I always thought Nickelback's stuff sounded strangely the same, but wow, that really drives the point home!
As a fan of harder/thrashing rock, I like the guitar sounds of Nickelback, but think their songs compare better with formulaic/uninspired pop groups. Its great they "made it" (in a short term kind of way, but still, much further than most) but their songs really leave a lot to be desired. Catchy, but..... ugh.
No, I couldn't strum a guitar if it meant saving my own life. Does that mean my opinion is not qualified? Hardly.
They hit it, they liked it, they did it again. I guess musical tastes are very personal, but I'd happen a guess that their fan base is more shallow than deep... ie. lots of people like it, but few really love it.
Now if somebody would just convince the Smashing Pumpkins to get back together.......
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