Artists you can't get into...

[Rubi]

Or rather, artists that are considered famous/influential, but you don't seem to comprehend where all the hype comes from.

Personally, I can't understand what many people find so interesting about Beck. I find his music dreary and plain boring. I've downloaded four albums (Guero, Midnite Vultures, Odelay, The Information), but none of them attracts me. A few good songs here and there, but nothing special. The Information is the only one I can somewhat cope with, although it has many dull moments.

Other mentions would be Beastie Boys, Joy Division and Sonic Youth.

[E.P.]

Björk. Only because I can't stand her voice.

Or Guns and Roses. First, because I'm not particularly a hard rock fan. And second, I fucking disdain Axl Rose.

[Bubbles]

I should probably like Wire. But I just can't get into them.

And Kenickie, though that's mostly because I cannot stand whatshername's voice.

[hokeycokeyjim]

The Smiths

To me they are the most over-rated band ever. I know that they have influenced many and so many people love them, but, I've never understood why.

[Jonathas]

The Smiths

To me they are the most over-rated band ever. I know that they have influenced many and so many people love them, but, I've never understood why.

Oh, there are lots of bands that fit this description for me - although I'm happy to stick my neck out and defend The Smiths, Wire and Bjork.

For me the main offenders are Radiohead. I know that they're brilliant, but do I like them? No. Other bands whose quality I wouldn't argue with but whom I somehow don't much like include Pulp, (late) REM, Prince, Arcade Fire and a bunch of 60s acts that don't interest me (Love, The Beatles, the Beach Boys).

Then there are a load of bands that other people rate and are sometimes surprised I don't - but whom I think are a load of shit. So that list consists of the Strokes, The Verve, Smashing Pumpkins, Belle & Sebastien, U2, The Libertines etc. All awful (apart from '1979' by The Smashing Pumpkins, which is surprisingly wonderful).

[Princess Damita Jo]

Sonic Youth

Wire

...and Cat Power.

More to come.

[Bubbles]

I'd like to add Super Furry Animals to my list. I should like them, but I don't.

[musicis_my_radar]

no matter how much i try i can not get into elvis i think his music crap i went through a phase of pretending i liked him and even went to a elvis impersonator show and it was horrible and full of smelly old people so no i dont like elvis

[expedestrians]

Agree with Elvis and U2. Also Coldplay (I doubt I'm alone there!), Morrissey (the Smiths I can just about tolerate), Oasis, Stone Roses, Metallica, Faith No More...

oh this could go on forever

[Princess Damita Jo]

I dunno if that counts... well, there are also several bands I "should" check (according to Last.fm and other people), but I'm just too lazy to do that. Therefore I can't get into those bands, obviously.

[My Name Is Mud]

Or rather, artists that are considered famous/influential, but you don't seem to comprehend where all the hype comes from.

Personally, I can't understand what many people find so interesting about Beck. I find his music dreary and plain boring. I've downloaded four albums (Guero, Midnite Vultures, Odelay, The Information), but none of them attracts me. A few good songs here and there, but nothing special. The Information is the only one I can somewhat cope with, although it has many dull moments.

Beastie Boys

Oh noes! Love Beck. Love him. And my 2 favourite bands are Blur and the Beastie Boys.

But nothing is for everybody, so fair enough. I'm not gonna tell you why you should like them or whatever, cos I'm not a dick.

[Astroid]

Rage Against The Machine, Super Furry Animals

[My Name Is Mud]

Oh I got one: Butthole Surfers

[Astroid]

That's because their later stuff is rubbish. Love Locust Abortion Technician though.

[My Name Is Mud]

That's because their later stuff is rubbish. Love Locust Abortion Technician though.

That didn't even do anything for me either. Mind you I love Rage Against the Machine. And I'm listening to Super Furry Animals as we speak.