DRUNK08 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 The Killers. Uh, how are they famous? I watched their performance at Rock am Ring and I can't understand how this band is successful. The singer's voice blows, and he looks like he should be working at a bank or something. The music itself is boring, same sounding garbage. Upon watching this performance, I became interested, and then began reading about them. What's up with all the cocky interviews and grand declarations by this band? It's unbelievable. They think they're so great.....but man........they blow. I then listened to one of the CD's. Garbage. Obviously I don't "get it" so maybe someone can inform me. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lena_Zep Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 The Killers. Uh, how are they famous? I watched their performance at Rock am Ring and I can't understand how this band is successful. The singer's voice blows, and he looks like he should be working at a bank or something. The music itself is boring, same sounding garbage. Upon watching this performance, I became interested, and then began reading about them. What's up with all the cocky interviews and grand declarations by this band? It's unbelievable. They think they're so great.....but man........they blow. I then listened to one of the CD's. Garbage. Obviously I don't "get it" so maybe someone can inform me. Thank you. I don't hate them.I dislike them. The Killers are just some band.I heard a few songs...Pih.Boring.Ignore them.If you joined the Led forum think about Zep and other great bands.Leave the trash behind. *And I don't know why I'm always going to these I hate... topics.* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reswati Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 http://forums.ledzeppelin.com/index.php?s=...st&p=353074 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 In my opinion, The Killers are great and an amazing live band. They are famous and successful because not everyone has the same taste as you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I like the Killers a lot. Though I've not seen them live yet, doesn't surprise me they're a successful band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I find nothing about them to be interesting, but I won't turn the radio off when they come on -- right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I have never heard them. I like The Kills though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy's A Legend Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 What! What do you "how did they become famous" they are great, OK, no they are not ma favourite band but they are incredibale live, and their music is is very very good, they are one of the very few good rock bands left in this generation. I think that you had better think about how you are gonna phrase what you want to say, don't forget poeple have different opinions but the way you phrased your point was abit crap, they are a great band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdistancewinner Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hmm. Could it be? A thread designed to wind-up? I'll humour you Drunk (since that's what you're after) - The Killers are okay. There's no way of really not hearing them, what with the amount of airtime they get in the UK. Not that I care. They don't blow my mind, but I like 'em enough to have bought their first album. And I can certainly understand why others would like them. They're pretty big here, but I don't care. They're a band, they've done some pretty fun songs, and I'll suspect that they put on an amazing show. And this is worth moaning about? JAL, I think our generation has a long way to before we can make claim to them being one of the few good rock bands (which I wouldn't define them as, anyway) of it. As with everything, if you search hard enough, you'll find something decent. There are plenty of great rock bands out there, but, as it goes, you've got to look for them yourself. We don't have John Peel any longer, so he's given that job to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I like them a lot. I have never seen them live though, but my son saw their concert here in Sao Paulo and he said they are great live. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hand_Of_Omega_91 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 The Killers. Uh, how are they famous? I watched their performance at Rock am Ring and I can't understand how this band is successful. The singer's voice blows, and he looks like he should be working at a bank or something. The music itself is boring, same sounding garbage. Upon watching this performance, I became interested, and then began reading about them. What's up with all the cocky interviews and grand declarations by this band? It's unbelievable. They think they're so great.....but man........they blow. I then listened to one of the CD's. Garbage. Obviously I don't "get it" so maybe someone can inform me. Thank you. I have to say I agree with you on this. The trouble is all the mainstream 'rock' acts at the moment are too bland for my liking. Where are the heavy riffs and epic guitar solos? Where is the attitude? You put on a Zeppelin record or a Guns N' Roses record and bam the heaviness hits you, it oozes attitude. The mainstream bands seem far too safe. However, everybody of couse has different musical tastes. However, be happy that there are new bands out there like The Answer and Black Stone Cherry who are flying the flag of good old fashioned blues based rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 JAL, I think our generation has a long way to before we can make claim to them being one of the few good rock bands (which I wouldn't define them as, anyway) of it. As with everything, if you search hard enough, you'll find something decent. There are plenty of great rock bands out there, but, as it goes, you've got to look for them yourself. We don't have John Peel any longer, so he's given that job to us. (I like the Killers a lot. I love the Kills. I wonder how often they get confused with each other?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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