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demonrail666 07.06.2008 01:56 AM

Depressing Music
 
Isn't Jamiroqui infinitely more depressing than Joy Division simply because his music evokes absolutely nothing when listened to?

schizophrenicroom 07.06.2008 02:47 AM

my little sister loves cute is what we aim for. they're ultimately, after a few listens, depressing.

ZEROpumpkins 07.06.2008 05:03 AM

And I thought this was going to be a discussion about great bands like Slint, Sunny Day Real Estate and Codeine.

Danny Himself 07.06.2008 06:20 AM

What's that? Did someone say depressing!?!

 


"..and so I do what I do, and at least I exist.."

ZEROpumpkins 07.06.2008 06:27 AM

God, that's not Conor Oberst, is it?

Danny Himself 07.06.2008 06:33 AM

Oh yeah, I forgot he's not indie enough for everyone. Elliot Smith then? Daniel Johnston? Cat Power?

ZEROpumpkins 07.06.2008 06:37 AM

Kate Moss is pretty depressing. Her life is terrible

racehorse 07.06.2008 06:59 AM

It's the same reason why I don't find Diamanda Galas depressing at all, but rather she makes me want to enjoy life and listen to her more.

This Is Not Here 07.06.2008 07:00 AM

I saw the second most depressing album of all time live recently, Lou Reed's Berlin. (Pink Floyd's final cut has to swoop in to claim first place.)

_slavo_ 07.06.2008 07:02 AM

seeing Sex Pistols yesterday was very very depressing. 4 old twats.

Death & the Maiden 07.06.2008 07:10 AM

I don't really find any music depressing. Just like I don't find any music scary or threatening.

atsonicpark 07.06.2008 07:18 AM

jandek
slowdive

_slavo_ 07.06.2008 07:42 AM

actually, I find Xiu Xiu quite depressing.

atsonicpark 07.06.2008 07:48 AM

i find xiu xiu hilarious.

"cum on my lips, honey boy."

ZEROpumpkins 07.06.2008 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Death & the Maiden
I don't really find any music depressing. Just like I don't find any music scary or threatening.

Interesting. I associate feelings with music almost instantly if asked.

Cantankerous 07.06.2008 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by This Is Not Here
I saw the second most depressing album of all time live recently, Lou Reed's Berlin. (Pink Floyd's final cut has to swoop in to claim first place.)

final cut is only depressing because it's so bad
it's basically a waters solo album

that being said, "when the tygers broke free" is rather lovely and depressing at the same time.

demonrail666 07.06.2008 09:05 AM

I find The Beatles' Let it Be weirdly depressing. The sound of a great band disintegrating before your ears, but with absolute dignity throughout (Lennon's rather sly between song skits aside).

Sonic Youth 37 07.06.2008 10:25 AM

Elliot and Conor are depressing. I also find Slint mildly depressing.

demonrail666 07.06.2008 10:31 AM

Big Star's Sister Lovers is a straight up dose of 100% depression. And brilliant!

Everyneurotic 07.06.2008 12:22 PM

i don't agree with jamiroquai's thing, they make me want to stab random people and steal babies.

pbradley 07.06.2008 12:35 PM

Jamiroquai makes me want to smoke as much pot as the person who is making me listening to it has so I can't hear it anymore.

Toilet & Bowels 07.06.2008 12:54 PM

i've got a friend who when we were younger was disturbed by the fact that i didn't like jamaroquai and every time the subject of music came up he would tell anyone who would listen that i didn't even like jamaroqui

Everyneurotic 07.06.2008 01:03 PM

hahahahaha

demonrail666 07.06.2008 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toilet & Bowels
i've got a friend who when we were younger was disturbed by the fact that i didn't like jamaroquai and every time the subject of music came up he would tell anyone who would listen that i didn't even like jamaroqui


What, you mean like seriously. You actually didn't like Jamiroqui? I've read about your like in the Daily Mail.

MellySingsDoom 07.06.2008 04:19 PM

Joy Division's "In A Lonely Place" - essentially a suicide note, and such a moving song to me that I still can't listen to it objectively.

HECKLER SPRAY 07.06.2008 04:28 PM

Radiohead - nearly half of their songs are depressing, 'cause of Yorke's voice, I suppose.

jimbrim 07.06.2008 04:37 PM

Arab Strap are probably the most depressing band i've heard.

Here's some lyrics of theirs that will cheer you up...

"I know you find my habits sickly.
I know sometimes I cum too quickly."

"She chucked me, then chucked me out, and I cried all over the bus."

"Phone me tonight when you're pissed.
Just to tell me that I'm missed.
Tell me you want me in your cunt.
Tell me you're not sure what you want."

"The room stinks of poppers, the bog's full of bile.
At least I'm not shitting blood again."

demonrail666 07.06.2008 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MellySingsDoom
Joy Division's "In A Lonely Place" - essentially a suicide note, and such a moving song to me that I still can't listen to it objectively.


Absurdly good call!

This isn't a good one when you're down, either. Plus it has the best music video EVER!

Trasher02 07.06.2008 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MellySingsDoom
Joy Division's "In A Lonely Place" - essentially a suicide note, and such a moving song to me that I still can't listen to it objectively.

New Dawn Fades is also quite depressing. "I've walked on water, ran through fire. Can't seem to feel it anymore"

atsonicpark 07.06.2008 05:54 PM

new dawn fades is one of the only joy divison songs i would say that is amazing.

greedrex 07.06.2008 06:10 PM

early Cat Power is terribly downwards.
love it

o'connor 07.06.2008 06:14 PM

damien jurado
jandek
iron & wine
cat power
that's all i can think of right now

Toilet & Bowels 07.06.2008 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonrail666
Isn't Jamiroqui infinitely more depressing than Joy Division simply because his music evokes absolutely nothing when listened to?



it's certainly an alienating thing to listen to, which in turn can be depressing.

atsonicpark 07.06.2008 06:38 PM

canned heat is awesome.

xxlouiisxx 07.06.2008 07:08 PM

Nine Inch Nails' Downward Spiral is depressing, especially Hurt, though it's a beautiful song !

Everyneurotic 07.06.2008 07:11 PM

mcr makes me want to cut myself.

atsonicpark 07.06.2008 07:13 PM

crystal castles depress me in a "Why would anyone listen to this shit?" way

Death & the Maiden 07.06.2008 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEROpumpkins
Interesting. I associate feelings with music almost instantly if asked.

What I meant was that the mood of the music won't affect me ie. depressing music won't make me depressed.

This Is Not Here 07.06.2008 07:37 PM

For me the three most depressing albums I've heard go as follows:

3) slint - spiderland
2) lou reed - berlin
1)pink floyd - the final cu(n)t

Everyneurotic 07.06.2008 07:42 PM

30 seconds to mars makes me want to cry because i want jared so bad!!!

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

jared i luv u!!!!


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