Yes, Rush is phenomenal! Geddy's vocals never bothered me but then again I just seem to have a natural tolerance for weird and unusual vocal styles as long as the music is exceptional.
Heard 2112 entirely in '82, love it. But...Alex didn't always have the best tone, which I can appreciate, or the best note choices. Good songs with epic parts.
I don't think Megadeth is the better band but "the greatest Megadeth songs are not as good as the worst Metallica songs" is a clinically insane thing to say lol
The statement is ridiculous. If you listen to Metal at all or are just familiar with these two bands and their music; you would know the statement is ridiculous. SMH.
I'm not a Beetles fan either. I get the same response. I'm more of a rock guy, so I prefer the Stones over the Beetles. I respect what they did and understand that most of what I listen to would not exist without them but I can do without listening to them.
@@TheVinylDen But at the same time, if you just pressed keyboards a few random times with no rhythm and structure and called it a music piece as opposed to Beethoven, isn't that basically saying that there is no standard for music? And if there is no standard, why even put in the effort outside of pressing the same keyboard two or three times?
@djacobmadrigal Go and draw a black dot in the middle of a piece of paper and put it side by side with Leonardo Da Vinci's work, are you really gonna tell me that "all forms of art are is 100% subjective"? If that was true, and then why should any artist go out of their way to put that effort in?
That doesn’t redeem your comment. I find it hard to believe you’ve given Iron Maiden any chance at all based on your critique of the band. I used to find a handful of your videos somewhat interesting but over time nonsensical. It’s not your opinion that bothers me but your failure to accurately assess the reasons behind those opinions. Peace
@edbarto1099 For me there’s not a lot to assess when it comes to to Maiden, I can’t stand Bruce Dickinson’s vocals. As good as they are musically, his vocals completely ruin the song for me.
Whew!!! You pick some heavy hitters here my friend lol. Fun video. Sometimes it's a lot more interesting to see what people don't like than what they do. Very seldom do you get shocked that someone likes a certain band, but we always seem to say "NO WAY!!!!" so much more when we hear what they don't like LOL \m/
Geddy Lee's voice is always the go-to for people who don't care for Rush. But boring lyrics? Nope. About the only thing I agree with here is that some of Pink Floyd's early stuff isn't really all that good.
I expected to hate this, and disagree. I love Pink Floyd. But, even Waters said "It took a long time. But, we finally knew what we were doing, lets make a proper album." That was Dark Side Of The Moon. Every other band you mentioned, you'd have to tie me to a chair to listen to. Not that they're bad musicians. I just don't like the music. I saw Rush four times live, and hated them every time.
The bands who copied Iron Maiden are the “cookie cutters”. The original can’t be! And… Rush’s “bland and boring” lyrics?! Wow. Just wow. I’ve never heard any person ever downplay their lyrics.
@@TheVinylDenYou did, but that implies you’re retroactively knocking Iron Maiden’s original sound because so many other bands have saturated the market with it.
I gave you a like because you were honest even if most of these bands are highly regarded as some of the best of all time you explained why they don't appeal to you. Music is subjective, as all media is, anything people are passionate about they rarely can be objective about which is understandable. I personally like or love all of the bands you listed in your video but respect you being true to you & explaining why they don't hold up in your opinion.
Yes, music is very very subjective. It’s not like I said other people shouldn’t listen to these bands, they are just ones that didn’t work for me. I love that so many people are passionate about the music they love.
I never was really into Rush, but I saw the video/song "Subdivisions" a few years ago, and now a fan. I have heard this song on the radio many times, but never knew what they were singing about, so punk rock! "LimeLight" "Free Will" and other stuff is really good.
While I love and adore Pink Floyd, I absolutely appreciate you sticking to your guns. So many UA-camrs try so hard to appease the masses, but every once in a while you'll find a reviewer giving his honest opinion. I just want to say I appreciate it.
First, I absolutely love the early Pink Floyd. Ummagumma is a go-to Floyd record for me. I love both the studio side and the live side. I just can't stand Roger's "Several Species..." My picks; Foo Fighters Rage Against the Machine Red Hot Chilli Peppers Iron Maiden Bob Dillon Nick Drake
Good picks. My pics : The doors Green day James Taylor ( but maybe because I DESPISE a guy who is a huge fan ) The cult Pearl jam And , twice because I detest them so much, Pearl jam.
I was agreeing with up until Rush & Steely Dan. Hard to believe you like jazz & dislike Steely Dan so much, they are more like a Rock, jazz fusion band.
I get his dislike for Steely Dan. Unless it's Miles Davis I have no use for "jazz-rock." I love jazz. I love rock. Don't need them watered down into some hybrid genre.
Steely Dan ? You couldn't possibly have listened to the entire catalog. Steely Dan is in a category all by itself. Extended jazz harmonies, brilliant soloists, intriguing lyrics and flawless production. "Aja" was okay ? "Aja" is a masterpiece. I guess some people don't listen analytically to music." Just give me the same old stuff in a different wardrobe". Right ?
Dude just ripped on all my favorite bands. Rush, Steely Dan, Maiden, Floyd, and Megadeth are all in my top 10. I do agree with him with AC/DC though. The Bon Scott era blows away the Johnson era IMO.
Couldn’t disagree with you more on Rush and Maiden, two of my all-time favorite bands. In Rush’s case they spent a career progressing and evolving their style backed by incredible musicianship and lyricism. Not sure how you can dislike every era of Geddy’s voice since it changed considerably. And Maiden, especially in the 80s, was unmatched when it came to metal in terms of songwriting. Bruce’s vocal style might seem out of place today, but his talent is objectively legitimate. They’ve admittedly fallen off over the last 20 years, but their first seven albums are metal masterpieces. And don’t even get me started on Operation Mindcrime…
I think they are polarizing because people either love them or hate them. I don't think I've ever met someone who was just a casual fan of their music.
Very much enjoyed the Limp Bisket commentary. On Floyd, I do love Piper. Very inventive guitar parts, but there are occasional sillinesses on it. I'm also unable to enjoy very much of the post-Waters Floyd recordings, though they sound good. They lack an edge for me.
You say that Momentary Lapse of Reason a David Gilmour solo album yet don't mention that The Final Cut was definitely a Roger Waters solo effort....just can't agree with you on Pink Floyd. To each their own, though...this is what makes music great. If everyone liked the same bands or genres, it'd be boring.
@@TheVinylDen Pipers wipes the floor with the commercial ego-trip that is The Wall... One is genuinely interesting & innovative cutting edge psych from the late 60s, the other is a cheesy rock opera I agree there are definitely some big misses on Pipers where it gets a bit too wacky & over the top, but the high-water mark stuff like Astronomy Domine & Interstellar Overdrive were actually groundbreaking and still solid jams today But, yeah, I will agree that there is definitely a weak period between Piper's & Meddle... But there are still some good tracks in there, but also some overly avant-garde/boring stuff. All of that said, I respect your opinion even if I don't agree. Musical taste is pretty subjective. I mean, I can't even listen to most of what is popular today.
@@TheVinylDenthe thing is the diversity - try " prodigal son" to see a completely different side of them, then "purgatory". They had Paul Dianno singing on these 1st 2 albums, and there's something special about these 2, compared to the latter
I agree with some of this. Even where I disagree, like with Rush and AC/DC, I can see his point. It took me a while to like Rush, and AC/DC after Bon Scott doesn’t vary much. I still like a lot of their stuff because it's quality heavy rock.
a lot of these seem hinged on a dislike of certain kinds of high pitched screamy vocals, i can get that. how do you feel about neutral milk hotel, the decemberists, neil young, bob dylan, leonard cohen, tom waits, kate bush and bjork? also, megadeath had some killer stuff, i'll always remember the countdown to extinction album fondly
Largely agree with your assessments. I think that vocals are critical to whether or not I can listen to most music. Rush and AC/DC are out for me. There are notable exceptions though. The first Rush album had a rough garage band sound and it worked for me despite Geddy Lee's vocals. After that, he has in my opinion, the worst voice in all of popular mainstream rock. I also agree with your take on the early work of Pink Floyd, however there are some gems to be found on Ummagumma. I would ask that you revisit and listen to the live album for Astronomy Domine and the studio album for Grantchester Meadows, and the instrumental cuts of the Narrow Way parts I & II, and especially the Narrow Way Part III which I would put forth as a great example of their earlier work. Finally, I am mystified with your take on Steely Dan. Aja was the sunset of their catalog for me. I find that the albums "The Royal Scam", "Katie Lied", and particularly "Can't Buy A Thrill" are their finest work.
I have been listening to music for over 40 years, and I have to confess I've never heard any of Pink Floyd's early stuff. For me they start with 'Dark Side of the Moon' and end with 'The Final Cut.' They weren't Pink Floyd after Roger Waters left. I don't find them "unlistenable," but I think The Doors are WAY overrated. I don't like Jim Morrison's singing, and his "poetry" sucks. I do like "The End" and "Riders on the Storm," but other than that I can take or leave them. And I kinda feel the same way about Queen.
I was surprised at how much I agreed with you. For example, Rush, I like 2112 but Geddy's sqeaky vocals do my head in. ACDC..Back in Black is a great album but after that, how many times can you re-write the same songs? Iron Maiden's first 2 albums are worth a listen, I really do get the dislike of Bruce's vocals, he overdoes it too often, the best thing about them in concert is when they play the tape of "Doctor Doctor" by UFO ( one of my favourite bands). Queensryche, i've only heard their early stuff, Queen of the Reich is a great ep.
The only megadeth era i like is the marty friedman era. its like the songs are more cohesive and marty is my fav megadeth lead guitarist. so thats why the only megadeth albums i own are rust in peace, youthanasia and countdown to extinction.
I also can't listen to AC/DC or Dream Theatre. Neither Rush and Megadeath. However, I still objectively find their work on higher quality level...Same with Pink Floyd. I like "A momentary lapse of reason" and "The division bell" and these are only two albums from them which i own. Their older stuff just doesn't click on me...
While i disagree with you absolutely about Rush, i appreciate your honesty..... Same with operation : mindcrime , and DT for a lot of their early catalogue, my favourite is still when dream and day unite and a change of seasons but again you are fair and honest. My vote for a band i can't get into against popular opinion has to be Muse.... But at least you are respectful and i do agree with you about Floyd.... Meddle to Animals was their peak.... The Wall.... Hmmm , yea good in places and i do like the division bell
Muse is one of those bands that I never have really listened to. I listened to several tracks off of Will of the People in 2022, but outside of that I don’t think I’ve ever sat down and checked them out.
Agree on Ac/Dc. Rush rocks Early Floyd was tough to listen to. Who remembers: Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict" Now that’s a song🤣🤣🤣
For me (For the Most Part Anyway I like maybe 2 or 3 songs) its Led Zeppelin. For some reason I can't Stand them. BTW if some people are calling you "Cinically Insane" for some of your opinions it means you made a Good Video😅😅
Thanks 😂 Led Zeppelin is an interesting choice. Is there anything in particular that makes you dislike them? I know several people that can’t listen to Robert Plant for too long. And to be fair, I don’t think people need to have a reason to dislike a band, sometimes it just doesn’t click with them and that’s totally ok.
@@TheVinylDen .I think his Voice has a Lot to do with it but it's just their Overall Sound I cant stand. Also not big on Jimmy page either. The Song Kashmir makes me curse and turn off the radio everytime I hear it. Litterally one day in the car Kashmir came on so I changed to the other station, Kashmir on Again, went to a Third station, you guessed it Kashmir was on. Maybe the overpaying of thie songs has something to do with it as well
Agree with most of this. Esp Rush. Tom Sawyer is undeniable, and i quite like Faithless off the final album aaaannndddd... we're done. But any time i give my musical opinion, I caveat that I am a diehard Men Without Hats fan (except *that* album), so take it as you will.
Great video Nick. Opens up a great debate.... Everyone is eclectic and love all sorts of bands... But as you said in the intro Everyone is subjective to what they like... We are all wired different.. ❤
I think a band I would put in as unlistenable to me would be Primus. I have nothing against them I just don't like any of their songs. I would say the same thing about Frank Zappa. I can appreciate how good a musician he was I simply don't really like any of his songs. I would like to question your list and how you came up with it. Is it just hard rock? You don't like Nickelback but how do you feel about Coldplay or Creed? Motley Crue or Ratt? You don't like Rush because of Geddy Lee's vocals. How do you feel about Bob Dylan? (for years I refused to listen to him because of his vocals but I loved his songs- and the covers done by other artists.) I now like him. (FYI I am a Rush fan lol) I kind of agree with you on Dream Theater. I put them into the virtuoso category. To me they are clearly gifted but their songs seem to go on and on. Melody wise they don't seem to ebb and flow it seems like whenever I listen to them I feel like I have just run a marathon and I am exhausted. (Again I am a big Rush fan and loved Rush's 7-9 minute tomes from their past but don't necessary like it when others do it.) What about a virtuoso guitar player like Tim Henson? He is incredible ...... for the first 3 minutes of a song and then it starts to sound like a drum solo that has gone on longer than 10 minutes. It is interesting who we all like and don't like.
The only stuff i cant listen to is Taylor Swift. Dua Lipa and top 40 in general. I listen mostly to new music, but not the junk on top 40. Todays best artists are War On Drugs, Nataniel Rsteliff, Michigander, Alabama Shakes etc
There are a lot of bands that I like some of their albums and dislike others. Rush was one band I could never get into, and that was largely do to the vocals. On the other hand, I think some of the early albums by Steely Dan were their best.
To be fair, it's been several years since I've listened to Steely Dan's first couple albums. Glad to know I'm not the only one that feels that way about Rush.
Music is a kind art form because bands are defined by their hits rather than their misses. It is going to be impossible to ever find a great album from a band that you are only ho-hum about to begin with.
You know a lot of your personal opinions I can understand how you arrived at. But you absolutely lost me at rush, Geddy Lee is a generational bass player and rush is probably one of the best prog rock groups of all time. Also in my opinion Dream Theater‘s appeal comes from the complexity of their music with odd time signatures and ever changing phases. I see their success akin to a band like tool. As it’s surprising how a band that is as big as they are make such unapologetic music.
You seem to dislike bands with original sounding singers. Just an observation. I DON'T like Dave Musetaine's vocals, but You didn't mention that for Megadeth.
Thank you for your insights on "Piper At The Gates Of Dawn." I listened to it five times and the best I can say for it is that 'Lucifer Sam' and 'Interstellar Overdrive' are sort of cool background horror movie scores.
People are getting way too offended by someone's own tastes... Also, I 100% agree with you about Iron Maiden. To me Iron Maiden is hard rock theater, it is performance art. Give me Judas Priest or Dio over them
never heard nickelback or limp b and I do agree with the AC/DC comments but aside from that....first video I watched of this channel...and I'd say the last one too....we are on different planets...no hard feelings
I love Pink Floyd also! Like I said in the video, they are one of my top three bands of all time. But that doesn’t mean I can’t dislike their early period. Those albums from Meddle to The Wall are one of the greatest stretches of albums of all time.
I agree re Ac/ Dc. Let There Be Rock and, to a lesser extent, Powerage were the band's best albums. After the poppy Highway To Hell the band seemed to regurgitate the sameish sound with a few outstanding album tracks here and there. Okay i now Back In Black is a supposed classic but aside from from a couple of tracks it is a bit dull. As for Steely Dan the Aja album is always citied as their best but i personally prefer The Royal Scam...a masterpiece.
Hi Nick, re your aversion to the Pink Floyd studio output 1967-1970/71, I can understand it-as you don't quite say the songs meander whilst having production values that don't redeem the material. But the point for the post Barret Floyd was to create work that survived being tested on the road-and the material entertained who it was played to '68-'73, and toughened the band up as a touring unit. The oddity being how the albums never went out of print. It is as if PF understood brand value early without admitting it. Would looking at the work of Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets help you in any way? They do as good a job as anyone could do of making the old Pink Floyd sets sound alive and apt for 2024.
Let me recommend Versailles Revenant Choir live, It is a Japanese band with English lyrics, but Japan requires English in schools but it is not thar good, so its difficult to understand all the words, but musically it is Brilliant and the singer has an amazing voice.
Like you said, music is subjective, you either love a band or hate a band. Bands or artists which would be on my list are, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Eagles to name but a few, again, mega selling bands, they just didnt do anything for me.
I love Pink Floyd (with exceptions). "The Wall" contains a LOT of 'filler'. It also starts off with a very lame track. Leave rock opera composing to Pete Townshend! :) I do agree with you re: their first albums. I haven't given them the important SECOND LISTEN.
I agree with most of what you said about Pink Floyd, but I couldn't disagree more when it comes to your opinions on Iron Maiden and Megadeath! Reading through the comments leads me to believe that this episode may have lost you a few subscribers. I liked and subscribed to help negate some of the damage.😆 While I might disagree with about half of what you had to say, I much appreciate the honesty. Too much pandering goes on these days, and it's nice to hear someone's true feelings.👍🏻
Actually it's been the exact opposite. I gained 10x more subs from the video than I lost, but I do appreciate the support. Honestly, I make videos about what I find interesting and not what I think is going to get views, but I know there are a lot of channels (especially music related ones) that say things just to be controversial.
OMFG. Once you said Steely Dan, i knew I'd never waste another second on any of your videos. Reading other comments and discovering you like pop/punk and Taylor Swift explains much. Of course we all know what they say about opinions 😆 including mine 🙄
I kind of agree with Pink Floyd. I am not a huge fan of the early stuff. Actually, I will be crucified for this but I found the Wall to be overexposed and too much filler. I also agree with AC/DC in general too - I’m a fan of the Bon Scott era and Back and Black. I love Rush, I knew they’d be on your list because of Geddy’s lyrics. Aside from Reeling in the Years and Do it Again, I really don’t like Steely Dan. No opinion on the rest, though I like Iron Maiden well enough.
Why are you wrong? Part of growing up means you realize that bad albums you don't like are a waste of time. It doesn't matter how popular they are or how much your friends like them. Don't wast your time with stuff you don't like. Kind of like this video.
Honestly, up until a couple years ago I probably would have included Dio but I’ve gotten more into his music since the reissues of Heaven and Hell and Mob Rules.
Haha that was funny. Im not particularly keen on alot of those American rawk bands you mentioned. Probably ACDC a greatest hits would suffice think i just have high voltage. Pink Floyd you either prefer the Syd or Roger stuff. They transitioned so there was a few that were them experimenting with directions actually i think atom heart mother is quite compelling even if it's disjointed i admit. Steely Dan and nickleback?! Steely Dan are at least interesting mumbling their words. Nickelback were post grunge and like yourself i drifted off music after grunge and britpop (here) which was huge along with various dance sub genres that broke alot of barriers down. Yeah i think Nickelback were truly dreadful. Sorta average Christian rock without any meaning to the lyrics. Well, it's all about opinions so thanks for sharing.
Maiden and Megadeth were instrumental to my development and appreciation of music when i was very young. And Steely Dan has become a favorite in the last 5 years or so, tho id have hated them at one point in my life. That said, you should do more of these.
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I have every Rush CD! Love this band.
Thank you!
Love this band.
That's an order!🤭
@@welern2liv815 You don't have to ask me twice.
Yes, Rush is phenomenal! Geddy's vocals never bothered me but then again I just seem to have a natural tolerance for weird and unusual vocal styles as long as the music is exceptional.
Heard 2112 entirely in '82, love it. But...Alex didn't always have the best tone, which I can appreciate, or the best note choices. Good songs with epic parts.
I don't think Megadeth is the better band but "the greatest Megadeth songs are not as good as the worst Metallica songs" is a clinically insane thing to say lol
The statement is objectively wrong. Mechanix is at least as good as Four Horsemen
Agreed. This is pushing the idea of subjectivity into the realm of insanity.
Dave Mustaine was never the table.
@@victorrojas3183Dave wrote the 4 horseman 😂
The statement is ridiculous. If you listen to Metal at all or are just familiar with these two bands and their music; you would know the statement is ridiculous. SMH.
Lost me after AC/DC. We’re obviously on different planes of musical tastes.
Did he say acdc? I can't watch
@@DrGooseDuckman Yes he did!
Oh no really? That's like admitting to no taste. Stopping at 0:44.
Well tbh you only need to listen to perhaps 3 ACDC songs and you've heard their entire range
@@keithparker1346 true. Also shut up. Lol
Music is subjective. I'm not a Beatles fan, but when I tell a Beatles fan that, they look at me like I just insulted their mother.
Yeah, I’ve had those conversations before. 😂
I'm not a Beetles fan either. I get the same response. I'm more of a rock guy, so I prefer the Stones over the Beetles. I respect what they did and understand that most of what I listen to would not exist without them but I can do without listening to them.
I’ve had that happen to me as well. Dude looked like I shot his dog.😂
All forms of art are 100% subjective
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Very much so! I doubt any two people on earth share the same musical interests, and that’s what’s so interesting to me about a topic like this.
Music/rhythm isn't subjective. It's as much a part of us as our arms and legs.
@@TheVinylDen But at the same time, if you just pressed keyboards a few random times with no rhythm and structure and called it a music piece as opposed to Beethoven, isn't that basically saying that there is no standard for music? And if there is no standard, why even put in the effort outside of pressing the same keyboard two or three times?
@djacobmadrigal Go and draw a black dot in the middle of a piece of paper and put it side by side with Leonardo Da Vinci's work, are you really gonna tell me that "all forms of art are is 100% subjective"? If that was true, and then why should any artist go out of their way to put that effort in?
As for early Pink Floyd, I like "Arnold Layne", "See Emily Play", "Remember A Day", "Bike", and "Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast". And more.
For someone who’s favorite genre is pop punk, calling Iron Maiden cookie cutter is hilarious! Dude😄
Hey, I also added that it probably seems that way because they were copied by so many other bands.
That doesn’t redeem your comment. I find it hard to believe you’ve given Iron Maiden any chance at all based on your critique of the band. I used to find a handful of your videos somewhat interesting but over time nonsensical. It’s not your opinion that bothers me but your failure to accurately assess the reasons behind those opinions. Peace
@edbarto1099 For me there’s not a lot to assess when it comes to to Maiden, I can’t stand Bruce Dickinson’s vocals. As good as they are musically, his vocals completely ruin the song for me.
@@TheVinylDen Mate, thats an i have no idea what I'm talking about style comment.
@@arejaycee5704Why, because I don’t like someone’s vocal style?
I'm always interested in what people like and dislike about music.
Always fascinating to hear other people share their likes and dislikes.
Whew!!! You pick some heavy hitters here my friend lol. Fun video. Sometimes it's a lot more interesting to see what people don't like than what they do. Very seldom do you get shocked that someone likes a certain band, but we always seem to say "NO WAY!!!!" so much more when we hear what they don't like LOL \m/
Geddy Lee's voice is always the go-to for people who don't care for Rush. But boring lyrics? Nope. About the only thing I agree with here is that some of Pink Floyd's early stuff isn't really all that good.
These are your own choices! A find Taylor Swift and her pop songs unlistenable but you like her! One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!!!
I don’t understand his love of modern pop-punk and stuff like Machine Gun Kelly and Post Malone. He buys a whole lot more music than I do though.
Wait, this guy likes MGK but doesn't like Steely Dan? Yah I'm out
I can’t stand Taylor Swift not one good song, not that I have listened to her much
@@drop830I thought about subbing just for his brutal honesty, even if I might disagree, but if what I'm reading here is true? Naw, hard pass!
@@jonahhex8178 everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I just don't agree with his. For obvious reasons
"The band probably should have ended with Bon Scott." 😆😆😆
Cudos for making a video to get a reaction out of us. Let's never hang out lol.
Thanks for putting yourself out there on this one. Im sure the comments will be fun 😉.
Actually they’ve been a lot nicer than I thought they’d be. 😂
I expected to hate this, and disagree. I love Pink Floyd. But, even Waters said "It took a long time. But, we finally knew what we were doing, lets make a proper album." That was Dark Side Of The Moon. Every other band you mentioned, you'd have to tie me to a chair to listen to. Not that they're bad musicians. I just don't like the music. I saw Rush four times live, and hated them every time.
The bands who copied Iron Maiden are the “cookie cutters”. The original can’t be! And… Rush’s “bland and boring” lyrics?! Wow. Just wow. I’ve never heard any person ever downplay their lyrics.
I think I kind of clarified that in the video that they seem "cookie cutter" because so many metal bands copied their style.
@@TheVinylDenYou did, but that implies you’re retroactively knocking Iron Maiden’s original sound because so many other bands have saturated the market with it.
Agree 100%. Never heard Rush called boring…I still don’t understand the hype over Green Day
@@spursmvpIf those three chord clowns with fake accents never recorded again, it wouldn't bother me at all.
This is the 1st video I've seen of yours, and I'm 100% in agreement with your disliked bands. I'm now curious to see what you like.
I gave you a like because you were honest even if most of these bands are highly regarded as some of the best of all time you explained why they don't appeal to you. Music is subjective, as all media is, anything people are passionate about they rarely can be objective about which is understandable. I personally like or love all of the bands you listed in your video but respect you being true to you & explaining why they don't hold up in your opinion.
Yes, music is very very subjective. It’s not like I said other people shouldn’t listen to these bands, they are just ones that didn’t work for me. I love that so many people are passionate about the music they love.
RUSH is one of the best bands in rock history , I can see losing it on vocals early on , but then to talk about the lyrics .., lol
My oldest kid likes screamy death metal. Talk about hard to listen to. It's like fight or flight music.
Your kid has good taste in music because Death Metal is great!
I never was really into Rush, but I saw the video/song "Subdivisions" a few years ago, and now a fan.
I have heard this song on the radio many times, but never knew what they were singing about, so punk rock!
"LimeLight" "Free Will" and other stuff is really good.
I fully agree with your take on Rush. If Rush ever re-released their albums without vocals, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.
What he said about Iron Maiden is how I feel about Megadeth. Dave Mustaine's vocals sound like an angry Snarf from Thunder cats.
Snarf! That was hilarious
That’s hilarious!! 😂
While I love and adore Pink Floyd, I absolutely appreciate you sticking to your guns. So many UA-camrs try so hard to appease the masses, but every once in a while you'll find a reviewer giving his honest opinion. I just want to say I appreciate it.
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Lost me on Steely Dan, Bye!
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Can’t stand steely Dan.
Well...that was a list.
First, I absolutely love the early Pink Floyd. Ummagumma is a go-to Floyd record for me. I love both the studio side and the live side. I just can't stand Roger's "Several Species..."
My picks;
Foo Fighters
Rage Against the Machine
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Iron Maiden
Bob Dillon
Nick Drake
I think the live side of Ummagumma is very underrated in Pink Floyd’s catalog, but the studio side just kills it for me.
Good picks. My pics :
The doors
Green day
James Taylor ( but maybe because I DESPISE a guy who is a huge fan )
The cult
Pearl jam
And , twice because I detest them so much, Pearl jam.
@jonahhex8178 I'll add all of those bands (except Doors) to my list as well. Especially Green Day
I was agreeing with up until Rush & Steely Dan. Hard to believe you like jazz & dislike Steely Dan so much, they are more like a Rock, jazz fusion band.
I get his dislike for Steely Dan. Unless it's Miles Davis I have no use for "jazz-rock." I love jazz. I love rock. Don't need them watered down into some hybrid genre.
Early pink Floyd are some of the best music. Yes there is pink Floyd before dark side of the moon people 😂
Meddle is an absolute masterpiece of an album!
Steely Dan ? You couldn't possibly have listened to the entire catalog. Steely Dan is in a category all by itself. Extended jazz harmonies, brilliant soloists, intriguing lyrics and flawless production. "Aja" was okay ? "Aja" is a masterpiece. I guess some people don't listen analytically to music." Just give me the same old stuff in a different wardrobe". Right ?
Queensryche, hmmmmmm............."Jet City Woman" kicks ass though
Dude just ripped on all my favorite bands. Rush, Steely Dan, Maiden, Floyd, and Megadeth are all in my top 10. I do agree with him with AC/DC though. The Bon Scott era blows away the Johnson era IMO.
I also ripped on one of my favorite bands. Pink Floyd is easily in my top 3.
Couldn’t disagree with you more on Rush and Maiden, two of my all-time favorite bands. In Rush’s case they spent a career progressing and evolving their style backed by incredible musicianship and lyricism. Not sure how you can dislike every era of Geddy’s voice since it changed considerably. And Maiden, especially in the 80s, was unmatched when it came to metal in terms of songwriting. Bruce’s vocal style might seem out of place today, but his talent is objectively legitimate. They’ve admittedly fallen off over the last 20 years, but their first seven albums are metal masterpieces. And don’t even get me started on Operation Mindcrime…
yup !!
KISS!!! Oh they are terrible for so many reasons
KISS is easily one of the most overrated bands ever.
Ooh, that's a good pick. Outside of Destroyer I think they are a vastly overrated band. If I do a part two they'll definitely make the list.
You were expecting ELP?
Steely Dan is always an enjoyable listen, such talent and style and accompaniment by so many great players. But it's mostly been aor.
Steely Dan are not polarizing, they are great.
I think they are polarizing because people either love them or hate them. I don't think I've ever met someone who was just a casual fan of their music.
Very much enjoyed the Limp Bisket commentary. On Floyd, I do love Piper. Very inventive guitar parts, but there are occasional sillinesses on it. I'm also unable to enjoy very much of the post-Waters Floyd recordings, though they sound good. They lack an edge for me.
“Boring, weird and doesn’t go anywhere“?? Sign me up!
You lost me with Pink Floyd 😀 never made it past the first band
Well at least I gave reasons why I don’t like their first 5 albums. They definitely found their sound after that.
You say that Momentary Lapse of Reason a David Gilmour solo album yet don't mention that The Final Cut was definitely a Roger Waters solo effort....just can't agree with you on Pink Floyd. To each their own, though...this is what makes music great. If everyone liked the same bands or genres, it'd be boring.
@@TheVinylDen Pipers wipes the floor with the commercial ego-trip that is The Wall... One is genuinely interesting & innovative cutting edge psych from the late 60s, the other is a cheesy rock opera
I agree there are definitely some big misses on Pipers where it gets a bit too wacky & over the top, but the high-water mark stuff like Astronomy Domine & Interstellar Overdrive were actually groundbreaking and still solid jams today
But, yeah, I will agree that there is definitely a weak period between Piper's & Meddle... But there are still some good tracks in there, but also some overly avant-garde/boring stuff.
All of that said, I respect your opinion even if I don't agree. Musical taste is pretty subjective. I mean, I can't even listen to most of what is popular today.
You definitely need to check out the first two Iron Maiden albums. They are two of my favorites.
I have them on my list to stream. Hopefully I'll get a chance to check them out sometime this weekend.
@@TheVinylDentotally give them a listen, I'm not the biggest Maiden fan but there's a real punky, street kind of edge to them!
@@TheVinylDenthe thing is the diversity - try " prodigal son" to see a completely different side of them, then "purgatory". They had Paul Dianno singing on these 1st 2 albums, and there's something special about these 2, compared to the latter
@@nickvickers3486 I'll second that. Good description of the Dianno era.
I agree with some of this. Even where I disagree, like with Rush and AC/DC, I can see his point. It took me a while to like Rush, and AC/DC after Bon Scott doesn’t vary much. I still like a lot of their stuff because it's quality heavy rock.
Eagles , Nikelback , anything nu metal , Creed PLEASE NO , Blink 182 , Frank Zappa , Peter Frampton , James Taylor ,
Other than the eagles, completely agree with that list.
Malcom was the primary riff writer.
a lot of these seem hinged on a dislike of certain kinds of high pitched screamy vocals, i can get that. how do you feel about neutral milk hotel, the decemberists, neil young, bob dylan, leonard cohen, tom waits, kate bush and bjork? also, megadeath had some killer stuff, i'll always remember the countdown to extinction album fondly
Spot on about Steely Dan. All I hear is elevator music. Never understood the popularity.
Largely agree with your assessments. I think that vocals are critical to whether or not I can listen to most music. Rush and AC/DC are out for me. There are notable exceptions though. The first Rush album had a rough garage band sound and it worked for me despite Geddy Lee's vocals. After that, he has in my opinion, the worst voice in all of popular mainstream rock. I also agree with your take on the early work of Pink Floyd, however there are some gems to be found on Ummagumma. I would ask that you revisit and listen to the live album for Astronomy Domine and the studio album for Grantchester Meadows, and the instrumental cuts of the Narrow Way parts I & II, and especially the Narrow Way Part III which I would put forth as a great example of their earlier work. Finally, I am mystified with your take on Steely Dan. Aja was the sunset of their catalog for me. I find that the albums "The Royal Scam", "Katie Lied", and particularly "Can't Buy A Thrill" are their finest work.
ac/dc, iron maiden, and rush are 3 of my all time favorites.........I honestly can't fathom not liking them....
I have been listening to music for over 40 years, and I have to confess I've never heard any of Pink Floyd's early stuff. For me they start with 'Dark Side of the Moon' and end with 'The Final Cut.' They weren't Pink Floyd after Roger Waters left.
I don't find them "unlistenable," but I think The Doors are WAY overrated. I don't like Jim Morrison's singing, and his "poetry" sucks. I do like "The End" and "Riders on the Storm," but other than that I can take or leave them. And I kinda feel the same way about Queen.
You had me shaking my head until you got to Steely Dan. They rest of your picks were on point.
No they weren't. Get a bloody room. ❤
I was surprised at how much I agreed with you. For example, Rush, I like 2112 but Geddy's sqeaky vocals do my head in. ACDC..Back in Black is a great album but after that, how many times can you re-write the same songs? Iron Maiden's first 2 albums are worth a listen, I really do get the dislike of Bruce's vocals, he overdoes it too often, the best thing about them in concert is when they play the tape of "Doctor Doctor" by UFO ( one of my favourite bands). Queensryche, i've only heard their early stuff, Queen of the Reich is a great ep.
The only megadeth era i like is the marty friedman era. its like the songs are more cohesive and marty is my fav megadeth lead guitarist. so thats why the only megadeth albums i own are rust in peace, youthanasia and countdown to extinction.
I also can't listen to AC/DC or Dream Theatre. Neither Rush and Megadeath. However, I still objectively find their work on higher quality level...Same with Pink Floyd. I like "A momentary lapse of reason" and "The division bell" and these are only two albums from them which i own. Their older stuff just doesn't click on me...
Completely agree with you on Pink Floyd and AC/DC 👍
I wanna hear you out, because you have Wish by The Cure, but you also have funko pops. So i'm torn.
Our Lady Peace, Smashing Pumpkins, Tom Cochrane.
While i disagree with you absolutely about Rush, i appreciate your honesty..... Same with operation : mindcrime , and DT for a lot of their early catalogue, my favourite is still when dream and day unite and a change of seasons but again you are fair and honest. My vote for a band i can't get into against popular opinion has to be Muse.... But at least you are respectful and i do agree with you about Floyd.... Meddle to Animals was their peak.... The Wall.... Hmmm , yea good in places and i do like the division bell
Muse is one of those bands that I never have really listened to. I listened to several tracks off of Will of the People in 2022, but outside of that I don’t think I’ve ever sat down and checked them out.
Agree on Ac/Dc. Rush rocks
Early Floyd was tough to listen to. Who remembers: Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict"
Now that’s a song🤣🤣🤣
Marillion and Genesis albums to me are unlistenable. I also find most Pink Floyd albums tedious, including 'Dark Side of the Moon'.
It would be interesting to hear what music you like. You have mentioned some great bands and music that don't cut it for you.
He's done many, many videos on what he likes.
Agree with a lot of this list, more than I had thought I would going in.
Generally, yeah I agree with most of the bands you have mentioned.
For me (For the Most Part Anyway I like maybe 2 or 3 songs) its Led Zeppelin. For some reason I can't Stand them. BTW if some people are calling you "Cinically Insane" for some of your opinions it means you made a Good Video😅😅
Thanks 😂
Led Zeppelin is an interesting choice. Is there anything in particular that makes you dislike them? I know several people that can’t listen to Robert Plant for too long. And to be fair, I don’t think people need to have a reason to dislike a band, sometimes it just doesn’t click with them and that’s totally ok.
@@TheVinylDen .I think his Voice has a Lot to do with it but it's just their Overall Sound I cant stand. Also not big on Jimmy page either. The Song Kashmir makes me curse and turn off the radio everytime I hear it. Litterally one day in the car Kashmir came on so I changed to the other station, Kashmir on Again, went to a Third station, you guessed it Kashmir was on. Maybe the overpaying of thie songs has something to do with it as well
Agree with most of this. Esp Rush. Tom Sawyer is undeniable, and i quite like Faithless off the final album aaaannndddd... we're done.
But any time i give my musical opinion, I caveat that I am a diehard Men Without Hats fan (except *that* album), so take it as you will.
The beauty of music, we all have different tastes, that said, I was with you about 75% ;)
Great video Nick. Opens up a great debate.... Everyone is eclectic and love all sorts of bands... But as you said in the intro Everyone is subjective to what they like... We are all wired different.. ❤
I think a band I would put in as unlistenable to me would be Primus. I have nothing against them I just don't like any of their songs. I would say the same thing about Frank Zappa. I can appreciate how good a musician he was I simply don't really like any of his songs.
I would like to question your list and how you came up with it. Is it just hard rock? You don't like Nickelback but how do you feel about Coldplay or Creed? Motley Crue or Ratt?
You don't like Rush because of Geddy Lee's vocals. How do you feel about Bob Dylan? (for years I refused to listen to him because of his vocals but I loved his songs- and the covers done by other artists.) I now like him. (FYI I am a Rush fan lol)
I kind of agree with you on Dream Theater. I put them into the virtuoso category. To me they are clearly gifted but their songs seem to go on and on. Melody wise they don't seem to ebb and flow it seems like whenever I listen to them I feel like I have just run a marathon and I am exhausted. (Again I am a big Rush fan and loved Rush's 7-9 minute tomes from their past but don't necessary like it when others do it.)
What about a virtuoso guitar player like Tim Henson? He is incredible ...... for the first 3 minutes of a song and then it starts to sound like a drum solo that has gone on longer than 10 minutes. It is interesting who we all like and don't like.
The only stuff i cant listen to is Taylor Swift. Dua Lipa and top 40 in general. I listen mostly to new music, but not the junk on top 40. Todays best artists are War On Drugs, Nataniel Rsteliff, Michigander, Alabama Shakes etc
I do like some stuff that makes in into the top 40, but a lot of it is just garbage that’s pushed by big labels.
There are a lot of bands that I like some of their albums and dislike others. Rush was one band I could never get into, and that was largely do to the vocals. On the other hand, I think some of the early albums by Steely Dan were their best.
To be fair, it's been several years since I've listened to Steely Dan's first couple albums. Glad to know I'm not the only one that feels that way about Rush.
Music is a kind art form because bands are defined by their hits rather than their misses. It is going to be impossible to ever find a great album from a band that you are only ho-hum about to begin with.
Very valid point!
A real devils advocate, there are no survivors
You know a lot of your personal opinions I can understand how you arrived at. But you absolutely lost me at rush, Geddy Lee is a generational bass player and rush is probably one of the best prog rock groups of all time. Also in my opinion Dream Theater‘s appeal comes from the complexity of their music with odd time signatures and ever changing phases. I see their success akin to a band like tool. As it’s surprising how a band that is as big as they are make such unapologetic music.
100% agreed with everything you said.
You seem to dislike bands with original sounding singers. Just an observation. I DON'T like Dave Musetaine's vocals, but You didn't mention that for Megadeth.
Thank you for your insights on "Piper At The Gates Of Dawn." I listened to it five times and the best I can say for it is that 'Lucifer Sam' and 'Interstellar Overdrive' are sort of cool background horror movie scores.
People are getting way too offended by someone's own tastes... Also, I 100% agree with you about Iron Maiden. To me Iron Maiden is hard rock theater, it is performance art. Give me Judas Priest or Dio over them
never heard nickelback or limp b and I do agree with the AC/DC comments but aside from that....first video I watched of this channel...and I'd say the last one too....we are on different planets...no hard feelings
I love Pink Floyd! By far the best band ever!
I love Pink Floyd also! Like I said in the video, they are one of my top three bands of all time. But that doesn’t mean I can’t dislike their early period. Those albums from Meddle to The Wall are one of the greatest stretches of albums of all time.
I agree re Ac/ Dc. Let There Be Rock and, to a lesser extent, Powerage were the band's best albums. After the poppy Highway To Hell the band seemed to regurgitate the sameish sound with a few outstanding album tracks here and there. Okay i now Back In Black is a supposed classic but aside from from a couple of tracks it is a bit dull. As for Steely Dan the Aja album is always citied as their best but i personally prefer The Royal Scam...a masterpiece.
Very controversial your choices. But you have been very respectful.
Foo Fakers..look at me,I can cuss..I'm so hip.
Interesting opinions. When it comes to Pink Floyd's music, I have similar impressions.
Hi Nick, re your aversion to the Pink Floyd studio output 1967-1970/71, I can understand it-as you don't quite say the songs meander whilst having production values that don't redeem the material. But the point for the post Barret Floyd was to create work that survived being tested on the road-and the material entertained who it was played to '68-'73, and toughened the band up as a touring unit. The oddity being how the albums never went out of print. It is as if PF understood brand value early without admitting it. Would looking at the work of Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets help you in any way? They do as good a job as anyone could do of making the old Pink Floyd sets sound alive and apt for 2024.
Let me recommend Versailles Revenant Choir live,
It is a Japanese band with English lyrics, but Japan requires English in schools but it is not thar good, so its difficult to understand all the words, but musically it is Brilliant and the singer has an amazing voice.
Like you said, music is subjective, you either love a band or hate a band. Bands or artists which would be on my list are, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Eagles to name but a few, again, mega selling bands, they just didnt do anything for me.
Don't dig Geddy Lee'svocals and listens to Tom DeLong's tiny whiny voice?
I love Pink Floyd (with exceptions). "The Wall" contains a LOT of 'filler'. It also starts off with a very lame track. Leave rock opera composing to Pete Townshend! :)
I do agree with you re: their first albums. I haven't given them the important SECOND LISTEN.
Keep rollin rollin rollin … quality music right there 😂💯
😂😂😂😂😂😂....Did you do it all for the nookie?
I agree with most of what you said about Pink Floyd, but I couldn't disagree more when it comes to your opinions on Iron Maiden and Megadeath!
Reading through the comments leads me to believe that this episode may have lost you a few subscribers. I liked and subscribed to help negate some of the damage.😆 While I might disagree with about half of what you had to say, I much appreciate the honesty. Too much pandering goes on these days, and it's nice to hear someone's true feelings.👍🏻
Actually it's been the exact opposite. I gained 10x more subs from the video than I lost, but I do appreciate the support. Honestly, I make videos about what I find interesting and not what I think is going to get views, but I know there are a lot of channels (especially music related ones) that say things just to be controversial.
OMFG. Once you said Steely Dan, i knew I'd never waste another second on any of your videos.
Reading other comments and discovering you like pop/punk and Taylor Swift explains much.
Of course we all know what they say about opinions 😆 including mine 🙄
You got it. Steely Dan is great both musically and lyrically.
U2.
Metallica.
Talking Heads.
Foo Fighters.
I like some of U2’s early albums, but after Achtung Baby there was a steep drop off IMO.
I had to stop at Iron Maiden.
I kind of agree with Pink Floyd. I am not a huge fan of the early stuff. Actually, I will be crucified for this but I found the Wall to be overexposed and too much filler. I also agree with AC/DC in general too - I’m a fan of the Bon Scott era and Back and Black. I love Rush, I knew they’d be on your list because of Geddy’s lyrics. Aside from Reeling in the Years and Do it Again, I really don’t like Steely Dan. No opinion on the rest, though I like Iron Maiden well enough.
Why are you wrong? Part of growing up means you realize that bad albums you don't like are a waste of time. It doesn't matter how popular they are or how much your friends like them. Don't wast your time with stuff you don't like. Kind of like this video.
Every band/album you mentioned is leagues better than Taylor Swift which I know you listen to.
Nick ! Iron Maiden ? Rush ? Queensryche ? MLOR ? Dream Theatre ? ACDC ? Megadeth ? If you would have said Dio I would have died…….😂
Honestly, up until a couple years ago I probably would have included Dio but I’ve gotten more into his music since the reissues of Heaven and Hell and Mob Rules.
Haha that was funny. Im not particularly keen on alot of those American rawk bands you mentioned. Probably ACDC a greatest hits would suffice think i just have high voltage. Pink Floyd you either prefer the Syd or Roger stuff. They transitioned so there was a few that were them experimenting with directions actually i think atom heart mother is quite compelling even if it's disjointed i admit.
Steely Dan and nickleback?! Steely Dan are at least interesting mumbling their words. Nickelback were post grunge and like yourself i drifted off music after grunge and britpop (here) which was huge along with various dance sub genres that broke alot of barriers down.
Yeah i think Nickelback were truly dreadful. Sorta average Christian rock without any meaning to the lyrics.
Well, it's all about opinions so thanks for sharing.
It's ok if you don't like Floyd, Acdc or Maiden...i'm sure Carpenters fans will welcome you with open arms. 🤣
Maiden and Megadeth were instrumental to my development and appreciation of music when i was very young. And Steely Dan has become a favorite in the last 5 years or so, tho id have hated them at one point in my life. That said, you should do more of these.