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41. I like "Rain King," maybe in part because I've read the book it's loosely based on (by Saul Bellow).

Sat Jun 13, 2015, 09:12 AM

Jun 2015

And there are some other CC tunes ("Mrs. Potter," "Round Here," etc.) that I won't change the station on.

Oasis were decent to good for a couple of albums, never cared to investigate anything after though.

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Ten Bands I will be forced to listen to in hell (Note: I did not write this, nor do I endorse it.) [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 OP

The list is immediately rendered irrelevant by including REM. Coventina Jun 2015 #1

Ha ha! Spot on and you rock, Coventina! Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #27

You rock too! And, agreed about Eddie Vedder. Coventina Jun 2015 #29

I like Billy Joel better than I used to. But Cat Stevens needs to be on that list. (nt) Paladin Jun 2015 #2

Me - music in hell - constant EDM LynneSin Jun 2015 #3

Every year they have Ultra Music Fest in Miami. Non-stop EDM. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #5

Same type people who would follow Grateful Dead Concerts non-stop all year... LynneSin Jun 2015 #7

In agreement with you about Grateful Dead in concert, boring Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #30

i can't stand pearl jam fizzgig Jun 2015 #4

I like some Counting Crows. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #6

I like "Rain King," maybe in part because I've read the book it's loosely based on (by Saul Bellow). nomorenomore08 Jun 2015 #41

I thought I was the only person who hated Pearl jam....*sigh of relief* nt clarice Jun 2015 #11

The Eagles should be on that list. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #8

Nice post, Lebowski. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #9

OMG yes! Boomerproud Jun 2015 #13

Just thinking the same thing. nt mimi85 Jun 2015 #39

Rush, the band, belongs on that list! nt. madinmaryland Jun 2015 #10

I've never liked Rush either TexasBushwhacker Jun 2015 #21

Definitely. I'd choose nails on the chalkboard over Geddy Lee's voice. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #28

Disagree, vehemently... ms liberty Jun 2015 #32

Rush are great instrumentalists. And they've been known to write a catchy radio hit or two. nomorenomore08 Jun 2015 #42

Funny story about Foreigner.... ms liberty Jun 2015 #44

Crazy story. Reminds me how truth is stranger than fiction. nomorenomore08 Jun 2015 #63

Screw you, Romocop! Dr. Strange Jun 2015 #53

Tales of whatthefuckery! LOL. madinmaryland Jun 2015 #54

I smiled a little reflection Jun 2015 #83

Agree with all except REM...may I add a few? clarice Jun 2015 #12

I love ABBA! Pierce Brosnan in blue satin and platform shoes! CTyankee Jun 2015 #14

I don't speak of it often with my friends while at Carcass and Napalm Death concerts OriginalGeek Jun 2015 #71

My lips are sealed. Your secret is safe with me...LOL... CTyankee Jun 2015 #74

I can think of a worse hell than listening to any of these bands... Tom_Foolery Jun 2015 #15

The list is fake... Nickelback is missing. Glassunion Jun 2015 #16

I'll bet it was too obvious a choice CrawlingChaos Jun 2015 #19

Yes! So true. treestar Jun 2015 #65

Waiting Around to Die seveneyes Jun 2015 #17

That's actually a pretty good song. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #34

Most of the best music is used by the best seveneyes Jun 2015 #35

That song is great though cemaphonic Jun 2015 #37

A really powerful clip. Can't be posted enough. nomorenomore08 Jun 2015 #43

But if there were no ABBA... CrawlingChaos Jun 2015 #18

He's not wrong about Clapton cemaphonic Jun 2015 #23

I'd say he hit the nail on the head CrawlingChaos Jun 2015 #24

Technically Clapton is good. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #75

No argument from me CrawlingChaos Jun 2015 #79

I agree with you. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #82

That's why I was careful to add the word "contemporary" CrawlingChaos Jun 2015 #85

That's funny! Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #89

Clapton's pop is unlistenable, and his last two albums..."Clapton" and "Old Sock"...were crap. Miles Archer Jun 2015 #87

1. Billy Joel, Clapton and Sting are not "bands". KamaAina Jun 2015 #20

I never liked Bon Jovi TexasBushwhacker Jun 2015 #22

Maroon 5 should take every place on this list T_i_B Jun 2015 #77

Full wheelbarrow of horse shit. MerryBlooms Jun 2015 #25

Rush and the fucking Beastie Boys would be on my list. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #26

i don't know that i can talk to you ever again fizzgig Jun 2015 #50

I don't know what it is -- it seems like everyone I know likes them but me! Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #55

Worst song ever... Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #31

Yeah REM doesn't belong there, at least not their early stuff. Avalux Jun 2015 #33

I call them "Overplay." GoCubsGo Jun 2015 #49

Thank Eurovision for ABBA. mwooldri Jun 2015 #36

Again, finding the silver lining... CrawlingChaos Jun 2015 #38

Out of that list of 10, Creed is the only one I truly despise. But Billy Joel and newer Weezer nomorenomore08 Jun 2015 #40

I expect any song endlessly looped would be hellish Bosonic Jun 2015 #45

No mention of Steve Miller? Archae Jun 2015 #46

"that non playing Mother Fucker" Miles Davis ghostsinthemachine Jun 2015 #81

Hell on Earth Bosonic Jun 2015 #47

Please tell me that's a parody. drm604 Jun 2015 #51

Kinda Bosonic Jun 2015 #52

It's wonderful. GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #56

LMAO my daughter and I just watched that movie last week OriginalGeek Jun 2015 #72

A vote for Three Dog Night n/t IDemo Jun 2015 #48

the good news is that there is no such thing as hell. orleans Jun 2015 #57

No offense, Tommy, but there will be ONE band in Hell, and one band ONLY. THIS band. Miles Archer Jun 2015 #58

We think alike AwakeAtLast Jun 2015 #66

80s Hair Glam Metal was so dreadful. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #69

Let me guess. He's 32? progressoid Jun 2015 #59

This really is an individual thing. Some of it is based on age, some on life experiences. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #60

I love your post AND The Allman Brothers' "Live At the Fillmore" and Van Morrison's "Into the Stardust Jun 2015 #61

Thank you, Stardust . Yes. We no longer really hear the music like we did at one time. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #62

Whoever wrote that is taking the piss out of Weezer fans everywhere... Violet_Crumble Jun 2015 #64

i love the fuck out of weezer fizzgig Jun 2015 #76

What? No Barney Song? sakabatou Jun 2015 #67

If I wind up in hell, I would be forced to listen to: lastlib Jun 2015 #68

LOL! Let's hope you don't wind up in hell. In_The_Wind Jun 2015 #88

If I wind up where you are, milady, I'm sure..... lastlib Jun 2015 #90

(Dis)Honorable mention to the Doobie Brothers. lastlib Jun 2015 #91

Flo from Progressive on an endless loop would be my hell. EEO Jun 2015 #70

I'm so in love with Flo OriginalGeek Jun 2015 #73

Eric Clapton isn't a band. Scuba Jun 2015 #78

Your You're Gone is ready now seveneyes Jun 2015 #80

Styx hifiguy Jun 2015 #84

Where's Toilet Ted Nugent? Wolf Frankula Jun 2015 #86