Why is Sonic Youth so good?

Sonic Youth is considered great for pioneering noise rock, redefining guitar sounds with unorthodox tunings and prepared instruments, blending experimental textures with strong songwriting, and profoundly influencing alternative and indie rock through their artistic independence and promotion of other bands like Nirvana. They mastered using dissonance and noise within accessible song structures, creating a unique, layered sound that was both challenging and melodic.
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Was Kurt Cobain a fan of Sonic Youth?

Yes, Kurt Cobain absolutely loved Sonic Youth, viewing them as huge influences, friends, and mentors, even including their album Daydream Nation on his personal top albums list and repeatedly thanking them in interviews. Nirvana even toured with Sonic Youth, and Cobain deeply admired their artistry, experimental sound, and their role in bringing Nirvana into the mainstream, showing immense respect for them as elders in the indie scene. 
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Is Kool Thing a feminist anthem?

Also from Rolling Stone, Matthew Perpetua designated the song as a "feminist anthem." Jason Ankeny of AllMusic believed the song "teeters on the brink of a cultural breakthrough but falls just shy of the mark." Robert Christgau praised Kim Gordon's performance on the song, citing "Kool Thing" as a standout track from ...
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What was Sonic Youth's biggest hit?

Sonic Youth's biggest hit, widely considered "Kool Thing" from the album Goo, brought them mainstream attention with its accessibility and guest rap from Chuck D, while "100%" from Dirty became their highest-charting single on the US Alternative Airplay chart, but "Teen Age Riot" from Daydream Nation is often cited as their most popular and iconic song by fans and critics. 
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What are Sonic Youth's most underrated songs?

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  • 5. “ Starpower” (Evol, 1986) ...
  • 4. “ Candle” (Daydream Nation, 1988) ...
  • 2. “ Wish Fulfillment” (Dirty, 1992) ...
  • 1. “ Skip Tracer” (Washing Machine, 1995)
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Who is LGBTQ in Sonic?

While there aren't many fully confirmed LGBTQ+ characters in the main Sonic the Hedgehog games, the comics (especially IDW) and fan interpretations have introduced or suggested characters like Tangle the Lemur (Lesbian), Whisper the Wolf (Lesbian/Queer), Nicole the Holo-Lynx (Lesbian), Barry the Quokka (Non-binary), and Ivo Robotnik (Paramount film) (Pansexual), with fans often headcanoning others like Sonic as Aro-Ace. 
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What is a cringey song?

It encompasses songs and music videos that are essentially awkward in nature. This awkwardness is intentionally produced for the purpose of gaining attention from people and going viral. The element of how cringeworthy the music is determines the virality of the song.
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Why is Sonic Youth so cool?

Sonic Youth has been praised for having "redefined what rock guitar could do" using a wide variety of unorthodox guitar tunings while preparing guitars with objects like drumsticks and screwdrivers to alter the instruments' timbre. The band was a pivotal influence on the alternative and indie rock movements.
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What is the #1 German band of all time?

Rammstein is widely regarded as the most popular German rock band. Known for their distinctive industrial metal sound, provocative stage performances, and powerful German lyrics, Rammstein has gained a massive international following.
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What song is 23 minutes long?

Only problem with Echoes is once you start to listen you cannot stop, so everything you planned to will be delayed 23 minutes and 36 seconds.. But it will always be totally worth it.
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What gender listens to rap more?

In terms of gender, 31.8% of men downloaded rap/hip-hop as opposed to 18.4% of women. This last figure is higher than other downloads made by women such as reggae (15.5%) and electronic music (13.8%) but is considerably lower than blues and soul (63.3%) and jazz (58.7%).
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Did MGK stop rapping because of Eminem?

I never departed from rap because of Eminem, I only proved that I'm a better than the best. I was only rapping cuz I wanted to be entertained and everyone was watching cuz I outshined the best. Then I later dropped an album that was a pop punk album. I never switched genres” -MGK‼️
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What are some dark feminine songs?

Dark Feminine playlist
  • Charismatic. Hailey Knox. Charismatic. ...
  • Man's World. Coi Leray. COI [Explicit] ...
  • Tasty. DaniLeigh. Tasty [Explicit] ...
  • Kundalini Energy. Samantha Leah. Kundalini Energy [Explicit] ...
  • I Choose Me. Samantha Leah. I Choose Me. ...
  • lucky girl syndrome. Samantha Leah. ...
  • Manifesting Magic. Samantha Leah. ...
  • SELF LOVE. Samantha Leah.
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What band booed off stage before Nirvana?

The band played two support slots with Nirvana. One of these shows, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, ended in Calamity Jane being booed off and thrown mud and rocks by the stage, which motivated Nirvana to intentionally sabotage their own performance.
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Who are the big four of grunge?

The "Big Four of Grunge" are the four most prominent and influential grunge bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s grunge scene. They are generally considered to be Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden.
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What did Kurt Cobain think of LGBTQ?

Kurt Cobain was a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, identifying as "gay in spirit" and bisexual in interviews, and using his platform to fight homophobia, sexism, and racism, famously stating in Incesticide liner notes that "a**holes" (including homophobes) weren't welcome. He challenged gender norms by wearing dresses and supported gay rights, even kissing bassist Krist Novoselic at a benefit, making him an unlikely but significant ally for queer people in the 90s.
 
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What does "du hast me" mean in German?

"Du hast mich" in German literally means "You have me," but it's famous for the Rammstein song where it's a clever pun on "Du hasst mich," meaning "You hate me," because the words sound identical, creating a double meaning about possession versus resentment in marriage vows. 
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What German band is like Slipknot?

Null Positiv is a German metal band that was founded in Lübbenau in 2015. The band uses elements of nu metal and the Neue Deutsche Härte. Null Positiv itself names bands like Korn, Slipknot, In This Moment and System of a Down as their musical influence, along with other metal bands like Rammstein.
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What is "Krautrock"?

Krautrock (also known as kosmische Musik, German for "cosmic music") is a broad genre of experimental rock and music scene that developed in West Germany in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Artists blend elements of psychedelic rock, avant-garde composition, and electronic music, among other eclectic sources.
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Are punks liberal or leftist?

Punk does not necessarily lend itself to any particular party politics as it is primarily anti-establishment and often anarchist. A punk protests against an ACT! for America counter-protest against refugee policy in Boise, Idaho, in November 2015.
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Why do ADHD people like Sonic?

In shows like Sonic SatAM and Sonic X, Sonic was messy, impulsive, creative, a little cocky, and always moving at lightning speed. And for so many kids with ADHD, that wasn't just as entertaining as it was comforting. It made a lot of people feel less alone.
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Who are the big 3 emo bands?

The "Big 3" or "Holy Emo Trinity" of bands universally recognized for defining the mid-2000s emo/pop-punk scene are My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Panic! At The Disco, known for their massive mainstream success, distinct styles, and huge cultural impact on suburban youth. While some fans debate additions like Paramore or Blink-182, this core trio is the most cited for their massive influence and defining anthems. 
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What's the most disliked song?

There's no single "most disliked song" as taste is subjective, but on YouTube, Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" (remix) and El Chombo's "Dame Tu Cosita" often top dislike charts, followed by classics like Rebecca Black's "Friday" and Justin Bieber's "Baby", while critics often cite The Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps", Nickelback's "Rockstar", or Aqua's "Barbie Girl" as among the worst ever. 
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Why does Gen Z like sad music?

Music offers a space to embrace your emotions. Amidst Gen Z's nonchalance epidemic, listeners can feel freedom in recognizing and embracing sincere emotion through sad music. More than being an outlet and comfort, research shows that sad music can also, paradoxically, make us feel happy.
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What songs do 14 year olds listen to?

Popular songs for 14-year-olds span current chart-toppers and nostalgic hits, focusing on catchy pop, relatable themes (love, friendship, self-expression), and artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, The Weeknd, and upbeat throwbacks from Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers, and Miley Cyrus, often found on streaming playlists. Key genres include Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, and EDM, with a big emphasis on viral TikTok sounds and nostalgic throwbacks. 
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