Music changes depending on whether Democrats or Republicans are in office?

[natedoppler]

I have a theory that music is more guitar-driven and genuine during Democratic presidential rule. Oppositely, Republican presidents bring more superficial and studio-rich music.

Now, I've only noticed it during the Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and Bush administrations because these were the only ones I was alive for.

First, during the Reagan and Bush years: Flock of Seagulls, Hairbands, Culture Club, and other types of keyboard or synthesizer studio over-processing took place. In the case of hair bands, their music took alot of studio magic to come out clean, and their music had a very superficial message.

Second, during the Clinton years (1992): Tool releases their first album, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden arrive. Hairbands and synthesizers die and give way to the resurgence of legends like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Wildflowers). Weezer releases the Blue album. Woodstock makes its first appearance since the 60's! Overall, music takes more of a guitar-driven, acoustic stance that can be performed without the aid of studio effects.

Third, during the new Bush era: Emo takes hold, but not before modern rock turns into a mush of Rap-Rock, Staind, Nickelback, and Lincoln Park. Now modern rockers are whining about their childhoods and dissing their friends. Little did we know that Emo would become larger than we could ever imagine, making Sugar Ray's bubblegum drivel seem like a legitimate successor to Led Zeppelin.

Finally, Today: A new decision awaits our country and,maybe,record executives. I may be wrong about this political/musical correlation, but only time will tell if we elect a democrat. Sure, there are exceptions to all of these time periods, but I think there's no denying the general trends of the day. If Obama/Biden win and Emo dies within a year of two, more credibility will be lent to this theory. Until the musical climate changes, I cannot play the type of music I respect and expect a warm reception.


Please do not crucify me... This is only a theory and I'm curious to know if anyone else has had these same kinds of thoughts or agrees/disagrees.

I just want music to go back to how it used to be in 60s/70s, when even the pop stars wrote good songs and musicians were the ones writing these good songs. I know that day will come again and I would do anything to help it happen.



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"I know when I started I would have been happy to sound like the Beatles or Joe Tex or whoever. You want to sound like most bands, you want to sound like their records and that's how you learn your chops."

- Jon Anderson of Yes

[Apocalyptic Raids]

wtf

[pate]

You're an idiot.

[willfellmarsy]

which party brings teh METAL?

[Angmar]

Wow you made a small connection based on the party in power at the time you should be proud of yourself!

[Dimmu Burger]

Republicans like country music and democrats like indie rock.

[Gangrene]

tldr

[pate]

Republicans like country music and democrats like indie rock.

This Republican likes doom metal.

[bringonthebreakdown]

This is possibly the stupidest thread ever created.

[RiceMonster]

read the first paragraph and came to this conclusion:

tr;dr (too retarded; didn't read)

[Dimmu Burger]

This Republican likes doom metal.

Stereotype breaker!!

[Silenius]

Correlation does not imply causality. Take statistics.

[pate]

And it's not even correlation.

Reagan = Thrash Metal
Bush I = Death and black metal

DERP

[earwhig]

jimmy carter = disco

[Silenius]

And it's not even correlation.

Reagan = Thrash Metal
Bush I = Death and black metal

DERP

I know I just meant that even if you find a pattern between music changing with party, then that still doesn't mean the two have anything to do with each other and it's just a random *** thing to point out.

[pate]

I was trying to overemphasize your point.

[2muchket!]

and you did it admirably

[Mr. Ron]

wait what

[EightMilesHigh]

TS could challenge willfellmarsy in the grand idiot challenge.

[Zmev]

Theres usually better punk music when a republican is in office for obvious reasons but none of this crap.

[Shattered_Future]

Music became more studio-rich and overproduced because studio techniques and equipment were improved. It was happening when Clinton was in office too.

[earwhig]

it was happening 30 years ago

[ThePalaceOfWisdom]

Second, during the Clinton years (1992): Tool releases their first album, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden arrive. Hairbands and synthesizers die and give way to the resurgence of legends like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Wildflowers). Weezer releases the Blue album. Woodstock makes its first appearance since the 60's! Overall, music takes more of a guitar-driven, acoustic stance that can be performed without the aid of studio effects.

Third, during the new Bush era: Emo takes hold,



If Obama/Biden win and Emo dies within a year of two, more credibility will be lent to this theory.








:lol:

[AA-12]

jews did 9/11

[masscows]

zog was behind the whole thing

[AA-12]

clinton did zog

[masscows]

you might be onto something there

[McP3000]

OP should die in multiple fires

[metacognition]

its one big conspiracy against musicians and bands. Free the music vote; for Nader in '08

[McP3000]

If Nader comes to power he will legislate that all radio stations must play only black metal recorded in forests.

its greener that way.

[metacognition]

hahaha and freer

[penelope weird hands]

Giant dildoes crushing the sun.

[VomitStainedCretin]

Republicans like country musicApparently the Governor of Utah is a massive Dream Theater fan (even proclaiming a day 'Dream Theater Day' in Utah) and I believe he's a Republican.

[Jacaranda]

and i'm haunted by the freakish size of nancy reagans head

no way that thing came with that body

[Shred Danson]

Thread was just a way for TS to whore his band in a subtle manner.

[McP3000]

Apparently the Governor of Utah is a massive Dream Theater fan (even proclaiming a day 'Dream Theater Day' in Utah) and I believe he's a Republican.
****ing awesome

[Dimmu Burger]

Apparently the Governor of Utah is a massive Dream Theater fan (even proclaiming a day 'Dream Theater Day' in Utah) and I believe he's a Republican.

dang I got pwned. lol!

[FreeSmells]

This theory is genius!

[Pete]

this is the favorite band of the swedish prime minister

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf7QeApRf1I

[big80smullet]

haha this guy obviously hasnt heard death cab for cutie

[sLarkin20]

Thread was just a way for TS to whore his band in a subtle manner.

This.

[Sponer]

I know when I started I would have been happy to sound like the Beatles or Joe Tex or whoever. You want to sound like most bands, you want to sound like their records and that's how you learn your chops.

[Dimmu Burger]

...riiiiiight

[Shred Danson]

When I started playing guitar 3 months ago I wanted to sound just like Liferuiner.

[marcus_in_absentia]

haha wow, so what's coming next?

[Aaron]

Wait, is this the new Community Thread? I don't get the joke..

[niobium]

i am so outraged by this forum! constantly!

[bastard]

TS could challenge willfellmarsy in the grand idiot challenge.

i agree with this.

[big80smullet]

i read a theory that when republicans are in power larger breasts are seen as attractive and when democrats are in power smaller breasts are more attractive

[Chinchilla]

well if carter = disco then i guess warren harding = rachmaninoff

[elmntrs]

and u = fag

lollololol

[Chinchilla]

i read a theory that when republicans are in power larger breasts are seen as attractive and when democrats are in power smaller breasts are more attractive

I heard a theory saying Conservative and Liberal refer to penis size.

[Interviewer/surveyer]

This Republican likes doom metal.

So what would libertarians like?

I'm guessing Death, Opeth, and Necrophagist, with some Meshuggah and Protest the Hero throw in for good measure.

[ghettoeddo]

i am so outraged by this forum! constantly!

love the manatee thing nose-butting the glass.

[McP3000]

So what would libertarians like?

I'm guessing Death, Opeth, and Necrophagist, with some Meshuggah and Protest the Hero throw in for good measure.
The first four are correct, the last one is not.

[Doppelganger]

insect warfare and magrudergrind dominated the airwaves when taft was in office!!1!

[Angmar]

close btw

[Dimmu Burger]

So what would libertarians like?

I'm guessing Death, Opeth, and Necrophagist, with some Meshuggah and Protest the Hero throw in for good measure.

I guess I'm a Libertarian then??

[McP3000]

libertarians are honest

just sayin

edit: wait i meant awesome

oh well

[bastard]

I guess I'm a Libertarian then??

ya, and i probably would be too :)

[Dimmu Burger]

I don't believe in having political parties. But that's a huge discussion we need to avoid.

[Mr. Ron]

both candidates are poopty

[ghettoeddo]

I don't believe in having political parties. But that's a huge discussion we need to avoid.

anarchy?!?! :]
*crosses fingers*

[McP3000]

I don't believe in having political parties. But that's a huge discussion we need to avoid.
wont happen
anarchy?!?! :]
*crosses fingers*
lol anarchy is dumb

[bastard]

both candidates are poopty

this
:angry:

[guitrguy]

libertarians are honest

just sayin

edit: wait i meant awesome

oh well

you forgot unrealistic

[McP3000]

i also forgot short and mousey looking, whats your point?

[guitrguy]

that was the point

[Dimmu Burger]

Change people! We need Change!!

[keyboardxmosh]

I WILL BRING CHANGE

my rival HATES change though

VOTE FOR ME

[Dimmu Burger]

Change we can believe in!!

[pate]

bullshit

[Dimmu Burger]

You doom listening republican!! *shakes fist*

[rid]

Change we can believe in!!

and hope? don't forget the hopes.

[Dimmu Burger]

Hope


Change



Barack Obama for President

[pate]

advertising gtfo

[Dimmu Burger]

its not advertising if you're making fun of it...is it?

[ghettoeddo]

vote me for president.

[Dimmu Burger]

What are your stances on the issues??

[ghettoeddo]

moar secksy time

[guitrguy]

I bring change, mostly quarters and dimes