KISS – You wanted the worst; you got the worst. It’s KISS! These guys have a few decent mediumish-rock songs and that’s about it. There are metalheads whose opinion I respect who love KISS, but I just don’t get it. Everything about them is the opposite of what metal should be. Maybe if you were 6 when they came out and moon boots and makeup were novel, I could understand. I can’t get behind a mediocre “metal” band that takes advantage of their fans whenever possible.
Lenny Kravitz – Seeing Lenny on this year’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve reminded me how Lenny only has two songs, which are really one song. He’s made a long career out of being a cleaned-up, sexier Jimi Hendrix with less talent. Good for you Lenny.
Sir Paul McCartney – NPR ran a story declaring that AI data analysis indicated with a high level of certainty that Lennon had written all the Beatles songs. This validation of McCartney’s lower status made me disproportionately happy. I know it’s wrong and he has some decent songs, but know your role.
Weezer – I don’t get it. They had the perfect album. Then followed it up with years of drivel. Topped off by their cover of Toto’s Africa, which is EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL.
Zac Brown Band – The Foundation is great and they have some other good albums as well. I am giving Zac Brown an honorable mention for their live shows. Just play your own songs end-to-end. If you want to hear an entire concert that is a mashup of That’s What I Call Music mixes, then Zac Brown is your guy.
I hope you enjoyed my pot-stirring take on music. Who did I leave out? Why am I an uninformed idiot for including your favorite artist?