Why the hate for Nickelback?

[Tim K]

Nickelback is a band lots of people love to hate. Someone explain why, please. I have to admit they are on my playlist and I often crank it up when they come on.

Am I gay?

[BushMasterBoy]

I wanna be a rock star is cool. Haters gonna hate!

[Wolfshoon]

Generally perceived as a “corporate band” with no sense of self or direction, just a conglomerate shell selling what is popular to make money for the company. Considered to be a “company template” band. With that said I like one of their songs.

[3beansalad]

There are several claims that lead to the hate:
- Nickelback compose songs according to the genre that is in fashion
- Band members do not have enough talent, and renowned artists have shared this opinion
- They were singled out as the ones responsible for the death of grunge
- They are too commercial and mediocre.

As for your sexual preference you can define it this way.... if you needed a ride once and had to perform fellatio, you aren't gay. If you put yourself in situations where you needed a ride weekly you may very well be.

[ray1970]

I?ll openly admit that I enjoy their music. Lowlife is definitely way up the list on my favorite songs.

I tend to just try and enjoy entertainment for what it is and not get too tied up in the politics behind the scene. I can also enjoy movies without getting wound up over the leading actor being a grade A piece of s**t in real life.

[Gman]

I find it funny how people will publicly jump onto a band hate bandwagon, but these bands are incredibly popular for a reason. There are so many closeted listeners apparently.

Journey is another.

I don't care what other people think. I just enjoy music and go about my business.

[JohnnyEgo]

My 12 year old would agree with you. He heard a Nickelback song on some YouTube gaming channel, and now I hear 'Photograph' six times a day. I had been mostly ambivalent to their works until now. But soul crushing repetition has certainly moved me into the hater camp.

[Hoser]

Am I gay?

Just a little.

[Delfuego]

More than a little...

[buffalobo]

I?ll openly admit that I enjoy their music. Lowlife is definitely way up the list on my favorite songs.

I tend to just try and enjoy entertainment for what it is and not get too tied up in the politics behind the scene. I can also enjoy movies without getting wound up over the leading actor being a grade A piece of s**t in real life.

^^^This.