Batman 2 Report post Posted June 5, 2007 Stars is a really good band from Canada, and they get really emotional and stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 LISTEN TO THIS BAND!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 I have. They're ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 I used to think they were OK, but all of the sudden I think they are really freaking awesome. I guess they grew on me or something. Did you listen to certain songs, or an entire album? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Just a few songs. I don't remember which ones. I think "Your Ex-Lover is Dead" was one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 I don't want you to get an album you won't like, but you really have to listen to the entire album. Did you listen to "Ageless Beauty?" That song is fantastic. As is the title track. I believe the first link up there is Ageless Beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 I did listen to Ageless Beauty. I just listened to it again. I still think it's just ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Well to each his own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Exactly. So how about those Rolling Stones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 I never understood how such mediocraty can be so praised Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Well for one thing, the people that are smart enough to like the Stones are smart enough to spell "mediocrity". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Right, haha. But seriously, they are praised for being "a common person's Beatles." So they are best known for being worse than the Beatles. I just don't get it. I'll admit that some of their big hits are catchy, but that basically raises them to the level of Britney Spears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 I should say, "were praised for being a common person's Beatles," because now they are just praised for allegedly putting out acceptable albums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 I like them because to me they're one of the few bands that fully embodies rock and roll, even if they haven't put out a truly great album since the early 70s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Oh, I can definitely understand why some people like them. I mean, that's the way songwriting works. Certain songwriters click with some people, and some don't. I just don't understand why they are so critically praised, even if they do embody rock and roll. From a critical standpoint, I would actually use the way they embody rock and roll as an argument as to why they suck so much. I also don't understand why so many people like them. But whatever, no use getting me started on this subject, because I'll never stop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 I think I agree with you on that. The number of fans they have seems to be disproportionally large. I like their music, but it does surprise me that so many people like them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 What surprises me most is how many people still like them enough to pay $300 to see them. I mean, I would probably pay to see a Rolling Stones show in the mid 70's, just for the experience (plus, I do think that "Gimme Shelter" and "Sympathy for the Devil" are incredible songs), but I would not pay anything to see them in their old age now. Watching them perform at the Super Bowl was actually depressing. I should learn to control myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Yes, true. A 60s or 70s show would be nice, but I don't want to see them today. I saw The Who last year, and even though it was an amazing experience, I avoid watching videos and such of this tour. They're still very good, but as you said, it's a bit depressing too. I'm glad I got the chance to see them, but I'd rather if they called it quits soon, for several reasons. I won't go into that now though. Same with the Stones, even though I don't know as much about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Exactly. So...Stars is so freaking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 they cite Marvin Gaye and the Smiths as influences, although you can't hear it in their music. But I guess it's there, subconsciously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 3 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 ^ Dorks ! :sleepy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 We're getting dorked having a discussion about music? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farin 2 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 since when does Kevin need a rational reason to 'dork' someone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamisammy29 4 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 ^ Dorks ! :sleepy: Yeah, really. Maybe you "authorities" should try going to a concert once in a while. Tell me how that works out for you. You will find there is none better, or ever has been better, than the Rolling Stones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 I did, and I agree. Nobody beats the Stones live. Hell, Mick Jagger is over three times my age and probably over three times as athletic as I am, it's amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
