Is there a popular song that you absolutely detest?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants expressing their strong dislike for certain popular songs and artists, particularly within the pop genre. Participants share personal experiences and opinions about music they find objectionable, touching on various genres, including pop, rock, and Christian music.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a strong aversion to "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton, describing it as overly sentimental.
  • Several participants share a general disdain for modern pop music, referring to it as "bubblegum" and expressing a preference for classic rock, blues, and other genres.
  • One participant mentions that most contemporary pop music is designed for club environments, criticizing its lyrical content as meaningless.
  • There are mixed feelings about modern mainstream Christian music, with some participants reminiscing about the 90s as a "golden age" for the genre.
  • Some participants humorously discuss their experiences with family members who disapprove of their music tastes, particularly regarding rock and blues.
  • One participant expresses a dislike for polka music, suggesting it should be outlawed due to its predictable nature.
  • There is a mention of specific pop artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey, with participants expressing confusion over their popularity.
  • Participants share their preferences for other music genres, including trance and world music, indicating that their tastes differ significantly from mainstream pop.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on their dislike for certain popular songs and artists, particularly within the pop genre. However, there are multiple competing views regarding specific artists and genres, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall quality of contemporary music.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal experiences and opinions that may not be universally applicable, and there is a lack of consensus on what constitutes "good" or "bad" music.

  • #31
Usually anything that becomes popular isn't very good, so I'd have to say all of them.
 
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  • #32
turbo-1 said:
The other Beatles were well aware that Boyd was having an affair with Clapton and left Harrison for him.

I play a few instruments, but stick mostly with guitar and vocals.
Ok, cool, turbo-1. By the way, I like your posts. I think you have a big heart. And you're probably more knowledgeable and smarter than me. But mostly I like the heart part. So, I hope you keep posting stuff that you think, but mostly feel, is right. Because we need that.

I played guitar, and violin and lots of other stuff for years. Then I decided to learn keyboards. so that's it for now. However, an old girlfiend of mine gave me a couple of harps, so I might get down on those. Hey, I'm a musician. Know what I mean?
 
  • #33
Turbo's posts are nice, your's too.

Detest is too strong, but I'm not a fan of cloying sentiments, bad rhymes, “not even the chair”, and although I like a lot about this song, the lyrics trouble me, e.g. "mischievious".
 
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  • #34
fuzzyfelt said:
Turbo's posts are nice, your's too.

Detest is too strong, but I'm not a fan of cloying sentiments, bad rhymes, “not even the chair”, and although I like a lot about this song, the lyrics trouble me, e.g. "mischievious".
Ok, fuzzy, what's up.?? Yeah, it's a cool song. Sort of. I can't lie. Ok it's fuzzy und vuzzy. I know you like that Germanic stuff. Be honest now!

Ok, so don't reply. I vill return mit der fuzziness.. Yah.!
 
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  • #35
ThomasT said:
Ok, fuzzy, what's up.?? Yeah, it's a cool song. Sort of. I can't lie. Ok it's fuzzy und vuzzy. I know you like that Germanic stuff. Be honest now!

I edited in my problem, the word "mischievious". I'm wondering now if that is an Americanism, I just thought it was incorrect.
 
  • #37
fuzzyfelt said:
I edited in my problem, the word "mischievious". I'm wondering now if that is an Americanism, I just thought it was incorrect.
Edit in, edit out. You crazy fuzzy. Ich habe meinen Zug verpasst. Whatever. Lovely song. Keep posting I hope so.
 
  • #38
Yes, I edit far too much! I'll try not to edit this. :)
 
  • #40
Ok, I have checked out this fuzziness. I am not so amused. What is your name? Who are you? Why do you do this fuzzy thing?
 
  • #41
You don't like it?! It is wonderful, profound stuff. I felt it an apt reflection of someone given to fuzzy, edited posts.
 

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