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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
but none of the bands you mentioned are top 10 billboard popular. my whole point was that popular artists can still be very good, if they make the music for themselves instead of what would sell the most albums
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Sorry, I guess I missed that point. And I would agree. For example, fusion bands in the late 60's early 70's were the top drawer act. Bands like Aerosmith used to open for Mahavishnu Orchestra before fusion was deemed disco, and then by public opinion, died.
I see your point, but I guess my point is that Metallica did an about face with the Black album when they decided not to "make the music for themselves" and instead released a thinly veiled pop album. It only got worse with the releases of Load, Reload...
Commercial success and originality are not mutually exclusive, however they rarely run hand in hand. In Metallica's case, Im sorry but I dont see what is "good" about their music anymore. Its very cliched. It's rock music. And there is nothing wrong with that. I guess its just disappointing for the fans that loved their old style to hear their direction. Again, I realize many people would disagree with me. If you like Metallica, thats cool.