Despite an apparently infinite number of haters, I think history will treat Nickelback well...
Here's the thing. KISS debuted back in the day to mixed results. I remember listening to an early album with a buddy, and liking what I heard. We all wore chunky heel boots just like the band members, but refrained from wearing outlandish makeup.
KISS eventually routinely began to produce albums with (arguably, personal opinion) one or two good songs, the rest entirely forgettable. And they went out of favour after a time, returning years later as conquering heroes.
Enter Nickelback.
I recently picked up an album after resisting to do so for years. It's not like I didn't like them, I just didn't think I'd care for them enough to have anything other than a Greatest Hits collection in my basement CD holder.
Seeing them live at the recent Alberta Flood Aid concert, they really reminded me of KISS - several catchy, anthemic songs, and adoring fans who enjoy those songs. For the record, I count myself among those with this Canadian band...
However, go check out the CDs. Their best songs are scattered over different albums. The one I bought is good, but not great - aside from When We Stand Together, which I will listen to at top volume until the cows come home. Then I'll make the cows sit down and listen to it, and probably let it play one more time after that...
So, Nickelback to my mind is the new KISS. Decades from now, just like KISS currently, those driving, irresistible Nickelback pop/rock power hooks will fill arenas all over again, and they will join the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as worthy members. For the love of Pete, if everyone that hates them truly did, they wouldn't be the top rock act on the road!!
Later!
2 comments:
Yup, I agree. I loved them at the Flood Relief concert and have been air-drumming in the car listening to their CD. (Note to Nickelback: Just don't start a reality show with your family, that kind of likeness to KISS is not one you want)
Little Air Drummer Girl......
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