BDH Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I just hate that everything has to be politicized (I know, maybe this should have gone in the What I Hate category)... I'll go first with the Dave Matthews Band. LOVE the music, but hate the politics..... I'll even add that I am going to see one of my all time favorite bands (R.E.M.) next Wednesday.... I will enjoy the music, but I hate the politics... Anyone else want to chime in? (MODS: maybe this should be in the HATE forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Ditto. I would like it if people would stick to their day job...and leave the political commentary to the experts (who I can turn off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 For people who are frustrated with show business types who feel they are qualified to dictate public opinion, you really must see "Team America: World Police" without delay. The phenomenon of actors pontificating on world affairs and people actually listening to them as if they were experts was the motivation of the story. Warning! It is for mature audiences ONLY. If you are easily offended, it may not be worth the joy of seeing the actors lampooned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Dixie Chicks...love the music....hate the politics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Rage Against the Machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 U2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeInNePa Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Um... sorry, if you can hear it on the radio, for free, fine. If you are actively putting money in the pocket of someone you don't personally like or disagree with, what does that say about you? Why would you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I'll second Rage against the machine...I find it hilarious when their music is used as bumpers for conservative talk shows. My only other complaint about music is that Diana Krall married Elvis Costello and not me. SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Geroge in NePa I do it because I am not a hypocrite, and I don;t steal music off the internet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 rage against the machine broke up about 3 years ago. reformed with chris cornell of sound garden, formed audio slave. green day is just as bad. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I don't find Green Day offensive. I've read the lyrics to American Idiot, and see it as an indictment of America in general. It might help to know that that album is written as a rock opera, of sorts. Not unlike the The Who's Tommy. Then again, maybe not. Ditto on Flex$ and brotha Rhino. What I really can't stand is people who believe that artists political opinion's really matter more than anyone elses simply because it is put into print or on recorded media. Let's leave politics to politicians. They're bad enough at it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HQBrass Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I too am put off by some peoples politics but I am sure that I put off others by mine. If I dish it, and I do, I feel that it is only fair for me to take it also. The thing that keeps sanity and a smile in my heart is that I know that their opinion is just as irrelevant as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Along these lines, I really hate it when people who are marginally "American" spend a significant portion of their time criticizing Americans because we're all so stupid and uninformed. Sure, there are lot of people here behind the curve (most of them are followers of those same America Bashers, not coincidentally), but that's part of the human condition. It's not uniquely American to have a normal distribution of people with various levels of mental abilities or desire to stay informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 The new album from A Perfect Circle is all covers of anti-war songs. I don't know if I'll even bother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I too am put off by some peoples politics but I am sure that I put off others by mine. If I dish it, and I do, I feel that it is only fair for me to take it also. The thing that keeps sanity and a smile in my heart is that I know that their opinion is just as irrelevant as mine. Amen! Though many would contest that I am NOT sane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine was awesome, even if they were a bunch of commies. I think guitarist, Tom Morello deserves marginally more credit than many mindless musicians. He got a degree from Harvard and can at least explain his beliefs, even if I think he's wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 If I ever start purchasing music again, I will give strong preference to those whose socio-economic-political beliefs are closest to mine. If that means I have to listen to country music, I'll do it. Aaron Tippin Hank Williams, Jr. All of the Mandrell Sisters etc. Heck, I drive a truck and I listen to the stuff on the radio already because I drive a truck. It won't be that painful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Cazes Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 I don't believe in mixing music and politics. I can listen to just about anything and enjoy the music without having to agree with the underlying message. I guess I just see listening to music as a way to enhance other things that I enjoy. I also like dave mathews, the indigo girls, and the grateful dead but don't agree with any of the politics surrounding these bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 I'm not talking about what I listen to. I'm talking about who I choose to support financially. Big, huge difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 I will just add almost all punk rock bands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 I'm not talking about what I listen to. I'm talking about who I choose to support financially. Big, huge difference! Ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeInNePa Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 I'm not talking about what I listen to. I'm talking about who I choose to support financially. Big, huge difference! Somebody gets it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Gardens Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 (edited) Deleted Edited October 25, 2004 by Marvin Gardens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I try to tune it out, but it isn't always possible. What gets me it the sense of entitlement that some famous people have. OK, so you're a great actor/singer/whatever. Why does that mean your opinion is any better than the squeegee guy down at the corner? Why should I care? You want to pontificate with weight on international finance, get a friggin degree, then bend my ear. Otherwise do the flippin job I'm paying you for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Again, I advocate "Team America: World Police" to all reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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