History WorseThanItSounds / Music

* [[spoiler: The “27 Club”]]: A highly exclusive group that gained notice in the early 70s and is still going strong today. Members range from game-changing giants to rising regional stars. However, most candidates don’t seek out invitations-it has to come to them.

* [[spoiler: The “27 Club”]]: A highly exclusive group that gained notice in the early 70s and is still going strong today. Welcomes both game-changing giants and rising stars.

** [[spoiler: ''One More Light'']]: The aftermentioned musicians evolve even further, adopting [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks a new and unexpected sound]] drawing from [[Music/TheChainsmokers today's most popular innovators.]] Sadly, this was their beloved ringleader’s [[AuthorExistenceFailure final project]], his untimely death [[DeadArtistsAreBetter throwing into question]] [[{{Wangst}} all we thought we knew about them.]]

* [[spoiler: Music/JustinBieber]]: A Canadian boy rises to stardom after Music/{{Usher}} catches him showing off his vocals by covering Usher songs on Website/YouTube. Has a very dedicated female fanbase.

** [[spoiler: ''One More Light'']]: The aftermentioned musicians evolve even further, adopting [[NewSoundAlbum a new and unexpected sound]] drawing from [[Music/TheChainsmokers today's most popular innovators.]] Sadly, this was one member's [[AuthorExistenceFailure final project]], his untimely death [[DeadArtistsAreBetter throwing into question]] [[{{Wangst}} all we thought we knew about them.]]

* [[spoiler:Creator/WarnerMusicGroup]]: A company owning [[RunningGag even more]] numerous well-received and popular bands.

* [[spoiler:''[[Music/JohnCage "4'33"]]'']]: A piece so beautiful you won't even realize you're listening to it.

* [[spoiler: [[Music/JohnCage ''"4'33"'']]]]: A piece so beautiful you won't even realize you're listening to it.

* [[spoiler: ''Music/{{Friday}}'']] An [[MemeticMutation overnight sensation]] in March 2011, this is a [[EarWorm truly memorable song]] about the passage of time, the struggle a young girl must make in choosing between her friends, and sheer youthful exuberance. Most notable for its [[{{Narm}} unique lyrical style]] and the distinct vocals of its [[Music/RebeccaBlack singer.]] Features a rap verse that can be compared to a [[Music/{{Usher}} multi-platinum recording artist.]]

* [[spoiler: ''Music/MetalMachineMusic'']]: [[Music/LouReed Legendary experimental rocker]] from the late 60s releases an hour long album that started 2 whole new genres of music. It refused to follow the normal concepts of albums and proved to be a true rebellious work of art in the midst of many repetitive trends at the time.

* [[spoiler:Music/TheShaggs]]: A seminal ''musique concrete'' troupe who bend traditional musical structures into startling new shapes. They have been favorably compared to the most influential of pop musicians and many musicians have extolled their virtues, including Muisc/FrankZappa, Music/KurtCobain and members of Music/SonicYouth.

* [[spoiler:Creator/WarnerMusicGroup]]: A company owning [[RunningGag even more]] numerous well-received and popular bands.
* [[spoiler:Music/AnalCunt]]: A truly revolutionary group that was [[VulgarHumor not afraid to go against all social norms and taboos]] and criticize several aspects of modern culture. The lead singer was so dedicated to his art that the first thing he did after recovering from a coma was to play a live show, while still under anesthesia.

** [[spoiler: ''One More Light'']]: The aftermentioned musicians evolve even further, adopting [[NewSoundAlbum a new sound]] [[{{Electropop}} no one would expect]]. Sadly, this was one member's [[AuthorExistanceFailure final project]], his untimely death [[DeadArtistsAreBetter throwing into question]] [[{{Wangst}} all we thought we knew about them.]]

* [[spoiler:"[[{{Rickroll}} Never Gonna Give You Up]]"]]: A love song which became a # 1 hit in the UK and US. Its video features acrobatic dancers and the director also made award-winning commercials and Hollywood blockbusters. Saw resurgence in popularity 20 years after released.

* [[spoiler:''Fear of a Blank Planet'']]:A wonderful satire told from the perspective of a modern day, bored, teenage boy.

* [[spoiler: Music/{{Pikotaro}}]]: In an industry where everybody is trying to convey deep messages and emotions, one rapper takes everything back a notch with a short and simple song about one of his pastimes. His song proceeds to become a viral hit online.

* [[spoiler: {{Creed}}]]: These guys love Jesus, and their songs are written about their faith. They have also crossed over to a mainstream audience, which is no mean feat for a band that talks about God. They have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, having a significant following of fans.

** [[spoiler: ''[[Music/CarlyRaeJepsen Call Me Maybe]]'']]: Said Canadian boy discovers a popular hit from his own country and shares it with the rest of the world.

* [[spoiler: ''Metal Machine Music'']]: Legendary experimental rocker from the late 60s releases an hour long album that started 2 whole new genres of music. It refused to follow the normal concepts of albums and proved to be a true rebellious work of art in the midst of many repetitive trends at the time.

* [[spoiler: ''[[Music/{{Nirvana}} Nevermind]]'']]: Three nobodies make some of the catchiest angsty songs ever made with just a guitar, bass, and drumset (and cello). The album was hugely important in causing [[AlternativeRock a new genre]] to dominate top 40 radio.
* [[spoiler: Music/{{Nickelback}}]]: During a time when rock and roll threatens to be subsumed by more popular genres like dance-pop and hip-hop, this band is keeping the flame of rock-and-roll alive in the '00s and, rather than being relegated to their genre, have had humongous crossover mainstream hits. Their most recent records (including their latest, a collaboration with legendary rock producer Creator/RobertJohnMuttLange) have spat out upwards of seven singles per album, a feat unheard of since the days of ''[[Music/MichaelJackson Thriller]]'' or ''[[Music/DefLeppard Hysteria]]''.

* [[spoiler:Music/TheShaggs]]: A seminal ''musique concrete'' troupe who bend traditional musical structures into startling new shapes. They have been favorably compared to the most influential of pop musicians and many musicians have extolled their virtues, including Kurt Cobain and members of Sonic Youth.
* [[spoiler:Sony Music Entertainment]]: A company owning numerous well-received and popular bands.

* [[spoiler: Thank You by Music/DuranDuran]]: A legendary pop music supergroup pays tribute to their influences.

* [[spoiler: ''[[Music/JohnLennon Unfinished Music, No. 1: Two Virgins]]'']]: A principal songwriter with one of popular music's leading groups joins his life partner for an [[TrueArtIsIncomprehensible avant-garde]] album which anticipates ambient and electronic music by several years. Features a controversial album cover that celebrates the human body in all its diversity.

* [[spoiler: ''[[Music/EricClapton Unplugged]]'']]: One of the greatest guitarists of all time releases his most heartfelt work to date. A TearJerker version of one of his biggest hits won a Grammy for best rock song.
* [[spoiler:Warner Music Group]]: A company owning [[RunningGag even more]] numerous well-received and popular bands.

* [[spoiler: Music/JustinBieber]]: A Canadian boy rises to stardom after Music/{{Usher}} catches him showing off his vocals by covering Usher songs on YouTube. Has a very dedicated female fanbase.

* [[spoiler: {{Nickelback}}]]: During a time when rock and roll threatens to be subsumed by more popular genres like dance-pop and hip-hop, this band is keeping the flame of rock-and-roll alive in the '00s and, rather than being relegated to their genre, have had humongous crossover mainstream hits. Their most recent records (including their latest, a collaboration with legendary rock producer Creator/RobertJohnMuttLange) have spat out upwards of seven singles per album, a feat unheard of since the days of ''[[Music/MichaelJackson Thriller]]'' or ''[[Music/DefLeppard Hysteria]]''.

* [[spoiler: Music/JustinBieber]]: A Canadian boy rises to stardom after {{Usher}} catches him showing off his vocals by covering Usher songs on YouTube. Has a very dedicated female fanbase.

* [[spoiler: ''Music/{{Friday}}'']] An [[MemeticMutation overnight sensation]] in March 2011, this is a [[EarWorm truly memorable song]] about the passage of time, the struggle a young girl must make in choosing between her friends, and sheer youthful exuberance. Most notable for its [[{{Narm}} unique lyrical style]] and the distinct vocals of its [[Music/RebeccaBlack singer.]] Features a rap verse that can be compared to a [[{{Usher}} multi-platinum recording artist.]]

* [[spoiler: {{Nickelback}}]]: During a time when rock and roll threatens to be subsumed by more popular genres like dance-pop and hip-hop, this band is keeping the flame of rock-and-roll alive in the '00s and, rather than being relegated to their genre, have had humongous crossover mainstream hits. Their most recent records (including their latest, a collaboration with legendary rock producer Creator/RobertJohnMuttLange) have spat out upwards of seven singles per album, a feat unheard of since the days of ''[[Music/MichaelJackson Thriller]]'' or ''[[DefLeppard Hysteria]]''.

* [[spoiler: NuMetal]]: Genres that were previously thought to be separate forever, such as heavy metal, grunge, and hip-hop, are seamlessly combined in this style to appeal to a young, rebellious demographic, that originated in the mid 90's and lasted through the early 00's.

* [[spoiler: PostGrunge]]: A revolutionary genre that [[LighterAndSofter smoothed out]] the abrasiveness of {{Grunge}} and introduced rock music to a new generation.

* [[spoiler: Lulu]]: The [[Music/{{Metallica}} most popular metal band in history]] collaborate with the [[Music/LouReed most well-respected experimental musician in rock music]] on a double concept album inspired by a play by the expressionist playwright Frank Wedekind. One of the videos is directed by RequiemForADream director Creator/DarrenAronofsky.

* [[spoiler:Warner Music Group]]: A company owning [[RunningGag even more]] numerous well-received and popular bands.

* [[spoiler: {{Nickelback}}]]: During a time when rock and roll threatens to be subsumed by more popular genres like dance-pop and hip-hop, this band is keeping the flame of rock-and-roll alive in the '00s and, rather than being relegated to their genre, have had humongous crossover mainstream hits. Their most recent records (including their latest, a collaboration with legendary rock producer Creator/RobertJohnMuttLange) have spat out upwards of seven singles per album, a feat unheard of since the days of ''[[MichaelJackson Thriller]]'' or ''[[DefLeppard Hysteria]]''.

* [[spoiler: JustinBieber]]: A Canadian boy rises to stardom after {{Usher}} catches him showing off his vocals by covering Usher songs on YouTube. Has a very dedicated female fanbase.

* [[spoiler: Music/NuMetal]]: Genres that were previously thought to be separate forever, such as heavy metal, grunge, and hip-hop, are seamlessly combined in this style to appeal to a young, rebellious demographic, that originated in the mid 90's and lasted through the early 00's.