ComfyCan
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I know I'm not the only one, so fess up. There are artists who through their own behavior, marketing or chance wind up being labled "Pop" and get no respect among "audiophiles," even though their music is excellant.
I'm in my mid 40's and have been married for over 20 years, so I no longer care what anyone thinks about my musical taste.
I like all kinds of different music (except old Country and ANY Rap unless you include Linkin Park, which has Rap influence to be sure, but is still great IMO). My favorite genre is Alternative Rock. Since Alternative Rock can mean just about anything these days, what I mean by Alternative Rock is most accurately characterized by the early/mid 90's post-grunge stuff--Smashing Pumpkins would be the best example of what I mean by Alternative Rock.
So, getting back to my point, what "Pop" music to you secretly love?
I like Dido. No, that's not quite true; I LOVE Dido. I find her music perfect for office listening. I'm a lawyer, and I can't go blasting MelonCollie & The Infinite Sadness in my office and maintain my "cover" as a professional. (That's what headphones are for--hee hee).
Anyway, I've always been a sucker for female vocalists from the UK for some reason, and that's probably part of it. Her voice is beautiful, and she has real talent in my opinion. I can listen to her music without being overly distracted, and it is uplifting. A lot of it sounds the same, but it's all pleasant. I can listen to her music frequently, without getting tired of it.
Another unusual observation is that there are no songs on any of her albums that I dislike to the point that I'll bypass the track. There are very few other artists who don't have at least one song I can't stand. There are NO other "Pop" artists who don't have at least one song that makes me want to hurl.
If perchance I have stimulated any interest, check out "Dido Live at Brixton Academy" on DVD. It is a very well produced concert DVD, and also includes an audio CD. It is one of the best live concert DVD's out there in terms of production quality, and the playlist includes most of her best work. Sound options include Dolby Digital 2.O, 5.1, and DTS.
Anyone else care to confess? Which artists are unfairly branded as unworthy by "Pop" stigma?
(No fair using Britney as an example if you are male and have the guts to admit in a public forum that you like any of her songs; the airhead is just too gorgeous, and that is obviously coloring your judgment. If you are 16, you are excused. OK, if you are male and it's one of her videos, it's ok to like it no matter how old you are, just don't tell anybody.
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I'm in my mid 40's and have been married for over 20 years, so I no longer care what anyone thinks about my musical taste.
I like all kinds of different music (except old Country and ANY Rap unless you include Linkin Park, which has Rap influence to be sure, but is still great IMO). My favorite genre is Alternative Rock. Since Alternative Rock can mean just about anything these days, what I mean by Alternative Rock is most accurately characterized by the early/mid 90's post-grunge stuff--Smashing Pumpkins would be the best example of what I mean by Alternative Rock.
So, getting back to my point, what "Pop" music to you secretly love?
I like Dido. No, that's not quite true; I LOVE Dido. I find her music perfect for office listening. I'm a lawyer, and I can't go blasting MelonCollie & The Infinite Sadness in my office and maintain my "cover" as a professional. (That's what headphones are for--hee hee).
Anyway, I've always been a sucker for female vocalists from the UK for some reason, and that's probably part of it. Her voice is beautiful, and she has real talent in my opinion. I can listen to her music without being overly distracted, and it is uplifting. A lot of it sounds the same, but it's all pleasant. I can listen to her music frequently, without getting tired of it.
Another unusual observation is that there are no songs on any of her albums that I dislike to the point that I'll bypass the track. There are very few other artists who don't have at least one song I can't stand. There are NO other "Pop" artists who don't have at least one song that makes me want to hurl.
If perchance I have stimulated any interest, check out "Dido Live at Brixton Academy" on DVD. It is a very well produced concert DVD, and also includes an audio CD. It is one of the best live concert DVD's out there in terms of production quality, and the playlist includes most of her best work. Sound options include Dolby Digital 2.O, 5.1, and DTS.
Anyone else care to confess? Which artists are unfairly branded as unworthy by "Pop" stigma?
(No fair using Britney as an example if you are male and have the guts to admit in a public forum that you like any of her songs; the airhead is just too gorgeous, and that is obviously coloring your judgment. If you are 16, you are excused. OK, if you are male and it's one of her videos, it's ok to like it no matter how old you are, just don't tell anybody.