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Harbidge

Apr 05, 2001, 08:30 AM

So this is where we can slag off modern day 'boybands'? Great! I propose we slag off the talentless bunch of idiots that are called 'Westlife' Most bands hear their songs for the first time in the studio after recording them. Westlife hear them for the first time on the radio.

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Harbidge

Apr 05, 2001, 09:57 AM

Can I also say that I don't want to offend any Westlife fans that read this. I'm just excercising my right to free speech by saying that I've seen more talent give birth at the local zoo.

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Tim

Apr 05, 2001, 10:39 AM

Westlife? I've never heard of them...

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HMVNipper

Apr 05, 2001, 01:51 PM

I've heard of Westlife in passing...fortunately, their music doesn't seem to have made it to the radio in the US that I know of...but that kind of hype reminds me of the Spice Girls crap...like when their stupid movie came out and everyone was calling it "A Hard Day's Spice!" Gimme a break...

You know what bothers me most? Those so called boy "bands" can't even play instruments, most of them...is it me, or does the word "band" imply a certain amount of musical prowess other than being able to dance in formation and grab your crotch?

Grrr...

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Harbidge

Apr 05, 2001, 02:55 PM

the word 'band' would suggest that the group were musical in some way. In Westlife's way, wrong. They don't play an instrument, and they mime every time they go on stage. I reckon the talent behind the group are backstage going unreckonised. People these days go for looks and not talent.

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**DONOTDELETE**

Apr 05, 2001, 04:17 PM

Westlife sounds like NSync. Oh God I hate NSuck. The thing is, even if they CAN dance, so what? You don't HEAR that on the album. Same with Britney, what can she do??? Actually, I'd rather NOT know that...

HMVNipper

Apr 05, 2001, 05:16 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4thGenFan:
Westlife sounds like NSync. Oh God I hate NSuck. The thing is, even if they CAN dance, so what? You don't HEAR that on the album. Same with Britney, what can she do??? Actually, I'd rather NOT know that...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Exactly, 4th Gen! Geez, the musical pablum the industry is pawning off on the unsuspecting public these days...just keep telling yourself...no one'll remember these people 40 years down the road...and here WE all are, still talking about the Beatles! AND the Beatles are still cool enough to have a number one album 30 years after the breakup...

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mindgames

Apr 05, 2001, 06:18 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by HMVNipper:
...is it me, or does the word "band" imply a certain amount of musical prowess other than being able to dance in formation and grab your crotch?

Grrr...

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They don't grab their own, just each other's.
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Harbidge

Apr 06, 2001, 12:19 AM

They're a talentless 'musical' group who only got in the band by being the first 5 in the line in the morning. If someone ever mentions them, run away!

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Harbidge

Apr 06, 2001, 12:20 AM

Another thing about this band that gets my goat is that the first 8 singles they released went to number one. (You'll never be short of an ashtray at their managers house) and the newspapers were using headlines like 'The day Westlife matched the Beatles' That clipping ended up straight onto me dartboard!

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Rellevart

Apr 06, 2001, 12:27 AM

Gosh, and people thought the Monkees were Pre-Fab! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

Eleanor_rigby

Apr 06, 2001, 12:52 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Harbidge:
newspapers were using headlines like 'The day Westlife matched the Beatles' That clipping ended up straight onto me dartboard!
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I have no idea Westlife is but I don't think it should be legal for the papers to print that! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/shocked.gif

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Harbidge

Apr 06, 2001, 02:35 AM

How true.

It's very lucky that Westlife's little run of number ones stopped at Christmas time because otherwise they could have beaten the Beatles run of 11 consequetive (I can't spell) number one hits. It's funny how Westlife were beaten by a fictional puppet called Bob the Builder singing 'Can We Fix It?' That's why I have an ounce of respect for old Bob.

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Apr 06, 2001, 02:58 AM

How would you compare Westlife to Five?

I don't think the bullets would care.

HMVNipper

Apr 06, 2001, 05:15 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mindgames:
They don't grab their own, just each other's.
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lol, Mindgames!!! Liked that one!

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PennyLane

Apr 07, 2001, 03:26 PM

Modern music is a tradgedy. My friends all listen to it, and I am subjected to it during school dances. Not that the sort of music I listen to is liked by my friends (I listen to classic rock and showtunes) but it angers me that people like all of this boy band crap. It isn't even real. I don't think that this is going to be a very interesting conversation though; I am sure that everyone agrees on every single point.

Apr 07, 2001, 03:46 PM

The only question remaining is how should they all meet their deaths.

Harbidge

Apr 07, 2001, 04:46 PM

Slowly.

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mindgames

Apr 07, 2001, 07:03 PM

It's not all bad, actually. I can see why some people actually like the Backstreet Boys, etc. The people who like them for the music, and not sex appeal, I can totally respect that. Heck, "Show Me the Meaning Of Being Lonely" is actually a GOOD song! Of course, the best of theirs is way below the worst of the Beatles.

In this post I've totally lost all credibility here.

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darkhorse

Apr 07, 2001, 07:57 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mindgames:
In this post I've totally lost all credibility here. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
When did you have that credibility? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

beatlemethisbeatlemethat

Apr 08, 2001, 12:08 AM

I can't stand any boy group. Why do they call themselves a band? What's the difference between BSB and Boys 2 Men? Nothing..well..talent...They don't play instruments they don't write their own music..they can't even sing. I hate the direction music is turning. Take Britney for example. She can't sing. All her songs sound the same, and they use equipment to make her voice sound "good". All her song shave the same tune. And they take up all of the publicity. There are a lot of good artists out there but none will get credit because these boy groups are all over the place. The best new artist IMO is Dido. She has been around for some time. It has taken her 47 weeks to creep up into the top 10 on Billboard. She has an incredible voice and awesome lyrics. She wasn't famous until Eminem used her song Thank You in his song Stan. Another one of her songs is used for the theme song in the WB show Roswell, Here With Me. I think that has helped her get a little fame. I just wish these talented artists could get recognition for once. It is time for the boy groups to go away and let us get some talented people in t he music world. Music has gone downhill. Can you imagine where music would be today if the Beatles were still together,(or at least writing together for other bands) or if John were alive?

Apr 08, 2001, 12:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Harbidge:
Slowly.

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I was thinking more along the lines of a mass-electrocution, to save both time and money, but I see your point. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

darkhorse

Apr 08, 2001, 01:02 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by beatlemethisbeatlemethat:
The best new artist IMO is Dido. She has an incredible voice and awesome lyrics <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Oh yes, she is. Her lyrics are incredible, and her work is very inspiring. But I've always made the separation between "The Beatles" and "the rest of the music". Then there would be a third cathegory: non-music. That's where you have to put BSB, N'Sync, Britney (but oh my God she's beautiful http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif) and especially the guys like Puff Daddy (how I hate that man) or others like Eminem who have to make "songs" by adding excerpts from other songs... I think they call it "sampling" or something like that. That non-music doesn't have the right to be still alive. Electrocution gets my vote... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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bearkat77

Apr 08, 2001, 02:52 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by beatlemethisbeatlemethat:
She can't sing. All her songs sound the same, and they use equipment to make her voice sound "good".<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

If I recall, John was rather self-conscious about his voice. He would have George Martin do things to it to see how it would sound.

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Apr 08, 2001, 03:03 PM

Is there anything they didn't copy off the Beatles? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/crosseyed2.gif

mindgames

Apr 12, 2001, 07:19 PM

It's not good to hate yourself. You should see a psychiatrist. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

No, you're not annoying. Not very much, anyway. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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**DONOTDELETE**

Apr 12, 2001, 09:44 PM

But at least these boy bands ARE quite genius.

One o' the NSUCKers: "I like Norwegian Wood cuz...it's really good."

Yes, yes it is! Moron!

strawberryfields

Apr 13, 2001, 12:45 AM

GREAT! I hate *N SYNC! They stink and they think they are the best... I HATE annoying people..... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/nono.gif

mindgames

Apr 13, 2001, 08:39 AM

One of the others said he liked "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and started singing it. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/barf2.gif

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Jamers1234

Apr 16, 2001, 07:04 PM

Well, at least the Monkees and the Beatles were better than the "Boy Bands." Anyways, who cares if John Lennon tried to change his voice? He's one of the world's best musicians, you guys.

jtal909

Apr 16, 2001, 07:07 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bearkat77:
If I recall, John was rather self-conscious about his voice. He would have George Martin do things to it to see how it would sound.

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John absolutely loved to doubletrack his voice.

Jamers1234

Apr 16, 2001, 07:10 PM

Well, at least the Monkees and the Beatles were (and still are) better than these "Boy Bands". Anyways, Who cares if John Lennon tried messing with his vioce? He's one of the world's best musicians, you guys!

Jamers1234

Apr 16, 2001, 07:13 PM

Would it be sampling if someone used the Beatles voices (with permission) for a "new" Beatles song?

HeyBeatle

Apr 18, 2001, 05:34 PM

Beatlemethis, you said that Boyz II Men was no better than BSB now that is just wrong, they do write their own songs or did when they were together and they have a nice motown blend to their sound they don't bother me one bit in fact I rather like em.

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