The unwritten laws of music......

Cylob · 21st May 2004, 14:56

There are so many unwritten truths about music. Someone should write the book.....

To start:

Law #1. You will be crap towards the end.

Evidence - Every 80's band that's still going.

ujay · 21st May 2004, 15:10

Think that's just a law for designer bands

Law #2 - The third album is the one that really counts.

UJ

ElChevelle · 22nd May 2004, 01:08

Quote:

Originally posted by Cylob
Law #1. You will be crap towards the end.

Evidence - Every 80's band that's still going.

There are exceptions.
The new Tesla album, Into The Now is better than any of their early stuff.

Before anyone says, they sucked then too.....
Keep in mind what I can do with your future in these forums

22nd May 2004, 01:26

Quote:

Originally posted by Cylob
Law #1. You will be crap towards the end.

Evidence - Every 80's band that's still going.

I agree with Chev: not every 80's band that is still going sucks. I like the new Cure song, "The End of the World," although their older stuff is better. I wouldn't say it sucks, though.

Quote:

Originally posted by ujay
Law #2 - The third album is the one that really counts.

I wouldn't say this is the case all the time, either. Look at Nirvana. In Utero may have been their last album, but Nirvana will always be remembered for Nevermind, specifically, "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Nevermind was their most successful album and "SMLT" was their most successful song, so those will be what most people will think of when they think of Nirvana. Unfortunate, really, because my most of my favorite Nirvana songs are from In Utero and after ("You Know You're Right," "Dumb," "All Apologies"), as well as before Nevermind ("Been a Son," "Sliver"). Nevermind was a great album; its just disappointing that most people forget about the rest of their work.

papadoc · 22nd May 2004, 18:44

Law #3:

a) Start out with nothing,
b) get addicted to drugs and alcohol while having everything,
c) almost loose everything, and your life,
d) recover from drugs and alcohol,
e) go on a reunion tour to sell a new CD,
f) do a Behind The Music biography on VH1.

ShyShy · 22nd May 2004, 22:42

Doesn't that apply to 80's band, too?

ElChevelle · 22nd May 2004, 22:47

Somewhere in there, an 80's band member has the responsibility of banging Pamela Anderson

watadoo · 23rd May 2004, 05:48

!!!

Twilightseer · 24th May 2004, 15:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Cylob
There are so many unwritten truths about music. Someone should write the book.....

To start:

Law #1. You will be crap towards the end.

Evidence - Every 80's band that's still going.

What about PSB and New Order ???

Cylob · 24th May 2004, 15:18

2 x exceptions!

I was thinking Depeche Mode & The Human League....

webthing · 27th May 2004, 16:41

Law #4:

Punk Chicks are Hot!

k_rock923 · 27th May 2004, 20:19

loud does not mean fast and soft does not mean slow

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21st May 2004, 14:56	#1
Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	The unwritten laws of music...... There are so many unwritten truths about music. Someone should write the book..... To start: Law #1. You will be crap towards the end. Evidence - Every 80's band that's still going. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

21st May 2004, 15:10	#2
ujay Forum King Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London Posts: 6,072	Think that's just a law for designer bands Law #2 - The third album is the one that really counts. UJ

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papadoc Comfortably Numb (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,619	Law #3: a) Start out with nothing, b) get addicted to drugs and alcohol while having everything, c) almost loose everything, and your life, d) recover from drugs and alcohol, e) go on a reunion tour to sell a new CD, f) do a Behind The Music biography on VH1.

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