Beatles or Stones?

Beatles or Stones

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#28
#28
In comparison to artists of today, Beatles = Adele and Stones = Lady Gaga. Both were very good but imo the Stones often focused too much on show over musical substance.
 
#29
#29
The Beatles hit me in a place that the Stones don't even get close to. Don't know how else to explain it.
 
#30
#30
rdechols said:
Oh snap. You may be on to something there. But I would make a thread just to say how great The Kinks are. I don't consider them to be like anything. Kinda like Roxy Music.
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Kinks have all the rock and roll of the stones, combined with a songwriting legend as prolific and good as Paul and John ever were.

2000 man is my favorite Stones song.
 
#31
#31
Cdywolfe said:
Both are among the most overrated of all time (Don't confuse overrated with bad... Most do when I make that statement).

If I had to choose I'd say the Stones though.
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I agree, particularly on the Beatles. I like 3 of their songs. I get tired of their god-like status. Saying the Beatles are the best band ever is like claiming the Model T is the best car ever. Just because they were the "first" doesn't mean they are the best.
 
#32
#32
Anyone ever wonder how a small island inhabited by so many people with really bad teeth could produce so much awesome music? And why do they sing in American but speak in British?

I'd have to say they are two different styles, can't really compare the two.

Georgia Peach - Surprised you'd start a thread like this without any mention of Elvis or Spinal Tap. Don't know if you are a hound dog or a sex farm woman. :)
 
#33
#33
SmokeySteve said:
Anyone ever wonder how a small island inhabited by so many people with really bad teeth could produce so much awesome music? And why do they sing in American but speak in British?

I'd have to say they are two different styles, can't really compare the two.

Georgia Peach - Surprised you'd start a thread like this without any mention of Elvis or Spinal Tap. Don't know if you are a hound dog or a sex farm woman. :)
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Aww, Smokes. You just made my day. :lol:

Somebody threw in The Kinks and then it hit me that I should do a mega British Invasion Thread. Elvis is probably worthy of his own thread, IMO. I'm mostly into early King when he first started. "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" is probably the one song of his that just kills me everytime I hear it.

With regards to this thread, I am a "Honky Tonk Woman." With regards to Tap, I am a "Big Bottom" woman. :) No, if I could join Spinal Tap on stage, it would be during "Stonehenge."



Stonehenge-Spinaltap - YouTube
 
#34
#34
gasguy98 said:
I agree, particularly on the Beatles. I like 3 of their songs. I get tired of their god-like status. Saying the Beatles are the best band ever is like claiming the Model T is the best car ever. Just because they were the "first" doesn't mean they are the best.
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This is how I feel. I mean, sometimes it's like saying you don't like chocolate. People may think you're crazy.
 
#35
#35
Slydell said:
I understand that overrated does not equal bad, but how can two bands that forever changed the face of music be considered overrated? And, their music still endures and is popular after 50 years?:hi:
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I don't know man....

I see "100 greatest albums of all time" list all the time that have 3-5 Beatles records in the top 10. That's insane. They weren't that good. I don't care how much they changed music.
 
#36
#36
Cdywolfe said:
I don't know man....

I see "100 greatest albums of all time" list all the time that have 3-5 Beatles records in the top 10. That's insane. They weren't that good. I don't care how much they changed music.
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It's kinda like they went in and said "make sure you throw a coupla Beatles albums in there."
 
#37
#37
rdechols said:
It's kinda like they went in and said "make sure you throw a coupla Beatles albums in there."
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Some historians have attributed the intensity of the reaction to the music of that time to breaking the oppressive doomsday cold war angst hanging over everything. The Beatles and Elvis symbolically shattered the society of conformity the communism fear filled '50's had. As a result, the music was burned into societies consciousness with epic status. This opened the door for groups like the Stones.

There also were less media channels than today. So everything was focused on a few groups making their status larger than life.

Or maybe everybody just liked the music.

Peaches - concerning your Tap preference, I just fail to believe you have mud flaps. :)
 
#38
#38
SmokeySteve said:
Some historians have attributed the intensity of the reaction to the music of that time to breaking the oppressive doomsday cold war angst hanging over everything. The Beatles and Elvis symbolically shattered the society of conformity the communism fear filled '50's had. As a result, the music was burned into societies consciousness with epic status. This opened the door for groups like the Stones.

There also were less media channels than today. So everything was focused on a few groups making their status larger than life.

Or maybe everybody just liked the music.

Peaches - concerning your Tap preference, I just fail to believe you have mud flaps. :)
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That was a very good historical analysis of this time period. Said analysis makes it hard to believe that I caught you in the Sexy Euro trash thread. :)

You are right. Not like I could prove it anyways...I do, however, have an 18'' replica of Stonehenge. Sometimes it dobles as a sitting chair for when I drink my tea.
 
#42
#42
rdechols said:
It's kinda like they went in and said "make sure you throw a coupla Beatles albums in there."
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I could live with a couple. I just think it's a little silly when people act like The Beatles created music.

At least that's my opinion (a bad one apparently).
 
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#43
#43
IBlvNTmWrk said:
In comparison to artists of today, Beatles = Adele and Stones = Lady Gaga. Both were very good but imo the Stones often focused too much on show over musical substance.
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:blink:

I just don't get this at all. Neither band was Pink Floyd but I can't see much "musical substance" difference between the two. Really don't see much "show" in either.
 
#44
#44
Cdywolfe said:
I don't know man....

I see "100 greatest albums of all time" list all the time that have 3-5 Beatles records in the top 10. That's insane. They weren't that good. I don't care how much they changed music.
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I agree - too many Beatles and too many Dylan albums in the top half of the list. Both deserve substantial recognition but it's overkill IMO.
 
#45
#45
volinbham said:
:blink:

I just don't get this at all. Neither band was Pink Floyd but I can't see much "musical substance" difference between the two. Really don't see much "show" in either.
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I would take the Beatles and Stones over Adele and LG anyday. Adele is good, but that is comparitively speaking. Back in the day, you had musicians like her being churned out every minute. I think expectations have lowered since then. JMO.
 
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