Isn't this mostly a list of bands who, by the fact they've put out a bunch of albums, many people feel there is "nothing new" or "all their stuff sounds the same"? Isn't that sort of what a band typically does over the course of their career, turn out music that typically sounds the same or has the same roots?
What we seem to have above is more a list of "here's a band I think is overplayed and as a result I have grown tired of them to the point I hate them or I have never been able to stand them."
I think you could pretty much add any great band or artist to this list and you'd have a valid argument. Some would vehemently argue against you, but that's just the way it works. For example I take exception to the Rush comments. To me they write some of the best lyrics, the three members are all highly touted musically, and over 30+ years have changed and evolved much more so than a band like The Stones. But, I do understand they are pretty much a "binary band" - people either love them or hate them, not much in between.
I'd say some bands get hyped because people think it's cool to list them as influences. I've never understood what Nirvana did that was so awesome, or Green Day. I like both, have no issue with the music, I just don't think it should be called amazing. I have never understood the fascination with Radiohead, and think I need someone to explain them to me.
It's interesting reading through the list there is so far no mention of The Grateful Dead, BTO, The Guess Who, or Supertramp. I would think all of those would qualify for someone...perhaps they aren't played enough.
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