Name a crappy band from the 90s (or defend one that others call bad)

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

The Offspring. Talk about annoying.

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I found their Smash album to be pretty good (Bad Habit, Self Esteem, Come out and Play). The others were far to cheesy for my taste. But even Smash does sound a little like a wannabe-Nirvana, so I can appreciate the sentiment.

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Originally Posted by 9701Dawg

98 degrees

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Let's just say "Boy band".

bb mack

The Wallflowers.
Collective Soul.
Sheryl Crow.
Oasis.
Garbage.

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Originally Posted by duckbillplatty

Let's just say "Boy band".

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and anything under that category

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Originally Posted by duckbillplatty

Just a question...

Do you go to bars and pick up fat chicks that no one else is hitting on hoping that you'll find one that is great in the sack?

I mean a fat chick that can work it, by your logic, is better than a hot chick who can work it equally as well because your expectations are lower...

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Interesting question. The fat chicks like Hootie, though, right? That's sort of a deal-breaker. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by qng001

Limp Bizkit. Never bought into the horrible rap/rock phase.

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Sorry to hear. I really like that style/genre.

It goes back to the ole Commercial vs Artistic argument. Some music just sounds over produced. Too packaged, this is ONE of my problems with country music, with the exception of some great country singer songwriters. Much of the music of the MTV era falls into this category for me. When your looks became more important than your art, or if there is a dance that goes with the song I lose interest fast.

For the Fat Chick argument I'll offer this. One of the strikingly hot girls I had the good fortune to date could be compared to some of the more popular bands. She was a model, tall, blonde, and when she walked into the room every guy stopped and stared. However, she was a dumb as a dumb box of rocks. After a while the fun wore off, and yeah it did take a while but after having to basically talk to myself for entertainment as long as our clothes were on I just couldn't take it anymore. Now I didn't ditch her for Lulu from Hee Haw (the older guys will understand) I went for the whole package, and while some of them were not as beautiful, I could get through dinner without falling asleep.

So for my addition I will nominate Marilyn Manson.

And the winner is ----

Color Me Badd!

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Originally Posted by GonzoDawg

For the Fat Chick argument I'll offer this. One of the strikingly hot girls I had the good fortune to date could be compared to some of the more popular bands. She was a model, tall, blonde, and when she walked into the room every guy stopped and stared. However, she was a dumb as a dumb box of rocks. After a while the fun wore off, and yeah it did take a while but after having to basically talk to myself for entertainment as long as our clothes were on I just couldn't take it anymore. Now I didn't ditch her for Lulu from Hee Haw (the older guys will understand) I went for the whole package, and while some of them were not as beautiful, I could get through dinner without falling asleep.

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No question. My analogy's point is that given everything else being equal, the attractiveness, acceptance, popularity of the subject should not decrease the value. So with your story, if the model and Lulu were equally as interesting, smart, etc... Does Lulu actually have the edge in that situation?

Your response would argue against the idea that if it is popular, it's good. I disagree with that as well.

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Originally Posted by GonzoDawg

So for my addition I will nominate Marilyn Manson.

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Both for his music and the inspiration of 10's of thousands of pricks that want to be like him.

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Originally Posted by duckbillplatty

No question. My analogy's point is that given everything else being equal, the attractiveness, acceptance, popularity of the subject should not decrease the value. So with your story, if the model and Lulu were equally as interesting, smart, etc... Does Lulu actually have the edge in that situation?

Your response would argue against the idea that if it is popular, it's good. I disagree with that as well.

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If the model and lulu were equally as interesting, smart, etc.. assuming that we are talking interesting and smart on the high end of the scale I certainly would not mind talking to Lulu or spending time with her but the model is the one I'm taking home.

In the case of the 90's you could say that Nirvana was highly popular, and here we are in the 2000's and I still don't mind hearing them. I can tollerate just about anything musically for a short period of time, some shorter than other. 1 Hootie song a year is about right.

Consequently I think the biggest problem with radio today is their fear of playing something that might not be popular. For gods sake AOR is stlll cranking out "Stairway" over and over, when "Misty Mountain Hop, or When the Levee Breaks, or The Battle of Evermore" are fantastic tunes. I just think ok there is nothing wrong with the prom queen but the girl next door ain't so bad either.

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Originally Posted by duckbillplatty

No question. My analogy's point is that given everything else being equal, the attractiveness, acceptance, popularity of the subject should not decrease the value. So with your story, if the model and Lulu were equally as interesting, smart, etc... Does Lulu actually have the edge in that situation?

Your response would argue against the idea that if it is popular, it's good. I disagree with that as well.

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I didn't really say it would decrease in value -- just that I'd be more likely to label it as "crappy." It's more likely to leave a lasting impression of its "crappiness" than a band that I've never heard of. :icon_wink:

isn't "crappy band from the 90s" redundant?



Sorry if someone's already made the joke -- not going to read the whole thread

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Originally Posted by TechDawgMc

isn't "crappy band from the 90s" redundant?



Sorry if someone's already made the joke -- not going to read the whole thread

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I blame it on the war on drugs. More drugs = better music.