AAG.. not only was that uncalled for.. have you ever heard or read anything about or from Alice.. he's a very intelligent, laid back guy.. There are even a few folks on here that met him and said he was incredibly knowledgeable... Most of those are classic time tested, great songs.... These songs have made members' lists on here, and are they laughable?.. Or are you just ripping on him because he is Alice Cooper.. he's a human being, just like you....
It's got nothing to do with who he is. I like his music, I even used to listen to his radio show. I expected him to put together a good list. And then... I saw his list.
They're fine songs. I feel I've already explained why the list is laughable. The funniest thing about it is the fact that Jet's breakout track is the only track from the last 20 years. What's funny about that is it's a track that has nothing to do with the 00s... it could have been released in 1990 and even then it would have vehemently been a "retro-rock" song. I think it's funny that he doesn't seem to particularly appreciate any music styles from the last 20 years. Maybe there's some stuff hidden lower on his list, but from what I remember of his radio show the only 90s/00s stuff you're going to hear is retro-rock. The next funny thing about it is how after his youth, all these tracks are among the biggest songs these bands ever did. One can only speculate so far, but it indicates he MAY not be digging as deeply into these bands. I find it funny that someone I admire as a musician has pretty pedestrian music taste. They're all good songs: it's how limited it is which makes it funny. I would have expected more variety on his list. *shrug*
Am I not allowed to have an opinion on his list? Seems like that's what this board is about... If y'all disagree with my assessment you're more than welcome to reassess the list and post about it. If somebody posted Slipknot's top 10 tracks and it was nothing but groove metal, nobody'd laugh? Nobody'd say anything negative against poor ole' Slipknot?
And from what I've read or who I've talked to, most musicians don't listen to their own tunes after they are done recording it.. they are too sick of it to listen to it..
That's not what I was referring to, although I understand how it could seem that way. A lot of musicians only spend time on their music -- writing, recording -- and then when they go home they don't even listen to much music at all. Can't say I know Alice's personal schedule or anything, but just because somebody's famous doesn't mean they're listening to anything that we aren't.
