about the Stones

[jem88]

I am sorry, but that was the most pitiful musical performance I have ever seen at such a big event.

I am 35 years old, and have heard the Stones before, never liked them really, but never really gave much thought to them.

I will admit I never understood what the fuss was all about.

I was disappointed when it was announced they where playing the Halftime show.

I decided to keep an open mind though and watch the show.

OMG, that was just plain horrible.

Even my 7 year old son could not believe what he was seeing.

I am sorry for you Stone fans, but the Rolling Stones Suck!

Mick Jagger can not sing for his life. If you put him on American Idol without knowing who he was, he would be laughed out of the competition by the judges.

And watching him dance around was one of the most stomach turning things I have seen.

THAT WAS JUST HORRIBLE!

The Rolling Stones are one of the five best bands of all time. There's no accounting for taste but if you go out and buy Beggar's Banquet, Let it Bleed, Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street and still aren't impressed then you're no fan of rock and roll. THAT BEING SAID, the Stones passed their best-by date about 25 years ago and that was absolutely painful to watch last night. Ron Wood is an joke, the Barry Switzer of rock, Keith is still cool but he can't write a good song anymore, and Mick simply looks like he's trying too hard these days. I agree with those who are saying that KISS would've been a better choice. Obviously they can't compete with the Stones from a historical standpoint but they do know how to stage a spectacle and Detroit Rock City would've blown the roof off that place.

 

[jem88]

U2 is still very very good.

U2 is massively overrated. They haven't released a good album in 13 years (Zooropa.) I am also sick of Bono. The guy is just out to get free lunches out of the White House

 

[silver]

the best part about the stones is that the nfl or abc banned the lyrics of start me up. at the end of the song they weren't alowed to sing: you make a dead man come. what's up with that? like anybody can make out whatever it is they say anyway?

 

[silver]

U2 is massively overrated. They haven't released a good album in 13 years (Zooropa.) I am also sick of Bono. The guy is just out to get free lunches out of the White House

u2 is the best band out there right now. i got tickets for their concert on th 12th. can't wait. been a fan since the release of boy in 1980.

 

[jem88]

u2 is the best band out there right now. i got tickets for their concert on th 12th. can't wait. been a fan since the release of boy in 1980.

They were impeccable all the way up to Zooropa (with the exception of Rattle and Hum, a massively misguided attempt at roots rock.) Everything since has been either hit/miss (Pop) or incredibly formulaic (their last two albums.) As for the best bands at the moment, I'd have to say that Radiohead is the best.

 

[silver]

They were impeccable all the way up to Zooropa (with the exception of Rattle and Hum, a massively misguided attempt at roots rock.) Everything since has been either hit/miss (Pop) or incredibly formulaic (their last two albums.) As for the best bands at the moment, I'd have to say that Radiohead is the best.

I like Radiohead too. But I grew up with U2 in the 80's and have been a fan ever since. Yes their newest stuff is more formulaic but i've learned a while back to enjoy even "that" stuff or you end up alone in an azylum listening to B sides or early Genesis. Of course at my age, 39, i admit i've mellowed a lot. Don't go for the vanguard stuff too much.

 

[jem88]

I like Radiohead too. But I grew up with U2 in the 80's and have been a fan ever since. Yes their newest stuff is more formulaic but i've learned a while back to enjoy even "that" stuff or you end up alone in an azylum listening to B sides or early Genesis. Of course at my age, 39, i admit i've mellowed a lot. Don't go for the vanguard stuff too much.

Agree to disagree I guess. How about this for common ground: What are your top 5 U2 songs? Mine are Running to Stand Still, The Unforgettable Fire, Far Away So Close, One Tree Hill, Until The End of The World.