Even though I don't necessarily dislike their songs, I find Nickelback boring as a live band. There's no emotion in their performances - they are just dull. They are there to play their songs and make some money.
You did ask for people to post bands they find good or talented - I'll go with another hugely commercially successful Canadian rock band - the Tragically Hip. Their music is "slower", but when I see them live I am completely and totally 100% immersed for 2 hours, every single time. Doesn't matter how big the crowd is, it feels like a more authentic and intimate live music performance.
Could be a matter of me just liking their music more, but even the bad Hip songs have me engaged. Nickelback live feels contrived to me.
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