as an adult all I hear is garbage. I found more bands I grew to dislike with age. Psst.....it was a joke.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 14:52:25 GMT -5
When I was a kid I didn't care much for the Rolling Stones. Just didn't like em much. But slowly through the years I've grown to appreciate what they've accomplished. Plus they were the half-time performance at SBXL. The biggest event I've ever attended. So that kind of changed my tune a bit. I even have a couple (2 maybe 3) songs downloaded. Led Zeppelin is another. Being born in 77, I missed them at their height. And as a kid I never understood their appeal. But the last few years, I've grown to tolerate them because I think they had such an amazing run. Still haven't downloaded any songs, but I don't change the station anymore when they come on the radio. Still don't like Rush. Ha. I think my aging is the reversal of yours. I never liked the Stones and I find myself disliking them more and more as I grow older. I used to like Zeppelin a lot and for the most part I still do, but I think they're a little overrated. To me, Aerosmith is in every way superior to them both live and in studio. I like Rush. Well, specifically Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio. I've never gotten around to exploring more of their stuff. I need to get on that.
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Aug 8, 2016 16:39:39 GMT -5
I cant say much in the way of bands but in regards to solo artists, Ive really started to appreciate the music my parents listened to when I was growing up, people like Elvis, Charlie Pride, Merle Haggard, Don Williams, Michael Bolton, the Bee Gees and lately the Bellamy Brothers. Never liked the Beatles or the Rolling Stones (neither did my parents funny enough), they just dont appeal to my music tastes.
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Post by Wato Stan Account on Aug 8, 2016 16:43:49 GMT -5
James Taylor, Steely Dan, Supertramp.
All bands my mom used to turn on when driving on vacation. Hated it when I was younger. Now I've seen Steely Dan twice.
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