03-11-2010, 19:12
I partly agree because I prefer music with an edge to it, or some kind of substance.
On the other hand though I do sometimes like a bit of mindless pop gloss, as long as it has enough energy to be interesting and is fronted by a pretty young woman (Rihanna, Sugababes, Lady Gaga etc). Just because I'd rather have a nutritious meal most of the time, doesn't mean I can't enjoy a bag of sugary sweets every once in a while.
Also, what exactly constitutes mainstream? Some highly classy acts (Queen, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, U2) are extremely popular and hence by definition mainstream. But no one would be embarrassed about listening to them*
*(actually it's pretty stupid to be embarrassed about liking something anyway - who else's business is it really?)
On the other hand though I do sometimes like a bit of mindless pop gloss, as long as it has enough energy to be interesting and is fronted by a pretty young woman (Rihanna, Sugababes, Lady Gaga etc). Just because I'd rather have a nutritious meal most of the time, doesn't mean I can't enjoy a bag of sugary sweets every once in a while.
Also, what exactly constitutes mainstream? Some highly classy acts (Queen, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, U2) are extremely popular and hence by definition mainstream. But no one would be embarrassed about listening to them*
*(actually it's pretty stupid to be embarrassed about liking something anyway - who else's business is it really?)