Rock groups that should have quit long ago when they were good.

Run_to_da_hills · 03-01-2010 02:05PM #1

There are a number of groups that made some great hits in the past but of recent times have turned out some pure muck, some have quit already while others are struggling on. Some like Metallica are attempting to make a come back.

Red Hot Chilly peppers were one of my favorite but it all stopped after Californication. John Frusciante leaving the group might sink them altogether.

Metallica are another group that ended after their Garage INC although there latest album magnetic was an improvement

I would be only interested in pre fear of the Dark Iron Maiden.

AC/DC are one of the only classic rock groups that have kept it up. Their black ice tour was outstanding and was one of the Best live shows I have been to.

bluto63 · 03-01-2010 02:07PM

Muse last album was dreadful. Should have seen it coming since the one before that was a big step down from their usual level.

magma69 · 03-01-2010 02:15PM

Once Eric Clapton stopped playing the blues he really sucked.

Run_to_da_hills · 03-01-2010 02:23PM

magma69 wrote: »

Once Eric Clapton stopped playing the blues he really sucked.

Niel Young is another one, wasn't at his last concert but I heard it was rubbish from a number of people.

RonMexico · 03-01-2010 02:32PM

It always annoys me when class acts stop playing the material that made them to fart around with stuff that bores people to death.

Eric Clapton and Rod Stewart I am looking at you.

When was the last time Clapton released a decent rock song with a good solo. Ditto with Stewart farting about crooning soppy American crap.

Rev. BlueJeans · 03-01-2010 02:32PM

Shame if so, because when Young was good, he was bloody good.

Rust never sleeps for example-now pulled from yt due to Warner Music counting the beans

plein de force · 03-01-2010 02:33PM

U2

oh wait they were never good

bluto63 · 03-01-2010 02:37PM

plein de force wrote: »

U2

oh wait they were never good

Ye they were. They were incredible around the Joshua Tree or War. In fact, they are the greatest example of a band who should have quit long ago. Their most recent stuff is the worst music I've heard in a while

RonMexico · 03-01-2010 02:40PM

bluto63 wrote: »

Ye they were. They were incredible around the Joshua Tree or War. In fact, they are the greatest example of a band who should have quit long ago. Their most recent stuff is the worst music I've heard in a while

After Pop they should have taken a long break and either refocused on what they do best or fcuk off and retire.

Mr. Presentable · 03-01-2010 02:41PM

Rolling Stones should have quit around 79-80.

Run_to_da_hills · 03-01-2010 02:44PM

nipplenuts wrote: »

Rolling Stones should have quit around 79-80.

Some girls was their watershed.

RonMexico · 03-01-2010 02:48PM

I'd still enjoy The Stones live but it is true about their albums after Some Girls.

It will be a sad day for music when The Stones kick the bucket. Oh and they will hang around until they die - When Bill Wyman left Keith Richards went fcuking ballistic - he said that nobody leaves The Stones unless they are in a pine box.

epgc3fyqirnbsx · 03-01-2010 03:35PM

Guns n Roses

Basically, Axl its time for you and your wig to let go. Ain't nothin without Slash anyway

Dudess · 03-01-2010 03:38PM

RonMexico wrote: »

After Pop they should have taken a long break and either refocused on what they do best or fcuk off and retire.

After Zooropa IMO.

Driver 8 · 03-01-2010 03:46PM

Am I the only person who prefers Pop to Zooropa? Pop is flawed, but there's some great songs on it, whereas apart from Stay (Faraway, So Close), Zooropa is pretty dreadful.

Hank_Jones · 03-01-2010 03:56PM

They have already been said but The Rolling Stones and U2 really should be calling it a day at this stage.

U2 are just awful at this stage.

epgc3fyqirnbsx · 03-01-2010 04:06PM

Hank_Jones wrote: »

They have already been said but The Rolling Stones and U2 really should be calling it a day at this stage.

U2 are just awful at this stage.

And check out that nobhead Barry Egan putting their album down as one of the best of the year. Though I suppose this is the same fella who calls Ronan Keating an artist :rolleyes:

rannerap · 03-01-2010 04:38PM

u2,their new stuff is just getting really bad,i wish the stones would just quit already too,and aerosmith,seriously how many more times does tyler have to go to rehab before they call it a day

Quint · 03-01-2010 04:55PM

U2 are not a band anymore, just a business. The same album formula over and over again that sells well. They're no better than Westlife at this stage.

I really think Bob Dylans newer stuff is terrible too.

Dan Dare · 03-01-2010 04:58PM

The Stones IMO should have stopped after Tattoo You, although I saw them at Wembley Stadium about 10 years ago and they were terrific live.

U2 - Zooropa

Pink Floyd- didn't like Momentary Lapse Of Reason (1987) much, but then, really liked the Division Bell (1994).

Talking Heads- last great album Little Creatures.

Dardania · 03-01-2010 05:00PM

I clicked onto this thread to say U2, but plenty of people have said exactly what I wanted to!

Another is Snow Patrol - after Final Straw they crossed the good/commercial line to the boring formulaic commercial side...

Quint · 03-01-2010 05:02PM

I just remembered the biggest fall from grace of all time.

From this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WANNqr-vcx0

To this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PP1HEFlkdY

RonMexico · 03-01-2010 05:05PM

Aubrielle Chubby Roadside wrote: »

Guns n Roses

Basically, Axl its time for you and your wig to let go. Ain't nothin without Slash anyway

He hasn't got a wig and thank god he isn't off playing with Rihanna and the Pussycat Dolls like Slash these days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZ68UvkCY0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAsiXheJ89o

Creamy Goodness · 03-01-2010 05:06PM

weezer
muse
jimmy eat world

to name but a few.

Cool Mo D · 03-01-2010 05:07PM

The Rolling Stones are now a novelty act.
Thin Lizzy and the Beach Boys- although they are continuing in name only.
AC/DC can stop making albums - there's nothing wrong with the new stuff, but it's just more of the same at this stage.
The Who.
The Eagles.

Incidentally, I saw Neil Young at Glastonbury last year, and he was one of the best acts there, definitely played a better set then Springsteen. I believe he's always been a moody, hit-and-miss kinda guy live anyway.

GLaDOS · 03-01-2010 05:13PM

Bit harsh on Muse in fairness, I think they're overrated, but they're still fairly young in terms of a band

lol5605 · 03-01-2010 05:17PM

Metallica.

Creamy Goodness · 03-01-2010 05:17PM

ScienceNerd wrote: »

Bit harsh on Muse in fairness, I think they're overrated, but they're still fairly young in terms of a band

muse have in the last two album gone completely so far up their own arses that they are now wearing themselves as hats imo.

GLaDOS · 03-01-2010 05:23PM

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

muse have in the last two album gone completely so far up their own arses that they are now wearing themselves as hats imo.

All I'm saying is 2 bad albums (haven't heard them myself) shouldn't condemn a band

bluto63 · 03-01-2010 05:29PM

ScienceNerd wrote: »

All I'm saying is 2 bad albums (haven't heard them myself) shouldn't condemn a band

In my books it's enough. I'll still give any new album a listen, but until then, I'll think their spark is gone

Bigdeadlydave · 03-01-2010 05:34PM

Bob Dylan for sure. I bought his Christmas album and "Modern times" and both were pretty dire.

Rock groups that should have quit long ago when they were good.

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