I'd like to be famous, but criticism like this would get to me, I hope it doesn't get to them...
And also, I wouldn't call them stupid and fake because their target audience are teenage girls, I like their music and if there weren't "teenage girl, dumb, repetitive, stupid, fake, music" I wouldn't listen to much but 70's and 80's music.
Honestly no matter what you do in life and who you are there's always going to be people saying bad things about you, it's just with fame that criticism in more wide spread because more people know who you are. You just have to remember that there's a reason you are the famous one and they're not
I would make this the most liked post in the history of liked posts, post in in every other social networking site and like it there a million times to get my message across to everybody. :|
They can sing and all and they seem like nice enough guys but I have to agree with Slash. They don't even write their own songs and it seems to me that the only reason why so many teens like them is because of their looks.
Ok, I appreciate all music. But honestly this is what pop music is known for, it's not supposed to be deep and meaningful, pop music was literally made for being really simple and catchy. That being said I think that Slash is right about not enough truly talented musicians are being noticed
Hey um you guys i would watch out. I like 1d and all but im not one of those crazy fans, but i know of a few crazy ones who might like murder ur entire family so just be careful out here in the world wide web.
They don't know where I live, my town or street. They don't know my country. They don't know who I am, what I've been through. They don't know my life.
Before you bash them listen to their new album. They've COMPLETELY changed. I'm a directioner and I listened to What Makes You Beautiful and then listened to their new album and I was like "Damn... that's the same band?" They have changed a lot. And even though you think their song's are "meaningless" they have changed a lot of girls (including myself) and have helped all directioners out at some point. A lot of their songs have got girls to stop cutting. or think twice before they commit. Even though you don't like them. Don't bash them or their fans. They mean the world to a lot of people.
Ok so I just logged in to say that @abstermonk you are my new favorite person on FS and it's true. They have completely changed since the 'up all night' album
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You could take this quote and put it on almost every pop boy-band out there now without changing a single word, and it would still make sense. So think about that before saying they are different from the rest.
Hey that's hypocritical. I'm a teenage girl and I prefer Hollywood Undead, 30 seconds to mars, and Skillet. However I must as that they seem like good people. There's no need for anyone to attack them.
Some people have probably already said these things but here is my opinion.
One Direction became famous because they were talented singers, charismatic, nice seeming people, and good looking. They never claimed they were always fantastic songwriters or that their songs were very deep.
They start out and have a bunch of generic but very catchy pop songs to gain a huge supportive fan base. Once they have this group of fans, they released their 3rd album, called Midnight Memories. This album is a lot less generic, catchy pop songs and has more of a folksy, acoustic style, although there are some songs that are different, to bring variety to the album. They also are learning to write songs now, and wrote over half of Midnight Memories themselves.
Maybe their music isn't FANTASTIC, but it's good for it's genre and they seem like nice people. If you don't like them, take 2 hours out of your life and watch the movie This Is Us. It's not too bad and might change your mind.
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I also want to point out the fact that he say. "obsessive musically illiterate teenage girls" I'm obsessed with them but I'm FAR from being musically illiterate. I play the flute in concert band and marching band. I've gotten 4 gold metals at state competitions for my flute playing and in the top band at my school. We aren't musically illiterate.
But you're a fan of twilight, does that mean your moviely illiterate... Seriously I don't think you should be judging what other people like
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I mean I still listen to that song called mmmbop by Hansen that came out in the 90s, are ya gonna hate on me for that too?
Ive never heard Hansen, so how could I "hate on you?" And I'm a fan of the Twilight books. The movies are alright. And I wasn't judging. I was explaining what Slash meant when he said "musically illiterate." So I would thank you not to call me moveily illiterate.
Oh ok well as long as you weren't trying to offend somebody then that's all good.
*smiles and hands you cookie*
And I'm sorry for calling you moviely illiterate, I don't actually think it's a proper word and I was being a noob
Calmthelovelytits: to bad I listen to them and I'm not musically illiterate. Everyone has their own taste in music. Sorry for liking something.
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However, being good at something isn't exactly subjective. Most boy bands do not play their instruments well beyond some power cords and a couple drum beats. Hell, even The Beatles weren't the best instrumentalists. Because most of what I do involves music, I always look at the technical part before I like the band. But that doesn't even mean the band is better or worse than another, it just means one is better at playing than the other.
calmthelovelytits just leave this fucking post nobody here likes u or wants u here, u say 'that's ur opinion' but won't let us have an opinion on whether we like one direction or not .. A bit one sided I think.
Okay, lebatman. re you going to comment on all my replies? Ive already stated that I dont care what you listen to. You can have your opinion, I'm just letting you know I disagree with it. That's the way opinion works. Dont like it? Maybe the internet is the wrong place for you.
I like a few of there songs i also like old classic rock and i'm gonna say one thing slash is wrong about one thing and that is that One direction is not the next Justin bieber due to the fact that they haven't been in trouble with the law about 50 times, for speeding MANY times, Bringing his pet monkey illegally to another country (then leaving it there), pissing in a mop bucket (kinda funny though), spitting on his neighbor (who confronted justin about his speeding in there gated community), Mocked anne frank (he said his sorry but still come on dude), has had many recent controversy like the whole brazilian brothel incident and the list goes on. So when we get down to it justin is worse than one direction from moral standpoint. I mean the guy goes shirtless at concerts and does some very sexual orientated things in his music videos so he exploits his sex appeal one direction doesn't do that on purpose they might do it subconsciously in there pictures but otherwise no.
Yeah but they don't say like "yeah baby lets f*ck" they just kind of imply it to you in a discreet manner...justin instead is just like "she say she love my lolly..." And so on and so forth...
This annoys me so much. The fact that people speak without knowing. I'll let you guys know that the last One Direction's album was made and dedicated to all the teenagers girls who are suicidal, that's why it is called Midnight Memories. Dedicated to those girls who stay up all night choosing whether to kill themselves or not. I know this might sound crazy but those 5 boys honestly mean the world to that kind of girls. The problem is that the media only captures the ''childish'' fans. The one who go around wearing One Direction merchandise and are probably 12 years old. The ones who love them because of their looks only. Now please don't say to me that these boys don't make any efforts at all. They pour their hearts into every song they sing, i'm telling you. They're just starting. People are too damn judgemental.
When people say these things, I believe they are specifically referencing the psychotic fans. We know there are some decent girls put there. Slash most likely said this before Midnight Memories came out. If not, than I guess he's just another narrow minded celebrity.
Actually he's not. He's a very open minded person and a very cool guy who lives his music and guitar is his passion. I'm not entirely sure he's aware of the girls one direction helps. But his music does the same that they do for their fans. I guess it's cause when he was in gun n roses, they had a variety of fans, all different. But with 1d you see a lot of young girls who take their love for them too far and give the rest bad reputation. Otherwise I agree with some of the stuff slash says. Except for the justin bieber part. They seem like nice guys honestly.
To me, One Direction is waaaay better then Beiber because they don't do some of the horrible things he's done. And in all honesty, people should stop bashing on them. So what if you don't like their music? Just don't listen to it.
Beiber, on the other hand, is a totally different story. He's a douche and doesn't respect his fans at all. At least One Direction actually loves their fans.
Oh, silly lebatman. For your information, I am a girl. And no, I dont give two shits whether or not you want me here. Nor do I care much if I piss you off. If what I say makes you angry, dont read it. You really shouldn't care so much about other people's opinions. It'll save you a lot of trouble.
Yeah, she has a point about not caring about other people's opinions, you would be a lot happier. I actually have to get better at that myself. I mean, just do you what you do, and let other people disagree. Not everyone has to agree on everything.
No problem, haha.
They're are quite successful and have been going strong for over three years, they gained fans quicker than the Beatles. Honestly people these days always criticize people on what they wear or what music they listen to. If you don't like them that's okay, just don't put it out where it can offend people.
I'm quite amused by all the comments, even though I am a directioner i still enjoyed reading the stupid arguments it just makes me happy knowing there's other sassy people put there who stick up for what the believe in.
Lebatman: it's funny how you say people can have their own opinions, yet you agree that they aren't allowed to voice it. This is based off when you said "thank you" to the post above you saying that "if you don't like them that's okay, just don't put it out where it can offend people." Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's the message I got and that's a huge contradiction. Regardless of what you meant, people are allowed yo put their opinion wherever they want. It doesn't matter if it might offend someone. While you should always try not to hurtful, people have a right to express themselves. Some people don't fancy one direction and they are free to say so.
Im a Directioner but I do admit Slash has a point. Their songs may not have as much meaning as songs from a few years ago but the music business has changed. Everythings different now compared to old music, like Bon Jovi, Whitney Housten or a band called Rooster who I loved. But to be honest, the 1D boys shouldnt be called "musically illiterate". Thats a bit much
Honestly i disagree with this but have to agree at the same time. Im a directioner myself but have to admit some of this is true. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. And to those "over the top directioners" commenting on here threatening to "hunt you down", youre part of the reaseon directioners are looked as a "pshycotic fan base". Just cqlm down its his opinion. Doesnt affect their success in any way. Theyve worked for what they have and im a proud directioner.
Amen to Slash!!! Some Directioners are musically illeritate and obsessive, yes I am obsessed with Black Veil Brides, but I won't say if you bash BVB then I will hunt you down!!! That's just plain immature, and another thing Black Veil Brides write their own lyrics and they actually put their EFFORT in their music unlike No Direction
THANK YOU!!! Slash is a legend! I agree with every single word he said, this is one of the main reasons why I mostly listen to metal, because metal artists put their mind, soul, and heart into their music and most importantly, their effort, and at least metal artists write their own lyrics, like Black Veil Brides, Steel Panther, etc. So if anybody says that metal is talentless ill tell them it has been around since the early 70's and they write their own lyrics.
After reading through these comments all I can really say is everyone has their own opinions on music and there is no need to argue about who is better. Maybe One Direction means the world to someone and that person might prefer that type of music and think it's the best. Maybe someone thinks that Slash is the best artist in the world, and people are allowed to think that. We all have different preferences and opinions so there is no need to fight.
Anyone or you actually looked up Where this state came from ...
It is completly out oft Kontext here and is part of an Interview where shlash should comment about modern music and one direction was just an example for the overhyped pop genre the statement isn't actually said like this dont believe everything a picture on the Internet tells you
The real stupid bullshit is that u took your time to say something that no one will care. Why does people always hate when other people are happy? Why don't u just get your heads out of your asses and don't expect that other people think like u? If u will hace the brain to say that kind of comment u also must have it to argument about it
EVERYONE JUST LAY OFF ALRIGHT!? ONE DIRECTION DESERVE EVERYTHING THEY'VE GOT, OTHER MUSICIANS ARE JUST JEALOUS OF ONE DIRECTION, SO STOP HATING!!!! ONE DIRECTION HAVE SAVED MANY PEOPLES LIVES WITH THEIR MUSIC, THEY ARE MY BIGGEST INSPIRATION SO DONT U DARE SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT THEM OR I WILL HUNT U DOWN. THEY HAVE GROWN UP SO MUCH NOW AND ARE MUCH MORE MATURE WITH THEIR MUSIC, IF U HAVENT EVEN HEARD THEIR NEW ALBUM 'MIDNIGHT MEMORIES' THEN DONT GO TALKING SHIT ABOUT IT. THEIR SONGS ARENT MEANING LESS EITHER, SOME OF THEIR SONGS HAVE STOPPED THOUSANDS OF GIRLS COMMITTING SUICIDE AND SELF HARMING, HAS SOME STUPID ROCK BAND EVER DONE THAT??! EACH AND EVERYONE OF ONE DIRECTIONS SONGS ARE MEANINGFUL AND IN NO WAY HAVE RECYCLED LYRICS! THEY HAVE ALSO HELPED AND FUNDED A HANDFUL OF CHARITIES AND HAVE MADE MANY LESS FORTUNATE PEOPLES LIVES SO MUCH BETTER. THESE FIVE AMAZING BOYS SHOULDN'T BE TREATED LIKE THIS, PLEASE SHOW THEM SOME RESPECT EVERYONE.
~ Dedicated Directioner xx :)
Chill the fuck out, they aren't that great. No one is jealous of a group British boys singing songs together. A lot of their songs are actually recycled, from the Backstreet Boys, and they aren't exacty deep. Rock bands have saved people's lives, so don't you talk shit about actual good music until you listen to it. Writing in all caps doesn't prove your point, it makes you look crazy and obsessive. Calm the lovely tits, darling. Everyone has different inspirations, no one cares if One Direction is your life.
~A dedicated Immortal (if you don't know what that is, shame on you.)
No problem ^.^ It's true. One Direction isn't that great. One of the only reasons they are so famous is because of their looks. They don't even write most of their songs, which doesn't really matter since it's meaningless crap anyways. No one is jealous of them, because there's nothing to be jealous of. Those girls who didn't commit suicide because of them, good for them. People stop themselves from committing suicide everyday for who knows what, so it's not that big of a deal. One Direction isn't anything special, and they're not God's gift to humanity. Remember this, people thought Justin Bieber was amazing a few years ago. This is just what I think about One Direction, and if you disagree, good for you. Just don't go around to people who hate them trying to change their minds because it's not going to work.
Dude guest quit shouting, that just shows hoe immature you are, I mean I love Black Veil Brides, and if someone says that their music isnt good I wont care or say "if you say anything bad about them I will come hunt you down!!!" and another thing, Black Veil Brides are way better then No Direction (in my opinion, you can disagree with my opinion if you want) But you need to learn how to accept other peoples opinions of not liking One Direction, because every artist has hate. Because if you dont have hate you wont get better at your music, but if you dont have love as a musician, your fan base wont grow, an so there for you as a musician would be at where you started at.
"Stupid Rock Band" Lil Girl, if you weren't 10 years old, I would talk you about MUSIC, not pop, pop ain't music. That or throw you in front of a train...
And also, I wouldn't call them stupid and fake because their target audience are teenage girls, I like their music and if there weren't "teenage girl, dumb, repetitive, stupid, fake, music" I wouldn't listen to much but 70's and 80's music.
You know my name, not my story
One Direction became famous because they were talented singers, charismatic, nice seeming people, and good looking. They never claimed they were always fantastic songwriters or that their songs were very deep.
They start out and have a bunch of generic but very catchy pop songs to gain a huge supportive fan base. Once they have this group of fans, they released their 3rd album, called Midnight Memories. This album is a lot less generic, catchy pop songs and has more of a folksy, acoustic style, although there are some songs that are different, to bring variety to the album. They also are learning to write songs now, and wrote over half of Midnight Memories themselves.
Maybe their music isn't FANTASTIC, but it's good for it's genre and they seem like nice people. If you don't like them, take 2 hours out of your life and watch the movie This Is Us. It's not too bad and might change your mind.
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I mean I still listen to that song called mmmbop by Hansen that came out in the 90s, are ya gonna hate on me for that too?
*smiles and hands you cookie*
And I'm sorry for calling you moviely illiterate, I don't actually think it's a proper word and I was being a noob
Beiber, on the other hand, is a totally different story. He's a douche and doesn't respect his fans at all. At least One Direction actually loves their fans.
No problem, haha.
It is completly out oft Kontext here and is part of an Interview where shlash should comment about modern music and one direction was just an example for the overhyped pop genre the statement isn't actually said like this dont believe everything a picture on the Internet tells you
~ Dedicated Directioner xx :)
~A dedicated Immortal (if you don't know what that is, shame on you.)