I was following this
interesting conversation and I need to add from myself, that there is nothing
better for band to expierence with music. I would love Creed to change a bit
their music. Now, when they have sold over 15,5 mln copies they don't need to no
longer prove anything. It's natural to try chnage something. Like you said
Keith some fans will like it some not, but then another people come who
enjoy the music. I'm open for the new music and new styles as long as it sounds
decent for me.
I remember this band
Paradise Lost - at the beginning they were labeled as a gothic/doom metal, and I
must say they were great (check "Draconian Times"). When the released "Host"
fans were stunned, a lot - dissapointed, 'cause the cd was full of electronics !
Some liked it, some not, they get new fans. The band felt it was a time for some
changes, now they have a new album, which is a great mix between electronics and
dark,rock music ("Believe In Nothing").
Agie
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 1:40 AM
Subject: Re: Odp: Re: Selling Out. .. Band changes
> And why didn't Metallica continue down the road that brought
us ...AJFA and
> everything before it? Why didn't Creed stick with
the formula from MOP?
> Why can't Madonna EVER make up her mind what image
she wants to project?
>
> For me, the answer is simplicity
itself: They felt it was time for a
> change. I think a point
that hasn't really been brought up should be
> mentioned. ALL
musicians will eventually change their "image/style/sound",
> and not all
of their fans will like it. (Perfect example, Cher. She's
gone
> from "I Got You Babe" to the COMPLETE opposite end of the spectrum
with her
> last hit. I hate the song so much I can't even remember
the name, but I
> think EVERYONE knows which one I mean. I loved "I
Got You Babe", detested
> the last one, but all in all, I still think
she's a very talented
> performer.)
>
> But if some fans
DON'T like it, there will be others who DO, and some of
> those may be NEW
fans, who may then go back and "catch up" with that artist.
> Music, like
any other "art", is constantly changing, and fans will either
> like it or
move on.