nevusofota":1htte1jp said:
Red_Label":1htte1jp said:
I won't say that they suck. They're pretty good at what they do. I just so happen to HATE what they do with a passion. Chad's "I can't get this giant shit to pass through my asshole" voice and cliched beyond belief lyrics feel like 60 grit sandpaper on my ears every time I bother to hit the FM button on the car stereo. Seriously... is this guy such a MASSIVE WHORE that he can't say "let's take a break" here and there? He and his music is like Walmart. It's everywhere and lots of people love it. But that doesn't make it quality. 20-30 years after their creation, I can listen to an old Journey or Boston song and still hear a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. Is that POS "Rock Star" tune of Nickelback's gonna hang like that? I can only hope NOT!
I respect your opinion but define "quality" music.
It's like if someone says there favorite color is blue and someone tells them thats not a "quality" color.
Quality is subjective.
Bingo. Music can serve many purposes (emotional outlet, creativity, challenges, fun, or just entertainment going from point A to point B in your car). If the 'goal' is to create memorable, fun, pop rock music that resonates with the masses, then I'd say they have pretty high quality. What good is music with 4 time changes, brutal heavy tone, complex lyrics & melodies if you're trying to appeal to a wide audience? Nickelback excels in writing hit songs that are gobbled up by the masses, which in turn puts a LOT of money in their pockets. A LOT of people must really enjoy their songs as well, as evidenced by their concert attendance.
Most people who start a business want to see it grow and make money - this is all Nickelback is doing. So what if they aren't introspective loners who spend 20 hours a day practicing their modes and sweep picking -- maybe their just some dudes that are having fun playing music to packed amphitheaters and making a shitload of money?