Amateur reviewer bashes Raine's falsetto & HINAF

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myownsatellite wrote:...I don't get the reference to the Smashing Pumpkins. I never ever thought OLP sounded anything like them. I think this critic doesn't really know what he's talking about.
First time I heard OLP the first thing I did was compare them to Smashing Pumpkins. Pretty sure the first song I heard by um was Superman's Dead. So this critic isn't alone with that thought....
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I've heard the comparison a lot, too. I disagree, but I've heard it a lot.
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I've heard OLP compared to Breaking Benjamin. Just because the comparison is made doesn't mean it's accurate :P
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The difference here is that Sarah writes well and sets out a compelling argument :)
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Strong Alibi wrote:Geez, I hate when these damn mainstream reviewers hate on anything that's not polished rock-crap like Nippleback. Raine's falsetto was one of the major qualities that made OLP significant and distinct from other bands out there.
Reminds me of being told that Nickelback is better than Our Lady Peace because they're more popular.
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yeah... what about that argument???
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The worst part is, you can't even debate it. I mean, the premise is true: Nickelback is more popular! Thus they <i>have</i> to be better.

It just sucks, you know. I wish crappy bands like OLP could get famous so that they could learn to make better music :(
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As my sister said, "Shanae, everyone but YOU likes Nickelback." "Uh, yeah, me and many, many music snobs across the world."
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No, just you. NICKELBACK 4 LIFE!!!!!!!


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*kicks and spats on Lando's Nickelback loving corpse*
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Chad Kroeger is extra flexible. That's reason enough to love them right there!
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Chad's hair makes me want to do things with him that I'd never wanted to do with anyone before.






....I mean play CHESS, you dirty minds!
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He has quite possibly the most metro hair I've ever seen. Someone owns a hair straightener!
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LMAO have you guys ever seen that Youtube video of crippleback getting pelted with rocks while playing a concert in Malaysia or somewhere? hahhaha one of the funniest vids ever.
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Haha, I've seen that. As soon as they walked on stage, the audience turned into an angry mob. They didn't even get through one song before having to leave.
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myownsatellite wrote:I've heard OLP compared to Breaking Benjamin. Just because the comparison is made doesn't mean it's accurate :P
OLP and Breaking Ben? :lol: Wow.... I haven't heard that one. Ben owns Raine.
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Haha are you kidding me? OLP is better than Breaking Benjamin :P I love them and all, but given a choice between an OLP album or concert and a BB one, I'd pick OLP any day.
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I'd choose Breaking Benjamin these days.
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I'm a fan of both. Breaking Benjamin is awesome and also pretty great in concert, but when it comes to creativity and all-around depth to the music, the prize would go to OLP.

On a side note, BB's fourth is another album I'm anxiously awaiting.
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BB is alright, but I've never seriously liked them.
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