Do you rule artists out?

[noisy_harmony]

I couldn't got into j-rock so I gave up on it. I like several songs from JE's artists and that's it. Japanese girlgroups completely don't appeal for me (I think I need some recommendations)... I really can't find gems in japanese music which isn't a popular female singer. I'm more into k-music obviously. Everyone has their own taste.
I try not to completely rule artists out, I even can give one artist one, second, third chance... At least I like one or more songs at last There are some singers and groups I'll never like though. No matter if they have looks, charisma etc. music stays as the most important.

[Damita]

I stay away from JE acts, but that's about it. I try rock, pop, male, female, groups, R&B, whatever. I just can't do JE, they feel like puppets to me, and I doubt I could enjoy their music for that reason.

[hearted]

^^you should try Perfume and Foxii MisQ the only japanese girlgroups i like

i have really really tried to like Gackt, since he;s so damn hot, but his music is just... not my thing XD only song i like is vanilla

[noisy_harmony]

Originally Posted by hearted

^^you should try Perfume and Foxii MisQ the only japanese girlgroups i like

i have really really tried to like Gackt, since he;s so damn hot, but his music is just... not my thing XD only song i like in vanilla

I know both of them... I like several songs.

I have the same with Gackt... I like only Vanilla and that other song (Miserable?).

[JackieRos]

I can't get into boy bands also I refuse to listen to any bubble gum music or
an artist who does too many ballads.

[Kingdom]

Originally Posted by StrawbariSnowAyumi

But I honestly don't understand vkei hate or so much disrespect for them. As they are talented artists. Some of which with unique voices. And artists who can write incredible amazing lyrics.

Though I understand some people are superficial enough to judge totally on image. I just feel bad cuz by the way they dress they get a bad name.

It's just a matter of opinion A lot of people here seem to dislike visual kei and it's not because we're superficial and judging on the image, a lot of the music is just noise to me with annoying vocals.

[love in music]

i will rule them out if they have bad personalities. that's basically the only thing. there's always a chance i could like a song by anyone so i like to keep an open mind, but if there is an artist who makes offensive comments 24/7 i can't let myself support them by listening to their music.

[KarenPang]

^ I understand where you're coming from

I have this issue with ex KAT-TUN's Akanishi Jin . There's no doubt I still feel he has 1 of the best voices in Johnny's & Associates & I do enjoy the stuff he put out when he was in LANDS mode

but it's his attitude which really annoys me a great deal

it's sad as I used to find him rather hot/good looking & I seen old pics of him where he used to look really good

now meh , he's so >_> & I'm still considering whether to support/listen to his solo works in due time when it's out

maybe I will but I will not focus on his face xD

[primavera♥]

Originally Posted by ero-kakkoii

It's just a matter of opinion A lot of people here seem to dislike visual kei and it's not because we're superficial and judging on the image, a lot of the music is just noise to me with annoying vocals.

Lol its funny because for my friends that don't like rock music at all that's basically what they say. Its just noise and screaming. . Yeah I think it just takes certain taste to like that kind of music. Vkei and rock in general. And the vocals. And the emotion. I think since I've became an ayu fan I haven't minded anyones vocals much anymore lol. Although I never thought most of their vocalists were so bad (very lovely ones I found over time). XD

Sorry, I get like that sometimes. I just talked to people that dislike vkei not for music but purely their image or just homophobia. And ignorance (ugh).

[Catzi]

I try to not rule out anybody.

Sometimes artist just have really bad songs and that's the one you happen to listen to. If I hear a few of their songs and dislike them all, then I usually assume I don't like them. Even so, there are artists I don't like, but they can have one good song (like Eminem).

[koumori]

Why all the hate for YUI? I adore her.


I don't like rap...
I just can't stand any of their generic music and awful lyrics.

[Kanzaki]

I posted this in the asian music chat, so I didn't consider any western artist ^^ But I don't listen to rap either, not even Eminem. I just don't like it.

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by Koumori

Why all the hate for YUI? I adore her.

yeah ditto

I'm surprised that a lot of people doesn't like her , like really why ? o_o

my younger sister has listened to YUI for 5 years & counting , since LIFE . Prior to me starting to listen to JPop proper , YUI was 1 of the 1st few artistes I started with , along with the more well known established ones like ayumi & Kumi

[Polyrhythm]

Originally Posted by Koumori

Why all the hate for YUI? I adore her.


50 cent and all rappers like him. (excluding Eminem)
I just can't stand any of their generic music and awful lyrics.

LOL haven't you heard? YUI is kicking everyone's ass (Ayu's included) in CDJapan's poll of favorite female artists So I guess that can be one reason.

[Cherry Dynamite]

I love YUI's voice, it's so cute.
I love most of her songs <3

[neuteka]

Like others have said, I try not to, but I just can't get into any hardcore rock artists, or Kpop bands/groups. They just annoy me so much most of the time, mostly because they are so overrated.

[Tom Punks]

YUI just... gets on my nerves so much. :l

For one, she always has this look on her face like "I'D RATHER DIE THAN BE TAKING THIS PICTURE ARWRAWRAR"

And her music bores me to death; every song I've heard by her was dull and they all sounded the same to me. And I really dislike her voice.

Plus, I had a friend who was all like "Ayu SUX YUI is so amazing" and it really fueled my dislike for her.

[GRACE]

Originally Posted by StrawbariSnowAyumi

@emiko: K-indie is love. Much better than kpop imo

@KarenPang: I honestly say its not just their image. I don't understand why many judge them solely on their image.
Its so close-minded and a bit ridiculous

But that may also be why many vke band tone down their image a lot when going more mainstream. But some have an issue of lacking in musical quality when going major. I had this problem with Ayabie. And Alice Nine

But I honestly don't understand vkei hate or so much disrespect for them. As they are talented artists. Some of which with unique voices. And artists who can write incredible amazing lyrics.

Though I understand some people are superficial enough to judge totally on image. I just feel bad cuz by the way they dress they get a bad name.

Vkei like any other genre is about more than what they dress. Some people always say ayu is just known for her style which fans just pay a lot of attention to also. But in the end of the day ayu fans are fans of her music

>implying visual kei takes talent
>implying every visual kei artist doesn't sound identical
>implying a huge part of visual kei isn't the visual

Originally Posted by wiki

Visual kei (ヴィジュアル系, vijuaru kei?, literally "visual style") refers to a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics.

Ontopic: Hello!Project, Johnnys, and YUI

[Picaflor 7/4]

MEG and Ken Hirai.

Originally Posted by JackieRos

an artist who does too many ballads.

yet you still listen to ayu.

[Kanzaki]

^^
StrawbarisnowAyumi's definition/understanding of vk comes from what she's seen and heard. So... In other words: keep it nice. GRACE.

Oh, and while I love jazz music, I'm not a huge fan of japanese jazz, so I don't listen to that at all either.