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Originally posted by BavaPanicFan
actually, I'm not "biased"(the word is "biased" not bias,), I listen to all kinds of really good underground hip hop, its just that I would prefer listening to music thats, oh, I don't know, socially conscious, as opposed to some jackasses in bad makeup trying to make a living off of miserable, impressionable, preteen goths who aren't even old enough to buy beer. And"old" yeah, I guess I'm "old" if 21 is old. And I highly doubt that my friend was lying, I know all the stage managers at the Ogden (the place where they had the show) and they all back him up. If you wanna listen to music that emulates horror mvies, I suggest you check out some of the early stuff by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, like their album "Murder Ballads". Its actually scary, unlike ICP, who're just fuckin gross.
BTW I'm still waitin for somone to explain to me how ICP is "genius" ...any takers?
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For a 21 year-old, you sound more like a 12 year old. The whole "i know all the stage managers and they all back him up." thing... well I can do a tripple flip and land on my feet, while on fire. It's your word against mine, so let's just try to stick with some facts.
The fact is, you are still arguing against a very successfull band because you're friend told you too...and yet you're calling other people "impressionable". The "preteen goths" you speak of actually listen to the music and make up their own minds, whereas you...without actually hearing any of it...have already labeled it horrible. You assume only kids listen to it, despite ICP's 11 year history. And above all else, you called a music type "gross". I suppose if you have a weak stomach, you shouldn't listen to ICP.
And although no one has answered your question on "genius" yet, I think it's because the collective fans are rolling their eyes at you. After all, you're someone that doesn't listen to the music, but rather just here complaints from (possibly imaginary) friends. ICP, despite any argument you have, has gather a following very large and nationwide, despite having little to now video/airplay. They've reached tops of charts and sold gold/plat albums. It's this type of success (yes, success) that should make you realize, maybe you're missing something. And even if you listen and you still don't like them, you can't argue that music is about entertainment. Millions of people are entertained buy ICP, which is ICPs one and only requirement. They are doing exactly what they should, hence the success.