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Dream Theater

I'll be honest, DT are one of the few bands that I don't do anything for me at any level.

I know they can play their instruments (obviously) but everything I've heard leaves me meh...

 

I can typically find something enjoyable in all music, but somehow not with Dream Theater.

 

As for the most polarizing band? IMO Rush (in particular Geddy) by a landslide.

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Dream Theater

I'll be honest, DT are one of the few bands that I don't do anything for me at any level.

I know they can play their instruments (obviously) but everything I've heard leaves me meh...

 

I can typically find something enjoyable in all music, but somehow not with Dream Theater.

 

As for the most polarizing band? IMO Rush (in particular Geddy) by a landslide.

 

I can see that about DT. I mostly agree to be fair, as once I got over the musicianship, I got bored.

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Rolling Stones - I know many people dislike them

 

The Stones? They are about as close to a universally revered band as you will find. Contrarians might disagree, but I don’t think a 95% approval rating is fairly called “polarizing.”

 

i'm not a fan but i've heard nothing but glowing praise.

 

i think some people need to look up polarizing, lol

 

Mick

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Rolling Stones - I know many people dislike them

 

The Stones? They are about as close to a universally revered band as you will find. Contrarians might disagree, but I don’t think a 95% approval rating is fairly called “polarizing.”

 

i'm not a fan but i've heard nothing but glowing praise.

 

i think some people need to look up polarizing, lol

 

Mick

 

Yeah. I think people think there are many words that mean, “I don’t like them.” See, overrated.

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i can see both of the artists you posted.

 

i think the Doors (aside from the first record) are pretentious drivel but they do have their fans.

 

And Dylan's a biggie, lol

 

Mick

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Lynyrd Skynyrd...

 

Partially because of their stereotypical fanbase, partly because classic rock radio has totally and completely (and continues to) beat them to !@#$ death every hour.

 

I used to like them.

 

Neal Young, for some of the same reasons. Lots of aging hippie fans here in Bellingham.

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Goth metal bands in general

 

Hah! No kidding. Geez...

 

I'd take Paradise Lost over any prog band. Rush don't even get a second glance.

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Smashing Pumpkins are one that springs to mind, mainly due to Corgans "marmite" voice.

I hated Smashing Pumpkins back in the 1990s. Yes, it was mainly because of Corgan's singing. Now I have an appreciation for them I never imagined possible.

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Smashing Pumpkins are one that springs to mind, mainly due to Corgans "marmite" voice.

 

I know. It's such a turn off for so many people. I really do like the sheer distortion on Cherub Rock, though. 1979 really caught the vibe of that year, also. I really thought it was the Stones and Mick's nasal voice. I tried to look it up as a Stones tune back then.

 

Springsteen... Had a few good songs. I love that he was an old street racer/biker. I was one, too. That connects. Otherwise, no.

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Led Zeppelin

 

Jimmy's live playing is always criticized as being sloppy. Robert's vocals off... blah blah blah.

 

To me, seeing the band live ( 14 times ) was an out-of-body experience.

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Led Zeppelin

 

Jimmy's live playing is always criticized as being sloppy. Robert's vocals off... blah blah blah.

 

To me, seeing the band live ( 14 times ) was an out-of-body experience.

 

...I'm not sure I've ever met anyone who likes rock and doesn't at least appreciate Zep. I've even criticized Page's kind of intentional sloppiness, but I'd hardly call them polarizing. They are the epitome of rock gods.

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i can see both of the artists you posted.

 

i think the Doors (aside from the first record) are pretentious drivel but they do have their fans.

 

And Dylan's a biggie, lol

 

Mick

 

I like Dylan a lot. Can’t think of a better lyricist.

 

I understand why he’s disliked though.

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1-bob-dylan-hair.jpg

 

i can see both of the artists you posted.

 

i think the Doors (aside from the first record) are pretentious drivel but they do have their fans.

 

And Dylan's a biggie, lol

 

Mick

 

I like Dylan a lot. Can’t think of a better lyricist.

 

I understand why he’s disliked though.

 

He is not disliked by critics at all.

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