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Psh, like I'd ever admit it...offline, online, no difference...lips are zipped, fingers are stilled.
Music You're Ashamed To Admit You Like
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Discussion Overview
The thread explores the concept of music that participants feel ashamed to admit they like. It includes a range of genres and artists, touching on personal preferences, societal perceptions, and the emotional complexities tied to music appreciation.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express enjoyment of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" but feel conflicted about admitting it due to his controversial reputation.
- Others mention artists they would deny liking, such as My Chemical Romance and Nightmare of You, while admitting to a broader range of music.
- Wagner's music is discussed, with some participants acknowledging its beauty while grappling with its historical associations.
- Several participants share specific songs or artists they enjoy but feel embarrassed about, including "Barbie Girl" by Aqua and Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey."
- There are mentions of enjoying pop music and artists like Dolly Parton, Fiona Apple, and Eminem, with varying degrees of shame associated with these preferences.
- Some participants question the embarrassment factor of certain artists, such as Depeche Mode, suggesting that perceptions of music can vary widely.
- Humor is present in the discussion, with playful exchanges about music preferences and the idea of guilt associated with liking certain songs.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express a mix of personal preferences and societal judgments about music, leading to multiple competing views on what constitutes "embarrassing" music. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the nature of shame in music appreciation.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect personal experiences and cultural perceptions, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes varying definitions of what is considered embarrassing music, influenced by individual backgrounds and societal norms.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in music culture, societal perceptions of art, and personal narratives around music appreciation may find this discussion engaging.
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What's wrong with that? That's a good song. I like a lot of the older country singers like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson.Gale said:
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I'm not ashamed of it, but people look at me weird when I've got my CD carousel on "shuffle" and Riders in the Sky come on, belting out a cowboy song. If you have never liked cowboy music, you need to hear these guys.
Kinda OT, but the prices on the Sony 400-CD changer have come down to around $200 so I bought one, and most of my CD collection is in it. Put it on "shuffle" and you'll never know what is coming on next. It could be Lyle Lovett, AC-DC, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Ricky Skaggs, T-Bone Walker, Vince Gill, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Outlaws, Allman Brothers, ZZTop, Joe Satriani, Keb Mo... It's cool to hear randomly-selected songs from many years of collecting music.
You will never hear opera, rap, or modern pop music in my house - I WOULD be ashamed of that!
Kinda OT, but the prices on the Sony 400-CD changer have come down to around $200 so I bought one, and most of my CD collection is in it. Put it on "shuffle" and you'll never know what is coming on next. It could be Lyle Lovett, AC-DC, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Ricky Skaggs, T-Bone Walker, Vince Gill, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Outlaws, Allman Brothers, ZZTop, Joe Satriani, Keb Mo... It's cool to hear randomly-selected songs from many years of collecting music.
You will never hear opera, rap, or modern pop music in my house - I WOULD be ashamed of that!
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Not that I care, but do you like the early "Fernando" and "Waterloo," ABBA, or the post-dancing queen "Voulez-Vous" and "Mama Mia" ABBA?konartist said:
Not that I know anything about that.
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Not "ashamed", but I like Rush and pretty much everyone I talk to says they suck...
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turbo
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They're right.yomamma said:
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You've GOT to be kidding! Rush is freaking amazing! and i'd tell the world that!
Um, I kinda like Dancing Queen, and that terrible black eyed peas song, My Humps.
... I mean... No I don't... never even heard of them. who's Eh Bee Bee Eh ?
Um, I kinda like Dancing Queen, and that terrible black eyed peas song, My Humps.
... I mean... No I don't... never even heard of them. who's Eh Bee Bee Eh ?
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I think some of the people at my school should be ashamed for wearing Greed Day shirts. I'm one of the few that despises them...
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turbo
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Pardon me? The Legend of Tom Sawyer is an immediate channel-switch on the opening bar. I'd rather admit to listening to Ashley Simpson!
Toni Tennile was a fox, and although their show was a bit lame, some of their music was OK. I have a "best of" C&T album, and always jumped over "Muskrat Love", kinda like the Starland Music Band's "Popsicle Toes".
Toni Tennile was a fox, and although their show was a bit lame, some of their music was OK. I have a "best of" C&T album, and always jumped over "Muskrat Love", kinda like the Starland Music Band's "Popsicle Toes".
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http://www.alteringtime.com/features/misc/?p=baggins
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turbo
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That was disgusting! Yeah, some of the "co-stars" were prety cute, but eye-candy can't rescue that piece of crap.Ivan Seeking said:
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Ivan Seeking
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Nonsense; a work of art!
Actually, since the apparent discovery of real hobbits I find it most intriguing. I had the song long ago as part of my Dr. Demento collection but had never seen the video. And yep, no doubt Nimoy enjoyed making that one!
Actually, since the apparent discovery of real hobbits I find it most intriguing. I had the song long ago as part of my Dr. Demento collection but had never seen the video. And yep, no doubt Nimoy enjoyed making that one!
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Dear Ivan, I believe that I can correct your typo so that we correctly read that as "Nonsense; a work o' fart!" You can thank me later.
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Count your blessings. I could have posted William Shatner's Christmas album..or perhaps even his version of Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.
How about Beach Baby? I have to like that song no matter how bad it is. Anyone [male] who grew up on the beaches of S. Cal would know why.
How about Beach Baby? I have to like that song no matter how bad it is. Anyone [male] who grew up on the beaches of S. Cal would know why.
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I wind up the car windows whenever I stop at traffic lights while Simon & Garfunkel are on. It's not so much being ashamed as being unwilling to subvert the notion that guitars have to be distorted in stationary traffic. There's a time for revolution and a time for discretion.
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You should tell them that no self respecting punk would be caught dead in a Green Day shirt.yomamma said:
