Creed or Nickelback?
Sept 3, 2018 23:03:32 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Sept 3, 2018 23:03:32 GMT 10
I got the idea for this thread after reading a number of reviews on Rate Your Music earlier this evening. Both bands are universally criticised, almost to a ridiculous degree, for destroying the legacy of Grunge and ruining the music scene in general. They are often named as some of the worst bands of all time. Both bands were responsible for popularising the "post" post-grunge sound. Which band do you prefer? Creed or Nickelback?
I personally prefer Creed. Even though the band has several notable faults, they did release some genuinely decent songs. I'm not sure if I could ever admit to liking them though. My biggest frustration with Creed is not just Scott Stapp's vocals (which sound like a toothless impersonation of Eddie Vedder), but also how repetitive the structure of their compositions are. Creed never tried to push the envelope with their sound and their songs relied on the same, radio-friendly chords.
Anyway, these are the songs of theirs which I don't mind:
I personally prefer Creed. Even though the band has several notable faults, they did release some genuinely decent songs. I'm not sure if I could ever admit to liking them though. My biggest frustration with Creed is not just Scott Stapp's vocals (which sound like a toothless impersonation of Eddie Vedder), but also how repetitive the structure of their compositions are. Creed never tried to push the envelope with their sound and their songs relied on the same, radio-friendly chords.
Anyway, these are the songs of theirs which I don't mind:
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This is the best song Creed ever released, IMO. Unlike the singles off Human Clay and Weathered, "My Own Prison" isn't overblown, watered-down post-grunge.
Yes, the music video may be incredibly cheesy, but the song itself isn't too bad. My biggest gripe with the song is Scott Stapp's vocals, particularly during the bridge.
This is the best song Creed ever released, IMO. Unlike the singles off Human Clay and Weathered, "My Own Prison" isn't overblown, watered-down post-grunge.
Yes, the music video may be incredibly cheesy, but the song itself isn't too bad. My biggest gripe with the song is Scott Stapp's vocals, particularly during the bridge.
Which one can you tolerate the most? 
