Phausk Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Nickelback seems to be the most hated band in history and I'm not really sure why. Yeah, it's kind of an ongoing joke, which I find funny, but I really don't get the serious amount of hatred for this band. I used to love them when I was in high school, but slowly started finding them bland because a lot of their songs started sounding cookie cutter and they are generally overplayed. But aside from that and Chad Kroeger looking like a douche, what beef do people have with them?Frankly, I still like their older material. Mostly the stuff they made before they hit it big. Like Fly, Curb, Detangler, See You At The Show, Leader of Men, Deep and their Elton John coverI know my opinion is a very unpopular one, so proceed to state my taste in music is shit. Edited October 16, 2015 by Phausk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikugemu Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Who? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolflich Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 They're far from the worst band out there. I think people just hate them because they make pretty generic stuff almost like the rock equivalent of [some generic pop artist] and the people who listen to that kind of music really, really hate that unoriginal sound and hate it even more for being bombarded with it. And then of course there are people who 'hate' them to an intentionally excessive extent just because it's become a meme at this point.Personally, I listen to (almost) any genre out there at least a little bit, including some pretty unoriginal popular stuff just because it's energetic and catchy and I don't care. So for me it never made any sense to hate Nickelback. I find them boring and I don't listen to them, but that's about the extent of my feelings toward them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 It's because they're more or less the living embodiment of the sort of 'souless', generic, corporate rock music no one actually likes. For example a lot of people point to an interview one of them did where they literally said something along the lines of "we only make music that marketers tell us to" or something like that. I mean they're not that bad, just completely unremarkable in virtually every was possible. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyfish Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Nickelback aren't even bad really, they're just very repetitive and they never really change.To be fair, the band AC/DC is the same way so I can't say I hate Nickelback for it. They found a sound that worked for them and their fanbase so good on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Who buys their music anyways? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyfish Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Who buys music anyways?Fixed that for ya. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I don't steal other people's art. I buy music. But if you're the kind of person to steal the people's creative property then don't complain if someone steals your art etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerig Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Fixed that for ya. i still buy CDs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 "How you remind me" was their only good song among a couple others. Otherwise, unremarkable would describe them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshabi Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Have you ever slept on your back in a tub filled with nickles? It's just awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 speaking of jokes?What concert costs 45¢ 50 cent feauturing Nickelback 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerMaster5 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I don't want my Nickelback. You can keep the change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 speaking of jokes?What concert costs 45¢ 50 cent feauturing NickelbackThat was fucking painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 That was fucking painful.You're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbra.Exe Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 speaking of jokes?What concert costs 45¢ 50 cent feauturing Nickelback 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 everything about nickelback suckscanned guitar rhythmsweak ass lyrics about not shitretarded front man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutekh_the_Steak Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I used to get Nickleback and Nirvana mixed up all the time when I was a kid.I used to think Rick Moranis and Woody Allen were the same person too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Conker Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I like Nickelback. I own a ton of their music, and honestly, No Fixed Address is a really, really good album. It's also a bit of a departure from some of their older tropes, which is cool. Not a huge departure because this IS Nickelback, but still. I appreciate the differences.I started listening to them when I was really young, and I guess I never stopped. Dark Horse is a good album, though Here and Now has some flaws. /shrug.They're pop, but they play rock music, and sometimes I'm just in the mood for some easy-to-listen to pop music. So I turn to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxx-Returns Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I like Someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWolf397 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I like Nickelback. I own a ton of their music, and honestly, No Fixed Address is a really, really good album. It's also a bit of a departure from some of their older tropes, which is cool. Not a huge departure because this IS Nickelback, but still. I appreciate the differences.I started listening to them when I was really young, and I guess I never stopped. Dark Horse is a good album, though Here and Now has some flaws. /shrug.They're pop, but they play rock music, and sometimes I'm just in the mood for some easy-to-listen to pop music. So I turn to them. Same here. When I was little I'd hear Nickelback on the radio all the time, and my mom used to have a copy of All The Right Reasons (still my favorite of their albums to this day, No Fixed Address being a close second). Their music is just fun to listen to. Sure it can be kinda generic and repetitive, but it's what made them successful and it's what their fans like. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlynnCoyote Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't mind a few of their songs, but the problem I have is they only have a few good songs. I have not found a single album worth buying because I just don't like the majority of songs on there.I buy music, but I usually preview songs on youtube first. At least with Itunes you can buy individual songs now but back in the day it was a pain in the ass decision on whether or not to buy the CD for one or two songs. And Nickelback was a band I had this problem with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrecker Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I didn't mind silver side up, but they're not my cup of tea. I live close to and have been through Hanna a few times, and it's boring as fuck. Kinda like their music. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clove Darkwave Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Shit like this lives on, yet amazing acts like Cinema Strange disappear into the darkness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'm glad I wasn't the only one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDingo Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 When I was 12, I really liked Nickelback.But I got bored of them. All of their songs are just.. the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Yeah! Yeeeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutekh_the_Steak Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I remember my school played a Nickleback song over the PA system every morning for a whole week once. No explanation or anything, they just did. Still haven't got any clue why even two years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I remember my school played a Nickleback song over the PA system every morning for a whole week once. No explanation or anything, they just did. Still haven't got any clue why even two years later.The brainwashing began. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaraphayx Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 "I can't stand Nickelback it's so soulless and corporate"-consumes manufactured trash culture from the 80's- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizy Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I don't care for Nickelback. I wouldn't call them the worst thing to happen to music or anything, at least not while people like Iggy Azelea are a thing, but I don't think they're very good. Mostly just generic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sar Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 The real problem with Nickelback is how much their songs sound the same. They aren't the only band to be seen as uninventive, bands like AC/DC and Rage Against the Machine can fall under the same criticism - but they have a sound that's instantly recognisable. Everybody can recognise an AC/DC song right away. Nickleback is a special case as it's sound is verrrry generic that there isn't a real reason you would get up and jam to. Like, you would never go out of your way to listen to Nickleback. I guarantee you wouldn't.I'll also just leave this here. It's satire but it sums up opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyfish Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I dunno, Nickelback always had their own sound to me. There are a couple bands that rip it off though, like Creed. Fuck Creed.Also, I like this song a lot. Dunno why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 The real problem with Nickelback is how much their songs sound the same. They aren't the only band to be seen as uninventive, bands like AC/DC and Rage Against the Machine can fall under the same criticism - but they have a sound that's instantly recognisable. Everybody can recognise an AC/DC song right away. Nickleback is a special case as it's sound is verrrry generic that there isn't a real reason you would get up and jam to. Like, you would never go out of your way to listen to Nickleback. I guarantee you wouldn't.I'll also just leave this here. It's satire but it sums up opinion. I've gone out of my way to listen to Nickelback. Almost got to see them this year until Chad Kroeger had to have emergency surgery on his voice box But yeah. They do have a very generic "radio rock" sound, though at this point, I feel like other bands are copying them in some respect. Theory of a Deadman are a poor man's Nickelback with more offensive, misogynistic lyrics. They're good live though, so at least there is that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerMaster5 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Meanwhile, Trivium has the exact opposite problem. They have all the talent in the world, yet they can't make up their damn minds. They have gone all over the place, from metalcore to power metal and thrash to speed metal to death metal to hardcore. All their music is phenomenal, but no two albums are alike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Meanwhile, Trivium has the exact opposite problem. They have all the talent in the world, yet they can't make up their damn minds. They have gone all over the place, from metalcore to power metal and thrash to speed metal to death metal to hardcore. All their music is phenomenal, but no two albums are alike.Which hasn't exactly pleased their fans. Holy shit the outrage over Silence in the Snow, which has some of the band's best vocals ever. But no. They stopped screaming and now "YOU ARE PUSSY METAL FAGGOT BANDS I HATE YOU"No one can win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerMaster5 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Which hasn't exactly pleased their fans. Holy shit the outrage over Silence in the Snow, which has some of the band's best vocals ever. But no. They stopped screaming and now "YOU ARE PUSSY METAL FAGGOT BANDS I HATE YOU"No one can win I dunno, I quite like Silence in the Snow. I think it is a step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I dunno, I quite like Silence in the Snow. I think it is a step in the right direction. It's a solid album, and I certainly don't begrudge the band for changing their sound at all. Some bands get away with one sound (Nickelback), and others don't. I prefer the ones that change things up.But shit, Shogun is still their best album and I don't see that changing anytime soon, especially if this is the direction they are going in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmomma Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Isn't Nickelback when you get an infection on your gootch?/slapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrit Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Nickelback aren't even bad really, they're just very repetitive and they never really change.To be fair, the band AC/DC is the same way so I can't say I hate Nickelback for it. They found a sound that worked for them and their fanbase so good on them.ha! I knew I wasn't alone!hell's bells and highway to hell sound exactly the same to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarra Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This is one of my all time favorite threads.  I can finally vent on this.  Nickelback sucks ass.  My favorite image of them was a show in Spain where the fans threw rocks and forced them off.  Their ultra-ghetto doppelgänger is Bag of Nickels    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I'm not entirely sure how they sound the same to you. Hells Bells is in C Major, Highway to Hell is in A Major. H2H is even faster in tempo in spite of having longer rest periods between notes.they're definitely different looking at the specific riffing, chords, and so on, but the forms are really quite similar. the two motives for each have similar motion, but they're definitely not the samei think it's also just ac/dc's sound in general. they don't change anything in timbre from song to song. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyfish Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 ha! I knew I wasn't alone!hell's bells and highway to hell sound exactly the same to meAlmost all AC/DC songs have a steady riff, start with a verse, and have a chorus that involve chanting the song's name a bunch of times. Think about it. Highway to Hell, Hell's Bells, Have a Drink on Me, TNT, Thunderstruck... All of these songs are classic yet all of them are just chanting the title of the song over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This is one of my all time favorite threads.  I can finally vent on this.  Nickelback sucks ass.  My favorite image of them was a show in Spain where the fans threw rocks and forced them off.  Their ultra-ghetto doppelgänger is Bag of Nickels  "I don't like their music so I hope they get hurt at their live shows"Fuck off man. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This is one of my all time favorite threads.  I can finally vent on this.  Nickelback sucks ass.  My favorite image of them was a show in Spain where the fans threw rocks and forced them off.  Their ultra-ghetto doppelgänger is Bag of Nickels    Found the dickhead.I don't care how much you hate Nickelback. Wishing harm against them because you don't like them is fucking disgusting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarra Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited)  Found the dickhead.I don't care how much you hate Nickelback. Wishing harm against them because you don't like them is fucking disgustin They suck and so do you.  Eat me you Toby.  Calm the fuck down it's a shit band.  Edited October 22, 2015 by Yarra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Just because you don't like them doesn't give you a god damn excuse to bash anybody who calls out your bad behavior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 They suck and so do you.  Eat me you Toby.  Calm the fuck down it's a shit band.  I don't like Nikki MInaj; doesn't mean I want her to get hurt. But, ya know, I'm not a cunt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyfish Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 For a band to be "bad" though they have to be worse than average. Nickelback is pretty much the epitome of average, they're not great but they're not bad either. For a band to be bad they have to like, fuck up at all their shows and stuff. Y'know, like Dragonforce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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