See, I don't think it's all bad music, but I hate it all with the exception of tool. I went to a musical concert, and I enjoyed it, but I hate how everyone likes it, and blows all musical acts out of proportion like they are gods, and how everyone acts like they are so into it, and all the popular kids from the school are there. Tool thinks they are so great because they write cryptic lyrics, and other musical groups don't. They constantly call attention to the fact that they do, and like all singers, maynard talks about himself the whole time, and hardly any of what he says has meaning.
Then I go see a local band, and they just rock so hard, and are so talented, and don't call attention to themselves at all, but rather what they have to say. No ego you know. All their songs are about breaking up with a girl, or being a misunderstood teenager, but noone is there, noone likes them, and I'm sure I'll never hear them refered to as incredible.
Then there is dredg. The best band ever. I couldn't tell you why, since any criticism that i have had so far can actually be applied to most all music in general. Just suffice to say, i don't hate them despite the fact that their lyrics and music are inherently derivative and they probably aren't really bringing anything new to the table as far as mind-blowing music goes.
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