Universally liked and respected groups

[Uncle Leo]

I've never got people who say "I don't like The Beatles". The range of their work is such that there is surely something for everyone. Anyhow, there are people out there who don't like them.

Are there any bands out there that no-one dislikes? And that have critical acclaim too? The Clash seem like such a band to me - I've certainly never met anyone who professes not to like them and their work is loved by critics - but I'm sure the people of SZ will provide a dissenting voice.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Blondie. The Stones. Abba.

All cracking bands, and anyone who says differently is wrong.

 

[Supernaut]

I despise The Clash, as do most of the people I work with. In fact, one of our newer recruits recently put them on in the office and it was the only time I can ever recall something being slated so much that the person who put it on had to go and turn it off.

 

[Supernaut]

When I worked in a record shop 20 years ago the only 2 groups universally loved were The Beatles and R.E.M.

 

[Swiss Tony]

Jackson five. The Hollies and Madness pretty much turned out something for everyone imo,lets rock.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Blondie. The Stones. Abba.

All cracking bands, and anyone who says differently is wrong.

First two I love, last one not so much. But I have a huge admiration for them - they could certainly turn out a great pop song or 20.

I despise The Clash, as do most of the people I work with. In fact, one of our newer recruits recently put them on in the office and it was the only time I can ever recall something being slated so much that the person who put it on had to go and turn it off.

Well that's The Clash off the list then!

Jackson five. The Hollies and Madness pretty much turned out something for everyone imo,lets rock.

I like Madness a lot (One Better Day being my favourite song of theirs, far superior to the better known songs which made their name like Baggy Trousers) but I know a few people who can't stand them.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Crowded House? Fleetwood Mac?

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

When I worked in a record shop 20 years ago the only 2 groups universally loved were The Beatles and R.E.M.

Sorry can't stand R.E.M.(like Led Zepplen, U2 and ZZ Top)they're hugely over-rated,IMO).

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Crowded House? Fleetwood Mac?

Liked (and saw) Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (at the Cliffs).Couldn't stick their music after he left.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Blondie. The Stones. Abba.

All cracking bands, and anyone who says differently is wrong.

:hilarious:

 

[LCBB]

The Zombies one of the most underated bands of the 60s .Now selling more albums than ever

 

[Supernaut]

The Zombies one of the most underated bands of the 60s .Now selling more albums than ever

Odessey & Oracle is undoubtedly a work of pure pop genius, but nothing else they did even comes close.

 

[steveo]

Pistols. Didn't like the Beatles much. Scousers.

 

[Ricey]

What about Queen, surely no one could not like all of their stuff? Such a wide range of songs.

Guns n Roses?

 

[Supernaut]

Pistols.

I have the same problem with the Pistols as I have with The Clash - punk band on a major label = sellouts.
Also, take away the punk attitude and both bands were pretty conservative musically speaking. The UK punk scene produced far better bands.

 

[MK Shrimper]

What about Queen, surely no one could not like all of their stuff? Such a wide range of songs.

Guns n Roses?

I ****ing HATE Queen. Biggest overrated pile of ***** ever.

 

[MK Shrimper]

:hilarious:

Not hilarious at all. Benny & Bjorn wrote some absolute pop gems. Shame you're too "cool" to see it.

 

[Ricey]

I ****ing HATE Queen. Biggest overrated pile of ***** ever.

I used to like you.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Crowded House? Fleetwood Mac?

I like all sorts of music, from Sting to Chris Rea.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Parliament?