Why is everyone so negative about OLP lately?

Sufjan Stevens · Post by **Sufjan Stevens** » 8/6/2003, 4:08 pm

As do I. I suppose if any pop rock band can last more than 15 years, everyone is supposed to lose opinions about music and just say they're good.

I don't think U2 is all that legendary because of one word. Discotechque.

He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named · Post by **He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named** » 8/6/2003, 4:09 pm

I still have faith. We have heard, what, 4 new songs, and they probably aren't even done yet. I mean, the lyrics don't even make sense. Gravity's lyrics were simple, but they did make sense.

I also believe it is wrong to blame it completely on Bob Rock. Yes, I believe he is the big reason for the change. But it wasn't entirely him. Remember, Mike (likely) believed this could work, only after a few months did he leave.

I guess my gripe is that I find it hard to believe that after years of writing mind-numbing songs that Raine Maida is completely out of "All My Friends"s', "Car Crash"s', "Stealing Babies"s', and the like. For this I blame Bob Rock. I think Raine is discouraged to present ideas like these songs.

I don't discount Bob's talent, I just think he is wrong for Our Lady Peace.

Neil · Post by **Neil** » 8/6/2003, 4:09 pm

I hope this is goodbye wrote:As do I. I suppose if any pop rock band can last more than 15 years, everyone is supposed to lose opinions about music and just say they're good.

I don't think U2 is all that legendary because of one word. Discotechque.

hey......its called "inventing", U2 was trying something with that song, and I really don't think its THAT bad haha.

Alan....aren't u in the football league??? R U ready?

Sufjan Stevens · Post by **Sufjan Stevens** » 8/6/2003, 4:12 pm

No, I'm not in the league. I never signed up. I suppose I could join right now if you have an odd number of teams. If not, I am uber unprepared for this draft.

And I'm sorry, that entire album was flat out ass.

Neil · Post by **Neil** » 8/6/2003, 4:15 pm

I hope this is goodbye wrote:No, I'm not in the league. I never signed up. I suppose I could join right now if you have an odd number of teams. If not, I am uber unprepared for this draft.

And I'm sorry, that entire album was flat out ass.

nah, we got an even number......its all good, thanks for being interested though bro

Sufjan Stevens · Post by **Sufjan Stevens** » 8/6/2003, 4:16 pm

Don't mention it. I wouldn't wanna fuck up the league by having like 9 teams. That will just cause problems.

Henrietta · Post by **Henrietta** » 8/6/2003, 6:51 pm

I don't think U2 is all that legendary because of one word. Discotechque.

LMAO...dude I don't like that album much either. And I don't like em cause they're old. Oh no...I like them because they are good. Muchos better than OLP live. sigh. One is my favorite song of ALL time.

Sufjan Stevens · Post by **Sufjan Stevens** » 8/6/2003, 6:54 pm

I see them as a good band. I don't see what all the hooplah around them really is. Sure, Bono can sing, and they can play music, that's great. But I think the fact that they make popular rock music and have been around for more than 10 or 15 years, they have to be seen as legendary. It's like Aerosmith. I love their music, but do I think they're the "greatest American rock band" ever? No. They get that name because they've been playing for nearly 30 years now.

robcore · Post by **robcore** » 8/6/2003, 7:52 pm

I like some U2 songs, but many just piss me off. I can't even explain why. And i watched this concert on tv where bono pulled some chick from the audience and started making out with her. I hated him ever since.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 8/6/2003, 7:52 pm

You know you'd do the same thing! :lol:

SpiritualJunkie · Post by **SpiritualJunkie** » 8/6/2003, 7:53 pm

Maybe U2 are better than OLP in terms of music but personally, I like OLP a lot more. 8-)

If a song lacks complex lyrics or "Mike guitar riffs", Raine's voice makes up for it. I don't know anyone else who sounds like Raine.

I AM ME · Post by **I AM ME** » 8/6/2003, 8:04 pm

meh U2 are respectable but they have alot of hype, i think the reason they were so big is because they were one ofteh few bands from the 80's that DIDN'T suck, hmmm hopfully raine doesn't read this forum....i could just picture him showing up and throwing a hissy fit....i would if people were trashing my favorite band

Sufjan Stevens · Post by **Sufjan Stevens** » 8/6/2003, 8:05 pm

Matt Good sucks monkey balls. :mrgreen:

I AM ME · Post by **I AM ME** » 8/6/2003, 8:09 pm

YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!!!!!

lol but actually OLP are still my favorite band, they'r ejust getting some stiff competition from Matt and IME, mainly because both there new albums DESTROYED gravity

Candy-coated Fake · Post by **Candy-coated Fake** » 8/6/2003, 8:14 pm

The real question is: What didn't destroy Gravity?

Mechanical Thought · Post by **Mechanical Thought** » 8/6/2003, 8:15 pm

The Young and the Hopeless? :lol:

Candy-coated Fake · Post by **Candy-coated Fake** » 8/6/2003, 8:19 pm

Good point. I forgot about Good Charlotte, even though I hate them passionately. :evil:

I guess Shawn Desman's album wasn't better than Gravity either. My bad...

its4am_isanybodyhome · Post by **its4am_isanybodyhome** » 8/6/2003, 8:58 pm

eww shawn desman! *retches*

I AM ME · Post by **I AM ME** » 8/6/2003, 9:34 pm

he reminds me of Ricky J or something....the guy that had that "no means no" song

tasha · Post by **tasha** » 8/6/2003, 9:52 pm

^^hey that was some quality shit!!!
i met him in a grocery store.......... haha. i asked him if he was ricky j and he said "no means no" lol oh man.

I wanna be a hot dancer wrote:I hate U2.

awww, i hate you too! 8-)

and i saw a U2 thing on tv, where bono pulled some chick from the audience and kissed her for like 2 seconds, but geez thats not making out. it was during 'with or without you', wouldnt you have died to be that girl? holy mother