Posted by Sir Jimmy of James at cpe-24-175-253-232.gt.rr.com on February 23, 2004 at 01:41:39:
In Reply to: Overrated music or not poll posted by Sir Jimmy of James on February 23, 2004 at 01:18:47:
: This isn't about whether they're good or not, it's about whether they're touted as better than they actually are.
: No Doubt
Nope. Well, they're not as good as they were, but they're not as popular either.
: Smashing Pumpkins
BIG TIME
: Radiohead
Yeah
: Nirvana
No
: Eminem
I've read a few reviews that have given him more credit than he deserves. He's original, but his rhyme scheme cannot be compared to anything poetic, classic or otherwise. Unless it's Mya Angelou, haha.
: Green Day
No
: Tool
It may just be my area, but yes.
: The White Stripes
Yes.
: Outkast
No way.
: Evanescence
Fuck yeah. I figured I'd put one band on here that everybody would agree on. It's all about the love.
: The Beatles
No
: The Rolling Stones
No. So many great songs.
: Santana
Yes. Always was, always will be.
: Maroon 5
Don't even know if they're "rated".
: Led Zepplin
Yes.
: KISS
Yes.
: The Doors
They were great, but not great enough to still be popular today.