• The xx
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Why the fuck is this so popular. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2jmPoUK58s[/media] It's so bland. What is the appeal. Really. I can't see it at all. I can't imagine why anybody might like this. I can understand what can be appealing about Justin Bieber and Brokencyde and that shit. They have more interesting sounds. This is just bland through and through. I'm sure there are some fans here. Please tell my why you like this. edit: [url=http://www.facepunch.com/showpost.php?p=24473918&postcount=16]hurr[/url]
it's awful
That singer sounds like one of those "yeah life is boring, everything's lame, I'm gonna sing about how boring and lame it is" types.
I swear ive heard that tune from somewhere before, cant put my finger on who they ripped it off of.
It's pretty relaxing, the instrumental although very simple can be interesting and calming. Can't say I love them but I find them listenable.
It depends what you like listening to or feel like. I'm usually listening to thrash/death metal but I enjoy listening to this band and bands like it from time to time.
[QUOTE=Teto;24442217]Brokencyde[/QUOTE] haha
Brokencyde are an interesting band, and they do have a sound which could be appealing. However is this is just incredibly bland and utterly boring.
[QUOTE=Lambeth;24467576]haha[/QUOTE] YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN HATER as in there is something actually going on And yeah I get that they could be relaxing. But for me this is kinda like ambiance with no atmosphere if you get what I mean I mean okay
Wow this is pretty relaxing I kind of like the singer, she doesn't sound like EVERY FEMALE SINGER EVER ie can't hold a note or articulate sensibly so justs wails
[QUOTE=Teto;24442217]Why the fuck is this so popular. [URL="http://www.facepunch.com/#"]View YouTUBE video[/URL] [URL]http://youtube.com/watch?v=s2jmPoUK58s[/URL] It's so bland. What is the appeal. Really. I can't see it at all. I can't imagine why anybody might like this. I can understand what can be appealing about Justin Bieber and Brokencyde and that shit. They have more interesting sounds. This is just bland through and through. I'm sure there are some fans here. Please tell my why you like this.[/QUOTE] That's popular? I've never heard that song once before this thread
The XX are minimalist, that's why i listen to them from time to time while writing.
[QUOTE=MachiniOs;24473168]The XX are minimalist, that's why i listen to them from time to time while writing.[/QUOTE] Got to say, one of my favourite bands. Lyrically i like them, there music is really soothing and not that intrusive. Bland is just a negative way at looking at what they're trying to do...
[QUOTE=strayebyrd;24470340]That's popular? I've never heard that song once before this thread[/QUOTE] Pitchfork was all over them a while back
[QUOTE=Lambeth;24473465]Pitchfork was all over them a while back[/QUOTE] hmm I am literally hearing them here for the first time.
Also I am dumb and these guys grew on me after I listened to them a bit louder. It's okay music. [editline]11:14PM[/editline] And I just guessed they were popular based on how many of my friends have talked about them. Then again my friends are music fags like me so
They're very minimalist and it's just a pretty awesome post-punk album. Not the best but it's good.
[QUOTE=Metroid;24473269]Got to say, one of my favourite bands. Lyrically i like them, there music is really soothing and not that intrusive. Bland is just a negative way at looking at what they're trying to do...[/QUOTE] I think kaviar tastes like absolute shit but other people would say that I am not sophisticated enough, or that it is an aquired taste. Edit: And I'm not saying your taste is crap, just that a band like this WOULD NOT achieve this type of fame if not for the fact they are in the Twihglight soundtrack, as I mentioned below. A turd sandwhich is still a turd sandwhich no matter how you dress it up. I'm the last to hate on any type of music, but it's clear that the band has only achieved fame from little girls who watch Twilight. Seriously I am worried to see the next generation of kids. Not because "They don't work hard." or any other steryotypical remark. Because that was said of my age group, and me and my friends bust our asses, theres always bad workers. I am worried about a group of people that have managed to get some of Junstin Bieber's videos, in upwards of 250 million views. Thats fucking SCARY. That scares me to no end.... Whats going to happen to our contry after these Disney Channel, Above The Influence idiots get voting rights? I smell a strong insurgency of voters for the conservative party with the current "Your with us or your against us...." or "Evil-doers" brand of brainwashing tactics. Fear combined with no critical thinking ability is a very bad thing. Look at the burning of the Reichstag.....
[QUOTE=Jim Lahey;24474870]I think kaviar tastes like absolute shit but other people would say that I am not sophisticated enough, or that it is an aquired taste. Edit: And I'm not saying your taste is crap, just that a band like this WOULD NOT achieve this type of fame if not for the fact they are in the Twihglight soundtrack, as I mentioned below. A turd sandwhich is still a turd sandwhich no matter how you dress it up. I'm the last to hate on any type of music, but it's clear that the band has only achieved fame from little girls who watch Twilight. Seriously I am worried to see the next generation of kids. Not because "They don't work hard." or any other steryotypical remark. Because that was said of my age group, and me and my friends bust our asses, theres always bad workers. I am worried about a group of people that have managed to get some of Junstin Bieber's videos, in upwards of 250 million views. Thats fucking SCARY. That scares me to no end.... Whats going to happen to our contry after these Disney Channel, Above The Influence idiots get voting rights? I smell a strong insurgency of voters for the conservative party with the current "Your with us or your against us...." or "Evil-doers" brand of brainwashing tactics. Fear combined with no critical thinking ability is a very bad thing. Look at the burning of the Reichstag.....[/QUOTE] This band was never on a twilight soundtrack. I found this band out merely through music searching, with them being compared to Two Door Cinema Club and Foals, two other indie bands i love to death. I have no idea what you're talking about but this band isn't even well known in England only amongst indie fans currently. Stop with your rant and check facts.
truth, I've never heard of them before and I'm always up to date with the popular music scene in England.
VCR is a good song and everyone should listen to that
I love them, it's a great album [editline]02:32PM[/editline] [QUOTE=strayebyrd;24486020]truth, I've never heard of them before and I'm always up to date with the popular music scene in England.[/QUOTE] They're up for a mercury award, I'm surprised that you haven't heard them if you're up to date
[QUOTE=Metroid;24475386]This band was never on a twilight soundtrack. I found this band out merely through music searching, with them being compared to Two Door Cinema Club and Foals, two other indie bands i love to death. I have no idea what you're talking about but this band isn't even well known in England only amongst indie fans currently. Stop with your rant and check facts.[/QUOTE] I actually found out about them by bothering to listen to an episode of Zane Lowe.
I am listening to them right now and it's put me in my calm. [editline]10:16PM[/editline] I take back my hate this is nice music.
[QUOTE=Idioms;24474727]They're very minimalist and it's just a pretty awesome post-punk album. Not the best but it's good.[/QUOTE] I really wouldn't call The XX post-punk.
I really enjoy all the negative space in this album. I think it's used to good effect. [editline]10:55PM[/editline] I could see how someone might not like it, though.
It's relaxing. It's not something you blast while driving. I like these guys, I have seen them live and they were great. They had a surprising amount of energy for such soft music they play. Bought their 45 and it was great as well.
Maybe this song isn't METAL like everyone on Music forum seems to like, but they're certainly catchy. You can definitely chill to them [editline]11:39PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Molested;24535100]It's relaxing. It's not something you blast while driving. I like these guys, I have seen them live and they were great. They had a surprising amount of energy for such soft music they play. Bought their 45 and it was great as well.[/QUOTE] I think this is good highway music - it's relaxed and calm, although it would seem to make me drowsy.
It annoys me that the bass keeps cutting out at the start of the phrase. And they don't do much to develop on the theme.
It depends what you listen to. I like to listen to a lot of Rock and a bit of Metal. This is way different, more relaxing. I'm not exactly a fan, but I wouldn't listen to it all the time. It's just a nice change when you get bored of listening to Rock/Metal.
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