Comments on: The Trouble With Nickelback http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:16:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jason http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29432 Jason Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:27:03 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29432 Definitely! Merch and tix are better for the band anyway. And if a band can keep filling venues, then they can sustain without a huge label machine behind them as long as they're willing to keep touring. That would be a nice step in the right direction. Of course, then the labels will probably start trying even harder to weasel their way into bands' tour and merch revenue!! Definitely! Merch and tix are better for the band anyway. And if a band can keep filling venues, then they can sustain without a huge label machine behind them as long as they’re willing to keep touring. That would be a nice step in the right direction. Of course, then the labels will probably start trying even harder to weasel their way into bands’ tour and merch revenue!!

]]> By: AJ-KOAR http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29393 AJ-KOAR Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:33:40 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29393 Eh, I don't think it really matters if they sell 10 million copies of their next album. They are a band that's been steadily progressing and I think will prove to be one of the few modern bands with hits AND longevity. We'll see how the next record sells, but I am much more interested to see how their ticket sales and merch sales increase. Eh, I don’t think it really matters if they sell 10 million copies of their next album. They are a band that’s been steadily progressing and I think will prove to be one of the few modern bands with hits AND longevity.

We’ll see how the next record sells, but I am much more interested to see how their ticket sales and merch sales increase.

]]> By: Jason http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29368 Jason Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:49:48 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29368 I'll buy that. They've had good success from their first record and I'm looking forward to seeing how their next one does. It remains to be seen if they'll come anywhere near NB/3 Doors/Daughtry/Hinder levels of sales though. They've had a ton of radio from that first release and haven't exploded anything like those other acts. Hopefully they will with their next release. We'll see I guess. I’ll buy that. They’ve had good success from their first record and I’m looking forward to seeing how their next one does. It remains to be seen if they’ll come anywhere near NB/3 Doors/Daughtry/Hinder levels of sales though. They’ve had a ton of radio from that first release and haven’t exploded anything like those other acts. Hopefully they will with their next release. We’ll see I guess.

]]> By: AJ-KOAR http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29288 AJ-KOAR Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:31:53 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29288 Melodic/Modern Rock with potential to sell that maintains artistic integrity: 10 Years Melodic/Modern Rock with potential to sell that maintains artistic integrity:

10 Years

]]> By: Kings of A&R » KOAR Industry News http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29049 Kings of A&R » KOAR Industry News Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:51:43 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-29049 [...] Daughtry TW 98,426 Total 2,204,219 *Nickelback, Hinder and now Daughtry. The US loves melodic rock. This record is going to hit 4-5 million.  This summer you will be hearing more Daughtry tracks hit the airwaves. Read KOAR’s article ‘The Trouble With Nickelback’ [...] [...] Daughtry TW 98,426 Total 2,204,219 *Nickelback, Hinder and now Daughtry. The US loves melodic rock. This record is going to hit 4-5 million.  This summer you will be hearing more Daughtry tracks hit the airwaves. Read KOAR’s article ‘The Trouble With Nickelback’ [...]

]]> By: larry anderson http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-28604 larry anderson Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:44:54 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-28604 Jason..home run !!!but who knows...maybe bands should only hand out applications to new fans...let's see...must be young...and cool and style..and have all thier teeth...and wear shoes...i never thought that i would see anyone would ever take shots at the fans of any band.just wondering...don't you have to be over 14 to be on this site?.....mmmm Jason..home run !!!but who knows…maybe bands should only hand out applications to new fans…let’s see…must be young…and cool and style..and have all thier teeth…and wear shoes…i never thought that i would see anyone would ever take shots at the fans of any band.just wondering…don’t you have to be over 14 to be on this site?…..mmmm

]]> By: Jason http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-28528 Jason Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:17:17 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-28528 -“an image comes with what you listen to. A negative image like that won’t sell records”- I'm sorry...did I miss the part where Nickelback didn't and doesn't sell records??? It's seems the arguement is, well sure they've sold millions of albums over the course of most of a decade, but they don't have staying power...it won't last forever. Sooner or later, people will wake up and realize they suck. Ok...wow...you've stumped me now. I can't for the life of me think why this matters in any way whatsoever to the discussion. Even if their next record flops miserably, they've had triple the success of just about every other band of their era!!! -"It’s fine if you have stupid fans, as long as people don’t know they’re stupid."- And now they're not just stupid, but so stupid they don't even know they're stupid??? Ok...I'm going to try a different approach to see if I can crack through the cement wall. For the folks on here that just can't seem to wrap their arms around why Nickelback et al are successful without insulting the people that buy or have bought their albums...please enlighten me as to who you think would better serve the industry. You now have the keys to the Caddy...where are you taking us? Would you just make an executive order eliminating NB and their ilk from music...no more radio, no more CD's, no more shows??? They're doing such a disservice to the music industry, they must be barred from further exposure??? Since you seem to know so much about what people like, please educate me. I'm serious here, I really want to know what the millions of NB fans that have bought their albums and gone to their shows really SHOULD be listening to. What are you going to put out there that would sell like NB, but would by your perception maintain "artistic integrity???" Or, maybe you could just tell me who is out there now that you think actually deserves to be there. My guess is that you'll either present some talented musicians who write songs that nobody gets and thus will never buy...or you'll give me an image/scene that will be the next fad for like 6 months and then die. Either way, my guess is that they won't be the saviors the industry is looking for...but please, enlighten me so I can at least feel smart! Please tell me that you're not just more people complaining about something without offering any legitimate solution or method to improve the situation. Thanks!!! -“an image comes with what you listen to. A negative image like that won’t sell records”-

I’m sorry…did I miss the part where Nickelback didn’t and doesn’t sell records??? It’s seems the arguement is, well sure they’ve sold millions of albums over the course of most of a decade, but they don’t have staying power…it won’t last forever. Sooner or later, people will wake up and realize they suck. Ok…wow…you’ve stumped me now. I can’t for the life of me think why this matters in any way whatsoever to the discussion. Even if their next record flops miserably, they’ve had triple the success of just about every other band of their era!!!

-”It’s fine if you have stupid fans, as long as people don’t know they’re stupid.”-

And now they’re not just stupid, but so stupid they don’t even know they’re stupid???

Ok…I’m going to try a different approach to see if I can crack through the cement wall. For the folks on here that just can’t seem to wrap their arms around why Nickelback et al are successful without insulting the people that buy or have bought their albums…please enlighten me as to who you think would better serve the industry. You now have the keys to the Caddy…where are you taking us? Would you just make an executive order eliminating NB and their ilk from music…no more radio, no more CD’s, no more shows??? They’re doing such a disservice to the music industry, they must be barred from further exposure??? Since you seem to know so much about what people like, please educate me. I’m serious here, I really want to know what the millions of NB fans that have bought their albums and gone to their shows really SHOULD be listening to. What are you going to put out there that would sell like NB, but would by your perception maintain “artistic integrity???” Or, maybe you could just tell me who is out there now that you think actually deserves to be there. My guess is that you’ll either present some talented musicians who write songs that nobody gets and thus will never buy…or you’ll give me an image/scene that will be the next fad for like 6 months and then die. Either way, my guess is that they won’t be the saviors the industry is looking for…but please, enlighten me so I can at least feel smart! Please tell me that you’re not just more people complaining about something without offering any legitimate solution or method to improve the situation. Thanks!!!

]]> By: larry anderson http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-28415 larry anderson Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:28:16 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-28415 "an image comes with what you listen to. A negative image like that won’t sell records".and i always thought it was the music.... “an image comes with what you listen to. A negative image like that won’t sell records”.and i always thought it was the music….

]]> By: Dave http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-27711 Dave Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:13:56 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-27711 Their latest single is the same song again as well. These guys are fucking rich, period. Their latest single is the same song again as well. These guys are fucking rich, period.

]]> By: annie http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-27621 annie Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:11:57 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/02/the-trouble-with-nickelback/#comment-27621 It's fine if you have stupid fans, as long as people don't know they're stupid. If being a NB fan starts to get a negative connotation, people won't like it. The hardcore, loyal fans will still buy records, but the rest of the public won't. My point about Larry the Cable Guy was not that it's bad to have fans who look like Larry the Cable Guy, just that nobody really wants to look like him. Unfortunatly, in the world of music, an image comes with what you listen to. A negative image like that won't sell records. Unless you can change that image to a positive one, which in this case is unlikely, it will fade away. It’s fine if you have stupid fans, as long as people don’t know they’re stupid. If being a NB fan starts to get a negative connotation, people won’t like it. The hardcore, loyal fans will still buy records, but the rest of the public won’t. My point about Larry the Cable Guy was not that it’s bad to have fans who look like Larry the Cable Guy, just that nobody really wants to look like him. Unfortunatly, in the world of music, an image comes with what you listen to. A negative image like that won’t sell records. Unless you can change that image to a positive one, which in this case is unlikely, it will fade away.

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