# Bands you ought to abhor but like **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 21, 2000, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187 "2000-08-21T18:00:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![HerMajestyLorna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7cd45c/32.png) [@HerMajestyLorna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HerMajestyLorna)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/21 "2000-08-22T17:32:04Z")
I’m not sure if i should say this in public…but i like the backstreet boys. theyre the only boy band i like… i promise 🙂 I think i am allowed to like them, thogu, considering I am a teenage girl. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Zero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@Saint\_Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Zero)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/22 "2000-08-22T17:43:58Z")
Her Majesty: Nothing wrong with that, we all have our dark sides. 🙂 As for me, I once professed that I did like one or two Green Day songs. For which my Brother and Best Friend promptly fainted. (well… almost.) ---
**Author:** ![Falula\_Guinea\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@Falula\_Guinea\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falula_Guinea_Pig)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/23 "2000-08-22T18:20:24Z")
I think the term ‘band’ should be used very loosely for these! Steps S-Club 7 Backstreet Boys _runs off and hides before anyone can laugh_ ---
**Author:** ![Rosebud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rosebud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rosebud)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/24 "2000-08-22T18:54:42Z")
Backstreet Boys Christina Aguilera (but just a little bit, I swear-- she’s got that bad-girl wannabe image going on!) And I have been known to listen to, and enjoy, many things by Abba. ---
**Author:** ![Lnix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/fbc32d/32.png) [@Lnix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lnix)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/25 "2000-08-22T20:06:02Z")
_(timidly pops head in)_ the Bee Gees! _(runs like hell)_ ---
**Author:** ![MadPoet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8c91f0/32.png) [@MadPoet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadPoet)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/26 "2000-08-22T20:55:29Z")
As a grown up buttrocker, I’m supposed to disavow all knowledge of Poison and Warrant, but I still listen to them. And Skid Row rocked. I also like Christina Aguliera. Wow, she has an awesome voice. When she can no longer sell the underage girl image, I want her to lead my Marilyn Manson/White Zombie type band. It would make soooo much money. ---
**Author:** ![Ceejaytee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ceejaytee/32/2956_2.png) [@Ceejaytee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ceejaytee)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/27 "2000-08-22T21:05:09Z")
I know they’re evil but: The Backstreet Boys. I have yet to convince myself to buy any of their albums, but I admit to stopping everything when I hear them on the radio. So shoot me. Also: The Partridge Family (only during the summer) Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville at their most syrupy sweet Journey Boston Is it okay to like Jimmy Buffet? The Rutles (no, wait–they’re really good) ---
**Author:** ![Geek\_Mecha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@Geek\_Mecha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geek_Mecha)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/28 "2000-08-23T00:25:01Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by casdave:_\*\* > NEW BLOCK ON THE KIDS\*\* Oh, that’s mean. Damn funny, though. Since I admitted NKOTB, I may as well continue. 98° Weird Al Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch Chumbawumba Green Day The Offspring Journey Steve Perry REO Speedwagon Def Leppard Marilyn Manson Korn ---
**Author:** ![DigitalMuse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@DigitalMuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalMuse)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/29 "2000-08-23T02:55:28Z")
Marilyn Manson Eminem Cat Stevens Since I’m atheist: Jars of Clay Dc Talk ---
**Author:** ![Junior\_Spaceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Junior\_Spaceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Junior_Spaceman)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/30 "2000-08-23T03:31:42Z")
It has to be Iron Maiden - I used to like them in my early teen years, and then was turned off them by a variety of things, including everyone telling me they were uncool, and them actually releasing about 4 or 5 pretty poor records. Then last year I got their best of and I LOVE it! Big choruses, guitar solos, drama - it always puts a big grin on my face. And **nevermore** , how are the Sex Pistols and Velvets bands you’re expected to loathe? They’re both critics favourites (and my faves too). HenrySpencer. ---
**Author:** ![Dijon\_Warlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9a28c/32.png) [@Dijon\_Warlock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dijon_Warlock)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/31 "2000-08-23T03:52:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SoMoMom \* > \*\*Well, I like Hanson. I know that their first CD was total bubble gum but that’s OK, they still wrote all that stuff themselves. Then their second CD is a little more mature and two of them are still very young. If they don’t get all burnt out and used up, I think they will make some truly great music someday. \*\* I would agree with this, although I can’t say that I _like_ them, as I’ve never listened, really. But what _has_ impressed me is just what you said. They write their own stuff, and they are still very young. The Beatles were fairly bubble-gummy (ewww!) when they started out, and look where _they_ ended up (that’s the only comparison I’m making here; Falcon, quit throwing stuff!). I’m really interested to see what they’ll be doing in 5-10 years. ---
**Author:** ![Dijon\_Warlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9a28c/32.png) [@Dijon\_Warlock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dijon_Warlock)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/32 "2000-08-23T03:57:22Z")
Pepperlandgirl, PEPPERLANDGIRL, quit throwing stuff… Somebody on this board who is a Paul McCartney fanatic quit throwing stuff!! (_whew!_ I don’t think anyone caught me…OW!) ---
**Author:** ![Welfy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e56c9b/32.png) [@Welfy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Welfy)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/33 "2000-08-23T22:32:59Z")
Abba Dexy’s Midnight Riders (Come on Eileen!!) John Denver (Everyone teases me about loving his music) Ace of Base Oh yeah, my friend Paul and I, we confessed to each other that we both like the song “Bye Bye Bye” by Nsync. VERY scary, since we both listen to heavier music. And now you’ve got me downloading Sesame Street music! Gaaah! _runs and hides_ ---
**Author:** ![nevermore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a587f6/32.png) [@nevermore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nevermore)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/34 "2000-08-23T22:39:38Z")
> [@](#): > > And nevermore, how are the Sex Pistols and Velvets bands you’re expected to loathe? They’re both critics favourites (and my faves too). Re the Sex Pistols– No, _I_ would just expect me to loathe them, because I don’t like music like that in general (fast, driven punk-like rock). Re Velvet Underground– I didn’t know critics liked them at all. Everyone I know who loves music (especially those who play music) hates them & will not tolerate my listening to them in their presence. _shrug_ ---
**Author:** ![Silvio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Silvio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvio)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/35 "2000-08-24T09:39:44Z")
I also have a weakness for Journey. Once I heard that “When the Lights Go in the city, and the moon shines on the bay” or whatever it is song when I was far away from my adopted San Francisco Bay home and had to pull off the road and have a cry. I was very homesick at the time, you see… I was a regular “disco sucks” rocker in my youth, but lately some of that disco stuff sounds pretty good. Maybe it just sounds good compared to hip-hop. ---
**Author:** ![flodnak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/838e76/32.png) [@flodnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flodnak)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/36 "2000-08-24T13:46:25Z")
Hi, my name is Cindy, and I participate on an a-ha mailing list. And I don’t embarrass easily. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/37 "2000-08-24T13:59:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Silvio \* > \*\*I also have a weakness for Journey. Once I heard that “When the Lights Go in the city, and the moon shines on the bay” or whatever it is song when I was far away from my adopted San Francisco Bay home and had to pull off the road and have a cry. \*\* That takes GUTS to admit when it’s only your 7th post or so. I salute you. ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/38 "2000-08-24T14:15:48Z")
I too, like the Bee-Gee’s. Hanson, I cant wait for the rock and roll lifestyle. you can really see that 6 yr old drummer found in a motel room with a hooker and an 8-ball. ---
**Author:** ![lissener](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lissener/32/6139_2.png) [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/39 "2000-08-24T22:50:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by nevermore \* > **Re Velvet Underground– > I didn’t know critics liked them at all. Everyone I know who loves music (especially those who play music) hates them & will not tolerate my listening to them in their presence. _shrug_** Ohmygod. You know musicians who will “not tolerate” the Velvet Underground? Where do you live? Mars? Canada? Seriously, what kind of musicians are they? I don’t mean [indignant shriek]_What kind of muSIcians ARE you?!?!?_[/indignant shriek]; I mean what do they play, who are their influences? I’m frankly not a huge fan myself, but I don’t think I know a musician who doesn’t worship them and acknowledge their vital role in the history of modern music. ---
**Author:** ![Junior\_Spaceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Junior\_Spaceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Junior_Spaceman)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187/40 "2000-08-24T23:18:34Z")
I won’t bother quoting the same **nevermore** quote as above, but really - you should drop these “friends” immediately - they are leading you down a terrible path. Maybe one day they will see the error of their ways and you will be able to speak to them again. But in the meantime, stay away - I repeat STAY AWAY - from these negative influences. Next you’ll say they don’t like Iggy and the Stooges!!! HenrySpencer [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-ought-to-abhor-but-like/30187.md?page=3)