Why does OLP get no mention at all at the Junos?

Flynner · Post by **Flynner** » 4/5/2010, 6:36 pm

Just wondering what people think, because I really wonder why they get no love from them.

Heavy Alibi · Post by **Heavy Alibi** » 4/5/2010, 6:49 pm

They still have the most Juno Awards ever awarded to any band... and I agree, they're being completely snubbed... I think Barenaked Ladies and Tea Party and whoever else are still mentioned/invited now and then... but never OLP.

Post by **xjsb125** » 4/5/2010, 9:17 pm

Because they don't have a major label buying their awards for them anymore. It's all a gimmick.

Post by **faninor** » 4/5/2010, 10:58 pm

xjsb125 wrote:Because they don't have a major label buying their awards for them anymore. It's all a gimmick.

Exactly.

Heavy Alibi · Post by **Heavy Alibi** » 4/5/2010, 11:03 pm

Well they were ignored in 2005 as well

DG · Post by DG » 4/6/2010, 12:05 am

Strong Alibi wrote:Well they were ignored in 2005 as well

The label also didn't give a damn aboout them after they released HIPT.

Heavy Alibi · Post by **Heavy Alibi** » 4/6/2010, 12:29 am

DG wrote:
Strong Alibi wrote:Well they were ignored in 2005 as well

The label also didn't give a damn aboout them after they released HIPT.

Junos = April 2005

HIPT release = August 2005

DG · Post by DG » 4/6/2010, 12:52 am

Strong Alibi wrote:
DG wrote:
Strong Alibi wrote:Well they were ignored in 2005 as well

The label also didn't give a damn aboout them after they released HIPT.

Junos = April 2005

HIPT release = August 2005

Meh, they still didn't really give a damn anymore about them.

Like this dude.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y6poaJN7VA

Post by **faninor** » 4/6/2010, 11:29 am

Strong Alibi wrote:
DG wrote:
Strong Alibi wrote:Well they were ignored in 2005 as well

The label also didn't give a damn aboout them after they released HIPT.

Junos = April 2005

HIPT release = August 2005

Umm, wouldn't they ignore any band that hadn't released new music in nearly 3 years? :lol:

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 4/6/2010, 12:03 pm

Because they're irrelevant now.

Post by **faninor** » 4/6/2010, 4:10 pm

I've never understood "relevance" in terms of music. You mean they've become less popular?

Heavy Alibi · Post by **Heavy Alibi** » 4/6/2010, 4:27 pm

"Past their prime"

Tattooed Angels · Post by **Tattooed Angels** » 4/6/2010, 4:32 pm

Strong Alibi wrote:"Past their prime"

WHAT? YOu mean OLP are not the hip young happening band of the moment. I am SHOCK I tell you.. :nod:

Those shows are so stupid anyway. I love music but the grammys are painful to watch.. All a popularity contest on who sold the most cd's that year. WHo had the most airplay etc. How many of those cd's stand the test of time. Do not get me wrong there are some songs, bands, cd;'s that deserve teh award. Usually just a giant popularity contest if you ask me.

The Grammys being like the JUNOS.

Post by **faninor** » 4/6/2010, 5:40 pm

Strong Alibi wrote:"Past their prime"

But don't bands get called "irrelevant" even on their debut album when a critic doesn't like their style? It's just nonsense to me.

Flynner · Post by **Flynner** » 4/6/2010, 6:05 pm

Strong Alibi wrote:"Past their prime"

Yeah but the hip are still being nominated, I didn't mind,"we are the same", but Burn Burn was much better, in my opinion.

laurel · Post by **laurel** » 4/6/2010, 6:37 pm

my opinion differs greatly from yours. oh so greatly.

MindsOnLoan · Post by **MindsOnLoan** » 4/6/2010, 6:39 pm

faninor wrote:But don't bands get called "irrelevant" even on their debut album when a critic doesn't like their style? It's just nonsense to me.

Not really from what I've seen. I've just seen irrelevent used for bands that aren't really on top anymore.. when the masses go from loving them to not really caring.

Matt. · Post by **Matt.** » 4/6/2010, 7:09 pm

Johnny wrote:Because they're irrelevant now.

The Junos aren't relevant. There are plenty of "relevant" Canadian bands that receive zero recognition at the Junos every year.

Random Name · Post by **Random Name** » 4/6/2010, 7:57 pm

The Juno's are a joke. They ignore the entire hip hop scene and the entire rock scene. In fact, they basically don't give a shit about any kind of relevant music. They seem to show off the same old tired musicians, and put them next to whatever young musicians much music is pumping out at the time. That pleases no one. Fuck the Juno's, they aren't worth shit.

Also, I understand why you would question what makes a band relevant, but its not really what the critics think. It has to do with being connected to current trends. It's showing ideas that have a significant impact on music at hand. (Or on any field, I suppose)

I don't think it's too controversial to say that OLP hasn't broken any new ground lately.

Corey · Post by **Corey** » 4/6/2010, 8:51 pm

Why would they talk about OLP when Beyonce had one of the best videos of ALL time?