Dragan, Sophia Loren, and Peaches are vibing

I'm on the same page as Megan Rodriguez44 and those two guys she quoted 😁

Let me remind you all about a very similar band that was around 15-20 years ago and actually popped up on this forum recently

I want to ask the Lollobrigide fans: what’s the actual fundamental difference between these two bands? Because I think we can all agree that D'BOys are a much bigger pile of garbage.

As someone who’s pretty much a huge fan of L., I feel like I should weigh in on the comparison between Lollobrigida and D'Boys. To me, the real distinction is that Lollobrigida leans into that intentional trashy aesthetic, whereas D'Boys just seems... accidental? Of course, that’s all just semantics and doesn't really change the bottom line—which is whether a pop song actually works or not. And honestly, I don't think D'Boys ever quite mastered the art of songwriting. They just didn't have that knack, unlike bands like Videosex, Denis & Denis, or even the most hated band on the forum. But hey, I guess there's no accounting for taste! 🙂

Nicholas Perez33 said:The most hated band on the forum

Man, those are some top-tier names for an indie rock outfit...😁

np. Bloc Party - This Modern Love

Nicholas Perez33 said:The most hated band on this forum

Look, I'll admit I'm clueless—but which one are we talking about? Lollobrigide? lol

redcrane28 said:I’ll admit I’m being a bit slow here, but I can't quite figure out which one you mean? Lollobrigide? lol

Yeah, those were the ones I had in mind.

Nicholas Perez33 said:Look, I’m basically a huge fan of L., so when I’m responding to that reviewer who thinks D'BOys are on the same level, I have to point out the real distinction: Lollobrigida is intentional trash, whereas D'Boys are just accidental trash. Honestly though, that’s all just a bunch of nonsense that doesn't really matter—at the end of the day, the only thing that counts is whether a pop song actually hits or not. And let's be real, the D'Boys couldn't write a decent hook if their lives depended on it. They definitely don't have the songwriting chops of bands like Videosex, Denis & Denis, or even the most hated band on the forum. But hey, whatever, I guess it's all subjective. 🙂

Personally, I think Jugoslovenka is a killer pop track, and honestly, the music video is a total low-budget masterpiece. D'Boys are pure camp, while Lollobrigida is straight-up trash. If you want my two cents, Laki Pingvini are better than both of them combined. For me, L. is fine enough to spin in a club, but they really struggle when it comes to actual songwriting. Even the Libertines, for example, seem to be lacking when it comes to solid tracks.

Gosh, I feel like the Penguins only have one decent track—"My Girl." Everything else just feels a bit silly to me now. I mean, maybe "Maybe, Maybe" was a dance floor staple back in the day, but looking back from where I am now, it honestly seems kind of ridiculous...
As for terms like camp, trash, or pulp, I think it’s all just part of the rock and roll spirit. To me, trash is basically 👍

Nicholas Perez33 said:Man, the easygoing penguins have basically one decent track ("My Girl"). Everything else is just a joke to me... "Maybe, Maybe" might have been some dance floor anthem back in the day, but looking back now? It’s honestly laughable...

"Schizic" is their only truly cool moment.

Douglas Robinson12 said:I don't mind Lollobrigide for a club set, but they just seem to lack depth in their songwriting. It’s a similar issue with bands like the Libertines, for instance; they struggle to find enough standout tracks.

That doesn't stop Dragaš from being a huge fan of both groups, though. 😁
I can't help but wonder what specifically draws him to Lollobrigide in the first place.

🤔 😬

Look, I see everyone here tends to jump down the throats of critics, so I’m going to step in and defend the guy mentioned above—not because I want to debate his character, but strictly based on his work.
Honestly, when I read a review by Dragaš, I can get a pretty accurate sense of whether an album will actually click with me or what the general vibe sounds like (which is exactly what reviews are for, right?). Even if I’ve never heard of the band before, his writing helps me discover musicians I genuinely end up loving. It’s a far cry from certain other critics out there who write pieces that leave you wondering if they even bothered to press play on the album in the first place.
The fact that he doesn't immediately tear everything down—even things that might not be perfect—is probably because he chooses to give more credit to rising local talents who aren't just playing cheesy pop or radio filler. And honestly? I’m all for that.
Regarding the LP - schizo 👍

rustyangler68 said:I suppose the reason he isn't completely cutting out certain things—even if they aren't exactly top-tier right now—is probably because he wants to give more credit to rising American artists who aren't just playing cheesy pop or bubblegum hits, and I actually think that's a great move!

Honestly, bad pop is just as bad as bad rock. If anyone disagrees with that, I think they might have some serious issues to work through.

Nothing is quite as offensive as bad rock music. 🙂

np tad - Lycanthrope

Kevin Chavez3 said:There really isn't anything quite as bad as terrible rock music. 🙂

Yeah, I suppose dancehall is 😁 even
worse.

Kevin Chavez3 said:There’s nothing quite as bad as bad rock music. 🙂

Fair enough. I'll try to keep that in mind for the next time I find myself stuck at some random wedding, being tapped on the shoulder by some uncle shouting, "Come on, kid, get up and join the conga line!" while I'm just sitting there praying I don't trip over my own feet. Perspective is everything, I guess.

What is even the point of this post? Is this just an attempt to tear down Dragaš or Lollobridgide? Or are we witnessing a typical, bitter outburst of irrational hatred? If you have such strong opinions, why don't you write your critiques in the newspapers or go ahead and start your own indie rock band instead?

rustyangler68 said:Fair enough! I’ll try to keep that in mind for the next time I find myself at some random wedding where I have absolutely nothing to do with the guest list, yet someone starts slapping me on the shoulder like, "Come on, kid, get up and join the conga line!" Honestly, I'd probably just panic and bolt. I guess perspective really is everything.

Just remember that feeling next time someone taps you on the shoulder and tries to drag you onto the dance floor to some ridiculous oldie. 🙂

rustyangler68 said:Fine, I'll try to keep that in mind for the next time I find myself at some wedding through no fault of my own, getting patted on the shoulder by some auntie shouting, "Come on, sweetie, get up and join the line!" while I'm just standing there terrified of being cornered. Perspective is everything.

Bad rock music is actually much worse than those obnoxious party-goers, mostly because I can at least distance myself from the latter by knowing "it has nothing to do with me." On the other hand, people who listen to terrible rock assume that just because they see Converse on my feet, I must have something in common with them and their garbage taste in music... which makes me want to reach for a firearm. 😠

Perspective is everything, indeed. 😁

np Sonic Youth - shoot

Kevin Chavez3 said:Bad rock is way worse than those local garage bands, mostly because you can actually distance yourself from those guys....

hm. but what if Certain Someone actually gets goosebumps and just freezes up in pure terror the second those first few chords hit? Like, imagine them being paralyzed by fear while reliving some traumatic childhood incident involving a sequence of events like:
- a pony (part 1)
- a whip (repressed memory, unknown number of times)
- some heavy-duty pitchforks (part 3).

And all because they didn't feed him, for crying out loud!
So what then, huh? Huh?!!!

You're an idiot. 😁

re: Sonic Youth - Chapel Hill

So I just got back from seeing them at Madison Square Garden. Honestly? It was nothing but pure, unadulterated pretension and people trying way too hard to look cool. Don't get me wrong, I love my fans, but man, let’s be real here. They aren't edgy, they aren't actually good musicians, and they sure as hell aren't original.