Best Ever Albums

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Cymro2011 — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 12:10:04 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 06/05/2014 16:10

Gowienczyk wrote:

To be absolutely clear I like 333 but I also like Merzbow, The Boredoms, Wolf Eyes, and the like too.

Well then you've just proved my point. Decent album, wrong audience.

I think I'm going to give 333 a proper relisten today.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

mickilennial — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 11:58:07 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 06/05/2014 15:58

Cymro2011 wrote:

To be fair The Effects of 333 isn't all that bad. I think their fanbase just got weirded out by the huge style change. It's easily the worst thing they've put out though.

To be absolutely clear I like 333 but I also like Merzbow, The Boredoms, Wolf Eyes, and the like too.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Cymro2011 — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 11:53:13 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 06/05/2014 15:53

Gowienczyk wrote:

Couldn't of gotten panned more than The Effects of 333. Though Howl is my favorite thing they've done ever.

To be fair The Effects of 333 isn't all that bad. I think their fanbase just got weirded out by the huge style change. It's easily the worst thing they've put out though.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Anonymous — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 11:48:05 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/05/2014 15:48

Mdemauri wrote:

Rush, Rush and more Rush! I love all their albums and I don't care what anyone says! They've always been ripped by the critics. I find it so ironic that they finally got into the RRHoF last year. It's cool to like them now and I kind of wish it wasn't. I've seen every tour for the past 30 years and am always impressed by their talent. Being a drummer, I grew up worshipping at the alter of Neil Peart.

Rush was the first concert I ever paid my own money to go see.

Snakes and Arrows, 2007.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Mdemauri — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 11:09:11 GMT

Author: Mdemauri

Posted: 06/05/2014 15:09

Rush, Rush and more Rush! I love all their albums and I don't care what anyone says! They've always been ripped by the critics. I find it so ironic that they finally got into the RRHoF last year. It's cool to like them now and I kind of wish it wasn't. I've seen every tour for the past 30 years and am always impressed by their talent. Being a drummer, I grew up worshipping at the alter of Neil Peart.

Their latest album Clockwork Angels is one of their best.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

mickilennial — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 10:19:59 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 06/05/2014 14:19

Yeah, that Noah And The Whale record was pretty light-hearted fun.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Anonymous — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 10:11:19 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/05/2014 14:11

meruizh wrote:

Another GEM every single person hates

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Last Night On Earth by Noah And The Whale

I don't hate it, it was a pretty big album for me in 2012, and I still think it has some really fun pop tunes.

Honestly I dont' think critics get it wrong that often, their bigger mistake is what they choose to ignore.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

meruizh — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 10:07:50 GMT

Author: meruizh

Posted: 06/05/2014 14:07

Brilliant in every way

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park

Another GEM every single critic and many music nerda hate

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Last Night On Earth by Noah And The Whale

I rather be influenced by what a friend can say about an album, than what a critic does, but bah, at the end we are all influenced in some way.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Anonymous — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 10:05:51 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/05/2014 14:05

For me, it depends on who is the critic, and really much on the arguments he uses.

If they are good, I may realize that an album I love so much has some weacknesses, in that case I'll be thankful to that critic for that, as I can understand better if a person doesn't like it, etc., but I'll be loving that album anyway. On the other hand, a great, passionated review can change my negative opinion on an album, whether if it's by a critic or a friend. 😄

But sometimes the arguments are not that good and it seems that critic is saying an album is bad only because other critics said that, or other reasons. Muse are one of my favourite bands and many critics say shit about them. I agree about the last albums being average, though. About Absolution, I'm glad it's the top ranked here by them because it's also my favourite, but I read a review, on a italian musical site, that said really bad things about the album. Well, I think it's ok until these things appear totally pointless and forced. Saying, for example, "Interlude" is only "noise" (in the bad meaning) is pointless, expecially if we're talking about a site that doesn't focuses its attention on melody. Also, saying the songs are "empty" doesn't mean anything.
I find the same site always saying, about albums they rate bad, that those artists have no ideas. Always, it seems it's the only thing they can tell you about the songs. These things really piss me off.

Oh, I also love "The Final Cut" (prob thanks to a friend who always tell me great things about it) and "Pablo Honey".

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

newbands1 — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 10:04:42 GMT

Author: newbands1

Posted: 06/05/2014 14:04

Let's not forget that many of the albums we consider classic today were once panned by critics.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

mickilennial — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 09:56:36 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 06/05/2014 13:56

Cymro2011 wrote:

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Beat The Devil's Tattoo by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

This got panned by Pitchfork and most BRMC fans don't seem to like it but it's my favourite release by them.

Couldn't of gotten panned more than The Effects of 333. Though Howl is my favorite thing they've done ever.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

RockyRaccoon — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 09:30:42 GMT

Author: RockyRaccoon

Posted: 06/05/2014 13:30

Cymro2011 wrote:

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Beat The Devil's Tattoo by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

This got panned by Pitchfork and most BRMC fans don't seem to like it but it's my favourite release by them.

Dude, I loved it. I've actually really enjoyed just about every BRMC release.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Skinny — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 07:54:22 GMT

Author: Skinny

Posted: 06/05/2014 11:54

WindowAbove wrote:

Flockaveli

That isn't hated by critics at all. It may get flack from fans of quote unquote real hip-hop, but I think it's largely seen as a modern classic on account of it being the definitive crystallisation of a certain sound and attitude. It is the modern day equivalent of It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. It's certainly a product of its time, but in that respect it's one of the very best.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

WindowAbove — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 07:42:54 GMT

Author: WindowAbove

Posted: 06/05/2014 11:42

Flockaveli

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Cymro2011 — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 05:15:12 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 06/05/2014 09:15

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Beat The Devil's Tattoo by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

This got panned by Pitchfork and most BRMC fans don't seem to like it but it's my favourite release by them.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

AgainstMeAgainstYou — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 02:03:11 GMT

Author: AgainstMeAgainstYou

Posted: 06/05/2014 06:03

If I recall correctly, Eagle-Eye Cherry's album Desireless has been dismissed routinely as "Save Tonight and a bunch of filler", but I've found it really enjoyable. Yes, ST is the best thing on the album, of course it is. But it's not like there are bad songs by any means. I'd say it's a bit influential for my musical style.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

benpaco — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 01:11:58 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 06/05/2014 05:11

nutso42 wrote:

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Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles by Goo Goo Dolls

200,000 benpaco points. BENPACO POINTS FOR EVERYNEEEEE

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

rayword45 — Wed, 4 Jun 2014 23:41:09 GMT

Author: rayword45

Posted: 06/05/2014 03:41

I'll edit this post later with specific albums, but right now I will admit I have a soft spot for Trap Rap.

I mean, jumping at a party to Us by Lil Reese or All My Niggas by Lil Herb or even Macaroni Time. THAT is fun stuff! And I'll admit that these songs are usually objectively horrible (especially Macaroni Time) but goddamn it's a blast to party to.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

Anonymous — Wed, 4 Jun 2014 23:22:44 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/05/2014 03:22

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Babel by Mumford & Sons

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Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles by Goo Goo Dolls

I own both these albums. On CD.

Re: Favorite Albums Hated By Critics and Music Nerds

newbands1 — Wed, 4 Jun 2014 21:39:56 GMT

Author: newbands1

Posted: 06/05/2014 01:39

I value the opinions on this forum and rym with more high regard than any other official critic.