Unpopular Opinion

I wish some people that liked Queen and these styles of music would realize they are not immune from the subjectiveness of music tastes. It's one of the bigger 'bubbles', if not the biggest, but certainly not the only one or I'd argue, the majority.

I like my choice of music to the point where most pieces invoke more joy and emotion to me than Bohemian Rhapsody, and I find it somewhat strange that even so long after it was released it still remains on top. That's completely different from what I like, where a new song can pretty much take the top spot at any time if it's good enough. If it's the same song every time, that's something I wouldn't consider a healthy level of innovation for a genre, but rather a sign that it has reached it's peak and has became seemingly permanently stale. At that point it feels to me that deep nostalgia keeps it in place, rather than it actually being the best current music has to offer.

There's nothing wrong with that though, nostalgia is a valid reason to like a song. But often some people that like that kind of music become militantly angry if you point that out. And then cite popularity contests that only people that like that kind of music participate in, to somehow say that everyone likes their music. And that in turn makes those contests seem kind of disingenuous since they claim they are finding the best music of all time. It's self selecting, because anyone that can't boost their specific music to the top because their genre still has healthy levels of competition and can't produce one piece that everyone agrees on, simply won't bother.

Just my two cents to an unpopular opinion. Again I don't mind people liking Queen's music, but I've had people literally be offended because I didn't want to listen to a group of men scream "Mama mia" in an attempt to burst my ear drums because they want the volume to be at 300% when that part starts, only to then also sing along for another volume boost. Anyone else doing that with their music would be told to mind their own business and keep the volume reasonable. It's the double standard and the denial of contrary opinions that I don't like. You can't expect everyone to like your music.

I don't like Queen but I attribute it to the genre more than anything else. Do you dislike queen but also like other 70's-80's bri'ish rock?

Love of my Life is a beautiful song.

That being said, I also get a bit bored with some of the non-single songs they have.

But I still think they were innovators in their time and deserve their place in the Pantheon.

Your opinion may be unpopular and it's wrong.

What about "Don't stop now?"

Oh lord, don't go and listen to AC/DC then.

Art is subjective, so there really are no wrong opinions, just disagreements. I strongly disagree with you, but that's OK. Fist bump bro, because it's different strokes that makes the world go round.

Now, if you say such things about RUSH.... cracks knuckles. ;-)

Have an upvote. But also...

They were trying to be more prog rock with their first two albums and I much prefer those to the popular singles of their later career

I don't understand how someone can dislike the choir singing and cheesy, campy, flamboyance of a bunch of different Queen songs, but thinks it's ok in Bohemian Rhapsody. Like, cheesy, campy, flamboyance is a staple of Queen's style. It's in all of their songs

thats gonna be a stick figure amongst their group of friends thumbs-upping you from a distance and then returning to their conversation from me, dawg

No.

I agree with you 100%, every sentence, and now I don't know whether I should up- or downvote you

Do you recognize their talent though? Because if you don't, then this is more of an issue with your musical knowledge and lack of appreciation than with the music. That said, their music is 50 years old now, and music has changed and progressed a lot since then. Much of that progress is due to groundbreaking artists such as Queen. Bands in the 60's and 70's were pioneering completely new sounds that would change the face of music forever. Many modern songs are derivative of Queen's music. It's understandable that you don't appreciate it like someone older would, because you've grown up listening to music that was a natural progression from this music. But in their era, they were something entirely new, fresh, daring, and awesome. Also, Freddy had one of the best voices in the history of rock and roll. I'd say he really only has 2 peers, Robert Plant, and Steve Perry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpvlTVgeivU

I see myself as someone who likes Queen's songs. Sometimes I just put on a Queen song and enjoy it.

But every time I listen to my playlist on shuffle, I find myself skipping Queen the most. Always hoping the next one will be AC/DC.

Ooh! Ooh! Do I finally get to say the thing??? Yaaay!

Username is relevant. This guy HAS really lost his mind!

Oh, wait.....I'm supposed to use THEIR username......I'm so used to hearing MINE.

Eh. Still works.

I couldn't agree more. Living in the UK I can tell you this is a dangerous opinion to hold. To me, their music is like nails on a chalk board. I cannot stand their music. I could never quite explain why. I've always just put it down to taste. But it's annoying to have to deal with just how much EVERYONE loves them for some reason. Like, there isn't much music I'd hate to hear more than Queen. I almost find it weird that this is the case. I sort of wish I liked them, so that there weren't so many occasions where I have to listen to music that I find shockingly bad.

I don't really listen to Queen, but Bohemian Rhapsody is my go for song to test a new headphone.

Yes, very cheesy. Cheese tastes good.

Only good Queen song is Under Pressure and I think Bowie wrote it.

Everytime i see an ambulance tearing up traffic " another one bites the dust hey hey"

Bruddah... 🤜🤛 Respect.

Not every song needs to be good, and the fact that you even know the bad ones says something.