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Old 27-01-2010, 15:47
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What the hell is this idiot talking about...

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...d-be-shot.html

So basically this idiot doesn't like any modern day artist. I also think his comments about Take That should be shot are a little bit harsh to say the least. They are one of the most successful boybands since The Beatles FFS
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Old 27-01-2010, 15:55
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What the hell is this idiot talking about...

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...d-be-shot.html

So basically this idiot doesn't like any modern day artist. I also think his comments about Take That should be shot are a little bit harsh to say the least. They are one of the most successful boybands since The Beatles FFS
Very harsh indeed!! I'm sure any artist is aware that they won't appeal to everybody - however this comes across has far too harsh!! They've been around for nearly 20 years and certainly deserve all their success!!

Admittedly I can't bear Mika or JLS but I'm not exactly for them getting shot though!!
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Old 27-01-2010, 15:55
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thought he was a bit harsh... but found it quite funny
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Old 27-01-2010, 16:36
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I also think his comments about Take That should be shot are a little bit harsh to say the least. They are one of the most successful boybands since The Beatles FFS
Calling The Beatles a 'boy band' is one of the most ridiculous statements I've ever read on DS
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Old 27-01-2010, 16:41
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Calling The Beatles a 'boy band' is one of the most ridiculous statements I've ever read on DS
Well they were a band of boys , just not a 'boy band' in the stereotypical sense.
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Old 27-01-2010, 16:42
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I agree with him on most things
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Old 27-01-2010, 16:51
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saying someone should be shot is extreme. I'm no fan of JLS though.
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Old 27-01-2010, 16:54
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i found most of his observations accurate.
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Old 27-01-2010, 16:55
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i found most of his observations accurate.
So did I. I'd disagree about Florence; but she's love or hate really.
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Old 27-01-2010, 17:00
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So did I. I'd disagree about Florence; but she's love or hate really.
florence is cool but for some reason i always think theres a religious undertone to her music ,lungs is a very good cd
amazing voice .
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Old 27-01-2010, 17:34
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Agree with him on some things, disagree with him on others. However, it doesn't change my opinion that's he's a mouthy git who's nowhere near as smart as he likes to think - and certainly nowhere near as smart as Gary Barlow.
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Old 27-01-2010, 18:24
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Again he does bring up some good points everything is Simon Cowell doimated.

Florence and the Machine what is the big fuss about just a cheap Kate Bush Knock off,with a cheap Bathing Suits.
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Old 27-01-2010, 18:37
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Again he does bring up some good points everything is Simon Cowell doimated.

Florence and the Machine what is the big fuss about just a cheap Kate Bush Knock off,with a cheap Bathing Suits.
Tbh, this is just lazy criticism. Im a big fan of both artists, but I wouldn't say Florence is 'cheap Kate Bush knock off'.
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Old 27-01-2010, 18:45
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Tbh, this is just lazy criticism. Im a big fan of both artists, but I wouldn't say Florence is 'cheap Kate Bush knock off'.
Maybe I was wrong but again why the fuss what about Hooverphonic or Smoke City they were something else and no one made a big fuss about them.Same with Mazzy star or Beth Orton something that was slept on again all the big fuss around Duffy and Florence why.
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Old 27-01-2010, 18:53
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Maybe I was wrong but again why the fuss what about Hooverphonic or Smoke City they were something else and no one made a big fuss about them.Same with Mazzy star or Beth Orton something that was slept on again all the big fuss around Duffy and Florence why.
I agree with you on artist promotion, or lack of. It's a shame some acts are overshadowed by others; especially those with the hype are actually pretty shit. For example; Little Boots. The amount of hype around her was ridiculous, whereas, someone like Natasha Khan is still overlooked a lot, when she's one of our best female solo artists.
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Old 27-01-2010, 19:06
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I agree with you on artist promotion, or lack of. It's a shame some acts are overshadowed by others; especially those with the hype are actually pretty shit. For example; Little Boots. The amount of hype around her was ridiculous, whereas, someone like Natasha Khan is still overlooked a lot, when she's one of our best female solo artists.
Not to forget Charlotte Hathley and Kosheen along with Cibelle.

Just listen to Charlotte Hathley Siberia it kills anything Folrence has done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r59n7MhKxZg
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Old 27-01-2010, 19:45
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What the hell is this idiot talking about...

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...d-be-shot.html

So basically this idiot doesn't like any modern day artist. I also think his comments about Take That should be shot are a little bit harsh to say the least. They are one of the most successful boybands since The Beatles FFS
Not quite. There are a lot more 'artists' (and I use the term loosely when it comes to JLS et al) around now than those McGee mentionned.

McGee's a grumpy old man, for sure, but his comments are far from empty. The guy knows what he's talking about.
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