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Post by Arthur Speaks on Sept 5, 2013 20:14:09 GMT -5
I respect everything The Beatles did for music. Their influence and impact on the industry can't be taken away by anybody. Their songs are timeless and the group is known by virtually every generation. And they may very well be the biggest household name of all-time (only ones that come close after that are Elvis, Michael Jackson, the rest of the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, and Queen).
But I can't get into their songs at all.
Most of it I just don't like. "Hello Goodbye" is one of those songs I listen to and I seriously wondered if the group was just that good, or because they were just good at the time and the music world flocked to them instantly.
Believe me, I know everything The Beatles did. They have a bigger legacy than any musician(s) than anyone that came before or after them. But I just don't find their music as thought-provoking, heart-stopping, or life-changing as people say. I feel like their influence/impact is so huge, boy bands that came after them were immediately put under them because of how incomparable they seem to be.
So, am I mentally ill, or do I actually have a point?
NOTE: I had to change the question from "overrated" to "overhyped" because I think I confused some people with my original post.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 20:21:02 GMT -5
I actually have to agree with you. I haven't listened to a TON of their music but what I have just doesn't interest me all that much. If any Beatles fans on here want to post some recommendations I'm definitely open to listening but I was just never able to get into them.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 20:25:12 GMT -5
I think about 85% of their songs are good. But each to their own.
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Post by Nivro™ on Sept 5, 2013 20:25:22 GMT -5
I wouldnt say overrated as much as overhyped. Were they great? Absolutely. Were they revolutionary? Sure... but The Beatles arent for everyone. Some songs I dig, some I cant stand, some I dont even know. However, I will disagree with Jackson 5, Queen and Stevie Wonder being "household names". Most people cant name another Jackson member outside of Michel except for Janet and she wasnt one of them. Id be much more inclined to put the Rolling Stones and Frank Sinatra as household names first.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 5, 2013 20:26:04 GMT -5
the only songs I've ever heard from them is the singles that are played on the classic hits station
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 20:31:49 GMT -5
I wouldnt say overrated as much as overhyped. I think that's a good way to put it. I feel like The Beatles are a band that you're "supposed" to like just based on their massive popularity and contribution to the music world. |
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Post by T R W on Sept 5, 2013 21:23:22 GMT -5
No I think they are rated exactly right.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Sept 5, 2013 21:58:26 GMT -5
Just because you can't get into their music doesn't mean they're overrated.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 22:13:37 GMT -5
I never got into it either
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Post by ZT on Sept 5, 2013 22:23:44 GMT -5
As an oldies and classic rock radio jock, I probably have a slightly skewed opinion on this, but I don't think the Beatles are overrated at all. The Beatles are one of those few music groups whose music is timeless, and is enjoyed by fans of all styles and generations. Truly timeless music.
We've had conversations around the radio station offices before debating the idea of could you really see stations 15-20 even 30 years down the road playing the likes of Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, and countless other rock and pop acts the same way we still play Beatles, Zepplin, Stones, etc. today as classic rock/hits? Doubtful, but years from now the Beatles will still be a popular group.
As others have said, just because you don't like them, doesn't mean they are overrated. They are one of the most influential and popular music acts of all time, and there is absolutely no denying that.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 5, 2013 22:27:46 GMT -5
As an oldies and classic rock radio jock, I probably have a slightly skewed opinion on this, but I don't think the Beatles are overrated at all. The Beatles are one of those few music groups whose music is timeless, and is enjoyed by fans of all styles and generations. Truly timeless music. We've had conversations around the radio station offices before debating the idea of could you really see stations 15-20 even 30 years down the road playing the likes of Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, and countless other rock and pop acts the same way we still play Beatles, Zepplin, Stones, etc. today as classic rock/hits? Doubtful, but years from now the Beatles will still be a popular group. As others have said, just because you don't like them, doesn't mean they are overrated. They are one of the most influential and popular music acts of all time, and there is absolutely no denying that. Very true what you said there. |
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Post by WMDman on Sept 5, 2013 22:33:36 GMT -5
Simply put no. Their music has and always stayed, almost relevant not to an extent were if you asked a random person on the street do they listen/like the Beatles they would all say yes but 6/10 would. In no way are they overrated.
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Post by HHH316 on Sept 6, 2013 0:59:25 GMT -5
As others have said, just because you don't like them, doesn't mean they are overrated. They are one of the most influential and popular music acts of all time, and there is absolutely no denying that. I absolutely agree with this. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2013 1:03:27 GMT -5
Yes they are completely and totally overrated.
Had I been around in the 60s I'd say the same thing back then too.
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Post by Mr. PerpetuaLynch Motion on Sept 6, 2013 1:58:19 GMT -5
Yes they are completely and totally overrated. Had I been around in the 60s I'd say the same thing back then too. And you would have been torn to shreds by a throng of girls. The Beatles are the greatest band of all time and everything they did was genius. IMO... |
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Post by Doctor Worm on Sept 6, 2013 2:01:45 GMT -5
The short answer: No.
The long answer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
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Post by Robert69 on Sept 6, 2013 2:25:25 GMT -5
Personally, they are. But I can't deny the impact they had on people and music. Why? I'm not exactly sure. I find them terrible. They're no Michael Jackson, Elton John, Queen or even Elvis.
But, 99.999% of people dig them, and that's cool. They came along at the perfect time and had the perfect style.
I simply think their music sucks.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2013 2:36:34 GMT -5
Yes, but they're still a great band with a huge legacy of popular songs.
They mostly just came at the right place, and at the right time.
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Sept 6, 2013 5:21:09 GMT -5
I subscribe to the Outsiders theory that you're either a Beatles guy, or you're an Elvis guy. Chalk one up for The King.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Sept 6, 2013 7:15:42 GMT -5
They're no different than the Backstreet Boys, N'sync, One Direction or any other boy band. Except that the ones I listed at least stuck with making simple pop music and didn't go through any weird phases of experimental garbage.
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I dont know good luck 
