100% agree , i never understood the hate for Nickelback! I think it kinda became "cool" to hate on them at some point, i just never jumped on that bandwagon
Exactly... It's the sheep and meme mentality these days that causes this behaviour. Uncool kids desperately trying to fit in. Some may genuinely not like this bad that's given but most of the hate they get is mainly from bandwagoners
Because they're Canadian is what I hear a lot. But many, many great bands hail from our northern neighbors, so that doesn't fly. I think it's just a "thing".....like a guilty pleasure nobody wants to admit to for some reason. The "commercial" aspect could be more to the point.
I'm not so much into them now but personally I think their first two albums were the best Curb & The State. With The State being the better of the 2. Once their third album Silverside Side Up came out it and everything that followed just sounded the same even the lyrics. And really the majority of their fan base hadn't even heard of them until their third album came out and started getting radio play then they blew up.
The reason people hate on them is because back in the day, I forget who it was, but another band said they suck and Chad Kroeger came out swinging defending his band. Ever since then it's been the "cool" thing to say, that they suck. The fact is, they absolutely sell out every single arena they play in and their albums all go platinum. People are closet Nickelback fans. I've seen them 4 times and they are really awesome live, it's hit after hit after hit.
Chad went after slipknot saying they sucked because they had 9 people in the band to make them sound good(something along those lines). Corey then came out swinging on chad and not the band as a whole.
Jonathan Walkoviak Yeah I said Corey. They were signed for the same label and they got beef with each other. Not the bands as a whole. But imo your band would still back you up if things got pretty serious. Two different personalities so I dunno why one would criticize the other.
Music snobs and cool kids hated Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and the Eagles back then, but all those bands are beloved now, with plenty of classic songs. Nickelback could be on their way to that status. Truth be told, rock needs bands like them to give the genre relevance.
@dawsondudark Idk, man. I can't stand The Eagles. Hotel California rules, and Take it Easy is good, but they've both run out of replay value for me. Every other song I've heard from them does absolutely nothing for me. I don't understand the hype at all.
I'm a metalhead, and I actually like Nickelback. Yes, I catch hell for it, but I'm also a drummer who loves Karen Carpenters playing. Great groove and feel, and she could swing! Mr. Buddy Rich once said that Karen was his favorite drummer! That's good enough for me...
They are more of a live critique and discussion rather than just a reaction channel, which is why they are so much more interesting than a standard reaction channel. It's the same reason people don't mind watching a Fine Brothers reaction video compared to a Jynx Reaction video.
I stumbled upon you guys on accident and the first video I watched of you guys was Tennessee Whiskey and to me you are just a breath of fresh air. I really enjoy you guys and I also have never understood the Nickelback hate
"Crashed" and "It's not over" really showcases the edgy rawness of his voice, Imo. Love them. He should have won Idol in his cycle, but it really made no difference. He was born for this.
You guys are exactly right, his voice sounds good and the instrumentals, but each nickelback song sounds good in the exact same way. If you listen to a whole album it's almost like throwing a song on loop for 30 minutes. This is also coming from a nickelback fan, I listened to these guys all the time.
I agree, I like Nickelback music. His voice is great and the songs are good. I think most of the hate comes from, like you say, many of their songs sound identical. Their formula works.
Yeah but there are A LOT of bands that does the same thing and Nickleback isnt the first one. My dad is a huge AC/DC fan and we where talking about how basically every track from them is the same. But he thinks its SO GOOD it doesn't matter. Some people want variation in music but some people are out there searching for a peculiar sound that they just wanna click with.
and that's exactly it.....I used to love listening to Nickelback and sing along to the lyrics....but yes....at some time..I realized..."wait a moment...which song we are now listening to...?" can't diffentiate....It s not about his voice, the lyrics, even the style of the pop rock music ( I also listen to Suicidal Tend/Slayer/Machne Head and Bruce Springsteen...etc) it's not about if you like or dislike his look of he married Avril ;-)....It's about listening to same stuff all the time..and each of them turns platin....
I'd also add that it sounded extremely similar to everything else out at the time. They are extremely talented, well produced, and well put together, but their music loses it's soul in the packaging.
Also, they weren't created by a label. Other than the drummer, the band has been together since the early 90s. Chad borrowed money from his stepfather to make their first demo. In other words these guys worked their way to success and made it the same way as any other band.
Guys, thank you! Nickelback are one of my favs of all time and I hate when people shit on them for no reason. I saw them live. They're killer. I appreciate you two
Thank you guys for showing how music can unify people like nothing else. Music has no color, no bias, no restrictions. It inspires thought, feeling... I cannot show enough appreciation for what you do
JUST responded to a comment below with a similar response. I see a lot of slick dissing but no REAL explanations. Also, the well thought out explanations STILL come off as hating. ''Oh well they are pop'' ''Oh well their sound is the same as every other band at the time'' etc. Keep in mind, that THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF MUSIC, there has always been a 'popular' sound that influenced a generation of musicians (this goes for every genre). Them following a 'formula' doesn't take away from the skill and talent it takes for them to make great music. They may not be ''innovators'' or ''visionaries'' but they make good music. PERIOD.
I like their older music but their newer stuff is trash, it's like they forgot who they were. Then Chad goes out and bashes a rock/metal legend in Corey Taylor from Slipknot, and Stone Sour saying that the only reason Slipknot is popular is a gimmick and that Nickelback is one of the most diverse bands in history is just ridiculous. Nickelback's new music seems like it was made in a studio that has a "Blueprint" to a hit when in reality it's just the same thing every other artist is doing better than they can. But their old shit is great.
React to Far Away, Too Bad, Savin Me, If Everyone Cared, Photograph, This Means War, This is how you remind me, There's Gotta be Somebody and Lullaby. These are some of Nickelback's best songs!
Checking out all your videos, and you knock this one out of the park!! THANK YOU for liking Nickleback!! Fack, just don't understand why people don't like these guys!!
I grew up in a country music household. When my dad married his second wife when I was nine, Nickleback was on of the things she brought into my life. I've loved them for years.
Still here, four years later, rewatching this during your Hated Bands Marathon. You two still keep it 100 and the hustle is real. Your videos have always been awesome.
I think it's bad ass you guys react to rock as well. Can you react to something along these lines? Big fan of your videos and the honesty by the way. Avenged sevenfold - almost easy Disturbed - down with the sickness The black crowes - twice as hard Foo fighters - the pretender Or maybe some stuff you've never heard of Gemini syndrome - stardust, pleasure and pain, Hail the villain - take back the fear, blackout, swan dive scuicide (watch the music videos with these) In this moment - big bad wolf, adrenaline, whore, blood (this is a female metal singer) Mushroom head - sun doesn't rise (if you don't like heavy music this won't be a good one. But this is my favorite workout music. But for being 54 this dude has some vocals. The guy screaming is a different person) Nothing more - this is the time Rage against the machine - killing in the name Rise against - savior
where in the hell is AVATAR?? not that blue man groupe or the movie...listen to "feathers and flesh" and start with "the eagle has landed" from avatar...they are a Swedish metal band..they are gods!
stephanie reeves I agree, avatar is amazing. But I was trying to keep the music a little lighter I didn't think they would like them. I personally do like avatar though. My favorites are smells like a freak show, hail the apocalypse (this is the first song I've heard by them), and bloody angel.
You guys 100% need to listen to E-Dubble - Be a King, it's wonderful. E-Dubble unfortunately passed away a few months back, but his spirit definitely lives on in his music. You won't regret it. 😁
Thank you....Nickleback is singer/ songwriter/ band talent! ...Have you listened to Seether yet....Breakdown, Country Song, Fine again, FMLYHM, The gift, suicide, Walk away from the sun...there is so much to this band and Shawn!!!!!
Your not the only one. I’ve always felt they wrote great songs with lyrics that tend to evoke an emotional response. And to me, that’s what a good song is all about. It makes you feel something inside.
I love nickle back & this song !! #freethinkers 😘❤️! This is more alternative not rock so it's more like r & b so that's y a lot of people hate !! This song of your not feeling the message in this song & you don't like his voice then you don't respect music enough said !! This song speaks to my soul !! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Absolutely listen to what you want. Life is too short to let others dictate what you should experience. And every music genre has something you'll love. Enjoy the journey!
Robinson michel Don't let anyone tell you what to listen to or what music to like, or even what clothes to wear I know that is off subject though. All of these things are what make you, you. Never lose that.
The reason they hated them is the same as when hootie and the blow fish was making music. They come out with hit after hit after hit so the music industry started under cutting the band.
Have always loved Nickleback!! People thinks it makes them sound cool to hate on them. I am with you guys, never understood the hate. Love you guys, keep it up!!
Coming from a guy who had their album. Their hits were good in my opinion. Where Nickleback gets legitimate hate, is that too many of their songs end up sounding the same and the instrumentals tended to be rudimentary compared to what some other musicians can do. That is the criticism. But! I liked this one and I rocked the album once and a while. Now that I'm older, I'd like to go back and listen to their album again to see what I think now, but back then I thought it was a good cruising album. They are good at making radio songs.
GREAT feedback. Now this makes sense! HOWEVER, for the people that deny their TALENT and reduce them down to 'garbage'?? I would have to question their ability to be objective. They are clearly TALENTED.
hey guys this song is good the criticism is that they already made this song and changed the lyrics. ruclips.net/video/Qs4tNeGyTyI/видео.html for me it comes across as formulaic and a money grab without heart or creativity
Lost In Vegas they are very talented and even better in concert. The hate comes from being over played on the radio and the bandwagon fans they brought in. Some people say all their songs sound the same and very generic. Those same people love ac/dc yet all their songs sound the same and basic 3 chord riffs. Both excellent bands.
This is hands down, one of the BEST albums from Nickelback! The Long Road is a great album and the lyrics to their songs are meaningful and tell a story. Love Nickelback!
The whole nickelback sucks meme/joke comes from the fact the epitomize the "generic industry rock" that dominated rock radio play from the late 90s into the mid 00s. The hate isnt exactly a critique on nickleback, but more of a meta commentary and backlash to the overproduced "industry rock" genre as a whole. Tbh its kind of unfair to nickleback that they are the scapegoat to all the backlash, but so is life hope this helps.. Anyway Love your channel guys keep it up! Would love to see yall maybe check out some led zeppelin like stairway to heaven or dazed and confused or some brand new like guernica or jesus christ. Peace love and success!
The hate is just ridiculous. Music has ALWAYS had trending sounds. Which is why you can listen to a song from the 80's without knowing the band and pinpoint that it was made in the 80's. The same thing applies to every decade. Nickelback is not an ''innovative'' group and they were not ''visionaries'' as it relates to Rock. HOWEVER, they make good music as 'formulaic' as it sounds. They deserve respect for that. Great comment. Thank you for your insight on this.
Nickleback's music is almost too formulaic. From the big choruses and to the sing song "yeah yeahs". Especially since this came out after the grunge era which was against formulas and against the system. Grunge became so popular not by being formulaic but by being something different and exciting. Nickleback became the poster boy of the new alternative scene that wanted to be grunge bands but didn't have the heart behind it. They weren't heavy enough to be nu metal but not sincere and their own thing like grunge. You can listen to a nirvana song and write down little tips on how they made their songs, puddle of mudd, staind, and nickleback used these tips to basically create their whole sound. Kurt Cobain always said "Nirvana is a mix between The Beatles and Black Sabbath." Could Nickleback even think of something like that? Nu metal was big in a different way but nickleback got on commercials and heavy rotation on radio, so the fact that they were heavily exposed to everyone didn't help their street cred either. I'm sure every influence Nickleback has, writes better songs and is more believable. "we need a pre-chorus here and yeah yeahs here and oh let's write a song about this and this" doesn't belong in rock. Rock is against the system just like hip hop is. It isn't meant to be safe and formulaic. it's meant to push boundaries and say fuck you to the man. Rock and Hip Hop in particular were made for the outcasts, for the pissed off people in this world. When that heart and energy is stripped away it feels fake and forced and formulaic. THAT is my problem with Nickleback and the bands like them.
I have a VERY VERY good ear for music and I always know when I hear a song from a band for the first time if a band will become very big or not. The first time I heard Nickelback I was amazed and I absolutely knew they would be big. They sounded so good and they just have all the attributes needed to have that big sound and I'm a heavy metal/thrash music lover since the 80's. The 90's were a miserable time with regard to rock/heavy metal/thrash music and for nearly 10 years, all we had was alternative(mostly crappy) music. Thank God for Nickleback! They were one of the first bands that helped get the world out of the alternative mudslide the 90's had put us on. If a band sounds good it sounds good and I think Nickelbacks huge success proves that.
Lost in Vegas I actually went to a Nickelback concert, it was great, they even played Metallica's Sad But True and the women to men ratio was insane so yeah lot's of hate from people that are trying to hate trendy bands, it's a joke.
The lead singer, Chad Kroeger, does a song with Carlos Santana which is pretty good. It's titled "Into The Night." Carlos is the man, though. He makes his guitar sing.
I love Nickelback and saw them years ago in concert. We were front and center just a couple of rows back from the stage. It was honestly, one of the best performances I have ever seen!! #notahater
the video to this is unbelievable ... i love this band, i believe the "hate" they get is because their songs sound the same... yet so does most rappers and other musicians... plus 90% OF THEIR SONGS ARE AMAZING
Can't speak for Americans but in Canada a lot of people can't stand Nickelback because radio stations (who are required by law to play a specific percentage of Canadian music) jammed them down our throats for years.
Canadian too, I think they're seen as the de facto band of Canada, while our other bands like Finger Eleven got pushed aside. I like NBs older stuff like Leader of Men
I just found you guys and am absolutely obsessed with this channel! It felt so good to hear someone talk about Nickelback in a positive way, as someone who grew up adoring them. I know you guys get infinite requests, but I highly recommend reacting to the band TesseracT (very melodic/groovy prog metal), if I had to pick a song: Hexes. Keep rocking and doing what you're doing guys!
I saw them live in Denver. It was THE BEST concert I have ever seen. Outdoor arena (Fiddlers Green), 4 warmup bands and as dark fell, Nickelback for TWO HOURS. They were fantastic. This is the interesting thing: a lot of people in their 40s - a LOT. Not so many very young - the hip hop kids don't get the good hard rock. Anyway, around us were so many people who brought their teens, and were like "Have you heard this band? Are they any good?" and by like the fifth song they were all into it and like "OMFG!" It was great.
Just remembered.... they opened with "Something in Your Mouth" LOL Crazy concert. They were just releasing Dark Horse. I've never seen so many people dancing and having a blast.
if a person gets into a tune, it's a good tune! simple as that. good music doesn't necessarily need to fit into genre niche, nor do people. totally love how authentic the banter is,, feel like i'm there!! appreciating in Newfoundland Canada..
I've been in rock bands, which are now classic rock bands, most of my life. I've never heard Nickleback but I've heard the Nickleback jokes. I just listened to six random Nickleback songs on RUclips. They all remind me of the canned corporate music that fast food restaurants play. Those songs are all created and recorded by professional musicians and writers, but they have no soul. This is what NIckleback sounded like to me when just did my random selection of their songs.
I have always loved Nickelback so my husband surprised me with tickets to see them and HOLY SHIT I could not fault them live, they sounded perfect and they were the most amazing crowdsmen! It was so good! I don't get why people don't like 'em, but they're entitled to their wrong opinions!
I honestly have no idea why Nickleback is so hated. They are incredibly talented, period. 11th best selling band in history. Everyone knows their songs. All you haters love them and you know it, get off the damn band wagon.
I only found your channel a few days ago guys but I am loving it so much. Both you dudes are so down to earth and cool. Ryan looks like a young DMX though and sounds kinda like him.
I have loved Nickelback since they were on a local radio station up and coming bands CD (shout out to 99.3 CFOX) Back in the day I saw them in local clubs and had beers with them after the shows once or twice and the whole band were super nice and cool. I am a fat man who hiked up a mountain for a free show (I damn near died) they rock full stop. It became cool to hate on, its kind of sad. Thanks guys for giving them their due. -Fan from Van.
I've always loved Nickelback! I didn't care about the developed hate... they've always had a story/ meaning to their music. Thank ya'll for appreciating this band!!
Obligatory Dad Joke : What concert cost 45 cents ? 50 cent ft. Nickleback I'll show myself out... But on a side-note Nickleback has a great singer mind you I'm not very knowledgeable about the band so I too would like to hear other opinions on it. Good stuff Ryan and George.
My all time favorite Nickelback hater joke is "Did you know that if you play a Nickelback vinyl backwards on a record player, you can hear the devil talking? Even worse, if you play it forwards, you hear Nickelback." xD But yeah, they get a lot of hate and while it's not my thing, I try not to be a hater. Live and let live is my motto when it comes to music tastes. :)
I think people hate on Nickelback because they were constantly played on the radio for a period of time and their songs kind of sounded the same. But I agree Leader of Man is their best song to this day.
The haters are not lining their pockets with money. Jealousy is not right. I saw them in 2004 and their performance was so bomb. I live then. There's a song called Amen that is so beautiful.
6lack - Prblms Yelawolf - Daylight Trey Songz - Life on Mars (David Bowie cover) Mac Miller - The Star Room Chance the Rapper - How Great Bunch of unique vibes in these songs. I have a very eclectic taste in music (I could give you guys some cool country and rock songs too if you'd like, haha) I like all of them, would love to see your guys opinions on Amy of them.
Daughtry, not only his last name but the name of his band, he was a 4th place American Idol contestant that because of his elimination, the show made a new way the next year on out, because of the way he was a favorite that even I believed would win. An awesome voice, just as talented. He was in Tyler Perry’s live concert about Christ that was in New Orleans. He was playing the character Judas Iscariot. Please review.
Ryan and George, singlehandedly, will bring back nickelback, but not right now.
Pattorihanzo. Best comment I've read this week.
Pattorihanzo fucking dying dude
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100% agree , i never understood the hate for Nickelback!
I think it kinda became "cool" to hate on them at some point, i just never jumped on that bandwagon
Exactly... It's the sheep and meme mentality these days that causes this behaviour. Uncool kids desperately trying to fit in. Some may genuinely not like this bad that's given but most of the hate they get is mainly from bandwagoners
I get this, personally I never liked the band, but I did like some of their songs. The hate is fairly unnecessary.
MegaTobins696 Well said!
Because they're Canadian is what I hear a lot. But many, many great bands hail from our northern neighbors, so that doesn't fly. I think it's just a "thing".....like a guilty pleasure nobody wants to admit to for some reason. The "commercial" aspect could be more to the point.
I'm not so much into them now but personally I think their first two albums were the best Curb & The State. With The State being the better of the 2. Once their third album Silverside Side Up came out it and everything that followed just sounded the same even the lyrics.
And really the majority of their fan base hadn't even heard of them until their third album came out and started getting radio play then they blew up.
The reason people hate on them is because back in the day, I forget who it was, but another band said they suck and Chad Kroeger came out swinging defending his band. Ever since then it's been the "cool" thing to say, that they suck. The fact is, they absolutely sell out every single arena they play in and their albums all go platinum. People are closet Nickelback fans. I've seen them 4 times and they are really awesome live, it's hit after hit after hit.
Paynan Diaz stonesour
Yeah, Corey Taylor from Slipknot/Stone Sour
Paynan Diaz yeah I never understood either, I think it was professional jealousy. Almost every song was a hit
Chad went after slipknot saying they sucked because they had 9 people in the band to make them sound good(something along those lines). Corey then came out swinging on chad and not the band as a whole.
Jonathan Walkoviak Yeah I said Corey. They were signed for the same label and they got beef with each other. Not the bands as a whole. But imo your band would still back you up if things got pretty serious. Two different personalities so I dunno why one would criticize the other.
Music snobs and cool kids hated Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and the Eagles back then, but all those bands are beloved now, with plenty of classic songs. Nickelback could be on their way to that status. Truth be told, rock needs bands like them to give the genre relevance.
Hating the Eagles is not even an opinion. It’s just incorrect. It is FACT that the Eagles are great. Like the sun is in outer space.
@dawsondudark Idk, man. I can't stand The Eagles. Hotel California rules, and Take it Easy is good, but they've both run out of replay value for me. Every other song I've heard from them does absolutely nothing for me. I don't understand the hype at all.
@@Blarsen780Yeah but lets be real Hotel california alone makes them a great band lmao
Nickelback- Savin Me is a super underrated song by them
Savin me is one of the best songs ever recorded!
^my favourite Nickelback song
#truthtold
Agree completely. That song is my top song of all time
That's my favorite!
I'm a metalhead, and I actually like Nickelback. Yes, I catch hell for it, but I'm also a drummer who loves Karen Carpenters playing. Great groove and feel, and she could swing! Mr. Buddy Rich once said that Karen was his favorite drummer! That's good enough for me...
LOVE!!!!! Nickleback and I'm a huge metal head!!! the hate is ridiculous
People say react channels are cancer. Well I think you guys are the cure because you guys are awesome! Keep these good videos coming!
Thank you!
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SoLoLess Indeed, amen!
They are more of a live critique and discussion rather than just a reaction channel, which is why they are so much more interesting than a standard reaction channel. It's the same reason people don't mind watching a Fine Brothers reaction video compared to a Jynx Reaction video.
I stumbled upon you guys on accident and the first video I watched of you guys was Tennessee Whiskey and to me you are just a breath of fresh air. I really enjoy you guys and I also have never understood the Nickelback hate
I love Nickelback. I first heard this band all the way back in 2001. I may not listen to them like I used to anymore but the love is still there.❤
oh ya'll should react to some daughtry. Dude has one of the best voices i've ever heard
Nick Pye yeas...very underrated!
Every Time You Turn Around is a good one, they'd like it I'm sure, lmao. Good call.
It's not over
Or another band called Decyer Down song called fading I recommend it
"Crashed" and "It's not over" really showcases the edgy rawness of his voice, Imo. Love them. He should have won Idol in his cycle, but it really made no difference. He was born for this.
Chris Daughters high school band Cadence is better than his stuff now..... Daughtry is too much pop.... Chris Daughtry should be doing rock!!!
You guys are exactly right, his voice sounds good and the instrumentals, but each nickelback song sounds good in the exact same way. If you listen to a whole album it's almost like throwing a song on loop for 30 minutes. This is also coming from a nickelback fan, I listened to these guys all the time.
Great feedback. This is the type of response we were looking for in regards to why there is so much dislike for this band.
I agree, I like Nickelback music. His voice is great and the songs are good. I think most of the hate comes from, like you say, many of their songs sound identical. Their formula works.
Yeah but there are A LOT of bands that does the same thing and Nickleback isnt the first one. My dad is a huge AC/DC fan and we where talking about how basically every track from them is the same. But he thinks its SO GOOD it doesn't matter.
Some people want variation in music but some people are out there searching for a peculiar sound that they just wanna click with.
and that's exactly it.....I used to love listening to Nickelback and sing along to the lyrics....but yes....at some time..I realized..."wait a moment...which song we are now listening to...?" can't diffentiate....It s not about his voice, the lyrics, even the style of the pop rock music ( I also listen to Suicidal Tend/Slayer/Machne Head and Bruce Springsteen...etc) it's not about if you like or dislike his look of he married Avril ;-)....It's about listening to same stuff all the time..and each of them turns platin....
I'd also add that it sounded extremely similar to everything else out at the time. They are extremely talented, well produced, and well put together, but their music loses it's soul in the packaging.
I love them. Sorry, ppl just hating.
Timmy Engelbrecht no need to be sorry, people hate to see truly blessed talent succeed.
BlackSH0veldeath Chad Kroeger wrote or co-wrote all there material what are you talking about
Also, they weren't created by a label. Other than the drummer, the band has been together since the early 90s. Chad borrowed money from his stepfather to make their first demo. In other words these guys worked their way to success and made it the same way as any other band.
amber is nickback fan
You guys are legit my favorite RUclips channel omg . I love how open you are with different types of music!!! Can't wait for more videos
Thank you Kendal! You have been supporting us for quite some time and we appreciate it!
Guys, thank you! Nickelback are one of my favs of all time and I hate when people shit on them for no reason. I saw them live. They're killer. I appreciate you two
I love Nickelback. I own all their cds and still listen to them!!! ♥️
Me too!
Thank you guys for showing how music can unify people like nothing else. Music has no color, no bias, no restrictions. It inspires thought, feeling... I cannot show enough appreciation for what you do
Thank you for this! Never been ashamed to say i like Nickelback or Coldplay
Q. Why do you hate Nickelback?
A. Because they're Nickelback.
I have yet to hear a good reason why people hate them, but a hater is gone to hate.
JUST responded to a comment below with a similar response. I see a lot of slick dissing but no REAL explanations. Also, the well thought out explanations STILL come off as hating. ''Oh well they are pop'' ''Oh well their sound is the same as every other band at the time'' etc. Keep in mind, that THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF MUSIC, there has always been a 'popular' sound that influenced a generation of musicians (this goes for every genre). Them following a 'formula' doesn't take away from the skill and talent it takes for them to make great music. They may not be ''innovators'' or ''visionaries'' but they make good music. PERIOD.
GREAT COMMENT!!
Rumblefish hysterical
I like their older music but their newer stuff is trash, it's like they forgot who they were. Then Chad goes out and bashes a rock/metal legend in Corey Taylor from Slipknot, and Stone Sour saying that the only reason Slipknot is popular is a gimmick and that Nickelback is one of the most diverse bands in history is just ridiculous. Nickelback's new music seems like it was made in a studio that has a "Blueprint" to a hit when in reality it's just the same thing every other artist is doing better than they can. But their old shit is great.
Nothing against their music. I just could never stand the guy's voice, and that's a dealbreaker for me.
React to Far Away, Too Bad, Savin Me, If Everyone Cared, Photograph, This Means War, This is how you remind me, There's Gotta be Somebody and Lullaby. These are some of Nickelback's best songs!
Checking out all your videos, and you knock this one out of the park!! THANK YOU for liking Nickleback!! Fack, just don't understand why people don't like these guys!!
Haters gonna hate. Success brings out the haters. I actually love Nickleback. “Follow you Home” my favorite.
I grew up in a country music household. When my dad married his second wife when I was nine, Nickleback was on of the things she brought into my life. I've loved them for years.
Nickleback got huge fast because they were so good... simple as dat! And hard core rockers just be hatin... period.
Still here, four years later, rewatching this during your Hated Bands Marathon. You two still keep it 100 and the hustle is real. Your videos have always been awesome.
You guys bring me new joy to old favorites. The fact that yall are genuine in your reactions make it that much better. Excellent job guys!!
I think it's bad ass you guys react to rock as well. Can you react to something along these lines? Big fan of your videos and the honesty by the way.
Avenged sevenfold - almost easy
Disturbed - down with the sickness
The black crowes - twice as hard
Foo fighters - the pretender
Or maybe some stuff you've never heard of
Gemini syndrome - stardust, pleasure and pain,
Hail the villain - take back the fear, blackout, swan dive scuicide (watch the music videos with these)
In this moment - big bad wolf, adrenaline, whore, blood (this is a female metal singer)
Mushroom head - sun doesn't rise (if you don't like heavy music this won't be a good one. But this is my favorite workout music. But for being 54 this dude has some vocals. The guy screaming is a different person)
Nothing more - this is the time
Rage against the machine - killing in the name
Rise against - savior
Thanks Jori!
where in the hell is AVATAR?? not that blue man groupe or the movie...listen to "feathers and flesh" and start with "the eagle has landed" from avatar...they are a Swedish metal band..they are gods!
stephanie reeves I agree, avatar is amazing. But I was trying to keep the music a little lighter I didn't think they would like them. I personally do like avatar though. My favorites are smells like a freak show, hail the apocalypse (this is the first song I've heard by them), and bloody angel.
lol sorry, fam...i got a bit tipsy last night and had to say it
i think eaither " let it burn" or "smells like a freak show" is my favorite
You guys 100% need to listen to E-Dubble - Be a King, it's wonderful. E-Dubble unfortunately passed away a few months back, but his spirit definitely lives on in his music. You won't regret it. 😁
That and changed my mind
Leezko Can't Even this
Toeknee Absolutely 🙂
Leezko Can't Even he fucking died?
idk idc Sadly yes, from what I know it was from a blood infection that spread throughout his body. Sad to see a great talent go so young.
Fight For All The Wrong Reasons, Savin’ Me, Next Contestant, & Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback
Thank you....Nickleback is singer/ songwriter/ band talent! ...Have you listened to Seether yet....Breakdown, Country Song, Fine again, FMLYHM, The gift, suicide, Walk away from the sun...there is so much to this band and Shawn!!!!!
Lost in Vegas is how I discovered reaction videos. Yall are the reason I still watch. You two are AWESOME!
I’m gonna get hated on by this, but this band makes me almost cry when i hear the lyrics, it’s good writing
Your not the only one. I’ve always felt they wrote great songs with lyrics that tend to evoke an emotional response. And to me, that’s what a good song is all about. It makes you feel something inside.
The music vid did that to me.... the song "lullyby" makes me cry for some reason
You're right, I do hate you for saying that
NickelBack is so amazing
Good writing and he has a good voice,
I love nickle back & this song !! #freethinkers 😘❤️! This is more alternative not rock so it's more like r & b so that's y a lot of people hate !! This song of your not feeling the message in this song & you don't like his voice then you don't respect music enough said !! This song speaks to my soul !! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
In school I've always been insecure to listen to rock but you guy make it cool. I might try to listen to what I want.
Rock out man! F**k what they say! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely listen to what you want. Life is too short to let others dictate what you should experience. And every music genre has something you'll love. Enjoy the journey!
Jerry Vaughan Thank man! I'll try my best!
That’s the point of rock, it’s a big “fuck you” to the world. Feels great to let yourself go into that vibe!
Robinson michel
Don't let anyone tell you what to listen to or what music to like, or even what clothes to wear I know that is off subject though. All of these things are what make you, you. Never lose that.
The reason they hated them is the same as when hootie and the blow fish was making music. They come out with hit after hit after hit so the music industry started under cutting the band.
Have always loved Nickleback!! People thinks it makes them sound cool to hate on them. I am with you guys, never understood the hate. Love you guys, keep it up!!
Nickelback is just the Drake of rock; commercially loved and therefore hated.
Shhhhh you're taking my talking point for a future video lol. GREAT comment.
This comment 👏🏼
Well, they are also Drake if Drake got lazy and put no effort into evolving and changing his sound.
@@Fredjoe89... The parallels 😅😅
Coming from a guy who had their album. Their hits were good in my opinion. Where Nickleback gets legitimate hate, is that too many of their songs end up sounding the same and the instrumentals tended to be rudimentary compared to what some other musicians can do. That is the criticism. But! I liked this one and I rocked the album once and a while. Now that I'm older, I'd like to go back and listen to their album again to see what I think now, but back then I thought it was a good cruising album. They are good at making radio songs.
I think you really nailed it when you said, they were too popular. The casual fans vs hardcore rock fans thing is super super accurate, though.
GREAT feedback. Now this makes sense! HOWEVER, for the people that deny their TALENT and reduce them down to 'garbage'?? I would have to question their ability to be objective. They are clearly TALENTED.
hey guys this song is good the criticism is that they already made this song and changed the lyrics. ruclips.net/video/Qs4tNeGyTyI/видео.html for me it comes across as formulaic and a money grab without heart or creativity
Lost In Vegas they are very talented and even better in concert. The hate comes from being over played on the radio and the bandwagon fans they brought in. Some people say all their songs sound the same and very generic. Those same people love ac/dc yet all their songs sound the same and basic 3 chord riffs. Both excellent bands.
Crossfade:
The Deep End
Colors
So Far Away
Cold
😁
Ernest Escobar that entire album was 🔥
Holy SHIT i never thought someone would know these songs !
One of the most underrated bands ever
Especially their last album.
Ernest Escobar yes !!!! especially cold. I have requested for them to react to cold 100 times, but yet to see them react to it.
Not me singing along like a mad woman.
I still listen to them today... loved them. They made beautiful music to Me.
"You so crazy" is an awesome special.
Yo! You guys have me literally liking Nickleback now. Love your reactions
This is hands down, one of the BEST albums from Nickelback! The Long Road is a great album and the lyrics to their songs are meaningful and tell a story. Love Nickelback!
The whole nickelback sucks meme/joke comes from the fact the epitomize the "generic industry rock" that dominated rock radio play from the late 90s into the mid 00s. The hate isnt exactly a critique on nickleback, but more of a meta commentary and backlash to the overproduced "industry rock" genre as a whole. Tbh its kind of unfair to nickleback that they are the scapegoat to all the backlash, but so is life hope this helps.. Anyway Love your channel guys keep it up! Would love to see yall maybe check out some led zeppelin like stairway to heaven or dazed and confused or some brand new like guernica or jesus christ. Peace love and success!
The hate is just ridiculous. Music has ALWAYS had trending sounds. Which is why you can listen to a song from the 80's without knowing the band and pinpoint that it was made in the 80's. The same thing applies to every decade. Nickelback is not an ''innovative'' group and they were not ''visionaries'' as it relates to Rock. HOWEVER, they make good music as 'formulaic' as it sounds. They deserve respect for that. Great comment. Thank you for your insight on this.
Well said
This is a really true and well written answer.
Nickleback's music is almost too formulaic. From the big choruses and to the sing song "yeah yeahs". Especially since this came out after the grunge era which was against formulas and against the system. Grunge became so popular not by being formulaic but by being something different and exciting. Nickleback became the poster boy of the new alternative scene that wanted to be grunge bands but didn't have the heart behind it. They weren't heavy enough to be nu metal but not sincere and their own thing like grunge. You can listen to a nirvana song and write down little tips on how they made their songs, puddle of mudd, staind, and nickleback used these tips to basically create their whole sound. Kurt Cobain always said "Nirvana is a mix between The Beatles and Black Sabbath." Could Nickleback even think of something like that? Nu metal was big in a different way but nickleback got on commercials and heavy rotation on radio, so the fact that they were heavily exposed to everyone didn't help their street cred either. I'm sure every influence Nickleback has, writes better songs and is more believable. "we need a pre-chorus here and yeah yeahs here and oh let's write a song about this and this" doesn't belong in rock. Rock is against the system just like hip hop is. It isn't meant to be safe and formulaic. it's meant to push boundaries and say fuck you to the man. Rock and Hip Hop in particular were made for the outcasts, for the pissed off people in this world. When that heart and energy is stripped away it feels fake and forced and formulaic. THAT is my problem with Nickleback and the bands like them.
jourdon serio
The real question is though, do you like Nickelback?
Can never really hate on nickelback. I grew up to them being on the radio so they bring back fond memories of my childhood
I have a VERY VERY good ear for music and I always know when I hear a song from a band for the first time if a band will become very big or not. The first time I heard Nickelback I was amazed and I absolutely knew they would be big. They sounded so good and they just have all the attributes needed to have that big sound and I'm a heavy metal/thrash music lover since the 80's. The 90's were a miserable time with regard to rock/heavy metal/thrash music and for nearly 10 years, all we had was alternative(mostly crappy) music. Thank God for Nickleback! They were one of the first bands that helped get the world out of the alternative mudslide the 90's had put us on. If a band sounds good it sounds good and I think Nickelbacks huge success proves that.
Nickelback: Burn It To The Ground, think you guys'll love it!
Amen to that 🤗
Lost in Vegas I actually went to a Nickelback concert, it was great, they even played Metallica's Sad But True and the women to men ratio was insane so yeah lot's of hate from people that are trying to hate trendy bands, it's a joke.
I went to a Nickelback concert in probably 2004 or 2005. Clutch opened for them and the whole show was incredible!
Their cover of Sad But True is awful
@@natefontana617 as is your comment.
The lead singer, Chad Kroeger, does a song with Carlos Santana which is pretty good. It's titled "Into The Night." Carlos is the man, though. He makes his guitar sing.
He also did "Why don't you and I" With Santana, and it was damn good as well.
Chad co-wrote the song but someone else sang it on the Santana album, good song though.
I love Nickelback and saw them years ago in concert. We were front and center just a couple of rows back from the stage. It was honestly, one of the best performances I have ever seen!! #notahater
the video to this is unbelievable ... i love this band, i believe the "hate" they get is because their songs sound the same... yet so does most rappers and other musicians... plus 90% OF THEIR SONGS ARE AMAZING
Can't speak for Americans but in Canada a lot of people can't stand Nickelback because radio stations (who are required by law to play a specific percentage of Canadian music) jammed them down our throats for years.
Canadian too, I think they're seen as the de facto band of Canada, while our other bands like Finger Eleven got pushed aside. I like NBs older stuff like Leader of Men
Foo fighters:
The pretender
Everlong
Michael Youngs Pretender yes!
Michael Youngs Best of You?
I hate foo fighters and like nirvana
Michael Youngs everlong!!!
EVERLONG
I just found you guys and am absolutely obsessed with this channel! It felt so good to hear someone talk about Nickelback in a positive way, as someone who grew up adoring them. I know you guys get infinite requests, but I highly recommend reacting to the band TesseracT (very melodic/groovy prog metal), if I had to pick a song: Hexes. Keep rocking and doing what you're doing guys!
Thank you for supporting Jack!
Nickelback is my all time favorite band!!! And my favorite Song by them is Next Contestant
I saw them live in Denver. It was THE BEST concert I have ever seen. Outdoor arena (Fiddlers Green), 4 warmup bands and as dark fell, Nickelback for TWO HOURS. They were fantastic. This is the interesting thing: a lot of people in their 40s - a LOT. Not so many very young - the hip hop kids don't get the good hard rock. Anyway, around us were so many people who brought their teens, and were like "Have you heard this band? Are they any good?" and by like the fifth song they were all into it and like "OMFG!" It was great.
Just remembered.... they opened with "Something in Your Mouth" LOL Crazy concert. They were just releasing Dark Horse. I've never seen so many people dancing and having a blast.
Oh yeah. I love rock and I love nickelback. I don't care what anyone says that guy can sing.
I love metal and i think a lot of people just jumped on the hater band wagon when it came to Nickelback. They have awesome songs.
Nickelback- how you remind me
I love Nickelback. They are amongst the best out there.
Nickleback- get em up! MUST LISTEN! Why? Fun and awesome song!
EVERLONG FOO FIGHTERS
YES
Amen that’s a great song
Speaking of shitty bands.
YES
I think you guys will make me be a fan of any band you react to!!! Awesome reaction ❤️
if a person gets into a tune, it's a good tune! simple as that. good music doesn't necessarily need to fit into genre niche, nor do people. totally love how authentic the banter is,, feel like i'm there!! appreciating in Newfoundland Canada..
I've been in rock bands, which are now classic rock bands, most of my life. I've never heard Nickleback but I've heard the Nickleback jokes. I just listened to six random Nickleback songs on RUclips. They all remind me of the canned corporate music that fast food restaurants play. Those songs are all created and recorded by professional musicians and writers, but they have no soul. This is what NIckleback sounded like to me when just did my random selection of their songs.
Nickelback is amazing. Always has been, always will be
I have always loved Nickelback so my husband surprised me with tickets to see them and HOLY SHIT I could not fault them live, they sounded perfect and they were the most amazing crowdsmen! It was so good! I don't get why people don't like 'em, but they're entitled to their wrong opinions!
KORN- GOT THE LIFE
I honestly have no idea why Nickleback is so hated.
They are incredibly talented, period.
11th best selling band in history.
Everyone knows their songs.
All you haters love them and you know it, get off the damn band wagon.
Preach!
Chad Kroeger, and his vocals is where IT IS AT !!!! I'm a sister, and this video is the lick!!!!!
Nickelback's someday and how you remind me has been in my playlist for 5 years now ! They are underrated af.
Can I click the like button 5 million times
I only found your channel a few days ago guys but I am loving it so much. Both you dudes are so down to earth and cool. Ryan looks like a young DMX though and sounds kinda like him.
I have loved Nickelback since they were on a local radio station up and coming bands CD (shout out to 99.3 CFOX) Back in the day I saw them in local clubs and had beers with them after the shows once or twice and the whole band were super nice and cool. I am a fat man who hiked up a mountain for a free show (I damn near died) they rock full stop. It became cool to hate on, its kind of sad. Thanks guys for giving them their due.
-Fan from Van.
I've always loved Nickelback! I didn't care about the developed hate... they've always had a story/ meaning to their music. Thank ya'll for appreciating this band!!
Just love your reactions. Y’all so handsome lord. Had to say it!!
Leader of Men has always been my fave
You gotta do "Side of a bullet" and "Follow you home". Both heavy as hell and rocking.
Gentleman I agree wholeheartedly they f****** rock so f*** the haters you two Rock too
Nickelback is awesome its all jealousy everything they touch is gold.
I have heard this 100s of times.. watching yall listen makes it feel like the first. Your joy for it brings mine back. Thank you!!!
Disturbed-Sound of Silence
I definitely think you guys would enjoy Daughtry
We do actually! lol
Aye That's awesome !
You guys are awesome! So appreciate you being such free thinkers!
Man I love you guys. Completely unbiased. Just love music
Obligatory Dad Joke : What concert cost 45 cents ? 50 cent ft. Nickleback
I'll show myself out... But on a side-note Nickleback has a great singer mind you I'm not very knowledgeable about the band so I too would like to hear other opinions on it. Good stuff Ryan and George.
You almost ruined my day with that joke Nate lol. Thanks for watching as always sir!
Hahaha lmfaooo !!!
My all time favorite Nickelback hater joke is
"Did you know that if you play a Nickelback vinyl backwards on a record player, you can hear the devil talking? Even worse, if you play it forwards, you hear Nickelback." xD
But yeah, they get a lot of hate and while it's not my thing, I try not to be a hater. Live and let live is my motto when it comes to music tastes. :)
the singer is easily the worst part of the band
Nate Baker
Wanna know how nickelback got there name
Someone dropped there nickel and said can you give me my nickelback 😂🤣 I'm lame
Best reaction! I love you guys! Are you sick of me yet? I've been enjoying these videos so much!❤️
You should do a Nickelback song from before they were hated. Do Leader of Men.
When people hate on Nickelback (including me) I'm like leader of men doe...dat song dope
Agreed. Classic Nickleback is nice.
I think people hate on Nickelback because they were constantly played on the radio for a period of time and their songs kind of sounded the same. But I agree Leader of Man is their best song to this day.
The haters are not lining their pockets with money. Jealousy is not right. I saw them in 2004 and their performance was so bomb. I live then. There's a song called Amen that is so beautiful.
Favorite rock band ever. I love they're ballads and harder songs, hell I don't even mind No Fixed Address that much
This song is just amazing
Yes indeed!
6lack - Prblms
Yelawolf - Daylight
Trey Songz - Life on Mars (David Bowie cover)
Mac Miller - The Star Room
Chance the Rapper - How Great
Bunch of unique vibes in these songs. I have a very eclectic taste in music (I could give you guys some cool country and rock songs too if you'd like, haha) I like all of them, would love to see your guys opinions on Amy of them.
New subscriber here, just saw you already reacted to 6lack. Good reaction, btw.
Thank you for supporting!!
By far your BEST review/reaction had me laughing. I never understood the hate either. I f@#% with Nickelback
Also please react to Bas - Lit
Thanks John!
Metal , punk and hip hop fan for 40 years love 5 back
I really appreciate your thoughts on every song you LISTEN to and break them down
Also one of the best band I have ever seen live. Great sound, stage and showmanship!
I love Nickleback. Rockstar is my favorite song of theirs.
Yolanda Marie Bridges, Rockstar is one of my favorites and the video is fun.
Rage Against the machine- Bulls on Parade
That song is hard.
'93 Live version of Rage Against The Machine - Killing in the Name
Souls of mischief 93 til infinity
Holy shit been wanting this reaction for a while now
damn right!
I can’t agree more! I’ve always love nickleback!
Daughtry, not only his last name but the name of his band, he was a 4th place American Idol contestant that because of his elimination, the show made a new way the next year on out, because of the way he was a favorite that even I believed would win. An awesome voice, just as talented. He was in Tyler Perry’s live concert about Christ that was in New Orleans. He was playing the character Judas Iscariot. Please review.
This is the best reaction I’ve seen on nickelback, I adore them 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥