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Originally Posted by scottishbastard
I don't agree. I think categorizing music helps people discover more artists altogether. For instance I used to be into Green Day when I was a preteen. If I searched for other "punk" bands then I might run into bands that sound nothing like green day such as suicidal tendencies, or deep wound, or spazz because theyre all under the umbrella of punk rock. But if I searched for "pop punk" I would find bands much more similar like the The vandals or Nofx. But if I searched for "East bay pop punk" I'd find bands like Sweet baby, the Mr T experience, and crimpshrine who are much better than anyone else I just named in relation to liking bands that sound somewhat like green day.
Without overcategorization we'd have Against Me! and Joni Mitchell under the same category of folk music.
And what is our other option? Just calling all music, music? So next time someone go's to search for something, and someones like "what do you like?" you're like "Music dude...".
I totally feel you on this subject, but it's really necessary to advertise exactly what you are these days, since everyone and their mother has music on myspace and such now. You cant take the time to listen to everybody.
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Yes, I do. because I try to appreciate all aspects of music
And i think what you are describing proves exactly my point. Instead of just browsing the net finding new things, you are confining yourself to certain sub genres, therefore possibly missing a ton of very good music because you suspect the industry has defined them correctly so for you to not like them.
In my opinion, there is beauty to be found in every major genre. I personally like to explore all music and find the good in every artist, and if i can't then i don't like that artist.