Gook-guk-a-choo, Mrs. Robinson------bad songs by good artists

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I’m quite fond of “Mrs. Robinson” personally… although I’ve always wondered exactly what “gook-guk-a-choo” means (is that even how it’s spelled?).

Radiohead - “Creep.” Okay, so it’s not really that bad, but if I hear another person say that this was their best song, I can’t be held responsible for what I’ll do.

Mad Caddies - “Spare Change?” For a band that has always been so good at mournful-yet-catchy reggae, the Caddies sure screwed up with this bit of cliche dreck.

Weezer - “The Green Album.” Just one big, 30-minute disappointment from one of the best alt-punk bands of the 90s.

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“Angie” by the Rolling Stones. It annoys the hell out of me when I hear it.

“New” Metallica. (Post-Black Album, and I’ll cut the Black Album some slack cause I like it)

Post-Superunknown Soundgarden. I just don’t like it.

“Walking After You” by the Foo Fighters. God, it makes me want to claw my eyes out. But I LOVE most of the rest of their songs. Everlong is pure goodness in 3ish minutes.

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Cream - Mother’s Lament (Disraeli Gears)

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Another vote for Black Sabbath’s dismal “Changes.” And what was Metallica thinking on the repetitive and poorly-structured “St. Anger?” Not a song on there even makes lyrical sense.

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I think it’s usually spelled “goo-goo-ga-joob.” That should clear EVERYTHING up.

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Originally posted by JohnbckWLD

This was The Cars’ highest ranking single at no. 3 and I happen to like it.

I disdain Lynnard Skynnard’s “The Ballad of Curtis Lowe.”

The Who’s “Magic Bus”. I don’t know what it’s about and I don’t care. I don’t want to hear “I want it” fifty times. Who cares what they want?

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Personally, I think Angie (mentioned twice) is the best song of the Stones. YMMV and all that. And although not their best by a mile, Mrs. Robinson is a decent song.

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No, that’s from I Am The Walrus.

It’s coo coo ca-choo.

See?

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I like Eric Clapton’s I Shot the Sheriff.

Bad Song By Good Artist:
My Best Friend - Jefferson Airplane

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I want to like it, but the way Mick whines the word “Angie” makes me yell “Shut the hell up, Mick!”

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I hear this a lot, and frankly, I’m mystified by it. Honestly, what the heck’s wrong with it? It sounds good to me, and I’ve been playing guitar for 15 years.

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Ah. I assumed that was a reference to I Am the Walrus. Nevermind.

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Is it bad songs by good artists ? Or just songs that have been airplayed soooo much that you got tired of them ? I think it’s the latter. Songs have the tendency to get “thinner” as you get used to them (listen to them all the time). It’s normal.

What we really ought to look for is great underrated songs which never got the attention they should.

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I have plenty of those - but that would be a separate thread.

Some suggestions for the current OP, from bands I personally like:

Beatles - Yellow submarine
Pink Floyd - that song with the dog from Meddle
Queen - Radio gaga
Simon and Garfunkel - El condor pasa

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Boy, your fingers must be tired!

Ahem.

So, about my day job…

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Beatles: Revolution #9, Why Don’t We Do It in the Road

AC/DC: Little Lover

Grateful Dead is a tough one, because most of the stuff that’s on studio CDs isn’t indicative of their live stuff. Even so, there are a few I don’t like, such as China Doll and Rosemary.

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“Crocodile Rock” by Elton John has always grated on my nerves. Ever since I was little I’ve hated it. I like many of Elton John’s other classics, but “Crocodile Rock” is one I’ve taken an exception to.

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Most of the second side of “More” by the Floyd.

All of the Beatles’ first three albums.

“Love Song” by the Cure. (Used to think “friday i’m in love” was also apt, but I think the contrast between the way he sings it and the meaning is rather droll.)

I second the horrible guitar solo in “Free Bird”. Although I wouldnt classifiy Skynyrd as a “good” artist. I like some of their songs though (okay, only “gimme 3 steps”.)

“Veronica” by Costello.

“Brass Monkey” by the beasties.

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SNL’s take on the issue (or a similar one)

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Actually, since they are both on the same album (Pump), they came out at about the same time. :slight_smile:

I don’t agree with you, though, Marley. Although I seriously disliked 9 Lives, I’ve liked a lot of their other stuff that’s come out since then.

Esp Just Push Play. JPP has a lot of interesting tracks on it that kind of push the boundaries for Aerosmith and their own style/genre. :slight_smile:

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