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TeenSpirit said:"guys," you guys totally lost the plot... 😁 😁
James Bailey2 said:man, you're such a 🙄 😁
Leonard Nimoy~ said:It’s actually her, not him. Anyway, sending some love your way, Damian.😉
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Satyr.
Edward Robinson6 said:It's all scum, obviously😁 🙄
Linda Rodriguez6 said:I've been living in a tiny town in the Midwest for the last few years, 😉
Edward Robinson6 said:Look, let's not get bogged down in who's being shallow or who's winning the logic battle here—I saw exactly what you were getting at from the jump, and obviously, I still don't agree with you.
😁And seriously? Did you actually think I believed you go around with a little notebook interrogating kids about their playlists? That sounds more like how your brain works, honestly.
And yeah, sure, someone could think System of a Down is the greatest band ever without giving a single damn about politics regarding Iraq, and there are plenty of bands out there with zero political ties—so what's the issue with them?
Now, I could argue that the kid in your post isn't even a great example since he doesn't explicitly say that the band you're constantly obsessing over is his favorite, but whatever.
If I recall correctly, you also mentioned those kids who act all tough, thinking they're the coolest people in the room just because they're wearing a band shirt when they haven't even heard five songs by them.
Haha, well, it’s the exact same kind of idiot—the guy who thinks he's a legend because he listens to a band and has actually listened to their entire discography. With those types of morons, "listening" doesn't mean anything.
But hey, after God knows which one of my posts, you still don't get what I'm trying to say.
too bad
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we cant see clear
but what we see is allright
we make up what we cant hear
and then we sing all night
(sonic youth)🙂
Gary Lee53 said:That isn't your actual name—it's just a handle. And honestly, why on earth would I capitalize it for you when you went out of your way to write it all in lowercase yourself? Seriously... 😲 👎 🙂
Edward Robinson6 said:Look, Andrew Martinez11, let’s get one thing straight—it’s all subjective. How much you vibe with a band is entirely up to you. Personally? I’d take the person who only knows a handful of songs but actually feels them deeply over those posers who act like they're writing a dissertation the second you ask what they listen to. You know the type—you ask a simple question and suddenly they're pulling out a notepad to lecture you on everything they "prefer." It always reminds me of this one kid back in high school who used to watch Blink-182 videos and just laugh at how much they leaned into that whole B-boy aesthetic—and then some hardcore punk elitist walks up, crosses his arms, and starts preaching. "Oh, you like them? That's so commercial. Did you hear this underground track from 1984? No? Then you don't know anything." It's exhausting.
Look, that was your first post, so watch yourself—you’re acting like everything is some massive disaster. And that whole interrogation routine? Give me a break, you sound like you're running a police precinct here. Those kids probably think you're some total weirdo, and honestly, they're likely laughing behind your back when you walk by. But hey, what if they actually listened to the last album and told you their favorite track? You’d probably just scoff and go, "Oh, really? Ever heard of this band or that one?" And when they say no, you'd be like, "Aha! Then how can you possibly claim this system is anything at all if you haven't even heard them?" Seriously, Andrew Martinez11, you are truly disturbed.
But honestly? That kind of thing is just totally IN right now.
Edward Robinson6 said:Look, for some people, that one band can mean way more than it does for your typical fan—you know, the type who’s spent countless hours obsessively listening to every single track, overanalyzing every lyric, and basically living and breathing their discography. It’s just a fact.
man, that disturbed mess looks a hell of a lot better than your first post.
ironcanyon4 said:Look, girl, don't get all worked up—try not to take everything so personally right out of the gate...😎
But hey, it's just an internet forum, isn't it? 😉
Edward Robinson6 said:You probably think you’re some kind of high-brow academic music critic for a local county paper—you know, the type who has listened to so much stuff that everything has to be dissected through some pretentious scholarly lens. To you, music isn't just one of those beautiful little things in life that fills the gaps between moments—it's not that soundtrack to a wild night out that stays tucked away in your memory, nor is it something you'd find yourself identifying with while doodling lyrics on a desk in a classroom. No, for you, it's all about the theory, right?
Look, take Mercury Rev—they’re easily one of my all-time favorites. I'll be the first to admit I haven't even touched two of their five albums yet, but hey, that doesn't change the fact that I love them. I haven't even listened to the old Flaming Lips stuff at all, but "Yoshimi" is hands down my favorite song, and that whole album was my absolute go-to last year. I can say that with total confidence, and I don't care who knows it.
My mom's friend was already obsessed with System of a Down way before he ever even heard that one album or its successor. Back then, all he knew was Chop Suey and About a Girl—which, honestly, felt like enough for him. At the time, those tracks were basically the greatest things he’d ever heard in his life. I remember we actually got into this massive argument once about whether At the Drive-In or System of a Down was better... and he was dead set on the idea that SOAD was the absolute peak.
He doesn't even listen to them anymore. It’s been months now—he’s completely obsessed with Avril, like she's his absolute favorite—even though he was literally just ripping her albums onto his computer from my collection a few weeks ago. And don't even get me started on his old man.
Look, I honestly don't give a damn about those seventh and eighth graders who act like Nirvana, the Sex Pistols, Metallica, Iron Maiden, or any other legendary band is the greatest thing to ever exist—especially when they can't even name more than five songs from their own "favorite" discographies.
What’s actually going to happen when I finally grow up? Honestly, I haven't the slightest clue—and frankly, I have no idea what’s in store for you once you hit adulthood either...
Edward Robinson6 said:😕
What even defines a catastrophe anymore? And more importantly, who actually decides what’s "good" or "bad"? It feels like everyone’s got an opinion on everything lately. Who are these people calling the shots, and who are we in all of this—especially when you look at how much things have shifted from then to now? Honestly, who’s the real jerk here? (Though, let's be real—there's always been plenty of them around.)
So, what is it supposed to mean—that you can rattle off more System of a Down songs than some kid can?!?!!
Look, this kid—he probably hasn't even really stepped out into the world until maybe two weeks ago. He was just sitting there in some dive bar, looking pretty wasted, staying quiet because he didn't have anything smart to say or anything productive to do—and then he starts humming Chop Suey. You think to yourself, "Man, what a little rebel." He’s sitting there nodding his head to the beat, staring at this girl at the next table—dark eyes, looked kind of lonely, just lost in her cigarette smoke. Honestly, the whole night he wanted to take a better look at her, but it was like he wasn't allowed to, you know? But now that the song is playing, he can nod his head and stare all he wants. Then Chop Suey fades out and Aerials starts playing. The kid reaches for a bottle of Budweiser and takes a swig. The girl slowly pulls on her jacket and heads out—it was almost midnight and she had to get home. That song was heavy, really sad. He didn't even understand what they were singing about, but it felt like he suddenly missed that girl from the next table... just someone to stare at. Now he's just sitting there with his eyes closed. No more head nodding. His buddy started tugging on his sleeve because they had to head home too; but they're gonna hang out for a bit longer, just until the song ends.
So, the next day, while watching a rerun of Depot on TV, he caught the music video for that track. He was actually pretty hyped—just sitting there, waiting for the end to see who was behind the vocals—and then, boom, System of a Down. He was like, "Man, what a band," honestly thinking they blow Iron Maiden out of the water. That song just stayed stuck in his head all day. And, naturally, his mind drifted back to that girl from the dive bar last night—you know, the one who left around midnight? He was already planning his move for next weekend, picturing himself back at the club, hearing System play, and finally working up the nerve to walk over to her and be like, "Hey, you dig them too? Because I think they're incredible..."
And that’s exactly what he did. And she was just like, "No way... I've never even heard of them." So, yeah—that's basically this band in a nutshell. Now he's going on about this specific song, and she’s all, "Yeah, it's cool," but then follows up with, "Actually, that other one is even better. Chop Suey." You know what I mean?
Honestly, it feels like you’ve never actually understood music as anything more than some kind of outdated, gatekeeping nonsense. You just stick to that same old-school, preservative mindset—and frankly? People like that always drive me absolutely insane.🙄
ironcanyon4 said:Dammit, I really should have specified this question is for anyone over 18...😁
fadedcanyon2 said:Like I said before, I honestly think things are even worse nowadays.🙂