Hanging On To Harry wrote:
Hipster wrote:
I'm not into bands who just wanna be 'like down to earth & just like you & me'
A bit wide of the mark, I'm afraid Hipster.
There is no pretension or falseness about them whatsoever. They come from High Green, which is a fairly deprived part of Sheffield. And they went to Stocksbridge School, which is pretty fucking rough. In all of their interviews they are being themselves, and they dress just like their mates. Its not done for effect, its just how they are.
I know this, because Mme HOTH taught 3 of them - and mightily proud of them she is as well.
Quite possibly they will change as they get bigger, but for now it is really refreshing that they don't see why they should try & be something they aint.
Knock their music by all means, but don't knock them for being what they are.
Yes I can, they're a pop group, it goes with the territory.
Sorry it's just that i've never been impressed by anyone who dressed just like their mates.
Pop music has always been an opportunity to rise above the drudgery of your surroundings. You have the opportunity to rise above it by inventing something unique and individualistic, to inspire, to excite people or just for the fun of being as cool/outrageous as possibly while you can.
I'd let it go if their music was in anyway unique or so mindblowing that their lack of charisma wasn't an issue, however... northern Libertines without the looks, charm or wit?
I'm not from Sheffield so I havn't got a personal interest in them and I am somewhat bewildered by their sudden and improbable success.
Humdrum sells I guess.