8manpicks OFFICIAL list of top bands from the 90's

[Cartierfor3]

I'm glad no one on this board pretends that Nirvana was ever anything more than an average band

They were quite important to the musical climate, and had some really good songs. To deny that is stupid. The musicianship from Krist and Dave is really great.

I don't think anyone here hates them, we just agree that they're outside the top 10.

Yeah the Offspring is way better. Have you heard "Pretty Fly for a White Guy"?

Have you ever listened to Smash from start to finish? Good grief

Yes. Many times. I had to turn down the part where he yells "You stupid dumb crap GD MOTHER ROUGH RIDER!" so my Mom wouldn't hear. Smash is OK, but no way they are a top ten band.

[The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep]

I'm glad no one on this board pretends that Nirvana was ever anything more than an average band

They were quite important to the musical climate, and had some really good songs. To deny that is stupid. The musicianship from Krist and Dave is really great.

I don't think anyone here hates them, we just agree that they're outside the top 10.

weve been over this before, but basically it was agreed upon by everyone with half a brain that the only reason theyre praised is because of a "tragic" (<--- yeah, in quotes, what now, bitches?) death.

I mean, they basically invented grunge (here comes 8manpick with a bunch of links to older songs that sound "grungey"). And to go from 80's hair bands with very effeminate lead singers to a dude in thrift store clothes that stands haphazardly in front of a mic stand while playing guitar was a pretty huge jump.

right, and we dont need to get into this again because i think were in agreement here but... just because you invented something doesnt mean youre the best. the list is top 10 bands, not top 10 most innovative bands. nirvana is top 15 for me, but im not some fancy music geek with a blog and all. just your average joe 

[8manpick]

I'm glad no one on this board pretends that Nirvana was ever anything more than an average band

They were quite important to the musical climate, and had some really good songs. To deny that is stupid. The musicianship from Krist and Dave is really great.

I don't think anyone here hates them, we just agree that they're outside the top 10.

weve been over this before, but basically it was agreed upon by everyone with half a brain that the only reason theyre praised is because of a "tragic" (<--- yeah, in quotes, what now, bitches?) death.

I mean, they basically invented grunge (here comes 8manpick with a bunch of links to older songs that sound "grungey"). And to go from 80's hair bands with very effeminate lead singers to a dude in thrift store clothes that stands haphazardly in front of a mic stand while playing guitar was a pretty huge jump.

No argument here. I love watching Nirvana live shows, especially in the 89-91 period. The With the Lights Out set is a must watch/listen.

[mocat]

if i hear a song from Smash, i will listen to it. if i hear any Nirvana song, i will not listen to it

[Cartierfor3]

if i hear a song from Smash, i will listen to it. if i hear any Nirvana song, i will not listen to it

i'm like that but opposite. i guess there's room for many tastes here on this blog. 

[mocat]

I'm glad no one on this board pretends that Nirvana was ever anything more than an average band

They were quite important to the musical climate, and had some really good songs. To deny that is stupid. The musicianship from Krist and Dave is really great.

I don't think anyone here hates them, we just agree that they're outside the top 10.

weve been over this before, but basically it was agreed upon by everyone with half a brain that the only reason theyre praised is because of a "tragic" (<--- yeah, in quotes, what now, bitches?) death.

I mean, they basically invented grunge (here comes 8manpick with a bunch of links to older songs that sound "grungey"). And to go from 80's hair bands with very effeminate lead singers to a dude in thrift store clothes that stands haphazardly in front of a mic stand while playing guitar was a pretty huge jump.

sure, but being purely reactionary does not stand the test of time. that's why i don't really listen to motely crue OR nirvana

[Mr Bread]

I like Nirvana and it has nothing to do with whether or not they were innovative or orginators of something.  Their music sounds good to my ears and brain. 

[Cartierfor3]

Mocat. Come on. Nirvana holds up really well.

[Stevesie60]

I'm glad no one on this board pretends that Nirvana was ever anything more than an average band

They were quite important to the musical climate, and had some really good songs. To deny that is stupid. The musicianship from Krist and Dave is really great.

I don't think anyone here hates them, we just agree that they're outside the top 10.

weve been over this before, but basically it was agreed upon by everyone with half a brain that the only reason theyre praised is because of a "tragic" (<--- yeah, in quotes, what now, bitches?) death.

I mean, they basically invented grunge (here comes 8manpick with a bunch of links to older songs that sound "grungey"). And to go from 80's hair bands with very effeminate lead singers to a dude in thrift store clothes that stands haphazardly in front of a mic stand while playing guitar was a pretty huge jump.

sure, but being purely reactionary does not stand the test of time. that's why i don't really listen to motely crue OR nirvana

What are you saying "but" to? What did you say that I haven't also said?

[Mr Bread]

For the very same reason I rough ridin' hate the red hot chilli pepps.  They are rough ridin' awful to me. 

[Dr Rick Daris]

nirvana changed music. so using stevesie's psycho/the shining theory, no other band from the 90's should be rated higher than them. sorry guys. invalid list. do over.

[Mr Bread]

I love Weezer and Radiohead.  I'm pretty ambivalent on Greenday.  Liked their earlier stuff, not their newer stuff. 

[8manpick]

For the very same reason I rough ridin' hate the red hot chilli pepps.  They are rough ridin' awful to me.

[GoodForAnother]

I love Weezer and Radiohead.  I'm pretty ambivalent on Greenday.  Liked their earlier stuff, not their newer stuff.

big fan of your musical tastes here bread

[Mr Bread]

For the very same reason I rough ridin' hate the red hot chilli pepps.  They are rough ridin' awful to me.

I even saw them live in college, but the only reason I went was because the foo fighters were opening and I really liked them back then.  Not so much now, much like Greenday.  Also Pearl Jam.  Like loved a bunch of their older stuff, but recently not so much.  I don't dislike it so much as it just doesn't do aything for me.  Indifferent.  Never the pepps tho.  Always just the worst. 

[The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep]

I love Weezer and Radiohead.  I'm pretty ambivalent on Greenday. Liked their earlier stuff, not their newer stuff.

this might be the most agreed upon statement in music history

[Stevesie60]

nirvana changed music. so using stevesie's psycho/the shining theory, no other band from the 90's should be rated higher than them. sorry guys. invalid list. do over.

This is a list of 8man's favorite 90's bands, not the best. If you're trying to determine the best band, song, movie, etc, then stuff like changing how movies/music were done from then on has to be taken into consideration. I don't know why you're so butthurt about this, but it's turning you into a timhawk-like poster.

[mocat]

I'm glad no one on this board pretends that Nirvana was ever anything more than an average band

They were quite important to the musical climate, and had some really good songs. To deny that is stupid. The musicianship from Krist and Dave is really great.

I don't think anyone here hates them, we just agree that they're outside the top 10.

weve been over this before, but basically it was agreed upon by everyone with half a brain that the only reason theyre praised is because of a "tragic" (<--- yeah, in quotes, what now, bitches?) death.

I mean, they basically invented grunge (here comes 8manpick with a bunch of links to older songs that sound "grungey"). And to go from 80's hair bands with very effeminate lead singers to a dude in thrift store clothes that stands haphazardly in front of a mic stand while playing guitar was a pretty huge jump.

sure, but being purely reactionary does not stand the test of time. that's why i don't really listen to motely crue OR nirvana

What are you saying "but" to? What did you say that I haven't also said?

i'm agreeing with you that it's a huge jump but i am also saying that's not a reason to listen to them 20+ years later

[Mr Bread]

I love Weezer and Radiohead.  I'm pretty ambivalent on Greenday. Liked their earlier stuff, not their newer stuff.

this might be the most agreed upon statement in music history

Well good then.  I'm glad we all agree. 

[Stevesie60]

i'm agreeing with you that it's a huge jump but i am also saying that's not a reason to listen to them 20+ years later

Yeah, I said that like three posts ago.

[mocat]

i'm agreeing with you that it's a huge jump but i am also saying that's not a reason to listen to them 20+ years later

Yeah, I said that like three posts ago.

stevesie and mocat, just two bros saying the same thing to anybody else who's listening

[Skipper44]

I love Weezer and Radiohead.  I'm pretty ambivalent on Greenday. Liked their earlier stuff, not their newer stuff.

this might be the most agreed upon statement in music history

I once read a review that lamented Jane's Addiction ---> Porno for Pyros was what happened when rock stars evolved from "sportfucking and heroin to yoga and tofu"

[Dr Rick Daris]

nirvana changed music. so using stevesie's psycho/the shining theory, no other band from the 90's should be rated higher than them. sorry guys. invalid list. do over.

This is a list of 8man's favorite 90's bands, not the best. If you're trying to determine the best band, song, movie, etc, then stuff like changing how movies/music were done from then on has to be taken into consideration. I don't know why you're so butthurt about this, but it's turning you into a timhawk-like poster.

sounds like timhawk has permanently changed message boarding then. guess he's a top ten bbs'r.

[Stevesie60]

nirvana changed music. so using stevesie's psycho/the shining theory, no other band from the 90's should be rated higher than them. sorry guys. invalid list. do over.

This is a list of 8man's favorite 90's bands, not the best. If you're trying to determine the best band, song, movie, etc, then stuff like changing how movies/music were done from then on has to be taken into consideration. I don't know why you're so butthurt about this, but it's turning you into a timhawk-like poster.

sounds like timhawk has permanently changed message boarding then. guess he's a top ten bbs'r.

[star seed 7]

I'm glad no one on this board pretends that Nirvana was ever anything more than an average band

They were quite important to the musical climate, and had some really good songs. To deny that is stupid. The musicianship from Krist and Dave is really great.

I don't think anyone here hates them, we just agree that they're outside the top 10.

Yeah the Offspring is way better. Have you heard "Pretty Fly for a White Guy"?

Have you ever listened to Smash from start to finish? Good grief

Yes. Many times. I had to turn down the part where he yells "You stupid dumb crap GD MOTHER ROUGH RIDER!" so my Mom wouldn't hear. Smash is OK, but no way they are a top ten band.

my uncle bought me SMASH when i was in 4th or 5th grade (asked for it for christmas), and i used to blast that song so loud.  my mom just laughed.  sorry your mom sucks