Most irritating music artist at the moment

A_Sober_Paddy · 14-03-2014 01:51PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

For me its not actually anyone currently playing today.

I get a pain in my face listening to people talking about Rory Gallagher and Phil Lynott and the like. People completely over-mystify them, almost deify them as artists. They were slightly above average, but because they died young, people make out like they were the greatest people to ever pick up a guitar. Its daft.

Jimi Hendrix once referred to Rory as the greatest guitarist think that says it all really

Aongus Von Bismarck · 14-03-2014 02:10PM

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Jimi Hendrix once referred to Rory as the greatest guitarist think that says it all really

Jimi Hendrix another man seen as a God because he kicked the bucket early.

People get extremely upset and defensive if you say you don't like Gallagher's stuff. I never understand why that is.

bnt · 14-03-2014 03:13PM

DrumSteve wrote: »

Does Bono count as part of this?

Well, he's not doing much at the moment, but just wait a couple of months for the new U2 album...

I avoid the music channels on Radio and TV because most new music today is more likely to bore me than annoy me. The ones that do annoy me when I hear them are what I call the "foghorns": female vocalists whose voices have only one level: LOUD.

The prime example is Adele, who I can't stand, but there are others whose names I don't know. Florence is part-way there, but her "landfill indie" Machine is even more annoying, they do her no favours at all. :mad:

castletownman · 14-03-2014 03:30PM

There was a song out by the Wanted a couple of years ago with the chorus "She can't sing, she can't dance. But who cares, she walks like Rihanna" which I think is an unintentionally apt description of the pop music scene today.

All about looks and quirkiness rather than actual music talent (from what I can see).

Hazys · 14-03-2014 03:40PM

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Kanye West has to be up there

Kanye is a d1ckhead but the quality of the music he creates is phenomenal.

Napper Hawkins · 14-03-2014 04:22PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Jimi Hendrix another man seen as a God because he kicked the bucket early.

People get extremely upset and defensive if you say you don't like Gallagher's stuff. I never understand why that is.

Maybe it's how people voice their opinion that annoys fans of certain bands/artists/music. There's a massive difference between saying you don't like something and saying something is ****/average/overrated.

That said, I cringe every time I hear that Passenger lad. It's usually when I'm standing in a queue or something like that. Can't stick that vocal style at all.

Mr Freeze · 14-03-2014 04:34PM

Hazys wrote: »

Kanye is a d1ckhead but the quality of the music he creates is phenomenal.

Phenomenal?

Kanye?

You takin' the p1ss?

Squatter · 14-03-2014 04:37PM

Sinead O'Connor.

Last millennium, last decade, last year, last month, last week, yesterday, at the moment, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year and so on, ad nauseam, forever and ever.

Amen.

TheDoc · 14-03-2014 06:02PM

Don't think anything in the last 10 years has caught my ear and had me listen. Of course there is the odd band or album that makes me take notice, but I'm safe in saying on par the quality of music had died a ****ing death since the start of the 2000's.

I've a pretty wide range in terms of what I listen to. Every Monday into work and home I listen to the latest A State of Trance podcast. In terms of what I've gone through this week in the car.

A State of Trance
Ellie Goulding
Gary Numan
Slipknot
Prince
David Bowie

Some things I listen to over and over again, Prince, David Bowie, Adam and the Ants, some heavy metal bands, and a few personally made playlists get the constant listen. There's plenty more to be fair, I could barely narrow it down. I was listening to the RTE Orchestra playing Danny Elfman movie tracks during the week aswell in the car.

But I find genuinely nothing that plays on the radio of interest. All seems garbage to me.

If I had to pick two things out at the moment that absolute make me feel some form of anger when I hear it, it's Original Rudeboys and Kodaline.

Rothko · 14-03-2014 06:13PM

TheDoc wrote: »

But I find genuinely nothing that plays on the radio of interest. All seems garbage to me.

There's your problem. You shouldn't rely on the radio to find new interesting music. The internet has made it easier than ever before to find new music. I don't listen to the radio at all but I've found a lot of great modern music through looking online.

Temptamperu · 14-03-2014 06:14PM

Lana del rey

Diabhal Beag · 14-03-2014 06:19PM

The Strypes.

TheDoc · 14-03-2014 06:30PM

Suas11 wrote: »

There's your problem. You shouldn't rely on the radio to find new interesting music. The internet has made it easier than ever before to find new music. I don't listen to the radio at all but I've found a lot of great modern music through looking online.

Well to be fair the radio was always a way for me to find new music, or hear a track that maybe sparked my interest. Like not just me driving, when I'd be driving around by parents or maybe in a relatives car when I was younger.

I remember first time I heard prince was coming back from a football match in a friends Dads car, massive Prince fan, and I was hooked instantly.

When I'm on the Pc, I'm normally playing a game, with the music of choice playing in the background. I've enough back catalogue of stuff that I tend not to bother my hole looking for new stuff, I figure there probably isnt that much stuff out there.

I've a circle of friends with good tastes in music aswell, and I cant remember the last time someone recommended me a new band, or artist. The vibe from my circle is just sticking with the old stuff.

The only new stuff that I tend to hear is from various trance podcasts or playlists. But that scene is pretty vibrant at the moment so there is alot of good up and coming DJ's out there.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 14-03-2014 06:36PM

I agree with OP, Jessie fcukin J couldn't sing to save her life. She's absolutely crap beyond belief and to be honest is a bit of a minger. God knows why any recoding company took her on!

Rothko · 14-03-2014 06:47PM

TheDoc wrote: »

Well to be fair the radio was always a way for me to find new music, or hear a track that maybe sparked my interest. Like not just me driving, when I'd be driving around by parents or maybe in a relatives car when I was younger.

I remember first time I heard prince was coming back from a football match in a friends Dads car, massive Prince fan, and I was hooked instantly.

When I'm on the Pc, I'm normally playing a game, with the music of choice playing in the background. I've enough back catalogue of stuff that I tend not to bother my hole looking for new stuff, I figure there probably isnt that much stuff out there.

I've a circle of friends with good tastes in music aswell, and I cant remember the last time someone recommended me a new band, or artist. The vibe from my circle is just sticking with the old stuff.

The only new stuff that I tend to hear is from various trance podcasts or playlists. But that scene is pretty vibrant at the moment so there is alot of good up and coming DJ's out there.

I can understand that but you should give it a go. You might be surprised at what you might find. There's honestly so much great modern music out there that I think there's something for everyone.

I don't know if you like psychedelic music but Tame Impala are the kind of modern band that I'd recommend to anyone. I think they're great and I think they'd kinda appeal to people who'd usually only like older rock music.

ofcork · 14-03-2014 08:18PM

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

Am I the only Boardsie that really enjoys his stuff?

I like his music,sweden has really come on with avicii,shm eric prydz alesso and co.

lufties · 14-03-2014 08:29PM

bnt wrote: »

Well, he's not doing much at the moment, but just wait a couple of months for the new U2 album...

I avoid the music channels on Radio and TV because most new music today is more likely to bore me than annoy me. The ones that do annoy me when I hear them are what I call the "foghorns": female vocalists whose voices have only one level: LOUD.

The prime example is Adele, who I can't stand, but there are others whose names I don't know. Florence is part-way there, but her "landfill indie" Machine is even more annoying, they do her no favours at all. :mad:

Cant stand stand florence and the machine myself, her voice seems to just have two tones, the songs are all samey samey...what the hell is landfill indie??

Eight Ball · 14-03-2014 08:41PM

So much choice but I'd have to go with Kings of Leon. Really poor stuff.

CarrickMcJoe · 14-03-2014 08:49PM

James Vincent McMorrow, sounds like he's in pain.

Wolf Club · 14-03-2014 09:53PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Jimi Hendrix another man seen as a God because he kicked the bucket early.

People get extremely upset and defensive if you say you don't like Gallagher's stuff. I never understand why that is.

Have you ever listened to his first few albums? songs like I Fall Apart exhibit his amazing song writing abilities, I actually think he's under rated in that regard, a lot of people think he's just a great blues guitarist but his talent goes a lot further than that. I'd consider him and Kevin Shields to be the most talented musicians this country have ever had.

Anyone slating Kanye should give a few of his records a spin, some great stuff there, especially College Dropout and the last 2 albums. In years to come Yeezus is going to be remembered as one of the most important albums of our generation. I think his personality puts people off his music but it really shouldn't, it's not like he's the only famous musician that comes across as a bollox!

As for most irritating, I'd put Avicii, David Guetta, etc in that category. The majority of commercial dance music is absolute tripe and for me represents the most detestable aspects of the music industry.

Conall Cernach · 14-03-2014 10:05PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Jimi Hendrix another man seen as a God because he kicked the bucket early.

People get extremely upset and defensive if you say you don't like Gallagher's stuff. I never understand why that is.

Jimi Hendrix was acknowledged as being a guitar genius during his life so it is not because he died early that people love his music. He really did change music in the late sixties and is still a huge influence to many musicians.

bnt · 15-03-2014 12:32AM

lufties wrote: »

what the hell is landfill indie??

See here for one explanation. The kind of bulk, faceless mass-produced, disposable Indie that was around 10-15 years ago, that's what I'm reminded of.

maryishere · 15-03-2014 12:37AM

That kian Egan chancer was the worst singer I ever heard - he was live on the Late Late show and got slated.

Lightbulb Sun · 15-03-2014 12:45AM

bnt wrote: »

See here for one explanation. The kind of bulk, faceless mass-produced, disposable Indie that was around 10-15 years ago, that's what I'm reminded of.

I believe it's mostly associated with a group of British indie bands from the last decade that were generic and had nothing special about them. A few examples would be The Pigeon Detectives, The Enemy, The View, Hard-Fi. I suppose that's all subjective.

http://whatculture.com/music/10-astounding-albums-landfill-indie-bands-00s.php/11

I would disagree with a chunk of the above article and would argue that a landfill indie band wouldn't have the capacity to release an "astounding album". Wouldn't consider Friendly Fires, Bloc Party, Maximo Park etc landfill indie as they are good bands and too interesting and dynamic to be lumped into this category.

DildoFaggins · 15-03-2014 12:55AM

Mumford and sons,Jessie J,Kings of Leon the English garbage on the radio

**** OFF

lufties · 15-03-2014 12:56AM

bnt wrote: »

See here for one explanation. The kind of bulk, faceless mass-produced, disposable Indie that was around 10-15 years ago, that's what I'm reminded of.

Oh yeah other honourable mentions would be the kooks and the thrills, feckin irritating isn't a strong enough word.

lufties · 15-03-2014 12:57AM

DildoFaggins wrote: »

Mumford and sons,Jessie J,Kings of Leon the English garbage on the radio

**** OFF

Jessie j is a poor man's Pink and thats really saying something.

AndonHandon · 15-03-2014 01:09AM

Irritating;

Self-righteous, misogynistic, money-obssessed rap/hip hop/r&b singers really annoy me. "got bitches in the club, sippin on that moet, then we goin play, at the penthouse suite, check the Rolex, bitch I got say, young money young black, nigga got game" sort of ****e.

Resonator75 · 15-03-2014 01:39AM

Please stop down playing Rory, breaks my heart.

Vs what passes today:

bogwalrus · 15-03-2014 01:45AM

Katy Perry. No talent except for her great rack.

Most irritating music artist at the moment

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