The discussion centers around identifying songs by well-known musicians that are considered poor or disappointing. Participants highlight tracks perceived as album fillers or lacking quality, such as "I'm So Glad" by Cream and "Last Kiss" by Pearl Jam. Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth. Other songs mentioned include REM's "Everybody Hurts," which is deemed devoid of redeeming qualities, and Chris De Burgh's "Lady in Red," along with Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You," both labeled as lacking substance. The conversation also touches on Metallica's "St. Anger," which is noted to sound better live than on the album. Overall, the thread reflects a shared sentiment of disappointment in certain popular songs from respected artists, emphasizing a disconnect between commercial success and artistic merit.