What's so good about the Wildhearts?

[fluffygrue]

Nah, being a music nerd is where it's at.

[Arabiandisco]

Nah, being a music nerd is where it's at.

Indeed. The best music is the stuff that noone's ever heard of... (Had someone ask me who I was into the other day, and not one of my favourite bands has ever made any real impact on the charts, save for Terrorvision, and Tequila is crap)

[fluffygrue]

Indeed. The best music is the stuff that noone's ever heard of... (Had someone ask me who I was into the other day, and not one of my favourite bands has ever made any real impact on the charts, save for Terrorvision, and Tequila is crap)

Ahh, true, true. I probably lurk too much on last.fm.. these days I have a different idea of what 'obscure' is, and it usually involves bands that play pubs and don't have albums out yet.

So I tend to be a bit surprised when people haven't heard of bands like Alice in Chains or NIN. Not much point mentioning the Wildhearts or smaller bands in that case.. :/

[Ross]

Keep the answers coming, I'll be back to reply more later!

That's ok, sir. I find it frustrating that a lot of people never really seem to scratch the surface and realise that there's a whole world for of music out there. I never suggest that everyone should like what i like but if you only go by the charts or what's in the NME etc. then maybe you're just not a fan of music. I mean, i feel some effect from the death of Pavarotti - more out of respect and appreciation for his musical talent rather than being into everything he did.

God i sound like a nerd don't i?

Not really, I know exactly how you feel.

Aye, me also. I hate Opera, but I love Pavarotti, because when he sings, you can tell he means it. It makes a difference to me. And it's also the reason classical music fans hate the ol Pav. Cos he's not technically proficient enough. Give me passion over proficiency any day. Give me the Wildhearts over Steve Vai.

[nig1012]

pavarotti's wife just got 3 numbers on the lottery she says "brilliant" it makes up for that tenor i lost the other day......................sorry

[SteveP]

Give me passion over proficiency any day. Give me the Wildhearts over Steve Vai.

Totally agreed, when you think about it like that, it makes you realise that all these reality shows produce or aim to abuse the talent of someone who is there for the fame and adulation

[WiredOut]

Best friend or not, this guy actually sounds quite punchably supercilious. I would just ignore him until he gets over his adolescent haughtiness. I mean, does he actually like music or just use it as dubious leverage for one-upmanship-based wankery?

Sorry if I'm getting an overly-negative impression of your pal here but his attitude reminds me of a few people I know who might benefit from the occasional screaming drop-kick to the face.