We like Dad Rock.

[Martinski]

Funny thing is most of the new record is antidadrock, only Cedarwood and Miracle (massively) belong into dad rock category

I dont mind Miracle, i like it much more than Boots, Vertigo and Elevation.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Funny thing is most of the new record is antidadrock, only Cedarwood and Miracle (massively) belong into dad rock category

eat shit

 

[Reggie Thee Dog]

I always thought Adult Contemporary was some kind of porn thing. Guess I was wrong.

...you're thinking of Adult-Alternative...

 

[Musikwala]

Dad Rock

 

[Musikwala]

Speaking of dad rock, Joe Cocker died yesterday.

 

[The Panther]

I've seen the term "Dad-rock" in use since at least 1996/97, when it was used in British music magazines to describe bands like Ocean Colour Scene. Basically, it was used to describe Britpop bands that were not greatly respected but exceptionally retro (as opposed to the just-as-retro but more respected Britpop bands).

So, to me, "classic rock" and Dad-rock are two totally different things.

 

[jeevey]

Yes. U2 used to be music for Soccer Moms, but now U2 have gotten more manly.

Write an essay on this and you too can have a headline for Interference's homepage.

 

[MrPryck2U]

Speaking of dad rock, Joe Cocker died yesterday.

Cocker is granddad rock.

 

[thavidesco]

Cocker is granddad rock.

 

[corianderstem]

I've seen the term "Dad-rock" in use since at least 1996/97, when it was used in British music magazines to describe bands like Ocean Colour Scene. Basically, it was used to describe Britpop bands that were not greatly respected but exceptionally retro (as opposed to the just-as-retro but more respected Britpop bands).

so funny you say that. I just finished this book last night:

http://www.amazon.com/Yeah-Story-Mo...qid=1419363727&sr=8-1&keywords=yeah+yeah+yeah

And the author talks about that being "dad rock". I was torn between laughing and throwing the book across the room.

 

[Cancer45]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGgBMuIZMaY


these guys still got it!

 

[thavidesco]

Well, this is hilarious

 

[Oregoropa]

Mom Rock = Stevie Nicks

 

[MrPryck2U]

Mom Rock = Stevie Nicks

I think you mean Grandmom Rock. Stevie is collecting Social Security.

 

[zitherglow]

Kroq...

 

[BigMacPhisto]

Any genre that includes Led Zeppelin is one that I'm proud to be a fan of.

I have a theory about the complete lack of respect given to musicians who are actual musicians, ie. one's who play instruments: the disrespect they are given is a symptom of an anti-intellectual, neo-liberal society based on instant gratification. To be proficient at an instrument (or anything) is a sign that you think you're better than someone. Which isn't to denigrate those who use samplers (I make electronic music and play guitar), but most mainstream music relies on presets and everyone shares the same sounds, a trait that's indicative of laziness, a lack of imagination and talent, and a desire to conform above all else. Whatever one may say of "dad rock" artists, they are not trying to conform to anything which is the opposite of the assembly line pop acts that the poptimists attempt to validate by branding everything else as "dad rock."

1) No, it's got nothing to do with talent. Plenty of the hipsters that use the term "dad rock" are into very talented artists that write and create their own material and are excellent musicians.

2) I'm sick of the term "dumbing down of society" or saying people are "anti-intellectual"...the average IQ and level of education continues to go up across the country. It's the exact opposite.

3) Unless someone is being a d-bag and just writing off someone like U2 or Springsteen entirely, the term "dad rock" is more befitting of the boring later period stuff from those artists along with other bands they play on the generic Triple-A rock stations that cater to middle aged listeners.

 

[DaveC]