Author Topic: Boy Bands/Girl Bands (Read 2206 times)

Andy @ Allerton! · « **on:** October 23, 2021, 09:51:54 am »

I honestly can't get my head around why anyone would ever like a boy/girl band. I think they are terrible.

Usually/always just manufactured tat by twats like Stock/Aitken/Waterman and their ilk with fucking terrible songs and dancy shite that to me seems to have very little to do with music, creativity or decency.

What do we think?

I think they are absolute twunt.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2021, 09:59:42 am »

Really weird because you’re definitely their target market Andy.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:03:31 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on October 23, 2021, 09:59:42 am

Really weird because you’re definitely their target market Andy.

I'm not talking about now particularly, I'm talking about when they first started popping up in the 80s.

I klnow there is an argument that the Beatles (and especially the Monkees) were 'boy bands' - but they were actual talented musicians (Well the Monkees weren't initially obviously

)

The ones I'm talking about are the ones that were dancers/singers that were formed to fill that gap in the 80s (or before!) and certainly after rather than talented individuals that formed into bands (good or bad)

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:04:01 am »

I loved the Sugababes personally and they did some really good songs as well. The likes of Bananarama, All Saints, were fine. There were good ones and some awful ones just as in original bands. My music taste is diverse and takes in all kinds of genre. Each to their own.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:05:26 am »

Quote from: jillc on October 23, 2021, 10:04:01 am

I loved the Sugababes personally and they did some really good songs as well. The likes of Bananarama, All Saints, were fine. There were good ones and some awful ones just as in original bands. My music taste in diverse and takes in all kinds of genre. Each to their own.

I wouldn't class Bananarama in the same band as bands like Boyzone or Take that though - they seemed more organic They were mates that formed a band - they weren't a random collection of people that were pushed together by a record company.

The bands I'm talking about are the ones cynically created by record companies to cash in - not mates or musicians that formed a band.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:07:27 am »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on October 23, 2021, 10:05:26 am

I wouldn't class Bananarama in the same band as bands like Boyzone or Take that though - they seemed more organic They were mates that formed a band - they weren't a random collection of people that were pushed together by a record company.

I read your post above and now I'm completely confused!

It's a difficult one for me as I don't especially "like" Boyzone or Take That but I do like some of their songs and have them on my ipod.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:07:38 am »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on October 23, 2021, 10:03:31 am

I'm not talking about now particularly, I'm talking about when they first started popping up in the 80s.

I klnow there is an argument that the Beatles (and especially the Monkees) were 'boy bands' - but they were actual talented musicians (Well the Monkees weren't initially obviously )

The ones I'm talking about are the ones that were dancers/singers that were formed to fill that gap in the 80s (or before!) and certainly after rather than talented individuals that formed into bands (good or bad)

Fair enough.

As ever , some are ok for what they are , even if it’s not your style of music. Others then jump on the bandwagon or are thrown together to make a record company executive more money and they’re usually shite!

AndyMuller · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:07:46 am »

Voted Great.

El Lobo · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:08:43 am »

Andy’s next poll

‘As a 14 year old girl would you enjoy living in an old people’s home and potentially soiling yourself without knowing?’

‘Hell Yes’
‘No chance!’
‘What does soiling mean?’
‘Bananas or something suitably whacky’

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:13:09 am »

Quote from: fucking appalled on October 23, 2021, 10:08:43 am

Andy’s next poll

‘As a 14 year old girl would you enjoy living in an old people’s home and potentially soiling yourself without knowing?’

‘Hell Yes’
‘No chance!’
‘What does soiling mean?’
‘Bananas or something suitably whacky’

You missed "I like cheese!"

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:23:50 am »

Is a manufactured boy/girl band any different than the Prog Rock ‘Supergroup’ or the trend for rehash of old hits under the guise of duets? I’m looking at you Elton John

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:29:02 am »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on October 23, 2021, 10:23:50 am

Is a manufactured boy/girl band any different than the Prog Rock ‘Supergroup’ or the trend for rehash of old hits under the guise of duets? I’m looking at you Elton John

Yeah I think so. Supergroups and people like Elton John were immensly talented and offered a lot to music.

I'm really talking about bands with zero actual musical ability rather than bands that could play that were formed/reformed

tubby · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:39:50 am »

Girls Aloud have some great songs.

El Lobo · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:41:21 am »

I doubt you’d have any idea if any of the boy of girl bands actually have any ‘musical ability’ or not though. I can’t stand Gary Barlow but he’s pretty musically talented by all accounts.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:42:14 am »

Quote from: tubby pls. on October 23, 2021, 10:39:50 am

Girls Aloud have some great songs.

Amongst all the dross there are indeed some absolute bangers produced by boy and girl bands. I’ll let Tubby list them first.

Hazell · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:43:04 am »

Vanilla had some great songs.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:44:37 am »

Quote from: Hazell on October 23, 2021, 10:43:04 am

Vanilla had some great songs.

Now I know you’re just being facetious there. Even as a Vanilla Superfan I’m humble enough to admit it’s just the one great song. But better one than none hey?

Elmo! · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:47:52 am »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on October 23, 2021, 10:29:02 am

Yeah I think so. Supergroups and people like Elton John were immensly talented and offered a lot to music.

I'm really talking about bands with zero actual musical ability rather than bands that could play that were formed/reformed

They evidently do have some musical ability though, even if it isn't to yours or my taste.

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:51:12 am »

There are some talented writers and producers who would never be able to front a commercial band in a million years. There are also physically attractive young people who can sing, sometimes dance but who could never remotely write a song by themselves or say anything meaningful. People in both groups want to make money and teenage girls want to listen to uncomplicated music made by physically attractive people. It's not complicated and sometimes, as with Girls Aloud or NSync, it results in bangers.

Hazell · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2021, 10:59:48 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on October 23, 2021, 10:44:37 am

Now I know you’re just being facetious there. Even as a Vanilla Superfan I’m humble enough to admit it’s just the one great song. But better one than none hey?

Ha ha touché.

ToneLa · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:06:20 am »

fuck corporate whores

El Lobo · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:16:40 am »

Was that the Sex Pistols? Yeah they were a bit boy bandy

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:19:00 am »

Quote from: fucking appalled on October 23, 2021, 11:16:40 am

Was that the Sex Pistols? Yeah they were a bit boy bandy

Ginger Pistol was the best.

Favourite boyband? Toss up between 5ive and East17 for me. I do like a badboy.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:28:01 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on October 23, 2021, 11:19:00 am

Ginger Pistol was the best.

Favourite boyband? Toss up between 5ive and East17 for me. I do like a badboy.

Billy Idol's Generation X?

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:31:17 am »

Echo the comments about some great songs by such groups.

Don't understand the interest in BTS currently tho.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:35:02 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on October 23, 2021, 11:19:00 am

Ginger Pistol was the best.

Favourite boyband? Toss up between 5ive and East17 for me. I do like a badboy.

East17 were ace.

El Lobo · « **Reply #26 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:42:09 am »

Backstreet Boys had some big ones, and some catchy songs too

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #27 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:44:44 am »

Quote from: fucking appalled on October 23, 2021, 11:42:09 am

Backstreet Boys had some big ones, and some catchy songs too

A couple of them looked about 40 even when they started out. Definite whiff of a couple of teachers filling in to make up the numbers.

But Backstreet’s Back and Larger Than Life. Boom.

One sub genre of boy bands that will always an unacceptable are the Wet Lettuce Balladeers. Westlife the prime example. Awful.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #28 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:44:49 am »

Quote from: fucking appalled on October 23, 2021, 11:42:09 am

Backstreet Boys had some big ones, and some catchy songs too

tubby · « **Reply #29 on:** October 23, 2021, 12:09:47 pm »

Quote from: jillc on October 23, 2021, 11:35:02 am

East17 were ace.

Were East 17 even a boy band in the traditional sense? They're basically The Prodigy but with pop tunes. One genius songwriter, one vocalist and a couple of dancers.

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #30 on:** October 23, 2021, 12:11:05 pm »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on October 23, 2021, 09:51:54 am

I honestly can't get my head around why anyone would ever like a boy/girl band. I think they are terrible.

Usually/always just manufactured tat by twats like Stock/Aitken/Waterman and their ilk with fucking terrible songs and dancy shite that to me seems to have very little to do with music, creativity or decency.

What do we think?

I think they are absolute twunt.

Fucking hell you need a bus pass to join this thread....SAW?!!!?.
..retitle thread ' 1985 in music....'

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #31 on:** October 23, 2021, 12:43:20 pm »

Quote from: tubby pls. on October 23, 2021, 12:09:47 pm

Were East 17 even a boy band in the traditional sense? They're basically The Prodigy but with pop tunes. One genius songwriter, one vocalist and a couple of dancers.

To be fair, it wasn't me who brought them into this thread. But I agree I don't class them as a boy band in the sense of what this thread is about.

Sarge · « **Reply #32 on:** October 23, 2021, 12:47:20 pm »

Quote from: jillc on October 23, 2021, 10:04:01 am

I loved the Sugababes personally and they did some really good songs as well. The likes of Bananarama, All Saints, were fine. There were good ones and some awful ones just as in original bands. My music taste is diverse and takes in all kinds of genre. Each to their own.

Oh i liked the Sugarbabes too but their music was gash.