The Cranberries are a Top50 band in History

[Steel Icarus]

I like the way the Cranberries megafan hasn't aimed too high. Not best band in the world, or even top 10. Top 50 is aiming pretty low. I'd probably struggle to name fifty bands I liked without checking the internet.

Was just thinking that. It's quite a low bar. I think several bands in my lower 40s should it be possible to make such a list would be bands i quite like but realistically only listen to one album or even song

 

[maomao]

Was just thinking that. It's quite a low bar. I think several bands in my lower 40s should it be possible to make such a list would be bands i quite like but realistically only listen to one album or even song

I think there'd be bands in my low 40s that I would struggle to convincingly argue that they were better than the Cranberries.

 

[Aladdin]

Top 50 favourite bands would be a good thread....

 

[Elpenor]

Dire Straits? Say no more. You are allowed to like what you want but don't be surprised if others think you choice in music is shite.

Good luck otherwise and enjoy listening to other music.

Nothing wrong with Dire Straits. The soundtrack to family holidays,
always on the car tape deck together with Pat Benatar

 

[two sheds]

It's polly rhythmic isn't it? There isn't one discernable beat.

Most probably, I'd be happy if I could just pick out one of them

 

[killer b]

There was a comment made which was obviously anti catholic and I responded to that.

I didn't make any anti catholic comments, you must have been thinking of someone else's posts when you called me a racist.

 

[Spandex]

Yes, insulting someone's choice of music isn't like insulting someone's choice of football team. It's telling them they shouldn't be listening to the music they like. I think it's a cunt's trick tbh, verging on bullying - rather than enjoying their music they're likely to focus on the criticism and enjoy their music less.

Music can provoke strong emotional reactions. That's why it's so brilliant.

If you don't like the sound coming out the speakers it's natural to have a response. It could be a simple exclamation of 'that's shit'. It could be an excoriating denunciation of why you think it's shit. It could be a deep dive into music theory to attempt to prove it's shit. That's all natural and good.

If you do like the sound coming out the speakers - if it takes you to a happy place and fills your heart with bliss - then someone slagging it off can feel like a personal affront, like an attack on those feelings of joy you've experienced. It's not bullying though - it's just the depth of emotion that music can bring.

 

[Aladdin]

you called me a racist.

Nope. I didnt.

 

[BCBlues]

I was disappointed up thread to find out that CCR didn't stand for Clash City Rockers.

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

What an odd thread.

This idea that it's a personal insult if someone is mean about music you like is bizarre. I quite like a bit of old gabber or breakcore but I certainly don't expect everyone else to like it, that would be weird.

 

[Aladdin]

Music can provoke strong emotional reactions. That's why it's so brilliant.

If you don't like the sound coming out the speakers it's natural to have a response. It could be a simple exclamation of 'that's shit'. It could be an excoriating denunciation of why you think it's shit. It could be a deep dive into music theory to attempt to prove it's shit. That's all natural and good.

If you do like the sound coming out the speakers - if it takes you to a happy place and fills your heart with bliss - then someone slagging it off can feel like a personal affront, like an attack on those feelings of joy you've experienced. It's not bullying though - it's just the depth of emotion that music can bring.

Ah yeah...I think everyone gets that.
But when the slagging off extends to ripping into the singer because of their mental health issues and religion...
It can become very unpleasant.

 

[Aladdin]

What an odd thread.

This idea that it's a personal insult if someone is mean about music you like is bizarre. I quite like a bit of old gabber or breakcore but I certainly don't expect everyone else to like it, that would be weird.

You need to read the other thread to get what was actually going on...

 

[two sheds]

What an odd thread.

This idea that it's a personal insult if someone is mean about music you like is bizarre. I quite like a bit of old gabber or breakcore but I certainly don't expect everyone else to like it, that would be weird.

It's not other people liking or not liking it that I find the problem but the insults. It comes across to me as really superior and almost smug that the insulter has better taste than the insultee. It's obviously different from insulting someone's body shape, but music is part of how someone sees themselves so the effect can be similar. I think a better approach than saying 'your music is crap because ...' would be to say 'have you listened to this? I love this music because ...'

Eta: I hate arguments and conflict generally whenever it can be avoided, from when I was a kid, so that's possibly why I feel the way I do.

 

[ElizabethofYork]

It's odd how sometimes Crannadict writes perfect English and sometimes writes in a more stilted way.

 

[maomao]

comes across to me as really superior and almost smug that the insulter has better taste than the insultee.

But what if I really do have better taste?

 

[ElizabethofYork]

When she remembers she's supposed to be Spanish.

 

[killer b]

I hate arguments and conflict generally

dude, you've been here 20 years. are you some kind of masochist?

 

[two sheds]

But what if I really do have better taste?

Can't argue with that

And yes some people here have an incredible depth of musical knowledge that leaves me bewildered. But some people like the energy of punk for example. Or just like easy listening - not my type of music but I don't feel the need to insult them or it. They like what they like, I like what I like.

 

[two sheds]

dude, you've been here 20 years. are you some kind of masochist?

Least noticed poster 2007

Eta: Although it's been downhill ever since then

 

[Aladdin]

I didn't make any anti catholic comments, you must have been thinking of someone else's posts when you called me a racist.

It wasn't you that made the "catholics...urgh" comment.
And I didnt call you a racist.

 

[Aladdin]

It's odd how sometimes Crannadict writes perfect English and sometimes writes in a more stilted way.

Why? People whose first language is not english aren't always perfectly fluent...

 

[Aladdin]

When she remembers she's supposed to be Spanish.

I had a google of the name crannaddict. And there is a YouTube account named Cranaddict. Lots of footage of the Cranberries in recording studios and live shows. I think they are genuine...

 

[Aladdin]

Least noticed poster 2007

Eta: Although it's been downhill ever since then

Does Urban still do those "awards"?

 

[nogojones]

You're <outwardly> confident in your choice of music but <internally> aren't sure about liking the music you like

Secretly he loves the Cranberries

 

[Steel Icarus]

It's odd how sometimes Crannadict writes perfect English and sometimes writes in a more stilted way.

Innit. Amazing also they stumbled upon urban at just the right time to join in the Cranberry talk

 

[nogojones]

But surely it's okay here. It's just nasty to say to someone for no reason in IRL.

When you're stuck in an office with them and you've heard six Phil Collins songs before midday and people have started noticing how many shit breaks you've had, it's time to stand up and preach.

 

[Favelado]

Why would it be ok here then if you wouldnt do the same irl?

I am really shocked at this post. Come on.

 

[Aladdin]

The fan clubs for the Cranberries are massive though. There are people who read everything about them.

Eta that was in reply to Sol.

 

[nogojones]

But what if I really do have better taste?

I've heard some of the bands you enjoy and I'll say nothing

 

[klang]

I don't like the drum sound.