"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
03/25/2017 at 20:57 • Filed to: Get off my lawn
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"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
03/25/2017 at 20:57 • Filed to: Get off my lawn | 5
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Why is it that “alternative rock” stations seem to have playlists almost 50-60% composed of what sounds like pop music?
Now, don’t misunderstand; I like all of these songs. But they’re clearly pop music. What happened to guitar-driven alt-rock?
wiffleballtony
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:05 |
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For the same reason that rhythm and blues doesn’t exist anymore either.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:06 |
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I agree somewhat but I think that what we consider alt rock like Nirvana or Alice In Chains has evolved to include a large swath of music I would call Indy rock like the songs you linked. They are stretching the definition a bit but I do like to hear something other than electric guitar feedback sometimes.
My X-type is too a real Jaguar
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:09 |
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Because people for the most part don’t go to rock and roll bars any more. I know there are a few around but nowhere near the number that were around in Alt Rock’s heyday. This means there are fewer places for bands to perfect their sound. So you end up with corporate “rock”
Vítor
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:11 |
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May I recommend Kaleo? They are from Iceland and I’m very fond of their debut album, A/B
not for canada - australian in disguise
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:12 |
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Alt-rock was originally pop music anyways until like 1991.
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fhrblig
> Vítor
03/25/2017 at 21:14 |
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I’ve been pretty impressed by what I’ve heard from Kaleo.
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Vítor
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:19 |
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I’m more of a Folk guy, but when Kaleo appeared on my Spotify’s Discover Weekly, I listened (and added to my collection) their entire album in one go
Birddog
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:20 |
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It’s not just alt-rock. Most country stations are pretty much nothing but pop with a fake accent.
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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> Birddog
03/25/2017 at 21:25 |
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Yes and I’m hunting fishing and loving everyday.
19JRC99
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:27 |
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I don’t know why, but I’ve been known to bitch about it.
My bird IS the word
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:34 |
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Because they are run by what are now old, out of touch guys. They have no idea what is alternative anymore because the mainstream is all cockeyed so they play nothing but pearl jam, nirvana and the black keys.
TheRevanchist
> Birddog
03/25/2017 at 21:51 |
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Terrible modern takes on 70's southern rock with a Barbie plastic twang.
DipodomysDeserti
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:56 |
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Because alternative rock is pop music?
Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 21:59 |
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I still don’t know why it was called alternative rock in the 90s. It was the most popular form of rock then, it should just be called rock.
I’m not trying to be shitty either, I’ve always been genuinely confused by this designation.
Urambo Tauro
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 22:04 |
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Reminds me of when the local “oldies” stations started playing ’80s music. I mean hey, I like ’80s music too, but that’s not why I tuned in.
TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
> fhrblig
03/25/2017 at 22:48 |
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you gone learn today
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fhrblig
> DipodomysDeserti
03/25/2017 at 22:54 |
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Well, sort of. I mean, all music can be considered pop music if you think about it. But pop to me is more like danceable, upbeat music with lyrics that weren’t especially deep. Alternative rock was usually harder, or at least unusual instrumental arrangements and somewhat deeper lyrical content. Now, everything seems to sounds the same.
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fhrblig
> Birddog
03/25/2017 at 22:55 |
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Oh good lord. Don’t get me started on current Country. They should just rename it “suburban white people music”. I heard the song “Mr. Mom” and I said out loud, “What’re you gonna sing about next, your fucking commute?”
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Birddog
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
03/25/2017 at 23:37 |
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The Compromiser
> Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
03/26/2017 at 07:41 |
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That’s where I’m at with it. When the alternative is popular, it isn’t alternative anymore. It’s pop.