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mikeydread [Member] in response to: Huge Rock Songs That Were in No Way "Influential"

mikeydread [Member] — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:05:28 +0000

One great thing to come out of Bohemian Rhapsody is this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTheG--2NE0

Mr. Moderator [Member] in response to: Huge Rock Songs That Were in No Way "Influential"

Mr. Moderator [Member] — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:39:42 +0000

Anyone who wants to take on The Doors has got to go through Morrison Hotel. But that's not really relevant to this thread...

latelydavidband [Member] in response to: Huge Rock Songs That Were in No Way "Influential"

latelydavidband [Member] — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:28:04 +0000

I've got that Deluxe Sell Out from Amazon UK. The exchange rate is really great right now and I decided to go ahead and grab it up. Good stuff. That reminds me, I need to go check on that deluxe Odessa over there and see if it's cheaper...

The Doors. I wouldn't say that The Doors suck (I'm not a huge fan), but I will say that they are unique. While lots of bands sound like The Beatles or Boston, not many sound like The Doors. Their influence isn't as evident as many others. Not too many bands sound like The Doors.

I might agree that "Bo Rhap" is larger than its influence. Even "Stairway" had its aftershocks, but "Bo Rhap" is in a league of its own.

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shawnkilroy [Member] in response to: Huge Rock Songs That Were in No Way "Influential"

shawnkilroy [Member] — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:36:24 +0000

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BigSteve [Member] in response to: Huge Rock Songs That Were in No Way "Influential"

BigSteve [Member] — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:17:00 +0000

I don't think any of the artists mentioned sounds especially influenced by the music of the Doors. And singers with ponderous baritone voices may remind historically minded rock fans of Morrison, but that doesn't mean there's a direct influence. Critics sometimes say this about Iggy too, don't they? I'm most familiar with Lanegan of the others mentioned, and I find the concept very dubious.

jeangray [Member] in response to: Huge Rock Songs That Were in No Way "Influential"

jeangray [Member] — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:01:27 +0000

I would argue that you also appear to be missing the very exsistence of Glenn Danzig & Mark Lanegan. Both owe a heavy debt to the music of the Doors.

the great 48 [Member] in response to: Huge Rock Songs That Were in No Way "Influential"

the great 48 [Member] — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:28:09 +0000

"How come the Door's cataloge hasn't been reissued and given a 10 by pitchfork? I don't hear much of their influence on much indie music. i might be missing something though."

Specifically, you appear to be missing the very existence of Echo and the Bunnymen.

BigSteve [Member] in response to: Huge Rock Songs That Were in No Way "Influential"

BigSteve [Member] — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:20:27 +0000

The reason is that The Doors' music mostly sucks. Thanks god they haven't been widely influential.

Their back catalog has been reissued repeatedly, but I guess it's been mostly bought by guys who don't form bands.