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Baller234
01-01-2024, 09:38 PM
Not artists you hate but artists you think are overrated.

(Although you're certainly welcome to get your hater on if you want to)



- Taylor Swift

Her music is big with a certain demo but just that demo. Anyone who isn't a female 30 and under doesn't give a shit. Supposedly the biggest pop star in the world but I can't think of a single hit of hers that is universally known or appreciated. Never been at a club or a party where everyone went nuts over a Taylor Swift song. Not like when "I Wanna Dance" by Whitney Houston comes on.

- Beyonce

Can't lie she is talented and her music has character, but I simply don't think she belongs on that god tier level people like to often pretend she is. She's talented but not Whitney talented. Her music is unique but not timeless. I just don't see a scenario 50 years from now where people are singing and dancing to "single ladies".

- Foo Fighters

Good, solid band. They have some truly great songs. Maybe a handful. Not an all time band and not even close to being one of the best bands around at any point. MTV gave them an award for being "global icons". Lol okay. They're famous but let's not go crazy.


Go.

SaltyMeatballs
01-02-2024, 12:59 AM
Aside from the obvious answer being Taylor Swift, I find Jennifer Lopez really overrated. And even though I like a good amount of Drake's songs, I think he gets overrated as well. There are plenty of songs of his that aren't worth listening to

BarberSchool
01-02-2024, 02:05 AM
Every “Rapper” who is currently popular, due to kids/females/gays boosting their popularity.
These niccas are pop singers addicted to prescription drugs, not rappers.

Make rap rap again 2024.

Axe
01-02-2024, 02:13 AM
It's a consensus that taylor swift is overrated. Outside of her, eminem could be another i think.

fsvr54
01-02-2024, 02:40 AM
Every “Rapper” who is currently popular, due to kids/females/gays boosting their popularity.
These niccas are pop singers addicted to prescription drugs, not rappers.

Make rap rap again 2024.

Not gonna happen, and I'm the biggest old school hip hop fan of all time.

These kids are a product of social media and a shit society. People who created hip hop in the 20th century came from a different world. Most young kids can't even read at their age level, if at all (it's a real epidemic). You think these punks know what makes a boom bap beat knock or how to craft dope multisyllable rhymes?

Baller234
01-02-2024, 11:01 AM
Every “Rapper” who is currently popular, due to kids/females/gays boosting their popularity.
These niccas are pop singers addicted to prescription drugs, not rappers.

Make rap rap again 2024.

Drake actually had potential to be the GOAT.

When "You The Best" came out and the So Far Gone mixtape was released back in 2009, I was immediately struck by his talent. He had charm, he had wit but he could also sing. Up until that point I couldn't remember a single artist who could flip between rap and r&b and do it so seamlessly. Plus he had this aura of humility about him.

Fans will say he became a GOAT anyway and went onto have a hugely successful career, but musically speaking I haven't been interested since about 2012ish. I gave each new release a listen but each one sounded lazier and lazier. Plus he stopped being original and gave into every trend.

ArbitraryWater
01-02-2024, 11:47 AM
Obvious answers of new age artists heralded as gods like Swift, Beyonce, Drake..

Overdrive
01-02-2024, 07:45 PM
Every so called great band or artist of x, y, z.

I love the Beatles, but they're overrated as f. Just like other best/greatest touted bands of other decades, like Led Zeppelin, Guns n Roses, Michael Jackson, the already mentioned Taylor Swift etcetc.

For the Beatles: People act like they were some untouchable songwriting gods. I agree that the were great at it, but fanboys and alot of critics act like others couldn't write material like them.

For Jackson: Alot of people are crazy about him, but aside from the hits is back catalogue is mostly boring. Never saw the appeal of his music album wise and sure the hits are all time tunes for the pop and rock era.

BarberSchool
01-03-2024, 10:23 PM
Drake actually had potential to be the GOAT.

When "You The Best" came out and the So Far Gone mixtape was released back in 2009, I was immediately struck by his talent. He had charm, he had wit but he could also sing. Up until that point I couldn't remember a single artist who could flip between rap and r&b and do it so seamlessly. Plus he had this aura of humility about him.

Fans will say he became a GOAT anyway and went onto have a hugely successful career, but musically speaking I haven't been interested since about 2012ish. I gave each new release a listen but each one sounded lazier and lazier. Plus he stopped being original and gave into every trend.
If this is your genuine opinion, then you’re a person whose opinion on rap music and the greatest of all time within the genre, are completely laughable and invalid to the culture.

Baller234
01-03-2024, 11:12 PM
If this is your genuine opinion, then you’re a person whose opinion on rap music and the greatest of all time within the genre, are completely laughable and invalid to the culture.

Lol okay bro.

If you're gonna sit there and tell me "Best I Ever Had" wasn't a dynamite hit, I have nothing more to say to you. Undeniably one of the slickest debut singles ever for a rap artist.

And I say that as a hardcore head who grew up on grimy east coast rap.

BarberSchool
01-04-2024, 12:23 AM
Lol okay bro.

If you're gonna sit there and tell me "Best I Ever Had" wasn't a dynamite hit, I have nothing more to say to you. Undeniably one of the slickest debut singles ever for a rap artist.

And I say that as a hardcore head who grew up on grimy east coast rap.the strength of Best I ever had wasn’t drake. It was the Hamilton/JoeFrank/Reynolds LOOP & chops.

Next….

Baller234
01-04-2024, 12:31 AM
the strength of Best I ever had wasn’t drake. It was the Hamilton/JoeFrank/Reynolds LOOP & chops.

Next….

Ha, and you don't even have to ask twice
You could have my heart or we can share it like the last slice
Always felt like you was so accustomed to the fast life
Have a nicca thinkin' that he met you in a past life

Just stop.

Up until that point we hadn't seen a combo rapper and r&b singer who could seamlessly switch lanes in the middle of a song. He could carry a track doing one or the other... or both.

"CAUSE SHE HOLD ME DOWN EVERY TIME I HIT HER UP..."

I can't believe you have me defending fukking Drake right now, because truth be told I think he's been trash far longer than he's been good at this point.

But he showed A LOT of potential when he first broke on the scene.

1987_Lakers
01-04-2024, 02:33 AM
Drake actually had potential to be the GOAT.

I felt this about Kanye when he first came along.

Overdrive
01-04-2024, 04:02 AM
the strength of Best I ever had wasn’t drake. It was the Hamilton/JoeFrank/Reynolds LOOP & chops.

Next….

Isn't that the case with any hiphop artist? Finding samples to rap over to or create beats yourself is what carries alot of songs. Not like it isn't that way in other genres too. Most people don't dive too much into lyrics.

Sure rap is a lyrics based genre and still listeners couldn't care less what most rappers have to say as long as the beat's good.

SaltyMeatballs
01-04-2024, 10:44 AM
I felt this about Kanye when he first came along.

The thing about Kanye though is that he actually is regarded as one of the greatest rappers ever. He's in the top 5 of almost every list I've seen

dunksby
01-04-2024, 11:27 AM
A while back my YouTube feed was suddenly littered with videos about and of this band called "Polyphia", I got curious and looked them up and turned out they're a new popular Prog and Math Rock bank which was surprising cause I'm a fan of the genre and never heard of them. Anyway, long story short, I tried listening to a few of their songs and couldn't last till half point of their tracks before having to press skip track. According to YT they are the new King Crimson/Dream Theatre/Opeth but in reality their tracks sound like a bunch of pompous no talent shredders jerking off in your ear in a random order.

Off the Court
01-04-2024, 12:53 PM
Not gonna happen, and I'm the biggest old school hip hop fan of all time.

These kids are a product of social media and a shit society. People who created hip hop in the 20th century came from a different world. Most young kids can't even read at their age level, if at all (it's a real epidemic). You think these punks know what makes a boom bap beat knock or how to craft dope multisyllable rhymes?

It's nothing to do with reading level, and everything to do with the internet giving anyone and everyone a voice. So we have a lot of garbage voices out there.

Today's rappers have the ability to simply upload something they mumbled in their basement on YouTube and that is all it takes.

In the 90s the population was only subjected to high production cost rap. Anything else was an underground mixtape.

Baller234
01-04-2024, 03:42 PM
I felt this about Kanye when he first came along.

Kanye is probably the closest thing the genre has to a GOAT imo. I know that's a very loose term, especially when talking about something as subjective as music, but that's how I feel. There is a Kanye song for mostly every occasion and every crowd. His music transcends rap and hip hop.

He fell off like they all do, and he's put out his fair share of TRASH, but his run from 03-09ish is pretty untouchable if you ask me. At least if we're talking strictly rap and hip hop.

Overdrive
01-04-2024, 04:49 PM
A while back my YouTube feed was suddenly littered with videos about and of this band called "Polyphia", I got curious and looked them up and turned out they're a new popular Prog and Math Rock bank which was surprising cause I'm a fan of the genre and never heard of them. Anyway, long story short, I tried listening to a few of their songs and couldn't last till half point of their tracks before having to press skip track. According to YT they are the new King Crimson/Dream Theatre/Opeth but in reality their tracks sound like a bunch of pompous no talent shredders jerking off in your ear in a random order.

Oh yeah. Talented, but the music is utter garbage. Also got them recommended to me, because I like prog.

ILLsmak
01-04-2024, 04:59 PM
The thing about Kanye though is that he actually is regarded as one of the greatest rappers ever. He's in the top 5 of almost every list I've seen

psych, but he's a nuts producer. People feel Kanye but I think a lot of the real hip hop guys are kinda like ehh about his rap. I forgot who said it but dudes were like when I first met Kanye he just kept rapping and making us listen to his rap and we were like plz stop.

Drake as GOAT tho that's funny.

I dunno if it's even as much about the culture, but there are def people who shit all over him.

I think my top 5 is like...

Lord Superb
Sean Price
Lord Have Mercy
Stack Bundles
n prol someone from wu. RZA used to be my shit.

I don't see how Drake or Kanye is touching any of those dudes on the mic. Kanye at least has hype, but he'd get slayed.

-Smak

John8204
01-05-2024, 08:35 AM
Beyonce - I don't think she's a top tier pop star...she's really fifth at best behind Swift, Gaga, Adele, Rihanna

Kiss - Great merch sellers for Stadium shows in the 70's...not an all-time great band.

Drake - I don't know what a Drake is, I don't know anything he's ever done

Jimi Hendrix - Congrats on being able to play a guitar...Otis Redding, Pete Townshed, and Bob Dylan he's not.

Tool - STP for weirdos, the group is fine but the fans are just bizarre

Tupac/Biggie - little unfair but if they didn't get murdered I'm not sure if they would have the legacy they have.

The Grateful Dead - I don't do drugs so not my thing

RUSH - I don't know why they've been around as long as they have been

Arcade Fire- this generation of Rock gets a lot of prestige

dunksby
01-05-2024, 09:55 AM
Oh yeah. Talented, but the music is utter garbage. Also got them recommended to me, because I like prog.
I hate to be that guy but they def Gen Z Prog :lol

Overdrive
01-05-2024, 11:15 AM
Jimi Hendrix - Congrats on being able to play a guitar...Otis Redding, Pete Townshed, and Bob Dylan he's not.

If anything Hendrix is an underrated songwriter compared to his guitarplaying fame.


Tool - STP for weirdos, the group is fine but the fans are just bizarre

How can a band be overrated for its fans behaviour?



RUSH - I don't know why they've been around as long as they have been


I figure why you wouldn't know.

Overdrive
01-05-2024, 11:25 AM
I hate to be that guy but they def Gen Z Prog :lol

Probably, but showboat bands have been around forever.

Baller234
01-05-2024, 11:36 AM
psych, but he's a nuts producer. People feel Kanye but I think a lot of the real hip hop guys are kinda like ehh about his rap. I forgot who said it but dudes were like when I first met Kanye he just kept rapping and making us listen to his rap and we were like plz stop.

Drake as GOAT tho that's funny.

I dunno if it's even as much about the culture, but there are def people who shit all over him.

I think my top 5 is like...

Lord Superb
Sean Price
Lord Have Mercy
Stack Bundles
n prol someone from wu. RZA used to be my shit.

I don't see how Drake or Kanye is touching any of those dudes on the mic. Kanye at least has hype, but he'd get slayed.

-Smak

Lol, I wasn't talking about rhyming ability. I was speaking strictly in terms of music and career.

Good luck hosting a party and putting on Stack Bundles.

dunksby
01-05-2024, 01:06 PM
If anything Hendrix is an underrated songwriter compared to his guitarplaying fame.



How can a band be overrated for its fans behaviour?



I figure why you wouldn't know.
Jimmy was a one-man band, people hear his name and all they think of is the dude who played the guitar with his mouth. Nobody talks about how he influenced so many genres from psychedelic rock to prog rock and even guitar heavy genres i.e heavy rock, metal etc. He was a great songwriter, lyricist and had fantastic vocals prowess.

SaltyMeatballs
01-05-2024, 02:08 PM
Tupac/Biggie - little unfair but if they didn't get murdered I'm not sure if they would have the legacy they have.


I like both but you're not wrong. Musicians who died early are often remembered and appreciated more. Kurt Cobain for example

Jasper
01-05-2024, 04:30 PM
snopp dog to the Olympics

Hey Yo
01-05-2024, 06:25 PM
Every so called great band or artist of x, y, z.

I love the Beatles, but they're overrated as f. Just like other best/greatest touted bands of other decades, like Led Zeppelin, Guns n Roses, Michael Jackson, the already mentioned Taylor Swift etcetc.

For the Beatles: People act like they were some untouchable songwriting gods. I agree that the were great at it, but fanboys and alot of critics act like others couldn't write material like them.

For Jackson: Alot of people are crazy about him, but aside from the hits is back catalogue is mostly boring. Never saw the appeal of his music album wise and sure the hits are all time tunes for the pop and rock era.

Led Zeppelin overrated???

Overdrive
01-05-2024, 07:04 PM
Led Zeppelin overrated???

Yes, in the sense that people act like bands such as the Beatles, LZ and other all time great bands are some untouchable gods who filled their albums with great songs after another while just like most other bands alot of their catalogue is basically filler material. It's just that their great songs are better than the lesser known bands and that they have some really strong albums.

SATAN
01-05-2024, 07:05 PM
Alice In Chains...

Hey Yo
01-05-2024, 07:45 PM
Yes, in the sense that people act like bands such as the Beatles, LZ and other all time great bands are some untouchable gods who filled their albums with great songs after another while just like most other bands alot of their catalogue is basically filler material. It's just that their great songs are better than the lesser known bands and that they have some really strong albums.

Just cause others praise them to no end doesn't mean they're overrated musically. Yes, a lot of bands have albums with filler songs but LZ was very creative in what those think are simple with those fillers.

Their music catalog is anything but overrated.

Hey Yo
01-05-2024, 07:46 PM
Alice In Chains...

dumb

SATAN
01-05-2024, 07:48 PM
dumb

dumb

BurningHammer
01-05-2024, 07:49 PM
RUSH - I don't know why they've been around as long as they have been

Arcade Fire- this generation of Rock gets a lot of prestige
These two have more unique sounds than other in their respective genres.

Norcaliblunt
01-05-2024, 07:51 PM
I’d say the hip hop golden era big 4. Big Daddy Kane, Krs One, Rakim, and Kool G.

All great but highly overrated by east coast cats and backpack wannabe hip hop head nerds.

Overdrive
01-05-2024, 08:26 PM
Just cause others praise them to no end doesn't mean they're overrated musically. Yes, a lot of bands have albums with filler songs but LZ was very creative in what those think are simple with those fillers.

Their music catalog is anything but overrated.

Praise to no end is the definition of overrating something.

John8204
01-05-2024, 10:07 PM
I like both but you're not wrong. Musicians who died early are often remembered and appreciated more. Kurt Cobain for example

The only thing I would say is I would still rate Nirvana ahead of other bands of that genre, while Tupac and Bigge who were very good were a level below Dre and Jay Z.

RRR3
01-05-2024, 10:18 PM
The only thing I would say is I would still rate Nirvana ahead of other bands of that genre, while Tupac and Bigge who were very good were a level below Dre and Jay Z.
Do you mean Andre 3000 or Dr. Dre? Because Dr. Dre is mid af at rapping. And there are better rappers in terms of raw ability than 2Pac and Biggie, but I wouldn't say Jay-Z is one of them. Now he is overrated.

Norcaliblunt
01-05-2024, 10:18 PM
Bottom line is that Rakim, Krs, Kane, and G rap are not lyrically superior to Tupac. Not even close. They all might be equals but those east coast dudes don’t inherently have better flows or rhyme schemes let a lone content.

Biggest farce is tupac ain’t lyrical.

Norcaliblunt
01-05-2024, 10:26 PM
Yo Eminem is overrated too. He’s just multisylabic rhymes with horrorcore themes.


Nothing special at all when you are a real hip hop head.

John8204
01-07-2024, 03:12 PM
Do you mean Andre 3000 or Dr. Dre? Because Dr. Dre is mid af at rapping. And there are better rappers in terms of raw ability than 2Pac and Biggie, but I wouldn't say Jay-Z is one of them. Now he is overrated.

Now a days everybody wants to talk....

To me the golden age of hiphop isn't just based on skill but success to me The Chronic is the album of the gangsta rap era. So for me the GOAT class of the golden age is PE, Snoop, Dre, Jay Z, Eminem, Biggie, Tupac. Outkast is great but they are the second wave.

Hey Yo
01-07-2024, 06:47 PM
Praise to no end is the definition of overrating something.
So who are your great bands that'll never get overrated by getting proportional praise for their music?

Chick Stern
01-07-2024, 07:26 PM
Jackson is completely overrated.
A fine dancer, but really only had one great album and one semi OK album.
(and no, I’m not including Jackson 5 work)
and he was a pedo as well

Overdrive
01-08-2024, 12:15 AM
So who are your great bands that'll never get overrated by getting proportional praise for their music?

As I said the bands who always get brought up when it comes to band of the decade, band of era etc are all to some extent overrated while they are great without any doubt.

It's pretty hard to gauge. Slightly lesser praised/known bands get underrated pretty quick compared to other AT greats. So I guess accurately rated bands are most likely some of the "2nd tier" bands. Something like Uriah Heep when it comes to the 70s. They geat praise, but no one acts like they're some larger than life figures.

Patrick Chewing
01-08-2024, 01:46 AM
RUSH - I don't know why they've been around as long as they have been




What in the world??


https://media.tenor.com/fbAnJCSsunoAAAAe/awkward-introuble.png

TheMan
01-08-2024, 04:18 PM
Beyonce - I don't think she's a top tier pop star...she's really fifth at best behind Swift, Gaga, Adele, Rihanna

Kiss - Great merch sellers for Stadium shows in the 70's...not an all-time great band.

Drake - I don't know what a Drake is, I don't know anything he's ever done

Jimi Hendrix - Congrats on being able to play a guitar...Otis Redding, Pete Townshed, and Bob Dylan he's not.

Tool - STP for weirdos, the group is fine but the fans are just bizarre

Tupac/Biggie - little unfair but if they didn't get murdered I'm not sure if they would have the legacy they have.

The Grateful Dead - I don't do drugs so not my thing

RUSH - I don't know why they've been around as long as they have been

Arcade Fire- this generation of Rock gets a lot of prestige
Jimi is a legend WTF
It's not Tool's fault a bunch of their fans are tools
Rush became meh from the late 80s on but their 70s to the mid 80s albums are legendary

TheMan
01-08-2024, 04:20 PM
Alice In Chains...

You have absolutely horrible takes, not just in basketball but in general :facepalm

SATAN
01-08-2024, 07:00 PM
Alice In Chains=Depressing emo garbage that any suicidal entry level guitar player can master...

They have like a couple decent songs that's it.

Mozart is way better.

SATAN
01-08-2024, 08:51 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVgzUQz2MQY

:oldlol:

RRR3
01-08-2024, 08:56 PM
Alice In Chains=Depressing emo garbage that any suicidal entry level guitar player can master...

They have like a couple decent songs that's it.

Mozart is way better.
Mozart wrote songs about poop, hilarious you keep trying to champion him as some high class music

SATAN
01-08-2024, 09:25 PM
Mozart wrote songs about poop, hilarious you keep trying to champion him as some high class music

You're only strengthening my point.

John8204
01-09-2024, 04:07 PM
Jimi is a legend WTF


Does Jimi even have five hit songs? In his generation and genre of rock...

Beatles, Stones, Who, Joplin, Dylan, CCR, Skynard, Led Zeppelin, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, The Band, Simon and Garfunkel

Patrick Chewing
01-09-2024, 04:21 PM
As an avid Jimi fan, I think it's unfair to call Jimi overrated, but it is also a bit of a stretch to call him a legend. Jimi died way too young to cement his legacy as a legend. I've heard most of his catalog and a lot of his songs are Bluesy slow-paced songs that don't stand out as his hits do like All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Child, Purple Haze, etc. It's really a boring catalog as a whole. The shame is that he died right before the 70's were about to take off with the NWOBHM wave and the American Classic Rock wave that dominated the radio all throughout the 70's. I have no doubts that Jimi would have teamed up with some of those bands and would have churned out some of the best Rock/Early Metal of that era that we sadly never got to hear.

SATAN
01-09-2024, 08:40 PM
Songs aside, inspiring a generation of guitarists to push the envelope has to count for something. He is a legend no matter how you cut it.

Overdrive
01-10-2024, 12:45 AM
Does Jimi even have five hit songs? In his generation and genre of rock...

Beatles, Stones, Who, Joplin, Dylan, CCR, Skynard, Led Zeppelin, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, The Band, Simon and Garfunkel

Hendrix had as many #1 singles as the Who, Led Zeppelin or Skynyrd. I won't even look the others up as I'm sure it's the same for them except the Beatles, Stones and Simon and Garfunkel.

Mentioning Joplin while downplaying Hendrix is especially weird as she was heavily dependent on her two bands as performer and songwriter when she didn't do cover songs, which her two most well known songs are.

That said. What does charting have to do with influence and musical ability?

Overdrive
01-10-2024, 12:53 AM
Mozart wrote songs about poop, hilarious you keep trying to champion him as some high class music

It's been a topic ever since I said Mozart was way more restricted in his way of writing music than a band like King Crimson.
Since then he brings up Mozart in any musical topic.

SATAN
01-10-2024, 01:03 AM
Mozart>>>King Crimson...

Patrick Chewing
01-10-2024, 02:46 AM
This is peak talent right here. Neil always said this was one of his toughest songs to play live.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLBLk4ibAk

John8204
01-10-2024, 04:06 AM
Hendrix had as many #1 singles as the Who, Led Zeppelin or Skynyrd. I won't even look the others up as I'm sure it's the same for them except the Beatles, Stones and Simon and Garfunkel.

Mentioning Joplin while downplaying Hendrix is especially weird as she was heavily dependent on her two bands as performer and songwriter when she didn't do cover songs, which her two most well known songs are.

That said. What does charting have to do with influence and musical ability?

Well we aren't talking about charting, influence, or musical ability we're talking about how we perceive said artist and how good they actually were. In defending Hendrix I think many of you will admit he couldn't really sing and he didn't have that many great songs. He did influence a genre of rock...but so did Limp Bizcut

Overdrive
01-10-2024, 06:32 AM
Well we aren't talking about charting, influence, or musical ability we're talking about how we perceive said artist and how good they actually were. In defending Hendrix I think many of you will admit he couldn't really sing and he didn't have that many great songs. He did influence a genre of rock...but so did Limp Bizcut

Yeah he influence one(1) genre of rock. Not like guitarists from almost any genre that has any resemblence of what was going in the late 60s cite him as an influence.

Singer? He was ok.

You talked about 5 hit songs. A hit is a song that gains high chart positions. Now that you were proven wrong you backpaddle. If we're going by hit songs "Middle of the road" are more influental than the Who, Lynyrd, CCR or whatever you think was more influental than Hendrix.

I doubt you even know who they are without looking it up.

Baller234
01-13-2024, 03:21 PM
Hendrix had amazing vocals, you guys are crazy. His swag, his vibrations, etc. Foxy Lady comes to mind. His vocals make the song come alive.

You don't have to be Freddie Mercury to have great vocals. It's about having a unique, magnetic character. Mick Jagger for example.

ILLsmak
01-14-2024, 03:17 AM
Well we aren't talking about charting, influence, or musical ability we're talking about how we perceive said artist and how good they actually were. In defending Hendrix I think many of you will admit he couldn't really sing and he didn't have that many great songs. He did influence a genre of rock...but so did Limp Bizcut

Hendrix had extreme anxiety, I think. He was one of those dudes who his instrument was like a security blanket. He did dislike his own voice, though, but I think it was pretty good.

Guitarists sing different. They sing over their instrument. You ever heard of Bert Jansch? He's a folk guy, but his voice is 'weird' to a lot of people, I'd say, but it slots in perfectly over the guitar he's playing. I feel the same with Jimi. They are accompanying their music with their voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXwwLMSBcdU

In terms of lyrics and song writing tho, Jimi wrote some pretty amazing songs. He wasn't Dylan n them ok, but he wrote some bangers.

-Smak

John8204
01-14-2024, 11:11 AM
Hendrix had extreme anxiety, I think. He was one of those dudes who his instrument was like a security blanket. He did dislike his own voice, though, but I think it was pretty good.

Guitarists sing different. They sing over their instrument. You ever heard of Bert Jansch? He's a folk guy, but his voice is 'weird' to a lot of people, I'd say, but it slots in perfectly over the guitar he's playing. I feel the same with Jimi. They are accompanying their music with their voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXwwLMSBcdU

In terms of lyrics and song writing tho, Jimi wrote some pretty amazing songs. He wasn't Dylan n them ok, but he wrote some bangers.

-Smak

I don't know man I feel like I can listen to George Harrison, or Lindsey Buckingham songs without the issues I have with Hendrix. He was a huge character for that era but if I'm being honest when it comes to 60's music he's not top twenty from his generation. When you look at folk, mo-town, and rock...Jimi just a level below the greats.

Norcaliblunt
01-14-2024, 05:01 PM
If anything Hendrix is underrated.

Fools prop up Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Prince, 2pac, and Biggie but Hendrix shits on them all.

John8204
01-14-2024, 07:49 PM
If anything Hendrix is underrated.

Fools prop up Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Prince, 2pac, and Biggie but Hendrix shits on them all.

Yeah if you are trying to make a case for Jimi over Michael Jackson and Prince...then that proves my point how he's "over-rated".

Norcaliblunt
01-14-2024, 08:01 PM
Yeah if you are trying to make a case for Jimi over Michael Jackson and Prince...then that proves my point how he's "over-rated".

Little Wing alone shits on anything those dudes did.

The Wind Cries Mary shits on anything anyone in the 60s did.

You are a fool if you are acting like Hendrix ain’t dope.

You rather listen to George Harrison and Lindsey Buckingham?

Lmao!!!!!!!!!

Norcaliblunt
01-14-2024, 08:41 PM
Imagine acting like this isn’t dope?


https://youtu.be/BkEPBiMbgxs?si=o0hkmpACcWtOG27-

Imagine acting like dudes Jackson or Prince 10 to 15 plus years later being more dope?

Lmao.


Now imagine listening to Harrison or Graham over this while saying they are better?


2024 ladies and gentlemen. Straight clowns everywhere.

John8204
01-14-2024, 08:46 PM
Little Wing alone shits on anything those dudes did.

The Wind Cries Mary shits on anything anyone in the 60s did.

You are a fool if you are acting like Hendrix ain’t dope.

You rather listen to George Harrison and Lindsey Buckingham?

Lmao!!!!!!!!!


I actually have on my youtube rotation...Redding, Harrison, Freely, Townshend, and Buckingham songs. It's one thing to say well this is my favorite artist but to turn around and say this small song is proof that he's better than the top artists of the 80's. It would be like saying Jordan could never make the passes of Jayson Williams...so Williams is clearly greater than Jordan.

Norcaliblunt
01-14-2024, 08:49 PM
I actually have on my youtube rotation...Redding, Harrison, Freely, Townshend, and Buckingham songs. It's one thing to say well this is my favorite artist but to turn around and say this small song is proof that he's better than the top artists of the 80's. It would be like saying Jordan could never make the passes of Jayson Williams...so Williams is clearly greater than Jordan.

You were the one putting Hendrix up against people. Lmao.

So let’s do it song by song.

John8204
01-14-2024, 08:58 PM
You were the one putting Hendrix up against people. Lmao.

So let’s do it song by song.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HM6FrSitvc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXVD4LoS87Q


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXeeY9D9u94

Norcaliblunt
01-14-2024, 09:15 PM
https://youtu.be/66COu2TpcyQ?si=oD8otKKG7tt_HqHo



https://youtu.be/9-2m07d2Neo?si=sqnAfn-hirPW5eZC
https://youtu.be/L7UMubmfbH0?si=2ULdAt7kP_gwbGw5

Come on your opinion isn’t shit.

This rock n roll.

Manny98
01-15-2024, 01:29 PM
Musically Michael Jackson is slightly overrated

Yes his music videos and dance choreography is the greatest we've seen but if you actually just listen to his music on a pair of headphones. He's great but there's better pop artists out there

Overdrive
01-15-2024, 02:15 PM
I actually have on my youtube rotation...Redding, Harrison, Freely, Townshend, and Buckingham songs. It's one thing to say well this is my favorite artist but to turn around and say this small song is proof that he's better than the top artists of the 80's. It would be like saying Jordan could never make the passes of Jayson Williams...so Williams is clearly greater than Jordan.

If anything Buckingham gets overrated AF. Aside from the national lampoon song what did he ever do without Stevie Nicks?
He gets praised big time for the "Go you own way" solo while people like you say Hendrix ain't shit?

Overdrive
01-15-2024, 02:18 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HM6FrSitvc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXVD4LoS87Q


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXeeY9D9u94

Frehley didn't even write that song. At this point you're simply trolling.

Baller234
01-15-2024, 07:17 PM
Musically Michael Jackson is slightly overrated

Yes his music videos and dance choreography is the greatest we've seen but if you actually just listen to his music on a pair of headphones. He's great but there's better pop artists out there

Eh, I dunno.

Mike's vocals and delivery is off the charts.

"The Way You Make Me Feel" isn't an all time hit if just any pop star is given that beat. Mike elevates the track with his swag and his vocals.

John8204
01-16-2024, 07:25 AM
If anything Buckingham gets overrated AF. Aside from the national lampoon song what did he ever do without Stevie Nicks?
He gets praised big time for the "Go you own way" solo while people like you say Hendrix ain't shit?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdd_fv0xrSo

Overdrive
01-16-2024, 11:40 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdd_fv0xrSo

This is your point that Buckingham is what? A better songwriter than Hendrix? Guitar player? Singer? Nothing here showcases anything extraordinary. As I said you're trolling.

John8204
01-16-2024, 02:28 PM
This is your point that Buckingham is what? A better songwriter than Hendrix? Guitar player? Singer? Nothing here showcases anything extraordinary. As I said you're trolling.

Oh...I see first you ask what else has he done and then when I post something great (which it is)...you change your mind.

Overdrive
01-16-2024, 04:03 PM
Oh...I see first you ask what else has he done and then when I post something great (which it is)...you change your mind.

I asked what he has ever done without Stevie Nicks and you post a solo recording of a Mac song. Even if you did post another Buckingham solo piece I'm well aware that an artist gone solo records more than one song. I was talking about relevant stuff.

Hendrix recorded 3 albums and had material for another two. Any of the first 3 holds multiple songs that are still relevant among the rock and guitar crowd.

Tell me why that mac song is great. Name the aspects, especially compared to Hendrix, who by your account isn't anything special.

TheMan
01-16-2024, 09:51 PM
Imagine acting like this isn’t dope?


https://youtu.be/BkEPBiMbgxs?si=o0hkmpACcWtOG27-

Imagine acting like dudes Jackson or Prince 10 to 15 plus years later being more dope?

Lmao.


Now imagine listening to Harrison or Graham over this while saying they are better?


2024 ladies and gentlemen. Straight clowns everywhere.

Goddam been a while since I heard this song, forgot how awesome it is. :bowdown:

TheMan
01-16-2024, 09:51 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HM6FrSitvc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXVD4LoS87Q


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXeeY9D9u94

Stop trolling :facepalm

Axe
01-16-2024, 10:16 PM
Have there been any artists/singers where they made lousy songs about an individual's aunt's/uncle's child or children? Would be interesting to hear at.

ILLsmak
01-18-2024, 11:11 PM
Still cant believe dude said drake. I forgot to put redman over him, too.

Peep his new shit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjilivNzUGQ&list=PLY-jtzy1SX_SkcLMtCwkUAsaH9XTf3jJC

-Smak

Patrick Chewing
01-18-2024, 11:19 PM
Nirvana
Eagles
Beatles
Elvis