I posted this as a reply originally...
...to cotofow's rant here b3ta.com/questions/worstband/post1024770#answers-post-1025354

However, I'm obnoxiously pleased with it (and edited it a bit) and with the way it sums up much of what's being said in this QOTW -- why we find the garbage that's endlessly foisted on us so annoying.

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I wasn't aware that we could choose the music played in elevators and grocery stores, used in commercials on tv, chosen for soundtracks of movies, or suddenly added to a decent radio station's playlist because apparently the program director is getting his balls off/nose filled by some drug-mongering record company tart.

I am overjoyed to hear that we can force venues to only hire decent bands instead of the fad-of-the-moment crap pushed by the PR machine. Please let us know how we can do that. And how can we get "classic rock" stations to play the once commonly-aired album tracks instead the same "safe," overplayed singles they always play?

The problem is the music industry is not about music but about money. Over-hyped bands become omnipresent because the recording companies have a lot invested in acts (not musicians) they feel they can control and that are designed to appeal to the lowest common denominator (Brittney Spears on a number of levels is a prime example -- crap songs with lyrics aimed at children, blatant pedophile sexuality aimed at boys and dirty old men, flashy stage acts/videos that distract from the hollowness of the alleged music, electronically processed noise where the "musicians" and producers can be plugged in anonymously, thus eliminating any unintended stars). Lazy journalists and media execs buy into the hype because it beats going out and actually listening to musicians to find good ones. The garbage then becomes omnipresent, and people that have no taste or, to be honest, don't know better because they've never really heard good music, tend to accept what's been given to them.

There's also another reason to voice off against crap acts. I'd like to see the good ones invested in, promoted, and making money so they can surivive and continue producing good music. The hyped ones rarely survive beyond a season and are soon forgotten (Michael Bolton anyone? I notice his appeal disappeared when he cut his hair, so that says a lot about the strength of his alleged talent). I work at a volunteer public low power station (www.wvlp.org), and to see the middle-aged women in the organization try and get Michael Buble played and not make a connection between him and Bolton (or John Secada) was astounding.

That said, I admit to seeing whining, posturing and troll baiting in the posts here. However, that's easier to ignore as it's limited to a small part of this website and won't be foisted on us while we're in line buying new shoes or driving and looking for something to listen to.
(ChiTown Guy Dating when 35+: sane, single, attractive - pick 2, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:27, 33 replies)

Or in other words "waah waah waah, people don't have the same taste as me."

( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:34, closed)

I see reading comprehension isn't your strength

(ChiTown Guy Dating when 35+: sane, single, attractive - pick 2, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:35, closed)

I see not being a prostitute isn't your mother's strength.

( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:37, closed)

If that's your idea of wit
it's best to let you know we're waiting for the other half
(ChiTown Guy Dating when 35+: sane, single, attractive - pick 2, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:37, closed)

Oh man, it's KICKING OFF
*pulls up deckchair*
( broadsword w⚓, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:40, closed)

*passes popcorn*

( Herb Alpert's Taxi Driver I have very beautiful lips, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:04, closed)

Ooh ta! Fancy a hobnob?

( broadsword w⚓, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:24, closed)

Yes please
hang on I'll just make us a brew.
( Herb Alpert's Taxi Driver I have very beautiful lips, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:42, closed)

The only thing you're waiting for is David Furnish's divorce.

( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:42, closed)

They
have a baby now
(murderous g likes free coffee, Sat 1 Jan 2011, 6:35, closed)

What makes you think he didn't read it?
Other than the fact it's way too long.
( Not Pineapple anymore, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:41, closed)

Because obviously if I read it I'd agree with him because he's so right.

( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:42, closed)

Because his reply's a non-sequitor
and has nothing to do with what I wrote.
(ChiTown Guy Dating when 35+: sane, single, attractive - pick 2, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:44, closed)

Don't you think
It's a bit rich to go on about having whining foisted on us?

You're taking it way too seriously. Just write the fucking name of a shitty band. It's not that complicated.
( Not Pineapple anymore, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:53, closed)

You should probably check the meaning of non sequitur
at the same time as the spelling.
( wotofco pissing in your swimming pool, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 19:32, closed)

That's a bit unfair, Britney is WELL good.

( broadsword w⚓, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:35, closed)

Compared to Bieber, I'll give you that.

(ChiTown Guy Dating when 35+: sane, single, attractive - pick 2, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:36, closed)

Hit Me...
and Toxic are both stone cold motherfucking CLASSICS.
( wotofco pissing in your swimming pool, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:30, closed)

There's LOADS of great music around now,
also loads of shit.
This has been the case as long as I can remember. You can go find the good stuff and enjoy it, or you can complain about the shit stuff.
I suppose it depends on whether you prefer music or complaining.
( Zuowan, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:40, closed)

Why do you give a shit about the music played in elavators and grocery stores
Would you bust out your serious moves if it was to your liking? Waah waah musical differences, fuck off you prick
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:40, closed)

I'd rather have silence
Than to have garbage foisted on me against my will -- especially garbage designed to influence people to slow down and buy more.
(ChiTown Guy Dating when 35+: sane, single, attractive - pick 2, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:42, closed)

Hold on
I must have missed the bit where the evil record companies are engaged in brainwashing to persuade us to buy more stuff.
Mind you, when I think about it, tin pan alley was riddled with those Jewish types, it all fits together...
( wotofco pissing in your swimming pool, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:41, closed)

See, I'm reading this as "I didn't get enough attention the first time I posted it."
And: "MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!"
( stuj (^(^;;^)^) GO TEAM SPIDERS!(^(^;;^)^), Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:52, closed)

Also, I can't remember the last time that I was in a lift that played anything other than 'Bing. Doors opening'.
'Bing. Doors closing'
And the floor number.
( stuj (^(^;;^)^) GO TEAM SPIDERS!(^(^;;^)^), Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:59, closed)

I prefer the Aphex Twin remix of that

( wotofco pissing in your swimming pool, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:29, closed)

Your absolutely right. having to spend a few minutes listening to music that's a bit bland is worse than cancer.
If only there was some sort of invention that allowed you to carry your own music around with you, and perhaps listen to it at the shops.
( Ring Of Fire A petty, drooling belming butthurt retard., Fri 31 Dec 2010, 15:59, closed)

Such a thing would NEVER catch on.
Why it would surely put itinerent hurdy-gurdy players into the poorhouse.
( stuj (^(^;;^)^) GO TEAM SPIDERS!(^(^;;^)^), Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:01, closed)

And what will happen to the monkeys
and their miniature cymbals?
What about the MONKEYS???
( Herb Alpert's Taxi Driver I have very beautiful lips, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:09, closed)

They'd be turned into dogfood The LOVELY HAtD.
:(
( stuj (^(^;;^)^) GO TEAM SPIDERS!(^(^;;^)^), Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:10, closed)

This subthread has ruined my year
thank fuck it's nearly over :(((
( wotofco pissing in your swimming pool, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:36, closed)

This basically boils down to
"I don't like mainstream music" with a dash of "people who listen to it must be ignorant".
( wotofco pissing in your swimming pool, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 16:27, closed)

Surely there's enough good music to go round?
And personally I don't want to hear Tame Impala's album everywhere I go, even though it's the best thing I've heard in months.
(Styubud, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 17:05, closed)

Once, a long time ago, I brought an MP3 player
And before that a portable CD player.
Before that I had a cassette player.
I listen to whatever I like in elevators and greengrocers :)
As for giving money to the right "non mainstream" artists in the music industry... I don't know them, why should I care how much money goes to them? bands I like usually bring out a few albums irrespective of how little exposure they get. Sorted
(Earthling wants a silver moustache to show off to his chums, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 17:16, closed)