Music Haven

[Joe]

What is your favourite artist's live sound?

In terms of Live sound, I'd have to say that Dream Theater and The Fifth sound amazing live. I've also watched on amazing show by Dream Theater on Youtube, and they have amazing stage presence as well, really know how to put on a good show. The Fifth is a somewhat underground band from Fayettevile, NC. They are absolutely amazing live, awesome stage presence, really good. Seeing them playing B stage at my second concert, was what got me into them.


Who do you think is the worst live artist/band?

That's a tough one to call, but from live songs, and videos (I don't get to go to concerts often, because I live in the middle of nowhere), I would have to say that some metal bands, just don't put one good live shows. I wasn't overly fond of Mudvayne when I saw their live stuff, it just didn't interest me, and it wasn't that good.


Are there any bands you think sound better live than what they do in the studio?

Buckethead and The Fifth. Buckethead's studio stuff sounds amazing, but when he goes live, he always adds something new to his songs when he plays, little flairs or extended shreds. Absolutely amazing. The Fifth's studio stuff is okay, but it really didn't hold anything for me compared to their Live concerts (I've seen them four times!) The quality is a little lower, because it's live, but they general sound they produce live is much better live.

Which do you prefer; live acts or studio recorded?

Overall, studio recorded. Studio recorded is cleaner, and often sounds better. Of course, I love me some live albums too. but yeah, Studio stuff just tends to sound better overall.

[Xeim]

I figured it was high time that I joined here. ^^; So hi everyone! I likez musicz!

What are/is your favourite type(s) of music?

I'd have to say hard rock and heavy metal are my favorites. I'll listen to anything but country and Hip hop, though. And I only dislike hip hop because of the lyrics. So, if it's in a foreign language I'm cool with it (I can't understand it!). Country is just....no.

Do you have a particular favourite artist/band? If so, who?

Evanescence all the way. I absolutely adore them. I think there's maybe four of their songs that I don't have memorized. And I have almost everything. Origin, Fallen, The Open Door, Not for Your Ears, Evanescence EP, Sound Asleep EP, (Missing off of Anywhere But Here...but I don't bother with live stuff) album-less songs...even the demos and original versions of songs. ^^; I still need to get the Mystary EP, three of the seven My Immortal recordings, and a few acoustic versions.

I know the background stories about some of their songs.

And I've seen them live. Only concert I've been to.

I'm such an Evanescence geek. xD If I'm not careful, I'll start praying to them next.

Though, I'm really starting to enjoy Disturbed. They're great. Only have about half of an album at this point though, lol.


How has music affected your life?

It defines it. I plan on doing something musical with my life, but whether I start/join a band or become a composer (in Japan! Going for the almost impossible to obtain! Yeah!) I haven't really decided yet. I also almost always have music on. And when I don't, the ipod that's taken up residence in my brain makes up for it.

Have any musical talents?

I sing. I've been in choir ever since my school started offering a choir program. I want to get us to sing "Listen to the Rain," that Amy Lee wrote, but I don't know if I'll be able to find the sheet music anywhere. xD

I also play piano, but I'm not very good at it yet. I'll be pushing a year at it in August. But I can play the Zelda theme song, so I think I'm covered. xD I'm also forcing myself to figure out how to play and sing at the same time with some uber easy arrangements of songs. I will play evanescence songs someday. It's my goal. That and some Final Fantasy stuff. Of course.


What's your favourite song at the moment?

Oooo...That's way too tough. I've taken a liking to "Prayer" by Disturbed, though, so I think I have to go with that. But there are sooooo many songs that could go here. ^^;

[You]

What is your favourite artist's live sound?

Metallica are always good live, I love the live version on Master of puppets with orchestra. In Flames are really good and Rammstein rules, the pyro and effects make everything amazing. Apocalyptica just own everything when they play live. They command the stage, the crowd, the music, everything which always comes accross in live recordings.

Who do you think is the worst live artist/band?

I'm not sure. I didn't think MCR were that good when I saw them live, although I could be a bit biased cos I've never really been into them...

Are there any bands you think sound better live than what they do in the studio?

I'm not really sure, Rammstein are amazing when they play live because of the pyro as I mentioned, so when taking that into account their shows are so much better than their studio albums. But with live albums I guess Iron Maiden sound better on their live albums than their studio albums.

Which do you prefer; live acts or studio recorded?

Generally studio albums, but occasionally a live album comes along that I really live. There really is no comparison when seeing a band play live though, unless they just royally suck of course.

Well...yes, Evanescence are quite Goth Rock-ey. Though I believe they have an Alternative edge to them as well. And also, I think people usually label them 'Goth Rock' or 'Goth Metal' because of their image. Hmm...to be honest though, I'm finding it quite hard to assign them into just one musical category, myself.

Was meant to say this in my last post, but agreed. I consider them more alternative but their image tips peoples opinion over to the Gothic side. But again we could end up back at the genre debate again^^

Bullet For My Valentine sound brill live.

Yeah I've been told so many times and I still haven't been able to see them live dammit.

And welcome to the club Xeim!

[Furore]

What is your favourite artist's live sound?

Probably Nirvana. Their From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah was insane to listen to. I also heard from my mate Joe who worked backstage in one of their concerts in '92 I believe that every time they played here it was intense. Pearl Jam I like most of their songs, but some seem to lose their feel to great extent. Like the version of Corduroy leading their Live on Two Legs album.

Who do you think is the worst live artist/band?

For me to not be entertained, two conditions must be met.
The music itself has to not interest me, and it has to be dull. If the music is shit but the crowd is fun, that can often make a concert less than a disaster. Some concerts lack both good music and a fun crowd. Not the type of event I want to find myself at...

Are there any bands you think sound better live than what they do in the studio?

I think some bands have some songs that sound a lot better live, but often they have more songs that sound better done in a studio. I also notice that a lot of lesser known acts sound better live than on their released EPs and the like. And some of the acts suck as Byron Bay's The Black Stars sound great both ways, but I'm pretty sure they know the right people who can get their EPs sounding spot on.

Which do you prefer; live acts or studio recorded?

I like them both for different reasons. If I want to chill and listen to my music, or just listen without noise pollution I generally prefer studio recorded. On most CDs, definetely studio recorded. But then if we bring actually going to the live shows into it, those are often a ton more memorable than just flipping a CD of studio recorded music on.

[Polk]

Woo. I missed a lot.

What do you think of covers?

Covers can go either way. Some are great, some are good, some are bad. Then there's Scarlett Johannsen doing Tom Waits.

Do you think that covers can be better than the original songs?

There are some. I was never a big fan of the original "Come on Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners, but then Save Ferris comes to do a ska-punk version, and it's phenomenal.

What is your favorite cover?

Any cover Reel Big Fish does.
Tori Amos- Raining Blood (Slayer). She does a really good version of it. Here's a video.
Alien Ant Farm- Smooth Criminal (Michael Jackson"
Anal ****- Theme from "Three's Company" (Funniest shit ever.)
Dimmu Borgir- Metal Heart (Accept)
The entirety of Skankin' Pickle's "The Green Album"
I'm pretty sure Mr. Bungle used to do some good live covers, one I know for a fact is "What the World Needs Now". There may be others.

That's all I can think of at the moment.

What cover do you think is the worst?

Did I mention that Scarlett Johannsen did Tom Waits? It doesn't matter. Scarlett Johannsen covered a bunch of Tom Waits songs. Didn't someone bother to tell her she was tone deaf? I guess not.

How much has your music taste changed over the years?

I like to think my taste in music is a lot broader than say, a couple of years ago. Appreciating composers like Cage, Zorn, Reich, and Zappa helped me broaden my definition of "What music is". I'm big into noise music, which most people would stick their noses up in the air and say "lol that's not music lol". I recently (as in about a year) got heavy into ska, instead of listening casually. That's all, me thinks.

What is your favourite artist's live sound?

****ing Dub Trio. OMG. If they come to your neck of the woods, go see them. Cancel all plans. DP has such an amazing guitar sound to begin with, but live, it's that type of loud that gets into your chest and you feel it in your core. They set their amazing sound by never talking. It's just song to song, only occasionally taking drink breaks.

Who do you think is the worst live artist/band?

I can't really think of a lot of bad bands to see. The only one that comes to mind is Queens of the Stone Age. Which sucks, because I like them. They bored the hell out of me when I saw them with Rage Against the Machine last August. By the way, RATM is amazing live.

Are there any bands you think sound better live than what they do in the studio?

Dub Trio. Also, Slayer. I'm not the biggest fan of Slayer, but they put on an amazing live show. That almost makes up for not releasing a decent album since "Seasons in the Abyss".

Noise is always better live. There are only a few noise CD's I can just sit and listen to, but I can't help but get into it live.

Which do you prefer; live acts or studio recorded?

Live shows are unbeatable. Live cd's are okay (see exceptions: Dub Trio (Cool out and Coexist), Reel Big Fish (Our Live Album is Better than your Live Album), both of which are phenomenal). When just listening to music, I go with studio recorded.

I think that's it. Booyah?

[Confession]

Currently listening to: Take On Me - Reel Big Fish.

I know we are off covers, but I would just like to say that this song is possibly on of the best covers ever!

Now onto more pressing topics.

What is your favourite artist's live sound?

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Nothing else needed to say, jokes. Nah I saw them at Big Day Out this year, and it was excellent, a very good performance, I can also say that from the live Dvd's i've seem, Zach really gets into his performance. Also I saw Iron Maiden this year, and that was absolutley amazing, sounded better then before they got their penision

Who do you think is the worst live artist/band?

Operator Please. They were at Big Day Out. The only reason I kept watching was that the violinst was HOT!


Are there any bands you think sound better live than what they do in the studio?

The Living end, definetly sounded awesome live. But I really think that most bands are either on par with studio or a little bit worse, the only way you can be better is through creativity, during the show.

Which do you prefer; live acts or studio recorded?

I like both, but I would have to tend to studio more, just because you dont have the background noise.

[Itachi Uchiha]

Weel I've been lurking around this club for long enough so I might as well get round to joining.

What are/is your favourite type(s) of music?
I'd say there are two main areas of music I listen to. J-rock and Metal. J-rock speaks for itself. I originally got into this music from Anime openings/endings and kind of got into them. I never figured out why, I just got into it. Even though I don't understand it half the time, it sounds good to me and sometimes look it up. As for metal, well I use that word to some up all the different genres I listen to. Mainly I stay in the more extreme areas such as Black, Death and Doom metal but I am a die-hard Trivium fan as well as or Thrash/Heavy bands.

Do you have a particular favourite artist/band? If so, who?
I'd say I have a few favorite bands but I'll just list those on my top list. Trivium have always been one of my favorite bands ever since I started listening to them (even though I prefer there older albums to the Crusade. Hopefully that'll change with the fourth xD). Also up there I'd say Agalloch and Dark tranquillity are there. In J-rock, currently, The Gazette and Maximum the Hormone.

How has music affected your life?
Music has affected my life in that it defines who I am as I'm sure it does with most people. If it wasn't for music I probably would have the friends I have now. Although this isn't entirely a good thing since these two girls are trying to make me learn ParaPara (Japanese Club dancing).

Have any musical talents?
Apparently I do. I'm currently the lead singer in a Death metal band which we've named Filial Cannibalism. To them I sound good but its others opinion that worries me ^^;;; I also write the songs for the band from time to time. Other than that, not much else.

What's your favourite song at the moment?
Probably Buiiki Kaesu By Maximum the hormone

[ChloChloAriadne]

What is your favourite artist's live sound?

ThouShaltNot, as far as live tracks go. Alex is, vocally, even more amazing live than he is in studio. There's something so unique and amazing about his voice that just draws me to him. If you want to listen to it ask me and I'll send a track >.<. You can't find them on Youtube or anything, unfortunately.

Who do you think is the worst live artist/band?

People here may not know her, but the Aussies surely will.. A girl named Stephanie Mcintosh, who was originally a soapie star, tried to sing.. She released a few 'quirk-pop' singles, all went down well.. Until she tried to sing live. It was.. Put simply, horrid. Abismal, really. It wasn't that she had an ordinary voice, it was that she plain and simply, could NOT sing. She was booed offstage, and it became clear that her first success was drawn from heavy use of autotune. She's not released anything since, other than a brief cameo in "The Bratz Movie".

Are there any bands you think sound better live than what they do in the studio?

I did say previously, ThouShaltNot. But not really as a whole, because their precious synth work is basically null and void onstage, but Alexs' vocals are purely.. amazing live. Also, P!nk. Not my most typical music choice, but I saw her live and she was fantastic. Wonderful strong voice, and she just has this.. Energy.

Which do you prefer; live acts or studio recorded?

In the end, it all depends what mood I'm in, simple as that. Also, if I'm watching it.. I'd rather watch a DVD of good live performances rather than listen to a recorded track, you just get all that extra energy.

[Omega Weapon]

Currently listening to: Like You - Evanescence

What is your favourite artist's live sound?

• Godsmack
• Metallica
• Tool
• My Chemical Romance
• Rammstein
• Bullet For My Valentine

Their live shows are incredible! In my personal opinion, no other bands can even come close to them. watch some of their concerts on YouTube or buy their DVDs and you cant deny how they rule the stage. they sound just as awesome Live as they do on the record. so you know they're the real thing. its like they are actually feeling the music when they sing and perform. They have simply impressed the hell out of me. I wish I could see them live in real life!

- One of Godsmack greatest shows is called Batalla De Los Tambores. Have you ever seen it before? Probably one of the most powerful shows I have ever seen in my life.

Also, I'll sadly admit but Breaking Benjamin is really good live. they have alot of energy and their lead singer can sing live.

Who do you think is the worst live artist/band?

Easy! Fall Out Boys is the worst live band period. live or on the record. They are just so atrocious live. The only good thing seems to be the drumming. The guitar playing is horrid, and their lead singer's voice changes so frequently it sound like he's going through puberty on stage or something like that!

When I was stationed in Germany there was a group called Electribe 101 that opened for the Scorpions. They were horrible. We all cheered them off the stage when they were done!

I saw some of Rush concerts on Youtube and I was incredibly disappointed. I love Rush..but..they suck live..that's it.

Are there any bands you think sound better live than what they do in the studio?

I think some bands have some songs that sound a lot better live, but often they have more songs that sound better done in a studio.

Absolutely. However, There is a band called Forever the Sickest Kids and I really think they are good but they are even better live. They formed in 2006, their first show was in 2007 and its on YouTube. I think it's better than most bands that are like them who have been around longer.

Which do you prefer; live acts or studio recorded?
I prefer the studio versions over the live versions of any song. It's just a bias I have.

And welcome to the club Xeim and Itachi Uchiha!

@Dystofia: Yes! and I don't really know how to thank you enough for that!

[Chez Daja]

How much has your music taste changed over the years?

It kind of has, but it kind of hasn't. I've always liked the tracks nobody else really liked. I like a lot of bass in all genres and none of my family really enjoys bass.

When I was about 12 or whatever, my music taste became more defined and I began listening to Linkin Park, Eminem, Korn and Ill Nino. I still enjoy a couple of random tracks from each of these bands.

After my Korn phase, I began getting into other bands like Cannibal Corpse, Katatonia, Opeth and Anaal Nathrakh. I realised I liked most metal but found thrash boring and power a bit ****ed up if listened to in large doses.

From then, I becan to listen to more ambience and instrumentalist stuff. I love metal and I love ambience. For good ambience, see Akira Yamaoka - Silent Hill 1; YouTube - Silent Hill [Music] - Claw Finger - "Claw Finger".
Akira Yamaoka - Silent Hill 4: The Room; YouTube - Silent Hill 4 : The Room OST - Wounded Warsong - "Wounded Warsong."
Akira Yamaoka - Silent Hill 2; YouTube - Promise [Reprise] - "Promise [Reprise]". Actually, this video was Konami clips mashed together by me... it's the first result you get for "Promise Reprise" on youtube.

What is your favourite artist's live sound?
Don't really like live music.

Who do you think is the worst live artist/band?
Oh God, I could name many.

Are there any bands you think sound better live than what they do in the studio?
Possibly Cannibal Corpse.

Which do you prefer; live acts or studio recorded?
Studio!

[Unknown Entity]

What are/is your favourite type(s) of music?

I like what I hear - it can be anything type lol! But my tastes seem to be over with Rock and Metal... Add a pinch of Hip-Hop and you're there!

Do you have a particular favourite artist/band? If so, who?

I have a few favourites... If I had to chose between Theroy of a Deadman, Evanescence, 3 Doors Down, Prodigy, Pink and Nickleback, I'd have to say Theory of a Deadman!

How has music affected your life?

I guess its affected who I hang around with and who my friends are... Once I first got into Rock, the friends I hung out with thought it was funny, and make little jokes about it. They thought they were being funny, when really it kinda hurt me - I was being me, and not listening to what most people were. One day, I was sitting in Maths, and Ella was sitting in front of me. We talked every now and then, and we became friends. I told her about Theory of a Deadman, she asked if she could borrow Gasoline (the album lol), and she didn't make fun of me because of it! To me, a friend that don't make fun of you for who you are is a great friend...

I don't think music has affected the way I think - well... Maybe a little... I... kinda helped with a pupil strike at school a few years back - it started a new trend on standing up to stuff at school too; there have been more strikes lol...

Have any musical talents?

There are very few people who have heard me sing, but the few who have heard say I can. I don't think I can, though I do sound good every now and then lol... Certainly not today singing to Bring Me To Life...

AND I'm trying to learn how to play a Guitar! Its not going to great now, but I'll get there eventually LOL!

What's your favourite song at the moment?

Now that I finally have Fallen - Evanescence, I'm loving Bring Me To Life and Everybody's Fool. BUT, seeing as I haven't heard them in YEARS, I gotta say either Little Smirk or Bad Girlfriend by Theory...

[Halie]

Oooh. Josh, Xeim and Entity joined...=D...welcome to the club ^^

@Omega: No problem. ^^ Glad I could spread the joy ^^. Haha. And really, you think Fall Out Boy don't sound good live? Wow. I have to say, I disagree. It may be because I have actually been there at one of their live performances, but still. I think Patrick's voice is rather good live.

I'll agree about My Chemical Romance, though. I thought they were brill live when I saw them. It was also the first concert I ever went to, and there was so much energy. They really connected with the crowd. I'm not as big of a fan as I used to be, but honestly. Brill live.

[Govinda]

I love live music. The best band I've seen live are The White Stripes. To be honest, I wasn't really looking forward to the gig; it was when they started playing I realised just how they'd got so popular on the back of albums that sounded like they'd been recorded in public loos. I can't even describe it. Just go and see them.

The worst band I've ever seen live was HIM. If I need to tell you why, you should not be in this club.

I love live music. The atmosphere, the volume, to be able to dance like you do to the album but with the artist there too...it's just magical. When I'm on the bus I prefer to listen to studio albums, but if I could go to a gig every night, I would.

Speaking of which

I AM GOING TO SEE RADIOHEAD IN FIVE DAYS! RADIOHEAD! LIVE! AHAHAH!

[Chez Daja]

The worst band I've ever seen live was HIM.

Okay, so I get why it was shitty. But what were you doing there, eh? EH?
A favour for the little brother, or what? TELL US THE STORY.

I'm actually worried about where it may lead. Did free booze or cigarettes tempt you? I could give you a free cigarette and we can make sweet music, babeh.

Okay, okay, I crossed the line. I'm actually curious now.

[Omega Weapon]

@Dystopia: I think you are right. I'll try to give them another chance soon!

Anyway, I have just ordered one of Alice In Chains greatest hits collections and that made me think of a few questions regarding "greatest hits" collections (in other words: compilations CDs):

• What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

• What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.

• What is your favorite greatest hits collection?

• How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?

• Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?

• Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

That's all for now! I'll answer my own questions tomorrow..I guess...

[Govinda]

Frank Zappa has the market cornered in greatest hits. He was told he was dying, and so spent his last months creating his own greatest hits before the record company could get their hands on the rights and make their own version of his 'best' work. Respect the great man.


I own a few greatest hits - I only usually buy them if I only like a band's popular songs, not their studio mincery. The Counting Crows best of, Films About Ghosts, is the only album of theirs that I can just about stand or even like in certain moods. I don't think I own any other greatest hits though, no. I have the Cure's Singles album, a few Bowie and Beatles compilations, I think and Hendrix one too, but I am not sure.

I think they're a good idea for bands that are a bit pish. For instance, I don't think Oasis needed a greatest hits; nor RHCP. The Clash Singles CD was stupid and annoying, though it did make the better, more tolerable parts of Sandinista! accessible to the public. I still do not know if this is a good thing, or a crime.

I think it's a good place to start with artists you're not sure about, or ones you get the feeling that have whole album which will sound turgid save one really nice tune. The Counting Crows are a prime example. Songs like Mr Jones, Mrs Potter's Lullaby, Round Here, their cover of Big Yellow Taxi; all of these songs interspersed across a mostly mediocre discography consisting of utter shit like Amy Hit the Atmosphere and worse. So, their greatest hits is a quick way to listen to their good tunes, which are very good, if you're in the right mood. I don't want to be trawling through six discs of crap with 12 gems; I want all the gems on one CD. So I bought the greatest hits.

I don't think greatest hits are a way of making money, really. I mean, Stadium Arcadium seemed more of a moneychaser than RHCP's greatest hits did. Sometimes it's a way for long gone bands to try and pay the bills, but sometimes it's just convenience.

[Furore]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

Not really. But they're good if you're only after a few songs by the band. Also good if you're a late listener. Like an artist you like's been around that long they have 20+ CDs, sometimes of varying genres...

What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.

I don't have too many. I have the obvious Nirvana and Pearl Jam greatest hits, Alive in Chains the essential collection, Offspring...
A few others.

What is your favorite greatest hits collection?

Alice in Chains. It has all my favourites so I tend to be lazy and just listen to it. It's also a double album that cost less than some single albums.

How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?

Depends on the artist. Some have a lot more good songs than some other bands. I'd say at least 3-5 albums if not 10.

Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?

Yeah. it's almost a try before you buy into being a fan. You can look up the songs you like and fund which album they were from. It's invaluable with bands that have changed their sound a few times.

Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

Of course I do. Why else sell them?
But it's a Win-win at times. Good music, often cheaper.

[Polk]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

Why re-release songs? Music shouldn't be about making money. Last time I checked, music is art. Then again, with most of the pop music garbage that's out there, it is about making money for most of the music industry.

What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.

KISS's greatest hits. And I got it as a joke. $5 at Pick 'N' Save. WHAT A STEAL!!

What is your favorite greatest hits collection?

I only have one. So none.

How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?

INFINITY ALBUMS LOL.

Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?

I guess, but most bands that release greatest hits albums are radio bands, and will mostly be radio hits. If you really want to get into a band, buy a studio album.

Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

Um. Duh.

Frank Zappa has the market cornered in greatest hits. He was told he was dying, and so spent his last months creating his own greatest hits before the record company could get their hands on the rights and make their own version of his 'best' work. Respect the great man.

Zappa IS God. No other way about it.

[Itachi Uchiha]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

I don’t think there really necessary to be honest. If you like a band you probably have between some or all their albums depending on how much you like them. To make a Greatest Hits is to put together all the songs that the public like, not what the fans might prefer. After all, some/most songs the fan base like might not be on there because a music video wasn’t made from it or it generally wasn’t popular with the overall public and so decided to miss it off.

What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.

I have none and I doubt I ever will. I mean can you see bands like Trivium, Disturbed or Children of Bodom ever making a Greatest Hits? I don’t think so and even if they did, I probably wouldn’t but it still.

What is your favourite greatest hits collection?

Like the above, I don’t own any so there are none I like.

How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?

I’ll have to go with Silver on this one and say infinite. Since it really isn’t necessary to re-release songs, then why should a Greatest Hits be put together?

Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?

No, I’d sooner point out an album where the band was at their best but that can vary from peoples opinion. I’d probably make a new fan listen to their first album or something to give them a real feel and what the band was/is but some bands change with time so I’d depend.

Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

Halie, you’ve created a leading question for us which I’ve always been told is back xD Sorry, school teaches you stuff like this ^^;;;

Anyway, I think it is a way of making cheap money and once one old time band/singer starts it then they all do. I mean look at Take That for example; they re-united after I don’t know how many years, then you hear the Spice girls are back with a world tour and Greatest Hits also. Now my parents when watching Five (if any of you know them as well). It’s just ridiculous and its milking their old and new fans of easy money.

[Confession]

Currentlt Listening to: Girl=Trouble - Motley Crue



What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

NO! I really dont like greatests hits, greatest hits are usually not the best songs, there just songs that made the most money. I think they're quite silly actually. Except for making money.

What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible

I have a gunners greatest hits. Thats about it.

How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?

With my above statement, I dont believe any. But at least 5 albums.

Greatest hits good for n00bs

Yes, as the give a sound introduction to the band, you get a feel of what the remaining albums would be like.


Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

They are made for 2 reasons, the first one morseo.

- Money.
- To regain any popularity they have lost on hiatus.

[Imposter]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?
I think that with today's ability to burn stuff and just put everything on an mp3 they've become obsolete, but I still think it is a good idea for the artists to make a collection of their hits.
What greatest hits collections do you have?
RHCP greatest hits of course, and well Phil Colin's greatest hits. That is it.

How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?
I would say at least 11 singles so three or four albums, but the later it is made in the artist's career the better.

Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

Yeah, but their job is to put out albums, so no matter what they put on it as long as they get it out right? I don't know if I would say it is a cheap thing, they can do their job however they want, and if that is just making a CD full of their hits then that is what they do.

Oh currently listening to: Call Back When I'm Honest - The Almost

[Omega Weapon]

Spiral Architect and Atma-Noah, You forgot to answer two of my questions! So, here are the questions again:

• What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

• What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.

• What is your favorite greatest hits collection?

• How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?

• Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?

• Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

Currently listening to: Lithium - Evanescence

[Joe]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

I don't think that they're necessary, unless the artist or band in question wants to just make some more money.

What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.

Good Times, Bad Times, 10 Years of Godsmack. Don't think that really counts as a greatest hits album, but it's the only thing close to one that I own.


What is your favorite greatest hits collection?

If I had to choose one, I'd go with the Good Times, Bad Times collection, as it's the only one I own, and Godsmack rocks.


How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?

I'd say at least 4 albums. That way there's plenty of variety to choose from.

Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?

Not Really, as the greatest hits, more often than not just tend to be the songs that sold best, and not the best songs. (I know plenty of Godsmack songs that never got any attention that are better than the ones aired on the Radio!)

Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

In this case I do agree. Most of the time, the band hasn't really done anything new in a few years, so they just throw a new single or two on an album with 12-15 of the "biggest hits" (Most radio airplay basically) and call it "Greatest Hits Collection"

[Mokkan Brushtail]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?
Hardly necessary, but it's a good way to find the better songs by bands

What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.
Backstreet Boys, ummm....Styx, and some others, but I forgot them.

What is your favorite greatest hits collection?
Of the ones I've got it'd have to be Styx

How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?
A few, at least four, so they have a variety.

Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?
NO!

Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?
That question is Biased, it should say Do you agree? rather than Don't you agree?
Either way, I would most likely say yes, but it is also a good way to see if they still have fans.

[FF Ace Cid]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

Nah. You don't have to have them. It's a good way to get the songs you like if you don't care for all the band's music though. Sometimes they include some extra stuff though, that's good.

What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.
I can't begin to tell you. There are dozens and dozens, hundreds and hundreds. Well, maybe I'll name a few. Los Lonely Boys, Queen, ACDC, Metallica. That is only a few, seriously I'm loaded with greatest hits, as well as mostly everything else they have made.

What is your favorite greatest hits collection?
Hm? That's a tough one. I'll go with Queen's greatest hits album. Simply because I love Queen that much. Sorry about not mentioning the name of the album, don't remember it, and don't won't to search for it.

How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?
A decent amount. Four, maybe five. There needs to be a variety. Really a greatest hits album should be saved for when the band has retired, that way they can get them all.

Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?
It depends on the fans. If they only care about the radio songs then yeah, but if they want to really get into the bands, then they shouldn't get the greatest hits, they should start getting all the albums.

Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?
Yeah, I agree with this. The band just needs to throw another album together, but they don't have many songs, so they create, the greatest hits collection.

[Xeim]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?
Well, in the age of CD players, they could be considered fairly useful. But in the age of media players and ipods, they're really become obsolete. You can make what YOU think is an artists' greatest hits collection...for less money... if you already have some or all their albums. Go playlists.


What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.
Uhm, I think I have Green Day's somewhere...if they even have one... o_O


What is your favorite greatest hits collection?
Can't really say.


How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?
Well, at least three albums. I don't care how many singles they've done, really. A lot of songs on singles end up in albums eventually, anyway. Some don't, of course, but many do.

Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?
I guess. But, in the age we're in now, I'd probably just burn them a CD of the songs I'd think that they'd enjoy. Not what the public would think they'd enjoy.


Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?
Yep. But soon enough, I'll bet they won't even make money off 'em. From the responses in the club, it seems a lot of people are realizing how pointless they are. If the trend continues, not many people will buy them. *shrug* I suppose there will always be the crazy fanboy/girl who wants EVERYTHING the artist has- CDs, posters, guitar picks, etc.

[Furore]

What greatest hits collections do you have? name them all if possible.
Uhm, I think I have Green Day's somewhere...if they even have one... o_O

International Superhits. It contains most if not all their songs worth hearing.
The era before American Idiot...
That said, Dookie's alright and it sells for less than a fancy coaster nowadays.

[Joe]

Silver: I have to disagree with you on the whole Green Day thing. American Idiot was a pretty decent album. It had some really catchy songs, though a few of them did suck horribly (Wake me Up when September Ends, Are we the Waiting, Whatshername). I know more songs from the American Idiot album by heart than I do from most of the other albums. (Jesus of Suburbia, St. Jimmy, Give me Novacaine, She's a Rebel, Holida, American Idiot, Letterbomb). Though the other albums were much better, American Idiot was still pretty solid.

Currently Listening - Brain Stew - Green Day

[Furore]

Silver: I have to disagree with you on the whole Green Day thing. American Idiot was a pretty decent album. It had some really catchy songs, though a few of them did suck horribly (Wake me Up when September Ends, Are we the Waiting, Whatshername). I know more songs from the American Idiot album by heart than I do from most of the other albums. (Jesus of Suburbia, St. Jimmy, Give me Novacaine, She's a Rebel, Holida, American Idiot, Letterbomb). Though the other albums were much better, American Idiot was still pretty solid.

Currently Listening - Brain Stew - Green Day

Just a question of tastes then.
But we're agreed that the older stuff was better at any rate.
I just never got a feel for American Idiot. It feels almost compromised to me sadly...

Currently listening to: Corduroy by Pearl Jam (via my Myspace page).

[Halie]

What do you think of greatest hits collections? Are they necessary?

Noo, not really. I never buy them. I really see no point in re-releasing a bunch of songs that most of the time aren't even the best hits.

What greatest hits collections do you have? Name them all if possible.

None. Although, years ago, either my Nan or my Dad bought me the 'Britney Spears' greatist hits. >.>

What is your favorite greatest hits collection?

Can't say, I'm afraid.

How many singles or albums do you think an artist should release before doing a greatest hits collection?

At least three or four. The more the better.

Do you recommend greatest hits collections for new fans?

Nope, I'd show them some music from an original album.

Some people think that greatest hits collections are just a cheap way that bands use to make easy money. - Don't you agree?

Oh yes. Definitely. That's exactly what they're about. Yet, I believe they'e pointless to fans. Except for extreme fans. Who quite literally want every last bit of merchandise.