This Is Why I Hate Nickleback

[weather vane]

fuck they suck

http://www.thewebshite.net/nickelback.htm

it's not just these songs either

THEY ALL SOUND THE SAME

[D Mac]

When I first heard them I thought their name was Nickel Bag.

[Kane Knight]

This is why they sell so well. People want to hear the same song over and over again. It does slightly amaze me that they made no effort to disguise it, by say playing it in a different key (Fuck, even if your guitarist only knows those four chords, GET A CAPO FOR 20 BUCKS).

It's also funny hearing it when even the vocals overlap. That sudden "in tune" sensation.

Anyway, I guarantee you you'd find other examples out there. Not of Nippleback, but many, many pop acts.

[Baio]

Man I heard this like two years ago. But yeah they suck. Seriously wtf is that song Photograph, awful.

[Kris P Lettus]

lol

When I read the title of this thread I thought to myself "I hate them because they suck"..

Great minds and all that..

[weather vane]

This is why they sell so well. People want to hear the same song over and over again. It does slightly amaze me that they made no effort to disguise it, by say playing it in a different key (Fuck, even if your guitarist only knows those four chords, GET A CAPO FOR 20 BUCKS).

It's also funny hearing it when even the vocals overlap. That sudden "in tune" sensation.

Anyway, I guarantee you you'd find other examples out there. Not of Nippleback, but many, many pop acts.


Nickleback is just played SO much here on Canadian radio that is hurts me. So many other bullshit pop acts are like this, Nickleback is just so blatant about it. It's brutal.

[The Naitch]

just like a PAPERBACK NOVEL

[Champion of Europa]

http://www3.telus.net/jefmil/2005/02/Nickelback%20-%20How%20You%20Remind%20Me%20Of%20Someday.mp3

Here's another link.

[M-A-G]

Just don't listen to them.

[El Fangel]

Nickleback is just played SO much here on Canadian radio that is hurts me. So many other bullshit pop acts are like this, Nickleback is just so blatant about it. It's brutal.

[YOUR Hero]

God bless them

[Bad Company]

lol, that flash is almost as old as nickelback, Hey Spilchuk, 2003 Called.

[RoXer]

check the archieves next time :ROOL:

[weather vane]

sorry for not being a huge nerd guys

my bad

[Kane Knight]

Just don't listen to them.

It'd be easier, except this stuff dominates the radio, and you've got the choice of not listening to the radio or hearing them.

You know, the radio, where you get things like news and stuff?

[M-A-G]

Come now, I go to you for the news. ;)

[Stickman]

I can't stand Theory of a Nickelcreed

[Kane Knight]

Come now, I go to you for the news. ;)

Well, where do you think I get it from? ;)

[St. Jimmy]

Obviously if you make a power Ballad you'll stay in the top 10. Look at Winger, Extreme, Poison, and Air Supply. They're still all in the top 10.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002VC1.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Bringing Sexy Back... AGAIN.

[M-A-G]

Well, where do you think I get it from? ;)

Jabba???

[Kane Knight]

Obviously if you make a power Ballad you'll stay in the top 10. Look at Winger, Extreme, Poison, and Air Supply. They're still all in the top 10.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002VC1.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Bringing Sexy Back... AGAIN.

Interestingly enough, that's more or less what they told Extreme...

...Well, that and it was Hair Metal or the street.

[Kane Knight]

Also, how many people who hate Nippleback for being generic and for their songs sounding the same love Johnny Cash?

I only ask because I just heard three songs in a row by him where they were in the same key, same chord progressions, and almost identical vocals.

OMG JOHNNY CASH SUCKS ALL HIS STUFF SOUNDS THE SAME!!!!!!11111

[M-A-G]

Cash is the man.

[Kane Knight]

But...but...All his songs are the same!

[M-A-G]

Nope. Sorry. Irrelevant. He is the man. This is law.

[Kane Knight]

He's a boring singer who plays the same three chords in every song imaginable. Just like Nickelback.

You see, pop music, be it country, Nu Metal, or rock, it's all the same. Someone generic with an image. If Cash didn't have his rebel image, he'd just be another borderline crooner never was.

[Vastardikai]

In all honesty, I think Our Lady Peace is better. Well, until they let Bob Rock produce their albums. (You have a unique voice, Raine. How about, instead of using it to your advantage, you sing like everyone else!)

I don't hate all Nickelback songs. They have some songs that differ from the norm that are really good. "Animals" is a good example.

As far as Cash goes. He was a lot smarter than people give him credit for. The drums that sound like a locomotive. His songs sound a lot alike, but he adds something most "Crooners" don't have: Emotion. A lot of the stuff you hear is soul-less crap. He has a way of making people feel what he is singing. I have his Box Set "Love, God, Murder." Brilliant stuff.

[M-A-G]

OLP is awesome. :drool:

[Skippord]

In all honesty, I think Our Lady Peace is better. Well, until they let Bob Rock produce their albums. (You have a unique voice, Raine. How about, instead of using it to your advantage, you sing like everyone else!)

I don't hate all Nickelback songs. They have some songs that differ from the norm that are really good. "Animals" is a good example.

As far as Cash goes. He was a lot smarter than people give him credit for. The drums that sound like a locomotive. His songs sound a lot alike, but he adds something most "Crooners" don't have: Emotion. A lot of the stuff you hear is soul-less crap. He has a way of making people feel what he is singing. I have his Box Set "Love, God, Murder." Brilliant stuff.
I like "Side Of A Bullet" by Nickelback

pretty much it

[Kane Knight]

As far as Cash goes. He was a lot smarter than people give him credit for. The drums that sound like a locomotive. His songs sound a lot alike, but he adds something most "Crooners" don't have: Emotion. A lot of the stuff you hear is soul-less crap. He has a way of making people feel what he is singing. I have his Box Set "Love, God, Murder." Brilliant stuff.

LMAO! Emotion. You just cracked me up.

[Fox]

Man I heard this like two years ago. But yeah they suck. Seriously wtf is that song Photograph, awful.

My best friend, who's a total prep:

"OMG DUDE THIS SONG LIKE SO DESCRIBES MY LIFE RIGHT NOW! LISTEN!"

(plays "Photograph")

ME: :| "That's hardcore stuff, bro."

[Kane Knight]

My best friend, who's a total prep:

"OMG DUDE THIS SONG LIKE SO DESCRIBES MY LIFE RIGHT NOW! LISTEN!"

(plays "Photograph")

ME: :| "That's hardcore stuff, bro."

Me: Oh God, not this song, again.

My friend: I like this song. IT reminds me of my life.

Me: *smacks him upside his head*

We nearly crashed. I probably should have waited until he wasn't driving.

[RGWhat316]

My best friend, who's a total prep:

"OMG DUDE THIS SONG LIKE SO DESCRIBES MY LIFE RIGHT NOW! LISTEN!"

(plays "Photograph")

ME: :| "That's hardcore stuff, bro."
LOL, I have a friend who is exactly like that. Only he has moved from "Photograph" to "Far Away" now.

I like a couple of Nickelback's songs, mainly the heavier stuff. But even then when you listen to the lyrics, they are a creepy band.

[Kane Knight]

That's what makes "Never Again" so amusing.

[Blitz]

My best friend, who's a total prep:

"OMG DUDE THIS SONG LIKE SO DESCRIBES MY LIFE RIGHT NOW! LISTEN!"

(plays "Photograph")

ME: :| "That's hardcore stuff, bro."
I have that same friend, except replace a Nickelback song with a Creed song :|

[Kane Knight]

Anyone who likes Creed is dead to me. :nono:

[Skippord]

CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHHHHHHHHHHHERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[Champion of Europa]

I like Johnny Cash for his deep voice and songs that tell interesting stories.

[darkpower]

That's what makes "Never Again" so amusing.

That's one of the songs I like from them.

I used to like them...used to. :shifty:

[Skippord]

lol Darkpower likes Nickleback

[Kane Knight]

lol Skippord likes Creed

[Skippord]

:shifty:

[Requiem]

Anyone who likes Creed is dead to me. :nono:

:wavesad:

[Requiem]

They were overrated back in the day, but now they are extremely underrated because it became the 'cool' thing to hate Creed.

[KingofOldSchool]

I wanted to throw the remote whenever "Photograph" played on our little in-store TV thing.

That was one of the few reasons why I'm glad we closed.

[Kane Knight]

They were overrated back in the day, but now they are extremely underrated because it became the 'cool' thing to hate Creed.

And yet, they're still huge. Hmmmm....I smell...Bullshit?

[KingofOldSchool]

ROFL

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7543615206006397410&q=nickelback+in+portugal&hl=en

[ct2k]

I just don't understand why anybody would bother enduring a Creed album when Pearl Jam exist

[Kane Knight]

I don't understand why anybody would listen to Creed OR Pearl Jam.

[Skippord]

lol

[Fignuts]

I hate Nickelback cause they're fucking awful.

[Tb1]

ROFL

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7543615206006397410&q=nickelback+in+portugal&hl=en

I'm moving to Portugal.

[Requiem]

I don't see how they are huge, when they don't even exist as a band anymore.

[ct2k]

I don't understand why anybody would listen to Creed OR Pearl Jam.

Oh yeah I forgot about your whole "gold disc" rule whereby any band/artist who has sold enough records to reach that plateau is struck off the list of bands you like;)

[Kane Knight]

I don't see how they are huge, when they don't even exist as a band anymore.

Right. Bands can't be popular after they disband. Gotcha.

[Kane Knight]

Oh yeah I forgot about your whole "gold disc" rule whereby any band/artist who has sold enough records to reach that plateau is struck off the list of bands you like;)

OH SNAP!

You got me. I only like indie bands like Queen, Cream, the Who, Led Zepplin, the Beatles, Doctor Dre, Ra, Dream Theater, Guster, The Pixies, The Cars, Shinedown, 3 Doors Down, System of a Down (Sorry, was thinking of all the mainstream bands with "Down" in their name), Godsmack, Manson, Nine Inch Nails...

...NEed I go on about the power of the unsigned, underground artists I love so much? :p

[Kane Knight]

Oh, on a semi related note (THEY ALL SOUND THE SAME!) Someone argued with me yesterday that people only said that about Linkin Park because of the singer's unique voice.

No, it had nothing to do with the fact that they're almost all played in the same key with almost identical intros and main riffs...IT was how Unique Chester is.

[Crippla]

I can't stand Nickelback. They really do suck and all of their songs DO sound the same but they're not as overplayed here.

[ct2k]

OH SNAP!

You got me. I only like indie bands like Queen, Cream, the Who, Led Zepplin, the Beatles, Doctor Dre, Ra, Dream Theater, Guster, The Pixies, The Cars, Shinedown, 3 Doors Down, System of a Down (Sorry, was thinking of all the mainstream bands with "Down" in their name), Godsmack, Manson, Nine Inch Nails...

...NEed I go on about the power of the unsigned, underground artists I love so much? :p


The fact that you like Godsmack and the unashamedly indulgent drivel of NIN speaks volumes:p

Although thats not a bad list all in all:y:

[Kane Knight]

Indulgent drivel? You sir, are no gentleman. :n:

Anyway, while I'll defend NIN, I won't defend Godsmack, as they made one good record and have spent the last half decade trying to repackage Voodoo.

[Skippord]

I like Godsmack :'(

[Crippla]

lol neg rep from Skippord. Why do you like Nickelback, Skip? I'm asking that as a serious question.

[Kane Knight]

I like Godsmack :'(


You like anything that's downtuned and generic, though. :(

[Kane Knight]

What you said is pretty innocuous, Crippla.

[Y2C]

This is why they sell so well. People want to hear the same song over and over again. It does slightly amaze me that they made no effort to disguise it, by say playing it in a different key (Fuck, even if your guitarist only knows those four chords, GET A CAPO FOR 20 BUCKS).

It's also funny hearing it when even the vocals overlap. That sudden "in tune" sensation.

Anyway, I guarantee you you'd find other examples out there. Not of Nippleback, but many, many pop acts.
Most pop bands have song writers so they don't need to worry about what it sounds like. The most annoying thing is when the songwriter can't be fucked writing a new song, especially when they work for multiple bands. An example of this is The Veronica's "Forever" & Pink's "You & your hand".

I don't think Nickleback are too bad. They're not my favourite band, but they're better than stuff like James Blunt, Cold Play, and most Pop songs.

[Skippord]

lol neg rep from Skippord. Why do you like Nickelback, Skip? I'm asking that as a serious question.
I dont I was just trying to get that porn off your sheet

[Crippla]

It's already off but thanks.

[Kane Knight]

Most pop bands have song writers so they don't need to worry about what it sounds like.

So...The reason Johnny Cash can make every sound sound identical is because he had external songwriters?

Or the Beatles?

I'm not sure your point. A lot of people have external songwriters, but how does that excuse those that don't? Pop music has always been about making something mainstream and familiar. Nippleback may be too lazy or whatever, but so was Cash. So were a lot of pop musicians who won't ever receive this kind of scrutiny because everyone's too busy loving them.

[ct2k]

Indulgent drivel? You sir, are no gentleman. :n:



Well...I'll reshape what I said a little, the regular studio stuff I've heard is really not bad at all...But just...Down the Spiral, Further Down the Spiral, Spiraltastic, Spiraltastic 2 etc...He spends more time unecessarily remixing his work than he does creating new stuff:rant:

[Requiem]

Explain how they are still 'huge'. Around here, people have pretty much hated Creed for years now. Like I said, it became the 'cool' thing to hate them and people barely seem to know they ever existed. I hear a Creed song on the radio maybe once a month now at most.

[Kane Knight]

They're still played on the radio, they're selling records damn well...Yeah, these are markers that nobody knows who the fuck they are. :roll:

[Kane Knight]

Well...I'll reshape what I said a little, the regular studio stuff I've heard is really not bad at all...But just...Down the Spiral, Further Down the Spiral, Spiraltastic, Spiraltastic 2 etc...He spends more time unecessarily remixing his work than he does creating new stuff:rant:

I don't even listen to his remix records anymore. The work he did for the Downard Spiral remixes was decent though.

To be fair though, most of the remixes aren't really done by him anyway...

He's got to keep the true fans happy though. Have you heard fixed? It's so awful, only a true artist could make it. :D

[Requiem]

So any band that is played on the radio is huge? (note my mention that I -rarely- hear them played) That makes about as much sense as you posting once a day. Also, provide some proof that they are 'selling records damn well', other than just pulling random information out of nowhere because you don't like the band and wish to discredit them. :roll:

[ct2k]

Creed have never been particularly big in the UK, but then none of the Seattle bands or the shit ones they inspired really have been since 1994 apart from Nirvana

[Kane Knight]

So any band that is played on the radio is huge? (note my mention that I -rarely- hear them played) That makes about as much sense as you posting once a day. Also, provide some proof that they are 'selling records damn well', other than just pulling random information out of nowhere because you don't like the band and wish to discredit them. :roll:

Prove that they've disappeared into obscurity. Seriously, stop being a difficult little bitch and put up some information (Since you made the first claim anyway) or shut the fuck up.

"Oh no! I don't hear them on the radio! NOBODY LISTENS TO THEM ANY MORE!"

They get played on the freaking radio regulaly here. What does a small town in vermont meanm as an indicator? Quite a bit, when you consider that they're piping in music from one of those national syndications. But you're probably right, because you claim it's now "cool to hate them," And the RIAA seemed to disagree with you a while back but OH NO! I'm pulling shit out of my ass, just because you have to throw a tantrum in disagreement.

Go on, though. Back up your shit, and I'll back up mine. Don't try and call my bullshit though, when you know you can't back up yours.

[Kane Knight]

Creed have never been particularly big in the UK, but then none of the Seattle bands or the shit ones they inspired really have been since 1994 apart from Nirvana

I'd say it's because you Brits had better taste in music, but you had that Frog song as a #1. ;)

In all honesty, though, you're not missing much. Another crappy generic band. But I'm probably just hating them because it's cool. :D

[Smitty]

My local radio station makes fun of bands like Nickelback, Hinder, Creed, Three Doors Down, Shinedown, etc. They call them "butt rock" and the bits they do on it are hilarious.

[Skippord]

Prove that they've disappeared into obscurity. Seriously, stop being a difficult little bitch and put up some information (Since you made the first claim anyway) or shut the fuck up.

"Oh no! I don't hear them on the radio! NOBODY LISTENS TO THEM ANY MORE!"

They get played on the freaking radio regulaly here. What does a small town in vermont meanm as an indicator? Quite a bit, when you consider that they're piping in music from one of those national syndications. But you're probably right, because you claim it's now "cool to hate them," And the RIAA seemed to disagree with you a while back but OH NO! I'm pulling shit out of my ass, just because you have to throw a tantrum in disagreement.

Go on, though. Back up your shit, and I'll back up mine. Don't try and call my bullshit though, when you know you can't back up yours.
If I hear one more creed song on the music channel I'll punch someone in the neck

[M-A-G]

Jesus, does nobody just pop in their CDs or fire up their iPods anymore?

[Fox]

The best thing Creed ever did was create "My Sacrifice," which led to some pretty sweet WWF Desire music videos.

That's it though. Seriously, Creed sucks.

[DrA]

lol is it the same length?

[owenbrown]

There is one or two radio stations in the market area that I live in that I swear play Nickelback EVERY FUCKING HOUR and it drives me nuts when I am at work listening to that shit cause others listen to those stations. And don't even get me started on "Lips of an Angel" by Hinder. I swear to God if I hear that song every fucking hour on the radio again I am gonna take a fucking baseball bat to some radios and then call up the station and cuss THEIR asses out. :rant: :mad: :foc:

[Kane Knight]

If I hear one more creed song on the music channel I'll punch someone in the neck

Which channel? I mean, is it like one of the actual music channels (MTV, etc.), Digital "Radio," or OnDemand?

Creed gets played a lot in the latter two for me. I don't watch MTV/VH1/MuchMusic/whatever, so I can't speak for it.

[Just John]

I own every Nickleback album


(I have one song of theirs)

Which is photograph, I'm not a huge fan obviously, but its pretty OK, couldnt stand the rest though.

[Skippord]

Which channel? I mean, is it like one of the actual music channels (MTV, etc.), Digital "Radio," or OnDemand?

Creed gets played a lot in the latter two for me. I don't watch MTV/VH1/MuchMusic/whatever, so I can't speak for it.
Digital Radio

[The Naitch]

A guy at work's gf's friend went up to Chad Kroegar at a club. (She's pretty hot too)

Kroeger: Who the fuck are you?

Girl: Well I was a Nickleback fan, until you opened your mouth

[Kane Knight]

Digital Radio

OH SHIT DAWG, REQUIEM WAS RIGHT! VIRTUAL. OBSCURITY!