NSW, I suggest going back and reading earlier posts defending the group and continued listens of the album. A lot of people came around after giving it a few chances, Imperor up there included.
Rise Above
That said, I love punk and hardcore.
It's true. Something about it might not immediately click those first handful of listens. Now it's a top-fiver on the year and I've come to enjoy previous albums Rise Above and The Getty Address. Figuring out the girls are cute may or may not have had something to do with it.
This is an honest question: why is it that I can listen to a band with a male vocalist and not automatically think about whether or not he's cute, but most (not all, but most) guys' thoughts about a female vocalist go straight to if she's good-looking. Probably something that has been pondered for many years before, but I'm still curious.
Do not lump me in on this, please. I truly don't give a shit about what a singer looks like.
I might be guilty of thinking an actress is better than another cos her looks somehow work their way into the equation, but with music I honestly could not care less.
I'm not, hence the most, plus you commented earlier about not thinking the girls are cute.
This is an honest question: why is it that I can listen to a band with a male vocalist and not automatically think about whether or not he's cute, but most (not all, but most) guys' thoughts about a female vocalist go straight to if she's good-looking. Probably something that has been pondered for many years before, but I'm still curious.
Honestly, I play up a lot of my thinking singers are cute. At the end of the day, it's really about the music. Amy Winehouse is a good example, as I still to this day love Back to Black despite the fact that she wasn't a remotely good looking woman even before she got even more drugged out. Amy Millan, Joni Mitchell, and the girl from Shearwater aren't attractive, but their tunes are still nice.
It's really just a nice bonus. The tunes are the most important thing, but I'm never going to stop swooning if I find them cute.
Well shit, I'd be lying if I did not deem it to be a bonus.
Absolutely. I had no real clue what Amber and Angel looked like before I heard this album, save for the artwork (which doesn't tell that much anyway). It's not like I saw a photo of THE COFF! and decided to like the album. I liked it because it grew on me.
Then I did see the photos and liked it even more.
Iron Sheff is a good looking dude, which you may or may not have known before you liked the band. I know you well enough to know that it wouldn't impact how much you like their music, but it can't be anything but gravy once you already are a fan.
Another example that just dawned on me: I have no idea what the girl from The Dø's name is or what she looks like, but still immensely enjoy the album.
This is an honest question: why is it that I can listen to a band with a male vocalist and not automatically think about whether or not he's cute, but most (not all, but most) guys' thoughts about a female vocalist go straight to if she's good-looking. Probably something that has been pondered for many years before, but I'm still curious.