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thisolddog1 Mar 28, 2026 +70

I respect Frank Zappa for his activism, but not as into his music [On Crossfire](https://youtu.be/B9856_xv8gc?si=8BQLHE--OC3nqzK7) [Senate Testimony](https://youtu.be/hgAF8Vu8G0w?si=WgZfqOtSt97iVTrT)

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string1264 Mar 28, 2026 +9

I have a long time friend that I've tried getting into zappa. One day he asked "are any of his songs serious and not satire?" I said, "yes, most of the instrumental ones." I grew up with it so it reminds me of childhood. The lyrics are dumb. The music sounds like a trippy carnival at times with his use of marimba. But if you get it, you get hooked. There are so many little inside jokes in the music.

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thisolddog1 Mar 28, 2026 +5

My older brother is really into him. There are select songs I enjoy. Joe’s Garage, Peaches En Regalia, Trouble Every Day

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string1264 Mar 28, 2026 +1

I'll do my normal suggestions then. "Zomby woof" is one of my favorite guitar riffs. If memory serves, the Ikettes (like from Ike and Tina Turner) sang backup vocals on the studio version. It's definitely a "I'm a badass" song. Like WWE ring entrance music. https://youtu.be/MOFaP2STmwg?si=FhUxZ1D_RTtziFd4 Everyone praises "the black page." It has a history with Steve vai and Terry bozio. I really like the version from "make a jazz noise here." Much more elegant than the NY version. https://youtu.be/E6JKmwVZMc8?si=vst2_iqzByTK19AB

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ClownSkulls Mar 28, 2026 +4

I’ve found a lot of people don’t like music with a sense of humor. Tried to get a drummer friend into Ween and he said “why would you waste your talent like that“. Humor and silliness is as valid an expression as sadness, heartbreak, anger, beauty, etc to me. Music can be both funny and brilliant.

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string1264 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Theres literally a zappa album titled "does humor belong in music?" I feel you on ween. I discovered them a little late, mid 2000s. I had the opposite reaction. "Where has this music been my whole life?"

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mhardley Mar 28, 2026 +1

F*** I love Ween.

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A_Wild_Nudibranch Mar 28, 2026 +1

As a Phish fan, I'm glad Phish is dorky enough to not get absorbed into the merch marketing black hole that has been the Dead the past few years. The Boognish also seems to be immune to deals with Nike and Vineyard Vines...

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spids69 Mar 28, 2026 +2

I used to be in a sketch comedy group with the daughter in law of another famous 60’s musician, so spent quite a bit of time at their house for a while. I met Ahmet and Dweezil there (separately. I don’t think they got along at that point). Dweezil was kind of an a******, but Ahmet was a really nice, silly, constant-dad-joke-dropping dork. He kept coming by while we were having writing sessions and would always pitch the same slightly edgelordey, very 90’s sketch: ZomBenét Ramsey- Ahmet (in a floofy pageant gown and tiara) wanted to play a zombie version of JonBenét Ramsey. Back from the grave, cute as a button, with a thirst for revenge. This was the entirety of the pitch. No story. No hook. No punchline. Dude just REALLY wanted to cosplay as zombie JonBenét. 🤣

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Splendid_Fellow Mar 28, 2026 +1

I love “Overnite Sensation,” it’s a great album. Zappa’s work is just so varied and all over the place.

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mightyatom13 Mar 28, 2026 +86

Lady Gaga seems cool, but I like punk and metal.

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andropogon09 Mar 28, 2026 +19

Right. I admire her as a person, but don't really listen to her music.

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2Scarhand Mar 28, 2026 +12

The "Telephone"-"Du Hast" mashup is a bop.

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mdp300 Mar 28, 2026 +3

There's a cover band on YouTube thay did a Born This Way/Du Hast Mashup and it's great.

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NOTSTAN Mar 28, 2026 +3

This is something I didn’t know I needed in my life.

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p-s-chili Mar 28, 2026 +5

Some of the biggest metalheads I know love Gaga

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Calm_Canary Mar 28, 2026 +8

Not saying you need to like Lady Gaga, but that’s a false dichotomy. Darkthrone was my #1 played last year, Gaga was 7 or 8 I think.

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mightyatom13 Mar 28, 2026 +6

I like Darkthrone’s music and Fenriz seems awesome, so that wouldn’t work for me. ![gif](giphy|9aRlAbmydFnqg) Edit: just reread what you wrote and understood better. Sorry… walking my dog and half assing listnook Also, I am close to 60 and really only know the song P**** Face by Gaga.

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Jlx_27 Mar 28, 2026 +3

Say hi to your dog for me.

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DumbWhore4 Mar 28, 2026 +2

As a Lady Gaga fan this is how I feel about punk and metal.

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Sure-Challenge1919 Mar 28, 2026 +2

The best part is, I agree with you. Punk and metal for life. But, I don’t mind shaking my ass to the Lady of Gaga. A true diva along the classic lines of Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, etc.

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ThatTomHall Mar 28, 2026 +1

The Judas Priest mashup is fun.

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selftaughtgenius Mar 28, 2026 +1

I love Lady Gaga as an artist/ally/fellow weirdo but I only like maybe four of her songs. One of them I super f****** love, another I like a lot, the other two I probably can’t name but would get up and dance if I heard them playing. But I have always appreciated her advocacy for being yourself. She seems very cool.

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solatesosorry Mar 28, 2026 +21

Dolly Parton, great person.

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jennyboh Mar 28, 2026 +13

MCR. I saw them in 04 and they put on an amazing show. Not really my usual stuff, but great performers.

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CoreyTufts Mar 28, 2026 +44

Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan

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kheret Mar 28, 2026 +12

Springsteen is just not my musical cup of tea mostly but yeah, he seems pretty cool.

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the_well_read_neck_ Mar 28, 2026 +5

I really wish I could like Bruce's music, but it just doesn't do it for me.

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The_Quibbler Mar 28, 2026 +3

I think Born to Run (smaltz and all) is one of the best rock songs of all time, but outside of a few other tracks I just can't with Bruce. Love his thoughtful takes and his surprisingly girlish giggle though.

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windowlatch Mar 28, 2026 +4

I love the War on Drugs which is essentially a Springsteen tribute but I haven’t found too many Springsteen songs in my playlists. Tenth Avenue freeze out and streets of Philadelphia are bangers though

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UponTheTangledShore Mar 28, 2026 +2

I always thought Adam sounded like Bob Dylan if his voice was actually pleasant.

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BullioMarf Mar 28, 2026 +5

I was "eh" on Springsteen for a long time until a friend of mine suggested listening to Nebraska. That album made me realize The E Street Band can ruin great songs by being boring as f***.

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ThePhantomStrikes Mar 28, 2026 +29

Prince. Great respect but I don’t listen to him.

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bishman Mar 28, 2026 +3

Yes. I admire his musicianship and have watched some of his epic live performances but I wouldn't have him on any playlists that I listen to.

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mailmanpaul Mar 28, 2026 +54

Rush. I basically read any interview or piece about them. They seem like nice guys, intelligent and interesting, and have always played music that they liked and meant something to them. That music sucks to me, but they did their thing and I appreciate that.

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Xer0b0t Mar 28, 2026 +13

I agree. Their sound is just a little goofy to me and Geddy's voice doesn't help. I respect their talent and I'm very appreciative of their contributions that helped grow prog rock. I just really don't like their music at all.

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Anand999 Mar 28, 2026 +7

What about the voice of Geddy Lee. How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy.

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mailmanpaul Mar 28, 2026 +8

I know him, and he does.

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Anand999 Mar 28, 2026 +4

You're my fact checking cuz!

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igivesomanyfucks Mar 28, 2026 +1

Source: Trust me bro

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TeddyBear666 Mar 28, 2026 +2

They have always been in a weird spot for sure. Always heard people hating on Geddy Lees vocals but I always loved them. Rush have always been the out of place band in my Playlist. Can't explain what it is but you either love them or hate them. I think part of it is that they played what they wanted and that makes it more challenging for people to regularly enjoy their music. Devin Townsend is another example of thaylt where he had is heavy phase with Strapping Young Lad and diverted all the way to the other side doing a prog country album just because he wanted to.

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kheret Mar 28, 2026 +2

I do think Rush is a love or hate band (and I love). It’s very nerdy/technical and that’s not for everyone.

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The_Humungus_1 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Thumbs up for Devin! 👍 He gets so little recognition and praise and he's so incredibly talented.

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wholelattapuddin Mar 28, 2026 +2

That's prog rock in general for me. My son who's 21 is a huge prog rock fan. His favorite band is Dream Theater. I appreciate the techniques and all, but it all sounds like rock based off Phantom of the Opera and I just can't get into it.

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CliffBiffington Mar 28, 2026 +2

This.

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zeruch Mar 28, 2026 +1

I fins myself very very dedicated to a very small window of their music (basically 82-85) and everything else is very hit or miss (their live shows however, very impressive). But their best songs for me are not the ones they are known for; they are more subtle and less over the top. Also, that's the period when Geddy sung a whole half-octave lower.

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cbih Mar 28, 2026 +1

No sailin away for you

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BirdLawyer50 Mar 28, 2026 +4

Styx has entered the chat

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themaxx8717 Mar 28, 2026 +47

I liked how much lil nas x pissed off conservatives. I actually enjoyed his music videos for their creativity and imagery. But definitely not on my playlist .

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KimJongFunk Mar 28, 2026 +22

Obligatory “Sting would be another person who's a hero. The music he's created over the years, I don't really listen to it, but the fact that he's making it, I respect that.”

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ragewinch Mar 28, 2026 +8

That Hansel. He’s so hot right now.

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hanumanopoeia Mar 28, 2026 +4

Came here looking for this

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amancalledj Mar 28, 2026 +16

Steely Dan. I've really tried.

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GarionOrb Mar 28, 2026 +9

Imagine Dragons. Their music is dreadful, but they're nice guys.

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radioactive2321 Mar 28, 2026 +4

I can confirm this. I met them a couple times before they got massive; their bassist Ben is really cool.

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RamonaAStone Mar 28, 2026 +4

I work at an elementary school, and have always wondered if they are aware that they write anthems for 6-10 year olds. But they do seem like really good dudes.

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PonchoMcGee Mar 28, 2026 +7

Bbno$ seems like a very good person, but I cannot stand the music at all unfortunately.

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digihippie Mar 28, 2026 +8

Prince.

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SparkyPantsMcGee Mar 28, 2026 +7

To hone in on something more recent, I really respect Sleep Token for ushering in a new wave of young alternative music fans. I hope those kids have their fun and maybe branch off and find a bunch of cool bands because of them, but they’re not for me. I tried but I really couldn’t get into them.

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Bob_12_Pack Mar 28, 2026 +13

I respect Taylor Swift for her business acumen and her song writing skills, and even enjoy a few of her earlier tunes. She knows exactly what she is and makes the most of it, but her talent as a singer is basic.

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nightingale-nitemare Mar 28, 2026 +2

Her marketing skills are all I really respect about her. For me, I don’t really like her songwriting style; it’s too much of her “trying to be clever” than just being clever for me. But that’s just my opinion.

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wholelattapuddin Mar 28, 2026 +2

My issue with her is she is nearing 40 and still singing about the same things she did at 20.

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No_Age_8414 Mar 28, 2026 +2

That isn’t true at all.

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shagnarok Mar 28, 2026 +6

Bruce Springsteen’s music puts me to sleep but he seems like an awesome guy

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fa-jita Mar 28, 2026 +1

Saw him live. One of the best live shows I’ve seen, with Tom morello too - but his music just isn’t for me.

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NRichYoSelf Mar 28, 2026 +7

Phish, I think they're extremely talented and enjoy some of their songs, but as far as live jam band experience, somehow it doesn't hit for me, it never clicked and I have probably been to 15 shows to give them a chance. I love the Grateful Dead, String Cheese Incident, Moe., Widespread Panic, Billy Strings, etc...

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ODYY_TOASTED Mar 28, 2026 +9

Pink Floyd I love Fearless, Money, Wish You Were Here And some parts of Shine On You Crazy Diamond, the rest of their catalogue is just too progressive for me. I appreciate what they did for progressive rock but I tried getting into their music, even listened to Animals front to back and still it’s just too weird and boring for me to pay attention to.

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DrivingBox Mar 28, 2026 +6

Same, even as a prog rock collector with 750-800 prog albums in my collection I like some parts of Pink Floyd's discography, but so much of it is boring and depressing without being particularly beautiful and just overrated. But I cannot call them bad at all. Atom Heart Mother is the only album by them that I enjoy all the way through.

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plebmasterflex Mar 28, 2026 +7

You might be the only person in the world whos favorite pink Floyd is atom heart mother.

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networksynth Mar 28, 2026 +1

Agreed. God bless them

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BeeTwoThousand Mar 28, 2026 +1

Mine is Meddle, but I guess that's not as weird.

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wholelattapuddin Mar 28, 2026 +1

How do you feel about Dream Theater? My son LOVES them and has been to their guitar camp twice, but as talented as they are, prog rock escapes me. I have pretty eclectic tastes, but some prog bands just seem like weird opera.

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BeeTwoThousand Mar 28, 2026 +1

Have you checked out King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard yet? They have a number of prog albums.

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ertad678678 Mar 28, 2026 +2

yep, i’ve tried so hard to get into all of their critically acclaimed albums and have accepted it’s just not for me. that’s ok. still respect their craft

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everybodydumb Mar 28, 2026 +1

Pretty much this

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Monkey-Tamer Mar 28, 2026 +10

Tool. Very technical music. I just can't jive with them for whatever reason and it baffles me.

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VillageIdiotsAgent Mar 28, 2026 +8

Tool fits in the “music for musicians” file for me. To really appreciate it, you have to listen to it completely. You can just listen to a tool song, and it’s a decent prog metal song. But listen to what Danny Carey is doing. Listen to how Justin and Adam alternate carrying the groove while the other decorates. How there is so much patience in their composition. It’ll build to something… but not give it to you. Build again… not yet. When they finally give it to you, it’s better than it ought to be because you had to wait for it. You can’t just passively listen and “get it.” You have to actively listen.

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The_Quibbler Mar 28, 2026 +1

I dunno. I'm a decades long musician, have bought my share of prog records, etc, but as much as I dig Maynard's voice, the polyrhythms, etc, etc, they just never clicked for me after several earnest attempts. I don't dislike them by any stretch, but they don't really move my dial.

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thewhitebuttboy Mar 28, 2026 +1

You could be describing a passionate threesome And this would still work

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rp2784 Mar 28, 2026 +5

Frank Zappa

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plebmasterflex Mar 28, 2026 +4

Grateful Dead. I really like Garcia's guitar playing, it sounds very unique and pretty but their music is so boring to me. I've even seen Further live (a friend brought me along) and i really couldn't get into it. Improvised jam music is only interesting to me if I'm playing in it myself and I really do not like anything "americana". So I've yet to find a song of theirs that I truly enjoy.

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The_Quibbler Mar 28, 2026 +1

Ditto. I like bands that jam but don't really like jam bands. A little goes a long way, now circle back haha.

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sammysbud Mar 28, 2026 +9

Megan Thee Stallion. I love her. I want her to do well... but her music isn't for me. I'm sorry, but I just can't get into it.... But I still support her in all of her endeavors

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cbih Mar 28, 2026 +2

I get this. I enjoy that she's out there doing her thing

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wholelattapuddin Mar 28, 2026 +2

Have you seen her commercial with Nickle Back? Its worth it.

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sammysbud Mar 28, 2026 +1

Yes!!! I think the commercial is corny as hell, but I know she got a fat check out of it, so I love it. I also love all of the love that she is getting for playing Zidler in Moulin Rouge. She's got that star factor!

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TalesofConrad Mar 28, 2026 +3

Henry Rollins. And to be fair, listened to Black Flag a lot when younger, just have mellowed out through the years.

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Spazzola84 Mar 28, 2026 +4

Paul Simon. I get he is extremely talented but I just can't seem to get into Graceland.

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wholelattapuddin Mar 28, 2026 +1

Rhythm of the Saints is really good if you like a more "global music" flare.

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OrangeBlackMilk Mar 28, 2026 +3

Bruce Springsteen, apart from a few songs

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scklemm Mar 28, 2026 +3

REM I do enjoy a handful of their songs but I don’t feel like I “get” them. I’ve tried to listen to their highly acclaimed albums but only a few songs from each somewhat clicked. Document spoke to me the most. This kind of upsets me though. Many bands I love are heavily influenced by them. I should theoretically love REM too. I will keep trying. Maybe they’re just one of those bands that clicks over time.

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ClownSkulls Mar 28, 2026 +2

I feel the same. REM got endless praise from artists I love and admire like Kurt Cobain and Thom Yorke, but besides a handful of songs I just can’t get into them. I try every few years. Maybe one day.

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Warthog_Parking Mar 28, 2026 +3

The Rolling stones, David Bowie, Black sabbath. so much love and respect. can't get into their music. and its weird because a like so many other bands surrounding these and influenced by them.

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GarionOrb Mar 28, 2026 +2

It took a lot of work to get into Bowie. But now that I have, I love everything he's done. But I'd never tackled a large and unconventional discography like that before, and likely won't again!

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cbih Mar 28, 2026 +2

Give Sabbath another try one day!

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9inez Mar 28, 2026 +3

I like Kelly Clarkson’s goofy personality. I even like her singing voice when I’ve seen/heard it on TV. I can’t name one of her songs and they aren’t likely anything I’d listen to on purpose. I like Eddie Vedder and really dug the music he created did the film *Into the Wild*. I seen live footage of him getting crazed during PJ shows. He’s an interesting person. But PJ’s music just doesn’t do anything for me.

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clanzy Mar 28, 2026 +3

Don Broco. Seem like good chill lads and I people whose opinions I respect love them but I can’t seem to get involved!

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MadPiglet42 Mar 28, 2026 +3

B-52's. They should be one of my favorites. Quirky and colorful and weird as f***, which are all things I adore. But I cannot with them. I appreciate what they do and their contributions to the culture but I'm happy for them to do those things somewhere else.

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RollTideMeg Mar 28, 2026 +3

I get you. My husband loves PJ. I've seen them twice. they are great live, but I really do not like their music. Same for Foo. And DMB.

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Sufficient_Cod1948 Mar 28, 2026 +5

Prince is an insanely talented musician, but I have never voluntarily listened to his music.

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1borgek Mar 28, 2026 +5

I understand David Bowies cultural impact but don’t like much of his music. Same with Madonna and nirvana.

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Lakai1983 Mar 28, 2026 +4

V***** Boys. I never heard of them until I saw they where opening for Queens of the Stone Age in 2023. Listened to some of their stuff on the 2 hour drive to the show. Didn’t really get into it. Then I watched them live. 10/10. I’ll never listen to their music just chilling but would pay headliner money to see them live.

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plebmasterflex Mar 28, 2026 +3

I've never seen them live but I've listened to their music and truly do not get the hype. Sounds like every other one of the thousands of garage rock "party" bands like the black lips that were big from 2007-2012. I guess they're meant to be heard live in person?

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Lakai1983 Mar 28, 2026 +1

I guess so. I’m not crazy about their albums but they put on one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I know several people who feel the same about them.

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plebmasterflex Mar 28, 2026 +3

Also their name is stupid as hell

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Septum_Slayer Mar 28, 2026 +5

Queen. Incredible musicians and Freddy Mercury is an awesome vocalist, but their music feels cheesy and lame. It probably doesn’t help that some of their biggest songs are so overplayed that they’ve become annoying to me. Their popularity is confusing to me.

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_Wrecktangular Mar 28, 2026 +7

Prince. As a writer and producer myself I find so much of his work self indulgent and his catalog is wildly overrated.

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amancalledj Mar 28, 2026 +7

I'd say it's wildly uneven, but when it's great, it's peerless.

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NeuHundred Mar 28, 2026 +2

As a creative I'm insanely jealous of how much output he was able to make. No days off, making at least one album a week. And as someone who's kind of over people, I really like that "I'm gonna lock this away and no one gets to see it" mentality.

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Cockrocker Mar 28, 2026 +1

I would put Prince in my top five artists all time, but I would say maybe two or three songs per album are incredible. I have no time for his ballads. But it's peak, incredible.

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DrivingBox Mar 28, 2026 +2

Van der Graaf Generator, clearly very talented people but also very abrasive, angry and dissonant music that I can only enjoy in very small, occasional doses. Some of their songs are essentially the soundtrack to a crippling nervous breakdown.

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bigmoodring Mar 28, 2026 +1

Can you recommend me some of their more abrasive songs? I know the name but couldn't place it, and was surprised to see this be about a prog band lol

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DrivingBox Mar 28, 2026 +2

"Lemmings", "Man-Erg", "Darkness", "Killer", "Arrow", etc.

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bigmoodring Mar 28, 2026 +1

Thanks, will do some listening

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bigmoodring Mar 28, 2026 +1

Also my only context for this band was Marc Almond covering a solo Peter Hammill song, now that I listen to van der graff I hear a lot of his influence in Marc Almond's vocal style. Very cool.

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Stars_Upon_Thars Mar 28, 2026 +2

Pink, Gaga, Sinead O'Conner. All three have a few bangers and my total respect, but I'm more into rock\weird music\folk punk

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jjsteich Mar 28, 2026 +2

Cecil Taylor

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kenixfan2018 Mar 28, 2026 +2

Pearl Jam, The Smithereens, Interpol, Bloc Party. On paper all those bands seem like ones that would be up my alley but I end up finding their music just not doing for me for some reason, even though I like other bands doing similar styles.

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bishman Mar 28, 2026 +1

I really love a handful of Bloc Party songs but a lot of their songs I just don't enjoy.

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Liptomylou Mar 28, 2026 +2

Sting

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Cominginbladey Mar 28, 2026 +2

Taylor Swift

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xrv01 Mar 28, 2026 +2

Action Bronson

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mindbird Mar 28, 2026 +2

Willie Nelson

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SUFTOP Mar 28, 2026 +2

Crass, Black Flag, and other similar bands. That type of music doesn’t really sound good to me. I don’t think it’s supposed to. It’s not really good at all, mechanically speaking. I don’t enjoy listening to it, but I appreciate them and what they stand for.

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SwamiSound Mar 28, 2026 +2

The Mars Volta

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BraskysAnSOB Mar 28, 2026 +1

I saw them in concert last year because a friend liked them and asked me to go. It might have been the worst show I have ever seen.

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snail-the-sage Mar 28, 2026 +2

Eminem is crazy talented. But so much of his music is just.. let's call it unwholesome.

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-chimchooree- Mar 28, 2026 +8

First off, you don't know Marshall.

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prairie_buyer Mar 28, 2026 +4

I’m a middle-aged man who owns a record store. Taylor Swift isn’t making her music with me as her target audience. A lot of her music is not really my taste, but I really respect her as a songwriter, and I absolutely adore her for the person she seems to be. She’s hard-working and responsible, she treats her people really well, and she’s incredibly giving to her fans.

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polomarkopolo Mar 28, 2026 +4

The Talking Heads

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Hold_my_Dirk Mar 28, 2026 +2

Prince.

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cbih Mar 28, 2026 +2

Olivia Rodrigo. I'm a huge fan of hers, but her music isn't my taste.

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TeddyBear666 Mar 28, 2026 +2

Demi Lovato. Never really gave her a though when it came to music because I've always been a Rock and Metal fan, but when she decided to do a rock album with Nita Strauss as her touring guitar player I got interested. Stand by it that it was one of the best Rock albums to be released that year. A surprising amount of "Pop" artists dont enjoy being stuck in that specific genre so It was refreshing watching someone break out of their usual like that.

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0032brl Mar 28, 2026 +2

Jack white The dude is so musically knowledgeable and technically proficient. But I cannot get into his solo work AT ALL

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VerbPhraseMusic Mar 28, 2026 +3

Green Day. I'm from the Bay and really like those dudes. I wouldn't turn them off if they came on, but I can't say I've ever intentionally listened to them.

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life_is_tricky_99 Mar 28, 2026 +2

Beatles.

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windowlatch Mar 28, 2026 +3

I didn’t really appreciate the Beatles until my early twenties (25 now) and it was mostly because I realized how many of the bands I like pull their tones and sounds directly from the Beatles. They were so incredibly versatile through their career you’ll surely find a song that was a direct influence of something you like

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DrivingBox Mar 28, 2026 +1

You kinda have to grow up with them to get them. It seems like every person on here that doesn't like the Beatles started off with much, much darker/edgier/more vulgar (or just more complex/underground) music and never formed an emotional connection with them. I started listening to them when I was 11 in 2004 via the "1" album, which of course was a collection of absolute joy to my young ears, so listening to their music now is like remembering old times with dear friends who moved away long ago.

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Dvout_agnostic Mar 28, 2026 +3

>You kinda have to grow up with them to get them. Absolutely not. I'm in my 50's so didn't grow up 'with" them, and I love them. I have two adult daughters who love them. Their popularity demonstrably transcends generations. This just really underscores "there's no accounting for taste" including be contemporaries.

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The_Quibbler Mar 28, 2026 +1

Same. I went through an edgy *f*** the Beatles* phase as a young prog kid/shred rocker(ha), but if you mature at all in your journey, you have to at the very least recognize them as pioneers and the template for pretty much everything that followed. And then when you start actually delving into it, you have to recognize them (McCartney in particular imo) as some of the greatest songwriters ever. What is often deceptively simple is genius under the hood.

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No_Age_8414 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Same

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d-j-novo Mar 28, 2026 +4

Bono. He seems really committed to trying to make the world a better place for everyone. And as far as I know he never made a solo album. Could have left the band and made a ton of money for himself, but he stuck with his mates.

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jfunk67 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Rush

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mikeumm Mar 28, 2026 +1

Bjork.

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deadlyninja9001 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Jeff Tweedy

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Beautiful_Prior_5062 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Gaga. Harry styles.

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Throatwobbler9 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Bruce Springsteen- seems like almost all of his albums are high quality, but just barely on the other side of me wanting to go out of my way to listen to them. Love Rosalita and Kitty’s Back though.

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dfin25 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Rush

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MetalMamaRocks Mar 28, 2026 +1

Dolly Parton. Love her, her music? Not so much.

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the_well_read_neck_ Mar 28, 2026 +1

I absolutely love Fleetwood Mac, before Stevie Nicks joined and they were no longer a blues band. I wish I could like the stuff with her, but I cant stand it.

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sKuarecircle Mar 28, 2026 +1

Lady Gaga

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kJer Mar 28, 2026 +1

Tyler the creator, I know he's super talented. Most of his music just doesn't hook me.

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Shooter_McG Mar 28, 2026 +1

Radiohead

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Griffithead Mar 28, 2026 +1

I'd rather listen to nails on a chalkboard than any Beatles song, but I get their influence on recording and the industry.

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Whovian2024 Mar 28, 2026 +1

King Crimson. I appreciate what they do without craving to listen to it.

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Ok-Metal-4719 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Willie Nelson

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Mnudge Mar 28, 2026 +1

Dylan

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JethroTheFrog Mar 28, 2026 +1

Polyphia. Alien-like talent, and Tim Henson ain't hard on the eyes. But I can only take their music in a short session of one or two songs. It feels so complex, it's like it shorts out my brain and I end up exhausted.

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3pinripper Mar 28, 2026 +1

Justin Timberlake. Saw him perform around 2015 and it was amazing, but I’ve never really listened to his music since then. I’m more of dead head jam band scene guy.

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88rivals Mar 28, 2026 +1

Pink Floyd. I appreciate the hell out of them and how good their albums sound. I just find them sooo boring.

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Jlx_27 Mar 28, 2026 +1

I guess Bob Dylan, some of his songs i love and they're iconic, the rest i'm not fussed about.

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FrumiousBand Mar 28, 2026 +1

Beyonce. I think she’s amazing, on many levels. Huge respect. But I wish I understood what I am missing with her music.

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darwin_green Mar 28, 2026 +1

Dee Snyder, super glad he was the big guy who protected rock music from censorship in the 80's. Not a huge fan of Twisted Sister.

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hashtagandrew Mar 28, 2026 +1

The Talking Heads. For whatever reason I’ve never been able to really get into them. But I totally respect why they are so beloved.

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butt_spaghetti Mar 28, 2026 +1

David Bowie

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OrionOfPoseidon Mar 28, 2026 +1

Springsteen, U2, Pearl Jam, Prince, Dave Matthews.

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RamonaAStone Mar 28, 2026 +1

Pink. I love everything about her, but my taste in music is just so far removed from what she does.

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Chris_in_da_Bronx Mar 28, 2026 +1

King Crimson and a majority of prog, Zappa, Page & Plant post Zep, Thin Lizzy

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Yawarundi75 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Rush, Zappa

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No_Age_8414 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Bruce Springsteen. I have lots of respect for him. I like his music, what he stands for (as far as I am aware) and that he gives his fans his all during his performances, for three hour long shows even as he ages. He seems genuine. I know he is a great songwriter and has a gazillion die hard fans. I am just not one of them.

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Mithrandir3434 Mar 28, 2026 +1

I respect the hell out of Motörhead. But aside from Ace of Spades and Hellraiser, I just can’t get into them.

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Lus1ra Mar 28, 2026 +1

Sleep token, I can't help but to me it sounds like bastille with breakdowns

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Chef_Frankenstein Mar 28, 2026 +1

FKA Twigs. Don't really listen to her music but I loved hearing they way she talks about music in her recent What's In My Bag?

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ptindaho Mar 28, 2026 +1

Lady Gaga

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Geeseareawesome Mar 28, 2026 +1

Elton John Not really my style. I prefer hard rock and metal. I do appreciate his influences on the industry though. Could say the same for others as well, like The Beatles or Beach Boys

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orlock Mar 28, 2026 +1

Radiohead. Obviously talented and their music should be right up my alley. However, every time I hear their stuff, I always end up wanting to listen to something else. Algorithms know this and used to try to torture me. But I was too strong for them.

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ChasingTheRush Mar 28, 2026 +1

Dave Matthew’s Band, Phish, 75% of David Johansen’s catalog, Hank Williams, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Tool I guess (they seem really deep and profound and lots of people love them, and I recognize the artistry, but nah)

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windowlatch Mar 28, 2026 +1

Geese technically checks all the boxes for me but I just can’t get past Cameron Winter’s voice. King Gizzard I also love but they have a lot of songs (probably the majority) that just don’t work for me from a production aspect. I’ve seen them live like 5 times though and they never disappoint, but their studio records don’t capture the feeling of a live performance, much like many other jam bands

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pophitsorg Mar 28, 2026 +1

The XX 🫣

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Pond-of-The-Tardis Mar 28, 2026 +1

Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. I say this as someone from NJ. They’re great guys who have done great things and I understand their musical legacy I just cannot get into their music. Springsteen is a great songwriter as well but there’s just something about his voice as well as Bon Jovi’s that just turns me off.

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nailbunny2000 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Tom Waits - I remember once having a crush on a girl who said he was her favourite artist. I tried *really* hard to get into his work, but I just couldn't. Couldn't get into her either.

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Pretend_Two_1537 Mar 28, 2026 +1

Pink Floyd

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Reaper930 Mar 28, 2026 +1

I can appreciate how talented Maynard is, but his fans are enough to make me never want to listen to his music.

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pocketfullofspeed Mar 28, 2026 +1

What's the artist you like/appreciate but don't really get into their music?

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