Steel Icarus
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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
The Cranberries are a Top50 band in History
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Nothing wrong with Dire Straits. The soundtrack to family holidays,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.
always on the car tape deck together with Pat Benatar
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Most probably, I'd be happy if I could just pick out one of them
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
A crazy bulbous punchbag of sound
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
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Nope. I didnt.
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Monkeygrinder's Organ
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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.
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
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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
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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...
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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 ...'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.
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
Old Crone
It's odd how sometimes Crannadict writes perfect English and sometimes writes in a more stilted way.
maomao
普費斯
But what if I really do have better taste?
ElizabethofYork
Old Crone
When she remembers she's supposed to be Spanish.
dude, you've been here 20 years. are you some kind of masochist?
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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.
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Aladdin
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It wasn't you that made the "catholics...urgh" comment.
And I didnt call you a racist.
Aladdin
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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
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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
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Eta: Although it's been downhill ever since then
Does Urban still do those "awards"?
nogojones
spelling is overrated
Secretly he loves the CranberriesYou're <outwardly> confident in your choice of music but <internally> aren't sure about liking the music you like
Steel Icarus
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Innit. Amazing also they stumbled upon urban at just the right time to join in the Cranberry talkIt's odd how sometimes Crannadict writes perfect English and sometimes writes in a more stilted way.
nogojones
spelling is overrated
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
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I am really shocked at this post. Come on.
nogojones
spelling is overrated
I've heard some of the bands you enjoy and I'll say nothing
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