Poll
Question:
Do you like country music?
Option 1: Yes
Option 2: No
I like contry music. Do you guys like country music?
Hell no.
I dont like the music and the way the people sing like hillbillies.
Alright, no. ;D
Quote from: Predboy on May 11, 2007, 08:47:21 PM
Alright, no. ;D
Ok i (sort of) forgive you.
I'am the only one in my class who likes country music.
I like one or two songs/artist from every genre of music. So there is some country I like, both new and old.
I like Rascal Flats. Carrie Underwood is good too!
Probably only a few songs i'ver heard are okay, i don't even know who sings said songs. :(
i like it when rock bands implement country influence.
But i dont like it on its own, its boring.
I like a little of everything, including some country stuff.
It ain't my genre of choice though.
Nor mine.
I usually prefer anything with a southern rock sound, certain rap groups with a southern alternative sound (like Nappy Roots, Outkast, Arrested Development, Scarface), or uptempo rock groups, like Kiss.
I have one or two songs I like from many different genre's though so I typically respect other people's musical taste.
Nope...it's one of the music genres I really, really can hate...
I like country music. My favorite singer is Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks.
I don't really like the newer country music but I still listen to it a lot.
Genres are stupid labels to apply to music. You simply like the music you like. Ignore the whole 'genre' thing.
I like some country music and some is absolute shit. Same with any other music out there.
The only country songs I really like are from Nickelback and thats it! I hate it otherwise!
There being an example of "absolute shit".
;D
Quote from: SM on Sep 19, 2007, 01:29:24 AM
Genres are stupid labels to apply to music. You simply like the music you like. Ignore the whole 'genre' thing.
I like some country music and some is absolute shit. Same with any other music out there.
Totally agree (amazing isn't it?).. I like a few country songs, but don't like most of it.. so it's difficult to answer. I am a Texan, drive a truck so you'd think I like country.. but most of it is just crap, just like any other genre. You can pick a few out of just about every type a music that you will like.
Quote from: SM on Sep 19, 2007, 01:32:33 AM
There being an example of "absolute shit".
;D
That's what u think.
i don't discriminate based on genre, just quality.
earlier today, i was listening to this awesome cover of snoop dogg's "gin & juice" by a country band called the gourds.
i like johnny cash, and rock-a-billy stuff is ok. and i have two LP's by a band called th' legendard shack shakers (who are really f**king loud live). but the stuff on the country radio stations makes me want to stab my eardrums.
QuoteThat's what u think.
Indeed it is.
Not looking for an argument, I just f**king hate Nickelback. :)
Quote from: SM on Sep 19, 2007, 08:40:04 AMNot looking for an argument, I just f**king hate Nickelback.
i think you'd be hard pressed to find an argument if you were looking for one.
Quote from: SM on Sep 19, 2007, 08:40:04 AM
QuoteThat's what u think.
Indeed it is.
Not looking for an argument, I just f**king hate Nickelback. :)
Same applies here for
"simply like what you like".. I don't like ALL of Nickelback, some of it is ok.
Defanetly no. There's no aspect at all that I respect about country. I absolutely hate it.
Quote from: SM on Sep 19, 2007, 08:40:04 AM
QuoteThat's what u think.
Indeed it is.
Not looking for an argument, I just f**king hate Nickelback. :)
I hate Nickleback as well. Its not even rock. Its more popy than anything. Which is funny they'd make a "Rock Star" song. Its actualy insulting to some rock fans.
Quote from: SM on Sep 19, 2007, 08:40:04 AM
Not looking for an argument, I just f**king hate Nickelback. :)
You mean to tell me,
You never made it as a wise man, you couldn't cut it as a poor man stealing? Is Nickelback even considered country?
I don't Countr music because it to borning.
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 19, 2007, 09:06:10 PM
Is Nickelback even considered country?
Nickelback is Alternative rock not country.
Quote from: Ratchetcomand on Sep 19, 2007, 09:32:41 PM
I don't Countr music because it to borning.
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 19, 2007, 09:06:10 PM
Is Nickelback even considered country?
Nickelback is Alternative rock not country.
I don't even concider them that. Its way too poppy. They'd feel cooler if they were concider Alternitive Rock.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 19, 2007, 09:00:28 PM
Defanetly no. There's no aspect at all that I respect about country. I absolutely hate it.
in my experience, people who say that about
any broad sweeping genre simply haven't have enough experience with said genre. there's good and bad in anything.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 19, 2007, 09:53:52 PM
Quote from: Ratchetcomand on Sep 19, 2007, 09:32:41 PM
I don't Countr music because it to borning.
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 19, 2007, 09:06:10 PM
Is Nickelback even considered country?
Nickelback is Alternative rock not country.
I don't even concider them that. Its way too poppy. They'd feel cooler if they were concider Alternitive Rock.
They sound like a Alternitive if you ask me. Someone people say there Metal but they sound nothing like Metal.
METAL???? what the f**k??? anyways there's only three of their songs that I like, but sorry if people think I like them cause I don't. I also agree that they are absolute shit and yes I really f**kin' hate country!!! ;D
Quote from: arachnophilia on Sep 19, 2007, 10:37:07 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 19, 2007, 09:00:28 PM
Defanetly no. There's no aspect at all that I respect about country. I absolutely hate it.
in my experience, people who say that about any broad sweeping genre simply haven't have enough experience with said genre. there's good and bad in anything.
The only music I
ever hear is Country, unless I have my way or listen to my Mp3 player. I defanetly have experience and I still
hate country.
And about Nickleback being "Alternative" ..Their music is mainly focused on the lyrics. Very poppy lyrics, easy to understand and get stuck in your head.. Which explains why alot of people like them and thats what makes it mainstream. I don't find any good in the instrumentals of Nickleback. Its crap. Like I said before, its lyric focused.
Nickelback - what I've (unfortunately) heard of them - are rock.
Though I will say the song that lead singer Paddle Pop Lion guy did for Spider-man was kinda catchy.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 01:36:30 AM
The only music I ever hear is Country, unless I have my way or listen to my Mp3 player. I defanetly have experience and I still hate country
we'd listen to really awful rap radio on the schoolbus every morning on the way to my high school. i grew to really, really hate rap.
right now, i have jay-z's black album on in the background. opinions change.
Quote from: arachnophilia on Sep 20, 2007, 01:53:33 AM
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 01:36:30 AM
The only music I ever hear is Country, unless I have my way or listen to my Mp3 player. I defanetly have experience and I still hate country
we'd listen to really awful rap radio on the schoolbus every morning on the way to my high school. i grew to really, really hate rap.
right now, i have jay-z's black album on in the background. opinions change.
I grew up through both rap and country. Its a weird combination but where I live everyone listens to country like on the bus for example and all the kids listen to rap. I heard alot of grunge when I was real little and thats what I've been listening to for years now. Like Nirvana. (Best band ever) That will never change. I have a strong opinion.. trust it won't change. I know what I'm talking about. Even when I saw this topic I just wanted to rant.
About Nickleback again, you can call them whatever they are labled. Its always poppy. I thought all their songs are like that. Does anyone know of any of thier songs where its got good instrumentals and not just catchy lyrics?
While I don't necessarily like Country Music (I listen to mostly metal) I will mention Tom Russell's song El Paso. Now for those of you that immediately dismiss songs based on genre (I used too) I would advise you to listen to this song - the lyrics are a masterpiece alone. Every time I here this song it reminds me of my dad singing it with his best mate - to quote my father "its a mans love song"
Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl
Nighttime would find me in Rosa's Cantina
Music would play and Felina would whirl
Blacker than night where the eyes of Felina
Wicked and evil while casting a spell
My love was strong for this Mexican maiden
I was in love, but in vain I could tell
One night a wild young cowboy came in
Wild as the West Texas wind
Dashing and daring, a drink he was sharing
With wicked Felina, the girl that I loved
So in anger I challenged his right for the love of this maiden
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore
My challenge was answered, in less than a heartbeat
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor
Just for a moment I stood there in silence
Shocked by the foul evil deed I had done
Many thoughts ran through my mind as I stood there
I had but one chance and that was to run
Out through the back door of Rose's I ran
Out where the horses were tied
I caught a good one, it looked like it could run
Up on his back and away I did ride
Just as fast as I could from the West Texas town of El Paso
Out thru the badlands of New Mexico
Back in El Paso, my life would be worthless
Everything's gone in life nothing is left
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death
I saddled up and away I did go
Riding alone in the dark
Maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me
Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart
And at last here I am on the hill overlooking El Paso
I can see Rose's Cantina below
My love is strong and it pushes me onward
Down off the hill to Felina I go
Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys
Off to my left ride a dozen or more
shouting and shooting, I can't let them catch me
I've got to make it to Rose's back door
Something is dreadfully wrong for, I feel
A deep burning pain in my side
Something is dreadfully wrong, for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side
Although I am trying to stay in the saddle
I'm getting weary, unable to ride
It's getting harder to stay in the saddle
I'm getting weary, unable to ride
But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen
Though I am weary, I can't stop to rest
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest
From out of nowhere, Felina has found me
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for
One little kiss and Felina goodbye
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 10:26:53 AM
I grew up through both rap and country. Its a weird combination but where I live everyone listens to country like on the bus for example and all the kids listen to rap. I heard alot of grunge when I was real little and thats what I've been listening to for years now. Like Nirvana. (Best band ever) That will never change. I have a strong opinion.. trust it won't change. I know what I'm talking about. Even when I saw this topic I just wanted to rant.
all i'm saying is that i used to feel the same way. in fact, i still want to strangle my coworker who keeps putting the radio on the country station.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 10:26:53 AMAbout Nickleback again, you can call them whatever they are labled. Its always poppy. I thought all their songs are like that. Does anyone know of any of thier songs where its got good instrumentals and not just catchy lyrics?
"pop" is a spectrum, not a genre. you can be more pop, or less pop. nickelback... i dunno that i'd say they're pop. they just suck.
Quote from: SM on Sep 20, 2007, 01:45:08 AM
Though I will say the song that lead singer Paddle Pop Lion guy did for Spider-man was kinda catchy.
:D Paddle Pop Lion guy...That was a good song. It was him and the lead singer of Saliva (don't know his name). It went well with the movie.
Quote from: Darth_Spud on Sep 20, 2007, 11:27:08 AM
While I don't necessarily like Country Music (I listen to mostly metal) I will mention Tom Russell's song El Paso. Now for those of you that immediately dismiss songs based on genre (I used too) I would advise you to listen to this song - the lyrics are a masterpiece alone. Every time I here this song it reminds me of my dad singing it with his best mate - to quote my father "its a mans love song"
Looked for the song on Youtube, couldn't find it.. just this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYbC6eQAb_0
:)
Quote from: arachnophilia on Sep 20, 2007, 06:38:13 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 10:26:53 AM
I grew up through both rap and country. Its a weird combination but where I live everyone listens to country like on the bus for example and all the kids listen to rap. I heard alot of grunge when I was real little and thats what I've been listening to for years now. Like Nirvana. (Best band ever) That will never change. I have a strong opinion.. trust it won't change. I know what I'm talking about. Even when I saw this topic I just wanted to rant.
all i'm saying is that i used to feel the same way. in fact, i still want to strangle my coworker who keeps putting the radio on the country station.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 10:26:53 AMAbout Nickleback again, you can call them whatever they are labled. Its always poppy. I thought all their songs are like that. Does anyone know of any of thier songs where its got good instrumentals and not just catchy lyrics?
"pop" is a spectrum, not a genre. you can be more pop, or less pop. nickelback... i dunno that i'd say they're pop. they just suck.
Great point but if you put it that way, I'd say they are more pop. Poppy alternative.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 07:30:06 PM
Great point but if you put it that way, I'd say they are more pop. Poppy alternative.
i'm under the impression that in order to be "pop," you have to be popular. which means people have to like you.
Sorry got my sh!t screwed up the song is by Marty Robbins dude ;D
Quote from: arachnophilia on Sep 20, 2007, 07:53:13 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 07:30:06 PM
Great point but if you put it that way, I'd say they are more pop. Poppy alternative.
i'm under the impression that in order to be "pop," you have to be popular. which means people have to like you.
No. Pop I meant catchy. For example their rock star song. People don't listen to it because its "rock". They listen to it because its catchy and they "
want to be a rock star"
But anyway, I don't think my opinion will ever change. Theres nothing that will ever get me into country. I have it sorted when it comes to music. I'm into rock/grunge/metal. Grunge being a 90's rock. Very poppy
but very metalic.Classic example: Nirvana. My favorite band. I love them because its perfect band for me. I love every aspect of them. Other people might hate them or have negative opinions about them but that just goes to show that inviduals have different prefences for music. Thats why there are genres but many people listen to poppy songs and bands like Nickleback. I say that, again, because they are catchy. I don't see how they have any thing going for them except catchy lryics. I think they are alot like Puddle of Mud. Whatever happened to them anyways.
I mainly like rock and metal but I occasionaly listen to country. There aren't too many good songs out there but I will torerate. My friend loves country and he never turns the channel on the radio.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 09:43:50 PM
Quote from: arachnophilia on Sep 20, 2007, 07:53:13 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 07:30:06 PM
Great point but if you put it that way, I'd say they are more pop. Poppy alternative.
i'm under the impression that in order to be "pop," you have to be popular. which means people have to like you.
No. Pop I meant catchy. For example their rock star song. People don't listen to it because its "rock". They listen to it because its catchy and they "want to be a rock star"
dude, that was a joke. i know what you mean.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 09:43:50 PMBut anyway, I don't think my opinion will ever change. Theres nothing that will ever get me into country. I have it sorted when it comes to music. I'm into rock/grunge/metal. Grunge being a 90's rock. Very poppy but very metalic.Classic example: Nirvana. My favorite band. I love them because its perfect band for me. I love every aspect of them. Other people might hate them or have negative opinions about them but that just goes to show that inviduals have different prefences for music.
ok, well, here's the question then. do you hear the country influence in nirvana's music?
Well it's a well-known fact that Kurt was a fan of the Meat Puppets. There's defiantly some country influence in Nirvana especially on the Unplugged album
Quote from: arachnophilia on Sep 21, 2007, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 09:43:50 PM
Quote from: arachnophilia on Sep 20, 2007, 07:53:13 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 07:30:06 PM
Great point but if you put it that way, I'd say they are more pop. Poppy alternative.
i'm under the impression that in order to be "pop," you have to be popular. which means people have to like you.
No. Pop I meant catchy. For example their rock star song. People don't listen to it because its "rock". They listen to it because its catchy and they "want to be a rock star"
dude, that was a joke. i know what you mean.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 20, 2007, 09:43:50 PMBut anyway, I don't think my opinion will ever change. Theres nothing that will ever get me into country. I have it sorted when it comes to music. I'm into rock/grunge/metal. Grunge being a 90's rock. Very poppy but very metalic.Classic example: Nirvana. My favorite band. I love them because its perfect band for me. I love every aspect of them. Other people might hate them or have negative opinions about them but that just goes to show that inviduals have different prefences for music.
ok, well, here's the question then. do you hear the country influence in nirvana's music?
I don't see any influences of country in Nirvana's music. They were influenced by
The Sounds and the punk rock shows in downtown Kurt could go to get away. There could be but its also very unlikely when he made fun of country at his shows. He imatated Lynard Skynard at MTV Unplugged. I enjoy all his acoustic music but he has a song by Led Belly he played on MTV Unplugged. I don't know too much about Led Belly (which could possibly be country) but I did enjoy Nirvana's cover along with with everything else.
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 21, 2007, 10:33:00 AM
I don't see any influences of country in Nirvana's music. They were influenced by The Sounds and the punk rock shows in downtown Kurt could go to get away. There could be but its also very unlikely when he made fun of country at his shows. He imatated Lynard Skynard at MTV Unplugged. I enjoy all his acoustic music but he has a song by Led Belly he played on MTV Unplugged. I don't know too much about Led Belly (which could possibly be country) but I did enjoy Nirvana's cover along with with everything else.
see above, regarding the meat puppets. you also mention lynard skynard.
oh, and led zepellin, apparently. none are really country themselves, but obviously influenced by country. it's there, if you listen for it.
Ok. So your saying Nirvana was influenced by country because what influenced them was influenced by country. If thats correct, almost every rock band could be influenced by country.
I still don't see what the point is. I love Nirvana and hate country. Thats mine.
Dude, if you don't like country, then just stay out.
There's no need to start shit on the f**king internet.
I'm a metalhead yet I love country.
Love Brooks and Dunn's new song though.
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 11:01:31 PM
Dude, if you don't like country, then just stay out.
There's no need to start shit on the f**king internet.
I'm a metalhead yet I love country.
Love Brooks and Dunn's new song though.
Maby you should read through the discussion. I originally stated my opinions. "Country Music?" isn't that a question wether or not you like it? I am not starting shit. Seems like you are. I respect people's preferences. But its not alright for me to state my opinion of the topic? Anyways, I was just discussing with another member. I stated my opinions, he replied and the discussion began. Theres no negative comments I made to anyone. I never bashed anyone for liking Country. All I did was state my opinion. Sorry. :-\
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 21, 2007, 07:46:33 PM
Ok. So your saying Nirvana was influenced by country because what influenced them was influenced by country. If thats correct, almost every rock band could be influenced by country.
yes, actually, they were, though not so many quite as directly. you usually have to go back to elvis. :D
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 21, 2007, 07:46:33 PMI still don't see what the point is. I love Nirvana and hate country. Thats mine.
and you're welcome to your opinion. i just thought it was odd that one of your favourite bands evidently liked as influenced by something you hate.
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 11:01:31 PM
Dude, if you don't like country, then just stay out.
There's no need to start shit on the f**king internet.
uh, you're the one starting shit here. we were having an intelligent and level-headed discussion until you came along. threads don't have to be ass-kissing contests. disagreement and personal preference are allowed.
Quote from: arachnophilia on Sep 22, 2007, 06:31:37 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 21, 2007, 07:46:33 PM
Ok. So your saying Nirvana was influenced by country because what influenced them was influenced by country. If thats correct, almost every rock band could be influenced by country.
yes, actually, they were, though not so many quite as directly. you usually have to go back to elvis. :D
Quote from: The Wolf on Sep 21, 2007, 07:46:33 PMI still don't see what the point is. I love Nirvana and hate country. Thats mine.
and you're welcome to your opinion. i just thought it was odd that one of your favourite bands evidently liked as influenced by something you hate.
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 11:01:31 PM
Dude, if you don't like country, then just stay out.
There's no need to start shit on the f**king internet.
uh, you're the one starting shit here. we were having an intelligent and level-headed discussion until you came along. threads don't have to be ass-kissing contests. disagreement and personal preference are allowed.
Yeah I see your points. But I know for a fact that country wasn't their main influence.
But it seems funny that I'd love something but hate its influence.. The thing is, they were influenced by many things but seem nothing like their influences. Main example: The Sounds. ???