Alanis takes U.S. citizenship
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RE: Alanis takes U.S. cit
It doesn't matter what you think of her music, Jamie...I'm inclined to agree with your appraisal. The fact is that she had a huge album that influenced a lot of people. That gets her a star.
It doesn't matter what you think of her music, Jamie...I'm inclined to agree with your appraisal. The fact is that she had a huge album that influenced a lot of people. That gets her a star.
RE: Alanis takes U.S. cit
I liked one of her videos...I can't even remember which one now, but the lighting was really cool.
I liked one of her videos...I can't even remember which one now, but the lighting was really cool.
I liked her better back when she was being "slimed" every week on TV. The green goo really brought out her best features.
I prefer "always too hot, never too cold, you make the best shot too hot too hold". I would say Blue Rodeo and Sloan make a pretty decent living. In order to make it in the States you have to sell out a bit, which is what Alanis did. When the Barenaked Ladies started doing this silly rapish stuff they broke big in the States. And Avril and Celine? They're manufactured, like Alanis. America likes that kind of stuff. Sloan, Blue Rodeo, 54/40, Gandharvas, they're the real deal, making music they love to play, not looking at the market and seeing what sells to 17 year old girls.
More generalizations? That 'type' of music is popular w/ many other people, besides Americans. Ex. Look at all the young little girls influenced by, let's say Britney Spears. You won't find these growing-up-to-fast kids just in America...there are skanky little Britney wanna-bees all over the globe.Gonzo said:
I second what Jay said. I, as well as most of the people I know don't listen to top 40 radio. I love some punk, country, bluegrass, psychobilly, country, old rock, raggae, ska, some hip-hop...the list goes on...and hip-hop.
I should mention when the first Alanis song came out, it was alright. It was just hilarious. Most guys were talking about how she was nuts, you know...the 'crazy ex-girlfriend' type of chick. I gotta give her props for that song. LOL. Damn. The 90's were insane.
I should of said American record companies like that kind of stuff. And yes, some great bands do make it in the States. The Pixies are one of the best bands that ever graced the face of the earth. They're from Boston. But today, alot of acts that make it big (Spears big I mean) have to sell out. It's not like the 60's anymore where songwriters made it. Some of Canada's best acts dont regester in the States, but Celine Dion is huge. Today popular music is boring. That must be why reunion tours like the Pixies and Motley Crue are some of the biggest selling tours today. We long for the past when Justin Timberlake wasn't around.
jensonj said:
That means a Canadian had to "Pledge Alliegence to the Flag of the United States of America"
Eeee gads!
I was sad that Treble Charger never made it big in the US.
Excellent taste in music,my friend.I'm told she's as sweet in person as she is on the stage[I even bought her gospel CD!]jamie said:
Re: RE: Alanis takes U.S. cit
Oh wait, you mean the one where she walks in the middle of a parade?
Naked?NickFun said:
Oh wait, you mean the one where she walks in the middle of a parade?RE: Alanis takes U.S. cit
She did a music video where she was naked but obscured. I saw a clip from an unobscured portion.
She did a music video where she was naked but obscured. I saw a clip from an unobscured portion.
Disco?! :wink: I wasn't even born back then, thinkin' 'bout it. I was born in the *yuck* 80s with ... Madonna in her early years. I grew up with happy hardcore (that is back here in Europe) ... that was very weird music, though I can appreciate it ... than there was R&B for a while, trance... BOYBANDS AND GIRLBANDS! *sick* ... now it's mostly rap, and rock ... I like gothic music as well, but I don't think that is what people have in their minds when they meet me.
Sorry, just had the feeling to give my personal opinion about the music I like. Do continue with what you were doing :wink:
Sorry, just had the feeling to give my personal opinion about the music I like. Do continue with what you were doing :wink: