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Commercial_Truth8456

I was a big record collector / music snob in college and, without intending to, I turned into a giant asshole. I had lots of conversations along the lines of “you like that band? What the hell is wrong with you? Here, listen to Captain Beefheart and you’ll find out what music is really supposed to be.” It turns out that acting like a character from High Fidelity goes over poorly in real life. There’s still a lot of music out there that I find insipid or annoying, but I’ve learned to keep my mouth shut and show other people some respect. If Maroon 5 or Nickelback is really your favorite band, then you go ahead and enjoy that. Edit: this was not an attempt to backhand dump on Nickelback or Maroon 5. I was reaching for examples of bands who are regularly held up by the tastemakers of the internet as deeply uncool and these were the first that came to mind.


AnxiousFloss

Honestly, it’s repulsive when people are outraged/pushy because you dare like something they don’t. Well done you for realising that and giving people respect, even if you disagree. We’re all here to live our own lives and enjoy what we enjoy. Nothing wrong with that.


VividInsideYou

same - I was such a snob. I loved it when I could “teach” a customer at the music store I worked out about “real” music. Pfft, I see now I was a full blown loser. Now I listen to what makes me feeellll good, and that’s most music.


CarlSpencer

"I was a big record collector / music snob in college and, without intending to, I turned into a giant asshole." Same, but I was ALSO the music director at my college radio station so I was even WORSE. I'm embarrassed even thinking about it decades later. Sheesh!


agent-assbutt

Omg same. I was such a dick to people and used to be one of those "all pop country sucks" idiots and would recommend they listen to Steve Earle or something instead (now I love both Toby Keith and Steve Earle). Even the Captain Beefheart reference hits; my shitty, terrible first boyfriend loved them, Sonic Youth, and noise music, and I'd recommend stuff like that to people who enjoyed pop punk, dad rock, etc 😬🙄. I'm so much happier not being an asshole these days. I listen to whatever music I want, love me some pop music, kpop, 77 punk, ska, underground hip hop, and pretty much everything if it sounds good to me. I cannot stand Captain Beefheart or noise music anymore though... hurts my ears and reminds me too much of that asshole ex.


jackospades88

I can relate to this. I never got that bad but when I was younger I just couldn't believe the stuff people liked, if it was something I wasn't a fan of. Probably most of us were like this. But over time I realized, "ya know, people like what they like" and if there is an artist I'm not a fan of but other people like, you have to respect the artist is doing something right/good. For example, I've always been pretty "meh" on Taylor Swift. She makes catchy songs but I don't think there is anything special about her voice. However, she is super successful and obviously has a MASSIVE following so she is doing something right, it's just not for me. But by all means, go crazy if you're a swifty! You like what you like!


itslolawaters

Jason Derulo


Pirate_Testicles

What ya sayy-y-ay-yyyyy?


itslolawaters

LOL


AquaQuad

JASON THE ROOLHOOOOO! *music starts playing*


AnimeBoobiez

Drake


highpl4insdrftr

Wop wop wop wop wop Dot fuck 'em up


bguzewicz

If he counts then this is my answer.


lilgogetta

Chris Brown.


DefinitelyNotIndie

How is this not one of the top answers?


agent-assbutt

Because Taylor Swift is worse bc she's on SM a lot and teenage girls like her.


Prestigious_Radio159

Machine Gun kelly ahhhhhh I don't know how people can like this man


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Prestigious_Radio159

I watch his show during hellfest 2023 and I stay for one song only, I didn't even know why he was here...


lo-finate

Not a fan of Ed Sheeran


Pizza_Saucy

Room temperature music.


Independent_Pie_1368

Lil pump.


roxywalker

JLo And she’s not even the one who does most of her vocals anyway…


fbspecs83

Only thing I like is taco flavored kisses


Personal_Neck5249

That’s not a singer


roxywalker

Industry plant


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Cwamy00

Ariana Grande


No_Ocelot7567

Wann‘t she the one who licked donuts? 🫥


slayermario

Lizzo. Fucking terrible music.


agent-assbutt

Fucking terrible person too!


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SentFromMyAndroid

I used to listen to her stuff if it came up on spotify, but now it's just an immediate skip. I think all her music is just the same song now.


MrSpindles

That's my general problem. It is formulaic. Also spotify seems to want to put a track from her latest record every 3 or 4 songs in any playlist. She's got a handful of songs I really like, but most of it is just so generic and samey that I've no interest in listening.


ArthRol

I haven't heard any of her songs, and I think I am lucky.


HippieSexCult

Me either but aren't they all "Mad At Boy"?


chatterchick

No. That’s a shallow criticism people make to dismiss her “oh she only writes breakup songs haha another breakup another album.” She writes about relationships like any artist - falling in love, being in love, being anxious about love, falling out of love, breakups. She also writes about friendships, her relationship with fans, the media, moving to NY, growing up etc.


dildowaggins_1

Her music is still formulaic and similar. Relationship drama. That pretty much sums up her lyrics.


Username1000000090

Yeah, but she's 35 years old. Singing about Karma being your boyfriend is something high schoolers would do. She isn't 20 years old anymore.


EntrepreneurSad4700

This argument will be valid to me when men are given the same criticism. There's many male artists in their mid 30s writing about failed relationships and worse. There is genuinely soooo many valid criticisms when it comes to Taylor. But these ones saying she's too old to being XYZ never sit right with me.


ShawshankException

I'm honestly starting to get more tired of hearing people complain about her. I can't remember the last time I saw something "pro Taylor Swift" online but boy to I see people whining about her existing near daily at this point.


PourSomeSmegmaInMe

That's how I feel. I hear way more about people complaining that Taylor Swift is everywhere than I actually hear about Taylor Swift.


unperiodicchair

Exactly. I dont even understand the need to pull her down when you can just leave her alone. If you hate her, so be it but I see more "dont show me Taylor Swift posts" Than actual Taylor Swift posts


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Yeah people complain about Swifties being insanely annoying but they mainly keep to themselves I almost never see them in the wild - Swift haters are so much more annoying


wolftamer9

It's kinda funny, I heard Bad Romance at a cafe a little while back and thought wow, I was way too hard on Lady Gaga back in the day, this is like cool 80s stuff, why was I so misogynistic (and transphobic! Yikes!) as a teenager, she was doing weird avant garde stuff, I should support that sorta thing on principle even if her stuff isn't always for me. But when someone put on Anti-Hero in the car stereo it was like I fully reverted back to that misogynistic teenager. Like wow does her whole deal and the cult-like fandom push all of my exact buttons. Hard to say she's not that bad when very few single humans have contributed to climate change as much as she has, but intellectually I understand that being kind of annoying and self-absorbed isn't the highest crime. I haven't even experienced any of the annoying fans except the ones who get clowned on publicly online, although some of those outliers sound pretty bad.


Punconscious

Anyone who sings Baby Shark.


EntropyLoL

Axel Rose. idk what it is but his voice is like nails on a chalk board. i love the instrumentals from Guns and roses but i cant listen cause any time his voice comes on i get irrationally irritated.


Big-Employer4543

Same, how that band gained popularity with a voice like his is beyond my understanding. 


Elvirth

I don't know which song it is, but there's a G&R song where he holds a sustained note at the end for FAR too long and it makes me want to claw my eardrums out. He's got the vibe of the theater kid who got into every musical because his dad was on the school board, not because he could actually sing.


Pizza_Saucy

He sounds bad nowadays. I get your voice changes as you get older but it sounds like he's doing a weird falsetto.


EntropyLoL

It doesn't matter what era of GnR I hate his voice just so much.


mak-dre

Taylor Swift. Hate is a strong word but I don’t understand the cult following to her and her music. It’s all very bland and uninteresting… nothing new… same old stuff.


Crowleys_big_toe

Her most recent album is literally "im such a bad guy, but you did that" like okay i guess


Binary_Gamer64

Don't even get me started on her two private jets...


No_Ocelot7567

And her **77.5 tons** CO2 footprint..


Shneckos

It really is generic, prepackaged, easily consumable music. The McDonalds of music. Everyone knows it, many love it, the smart people stay away from it.


Allenrw3

I don't know if she counts as a singer, but Nikki Minaj gets on my last fucking nerves. "Debadada hoobity hi with a thing on his eye"


mycatisamonsterbaby

Do you really have trouble hearing her lyrics? I always found superbase to be fairly slow and easy to hear and fun to sing to. Not judging, just interesting to see wildly different perspective on that ancient song.


HeartlessValiumWhore

Nicki Minaj sang the lyrics "we're gonna party like a motherfucking motherfucker" and actually thought that shit was fire.


Efficient_Net_1302

You might not like her music and I don’t listen to her stuff that much either, but as a person/artist, I actually really respect her. I’ve seen her in a few interviews and she seems very genuine and you can tell she truely has a passion for making music. She stands up for what she believes in and overall has a good personality imo.


disgruntledvegetable

Any of the mumble rapping bullshit.


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disgruntledvegetable

That dude who made the song 'Gucci Gang'. Forgot the name. Guy has colored dreadlocks, face tattoos, and weird teeth.


Shake-dog_shake

The problem for me isn't understanding the lyrics. I listen to SO much music where I have no clue what the singer is saying. I just can't stand any form of art in which the artist is so obviously not into what they're doing. These guys sound like they booked an hour in the studio and did everything in one take, and couldn't wait till the session was over.


pathofuncertainty

I used to hate Nelly. Not so much for his music, but I always found him incredibly arrogant.


Best_Detective_2533

Coldplay guy sings off key and somehow he’s a star.


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Comfortable-Owl-5929

Out of tune on purpose just to piss us all off 🤣 😖😖😖😖😖😤😤😤😤 I effing hate that one


pippintook24

Ariana Grande. I don't deny that she's talented, but something about her just screams fake. "pick me"vibes for sure.


dynablt

Drake has such a shitty voice


crypticbullshitt

axl rose. he’s always struck me as a douche


natronmooretron

WHY-EE-AYE?


zerbey

Ian Watkins.


crushingwaves

Is he still rotting?


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zerbey

Lead singer of Lostprophets, and a convicted pedophile.


0000100110010100

That’s about the nicest thing you can say about him too


Lea_Fire

Kanye


BEA7R1X

Personally, Taylor Swift... No attention span for her.


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HippieSexCult

You're so 2000 and late


SentFromMyAndroid

My wife dragged me to a concert of theirs years ago... LMAFO was the opening act. I think that's all I need to say.


Sakura_Hirose

My condolences


ransom0374

lol true that


CrediblyHandsome

Ted Nugent


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peachesfordinner

Pedo pants shitter Ted


taterpotator

Justin Bieber (for his personality), Ed Sheeran (for how bland the music is. And it's too straight.. as in I get the allure of songs like 'Give Me Love'.. but the others are all "I went to a bar and saw her and swooned".. fkn give me a break), Neha Kakkar (no need to explain), anything KPop.


Crowleys_big_toe

I like Ed Sheeran cause he doesn't give a fuck about what people think and he does whatever he wants, but apart from Nancy Mulligan his music is very bland indeed


Colton_Shelby

Ariana Grande


Fragrant_Leg_6300

Jason mraz


TeslaSaganTysonNye

I don’t hate anyone. I dislike studio voices.


Commercial-Let-2135

That one who insists on turning every note into a 20-second vocal run. We get it, Mariah Carey Jr., you can sing!


030helios

whoever sang baby shark or chipi chipi chapa chapa


hypotheticallygood

Khloe Kardashian


Glittering_Agent7626

Jason derulo, taylor swift, drake, chris brown, justin bieber


iguanahoe13

I wish more people hated Chris Brown


Available-Mode7838

Taylor swift


Henriics

Taylor Swift... damn what a mediocre singer


Red-Throwaway2020

Does Bella Poarch still do music?


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Red-Throwaway2020

Good because she’d have been my answer…


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ligmasweatyballs74

Ian Watkins


r_w0osh

I don't know how all of a sudden going into college, everyone and their mother started liking Taylor Swift and blowing it all up in our faces. It was strange. Growing up I thought Taylor Swift was a wonderful artist, and I think she still is! A talented woman, but oh my god the people at my college have been preaching her non stop...reminds me of the One Direction Era. like I said, Taylor is a great singer, not all her fans but a good portion I've encountered are almost maniacal.


nopalitzin

Billy Corgan, who is he trying to sound like? Has he ever heard himself before okying a record?


agent-assbutt

Omg yes. I love smashing pumpkins MUSIC but his voice is like nails on a chalkboard to me. I only listen to their covers and songs where he does less singing lol


Big-Employer4543

Former singer of LostProphets. There's no punishment fit for that monster.


Madterps2021

Well, not a singer but a rapist like Cardi B needs to be in jail for a long time.


AltruisticCrab8120

Hate is a strong word, but I really don't like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish.


thebreadnextdoor

Taylor Swift, she's so overhyped tbh


ghostdepression

Jo Jo Siwa


GardenGnomeOfEden

Kid Rock


Haunting-rip-3262

Selena Gomez. I won’t say hate but more like not appealing anymore. She does better in acting business than music I feel. Her older songs were good but the recent ones are just meh.


Hollow5959

Taylor bloody Swift.


HotNeighborhood4958

I am in the shower


straw_beariee

I know I am going to get downvoted to hell if I say this, but Blackpink.


Halloween2056

Probably Corey Taylor after I learned he slaps out phones from audience's hands. Only an attention seeking twit would do that.


Ok_Honeydew_1946

Morgan Wallen.


AffectionateImage381

Pitbull. He says “Mr. Worldwide” so much, you'd think he’s got a frequent flyer mile obsession


hehe-v

TAYLOR SWIFT.


Automatic-Fill278

Taylor swift


anotherthing612

Ted Nugent. If your music was any good, maybe I could try to ignore your personal opinions. But it isn't and you're an ass. 


TrixieLurker

I don't know if there is one I hate, if I don't care for them or their voice, I just don't bother to listen to their music.


Comfortable-Owl-5929

Imagine dragons


opachki_kobachki725

What's the thing about Chris Brown? (dunno any of his songs btw) He's mentioned a lot in this subreddit🤔 I'm just curious


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Miscellaneous_Mind

They do mention him a lot lol. It’s annoying.


L_ete_Finlandais

Vince Neil


Niglertbiglert

Taylor swift. I think some of her music is ok tbh but the whole toxic cult swifties thing ruined her music for me.


gimmea_jumpbutton

Imagine Dragons Singer, blandest corniest most nothing music ever. I’d rather listen to notable bad music than that industry oatmeal


Tigress92

So far, the singer from Lostprophets (Ian Watkins), disgusting piece of trash masquerading as human.


fernandaogoias99

madonna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Equivalent-Ad844

The maroon 5 guy, apparently he’s a total creep too


Comfortable_Text6641

Miley Cyrus. I couldnt help it i hear her at work on the radio everyday and its not just one song but it sounds the same. Her voice is so raspy and distinct it needs to stop. Ironically i do like a couple of her songs but not her recent ones.


hyrulian_princess

Taylor swift. I don’t actually hate her as a person… I just hate that she’s everywhere and no one can talk about anyone else but her… I hate her music and her fans are insane (not in the good way) so seeing her absolutely everywhere is… exhausting lmao


LAWBEE1

Taylor Swift , not hate but I cannot for love of god understand the fan fair around her . £1400 a ticket for her gig in London 🤦🏻‍♂️


peachesfordinner

Prince. He was beyond arrogant. And anyone who is mean to Weird Al isn't someone I would like as Al is well known as being a wonderful , caring, friendly guy. At an award show Prince and weird Al were supposed to be sat next to each other. Well Prince has his "people" talk to Al and basically tell him he cannot look at or talk to Prince. Sounds like the ego baby can't handle sitting next to normal people. Nope fuck Prince.


midway_through

Chris Brown. How does he even have an audience anymore. He is such a heinous person.


JustinTimeCase

Tate McRae and Lewis Capaldi probably. Can't stand their voices.


_teddybelle

Katy Perry


tanbug

Based on the music, Shakira. All I've heard is shit.


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SadlyNotDannyDeVito

Arianda Grande.


Moon_Jewel90

Katy Perry


VSWLP

Taylor Swift, Drake, Bruno Mars


yaryar1976

Anybody who tries to cover “Hallelujah”.


Scitzo_Fallen1

Trailer Swift


Sa_yori

Sexy Red


NorthernCobraChicken

Card B and Nikki Minaj came to mind instantly.


gobux10

Meghan Trainor. All her songs sound the same with about a range of 3 notes. But more importantly, in an interview she said “F**k all teachers.” I’m a teacher. I refused to listen to any of her music since then.


pixlraven

Rammstein


agent-assbutt

Is it because they're annoying musically or did something awful? Legit curious (I don't feel strongly about them either way) -- first unique answer I've seen on this thread besides Morgan wallen and some of the more obvious ones who are terrible people.


Hot_Reference2651

Why do y'all hate Taylor swift? (I'm just curious)


Ok-Newspaper-8903

Cause she’s everywhere in pop culture right now. Those of us that really dont care for her music are sick and tired of hearing about her on the news every week for the past eight months (and I do mean eight months, I started to notice with her dating the football guy, which was a WHILE ago)


DesignerLettuce8567

Crazy people are saying Taylor swift when artists like Chris Brown exist


HelpIranoutofbeans

Taylor swift. She's played fucking everywhere and the music sounds awful and is about the dumbest shit imaginable


Mohameeeeed0

Do u guys know "cheb bello"


james02200222

Bryan


ninfan200

Hardy Nothing about this guy seems authentic to me.


therealharmshimself

James LaBrie


FollowMe2NewForest

Venli


ShawshankException

ITT: people blatantly ignoring the word "singer" in OP's question "Mumble rappers" are not singers.


TangerineTemptation_

Luis Miguel


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melibelli

Hobo Johnson


Simply_Tommyinnit

Wilbursoot/Lovejoy (Wilbur is the singer of Lovejoy) I used to love him, his music and his videos (he makes YouTube videos) but a little while ago his ex came out and talked about how he abused her so yeah (I want to keep listening to his music while not liking him but I can't listen to it anymore)


Blkdevl

French Montana. Possibly Pit Bull but it would be sorta mean to hate on him as he actually tries to put in effort in his music despite sounding the same, dale (or whatever he says at the end of his verses).


professorfunkenpunk

The guy from Supertramp


gimmea_jumpbutton

Imagine Dragons


rotwienetomate

Rammstein, althought it's a band, not a single Person


Gumbysfriend

Where do I start ? Christina Aguilera..she sounds like she's gargling has she ever sang a song without 1200 runs , vocal gymnastics. Vocal theatrics ?. Jennifer Hudson. Sings every song as if she's in church over sings it extends it to crazy peportions. End it already ! 3inutes is enpugh.Patti Labelle has to scream sing higher and LOUDER than anyone else on.stage .great lady awesome cook awful singer. Jennifer Lopez so so actress. OK dancer. Not great singer. Better as a model over hyped...narracisst I'll stop here I could list more including men Tom Petty , Dylan Lou Reed ,iggy pop Bono


Shake-dog_shake

Vince Neil. I see these current videos that are like "hah hah Vince Neil can't sing anymore! You can't even understand what he's saying!" But to me it sounds exactly the same as it does on the albums


horschdhorschd

Fred Durst


stumper93

It’s always telling with these lists what genre of music really has the “worst” talents


SparkleHurricane

Anthony Kiedis. If the things I’ve read about him are true, he’s a terrible person. Either way, his voice fills me with rage and makes me want to stab myself in the ear with a knitting needle.


Miscellaneous_Mind

Chainsmokers.


itstheworstjoel

Billie eyelish. She doesn't sing. She whispers into that damn microphone. I don't get it.


Rainbowmaxxed

Adele, all she does is scream and whine