tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753277.post114861550444104877..comments2023-11-08T17:10:11.990-08:00Comments on The Rob Report: A word on that one bandTheRobRogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456512460459087043noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753277.post-1149535108186069342006-06-05T12:18:00.000-07:002006-06-05T12:18:00.000-07:00Nice parallel to the classical world, D. Just for ...Nice parallel to the classical world, D. Just for the record -- and I know this is going on oh-so-much longer than it should -- I'm not discrediting Nirvana's contribution to the musical world. I'm just trying to put it in perspective.<BR/><BR/>The band alone wouldn't have had nearly the same impact they had if "Smells Like Teen Spirit" had been the only song to come out of Seattle. In fact, there would have been no Nirvana if groups like Mother Love Bone hadn't paved the way before them. It was the Seattle grunge revolution that defeated (thank goodness) the likes of Warrant, Poison and White Snake. If Kurt hadn't offed himself, Nirvana would just be another Pearl Jam.TheRobRogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456512460459087043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753277.post-1149101235330600142006-05-31T11:47:00.000-07:002006-05-31T11:47:00.000-07:00Kirk didnt show much genius in his choice of spous...Kirk didnt show much genius in his choice of spouse. Perhaps if Courtney hadn't sold her soul to the cocaine devil she would be coherent today.<BR/>Regardless of song popularity I think you have to take a look at endurance and evolution of an artist. While Mozart is still big he did nothing to move the music of his time forward. Bach and Beethoven on the other hand audibly rocked the world with their evolving styles by pushing the envelope to bring us to music today. In U2 I hear more experiemental, going out on a limb kind of music...and its still popular! <BR/>My opinion may be influenced by the fact that I dont listen to the radio. only because the fm in my car doesnt work. Its just me and Dr. Laura on the good 'ol am. I also get mexican music...and it makes me grateful for whatever would be on FM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753277.post-1149029870185932092006-05-30T15:57:00.000-07:002006-05-30T15:57:00.000-07:00I'm still laughing about the guy who loves Chicago...I'm still laughing about the guy who loves Chicago. I can see Rob and his firey eyes in my mind. Ha, ha, ha!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753277.post-1148668430758717532006-05-26T11:33:00.000-07:002006-05-26T11:33:00.000-07:00I'll call you out on Nirvana, Dave. The only reaso...I'll call you out on Nirvana, Dave. The only reason they have the respect, the lore, the granduer they have today is because Kurt Cobain died young. There would be no Nirvana without Temple of the Dog and I've always believed Pearl Jam was a far superior band.<BR/><BR/>And as far as listening for entertainment or listening with a critic's ear, I would only saw that we all listen to what sounds good to us -- regardless of the reason. I've just found that songs that grow on me I'm less likely to get sick of.TheRobRogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456512460459087043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753277.post-1148666233228753792006-05-26T10:57:00.000-07:002006-05-26T10:57:00.000-07:00I think Dave brought up a pretty valid point. The...I think Dave brought up a pretty valid point. There is a difference between listening to music as a critic or listening just because it "sounds good" to you. <BR/><BR/>I fall in the latter catergory. I can't critique music because I'm clueless on how to. When somebody talks about how difficult a song is or how many key changes it has or whether it's a vanilla 3-chord song, I'm clueless. Those things don't ever enter into my mind when I listen to them. I don't even know what to look out for.<BR/><BR/>However, I can understand that someone who has done more research or has more musical knowledge can sit down and say "Ice, Ice, Baby" is a piece of crap because it has no originality (main riff stolen from Queen) and is a pretty simple song. But in my mind I can sing along to it (I have the whole song memorized)so it's OK by me.<BR/><BR/>My rule of thumb: If I can sing along in the car or shower then it's a song I like. Por ejemplo, this morning driving to work. "Jukebox Hero" is on the radio. Haven't heard the song in years, but the words came rushing back. Is it a good song or not? I don't know. But if felt good belting out the lyrics.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and Rob. It sure makes it easier to write in the ole' blog when you know people are reading. Keep up the good work. It's been fun to read. Except all the music stuff. :-)Scott's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334213107877226929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753277.post-1148622398011257702006-05-25T22:46:00.000-07:002006-05-25T22:46:00.000-07:00Gotta love the passion of defending your taste in ...Gotta love the passion of defending your taste in music. I love it when people are passionate about something. Anything. It gives you a reason to live life.<BR/><BR/>But, since I claim no such taste it wouldn't bother me for someone to rip my music.<BR/><BR/>Now if they were to rip on my favorite sports team...... it would be time to saddle up.Scott's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334213107877226929noreply@blogger.com