Dave Matthews

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
OK, this topic is usually the springboard for good debates, wanted to see how the Polk forum reacts...
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited February 2004
    Some of the most boring music I've ever heard. I voted "can't stand'em". Because, I can't.


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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2004
    Yeah...what Ron said.
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  • Spoonman
    Spoonman Posts: 135
    edited February 2004
    Well I'll jump in with a yes vote. I wouldn't call them the greatest band of all time but I have always thought they were innovative and had a unique sound that I appreciate. Own several of their cds which manage to get played every now and again.
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  • lord_byron
    lord_byron Posts: 23
    edited February 2004
    When I hear their music, its as if the starter blasts the horn and they all try to get to the finish line at the same time. None of them seem to be listening to the others. What's that quote from the Mozart movie "trying to impress beyond their years..." God and that fiddle player is like listening to a guy sawing on a board... eee aaa eee aaa eee aaa.... Oh, I voted "can't stand them. :)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,781
    edited February 2004
    I voted....

    Dont care....I dont like them...

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2004
    Talented musicians, and one of today's premier drummers.

    I dig the earlier albums (Before These Crowed Streets and earlier), haven't cared much for Dave's recent solo work. VH1 Storytellers, and anything Dave has done with Tim Reynolds is nothing short of acoustic bliss as far as the guitar work.

    That being said, I'm TOTALLY burned out on them right now, and DMB discs see little playtime at my humble abode currently.

    "They're a good band"

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    Russ
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited February 2004
    Carter Beauford kicks some major ****!
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2004
    Well I personally like them, think they're a good band. They don't get as much love as they used to, but I still like them.

    Carter is one of the best drummers out there today. I'd rank a couple of people above him, Dennis Chamber comes to mind, but he's a great drummer. And Boyd doesn't get to showcase it much, but he's a very talented classical musician.

    I'm not really into their latest stuff either, BTCS was their last album that I liked. Everything since then has been more mainstream, and that's not their strong area. They're good at doing wierd unique stuff that you don't hear anywhere else...hopefully they'll get back to their roots a little with their next studio album.

    That's my $.02
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by ninerbj
    Carter Beauford kicks some major ****!

    I met Carter a while back...completely ambidextrous (sp?), and not just with hsi hands and feet. He's able to do two completely separate things at once. Like when I met him, he was able do write a letter to his kid with one hand and was doing math with the other, both at the same time...damndest thing I ever saw...that's why he's able to play open handed so well and do ths stuff he does...
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited February 2004
    I enjoy them only cuz its the wife's fav band. They have grown on me. I do have to say the DVD's are pretty sweet...Good Live band
    Life without music would♭
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  • north51
    north51 Posts: 66
    edited February 2004
    I really like DMB. In my opinion, they're much better together than Dave solo. I finally got to see them for the first time last fall, and I had a great time!

    Jason
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  • Libertyc
    Libertyc Posts: 915
    edited February 2004
    Dave Matthews sounds Tremendous played thu my 1.2tl's powerer by vacuum tubes. He has a different sound that some of you may not be used too. He has have an awesome drumming style, and his recordings are produced very well. Dave with Tim Reynolds did some very good acoustic guitar work. They have an unpluged cd together" Live at Luther College" with the most awesome mids and acoustic strumming/jamming you will ever hear. It give me goose bumps everytime I listen to it.
    I say give him a listen.
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited February 2004
    Their earlier stuff was pretty good.

    They're better than about 95% of what passes for "popular" music today, because they do actually have some musical talent.

    Also give them credit for putting out some well-recorded discs.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,748
    edited February 2004
    I don't like them. Nothing there gets my attention.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2004
    I am not positive why I hate them, but I just don't care that much to think.

    The only musical instrument I have mastered is the toilet trombone.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited February 2004
    they suck
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by Airplay355
    they suck

    A bunch of people don't like them, but I believe that's the first time I've ever heard someone say that they suck...Interesting...

    I can't stand Rush becuase of that guy's voice, but I'd still say they're a great band.

    To each his own though...
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited February 2004
    great band, not their newer stuff.... thats what really sucks
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited February 2004
    i know a couple people who love them but oh well i really cant stand them. the way he sings drives me crazy, its like nails on a chalkboard.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    The only musical instrument I have mastered is the toilet trombone.

    Yeah Skin flute over here....;) :D
    Life without music would♭
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited February 2004
    Used to not like them, now I love 'em.

    Live at Red Rocks imo is one of their best albums if you get a chance to listen to it
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2004
    Clearly a talented band, good band. Good stuff, although I don't own any and probably won't. Respect them, though.

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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by lord_byron
    When I hear their music, its as if the starter blasts the horn and they all try to get to the finish line at the same time. None of them seem to be listening to the others. What's that quote from the Mozart movie "trying to impress beyond their years..." God and that fiddle player is like listening to a guy sawing on a board... eee aaa eee aaa eee aaa.... Oh, I voted "can't stand them. :)

    That's one of the funniest things I've read, still laughing. I totally don't agree, but it's still funny as hell....
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