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Bands that are cool to hate
yipjumpmusic:
Guess the title needs to add "...by wannabe hipsters and scenesters". That's probably what is throwing people off. *shrugs*
David:
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--- Quote from: David ---The way I understand it is that Norma Jean is some second rate Botch rip-off (on their new album that is).
I haven't heard the whole thing myself, so I won't pass judgement on it (yet), but if it's true then I can understand the hate...Not because I don't like Botch, I love Botch, but the whole rip-off thing.
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There's a difference between influence and rip-off. Personally, I hear nothing on their new album that blatantly rips off Botch, unless you consider odd time signatures and dissonance qualities that make a band a Botch rip-off, in which case, there are a lot of bands that should be getting the same shit, yet aren't. Hell, bands like Into the Moat are far more blatant Dillinger Escape Plan rip-offs, yet they get mostly positive reviews.
In 'O God, the Aftermath's case, however, most negative reviews have consisted almost verbatim of "I HATE THIS BAND 'COS THEY SUCK AND SUCK AND ARE BOTCH RIP-OFFS END OF STORY".
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Like I said, I haven't listened to the album much yet. I seriously doubt that they are ripping off Botch, it's probably like you said, they were just heavily influenced by them on this album. Which isn't a bad thing. I remember seeing on someone's soulseek file list that they had labeled it "O' God The Botch Rip-Off". I kind of chuckled at it. I'll give it a listen tonight and see what I think.
Edit: Upon listening to the album, I can really see where the Botch comparisons are coming from. None of the songs really connected for me. Although that "Disconnecktie" song really got on my nerves. I think I'll stick to my Botch and Breather Resist.
muffy:
Bands it's cool to hate...
My Chemical Romance, anyone?
Marauder:
--- Quote from: muffy ---Bands it's cool to hate...
My Chemical Romance, anyone?
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I indubitably concur.
Hector Gilbert:
The most uncool band I enjoy is Dave Matthews Band. I think that Before These Crowded Streets and Under The Table And Dreaming are great albums.
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