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peedge0419 t1_j2bzv4j wrote

Hated? They were relevant and popular and selling out stadiums for like 30 years. They were popular when I was in college and their first album dropped before I was even born. Never realized they were "so hated." It's kind of like saying, "Why Metallica is so hated." Cute because, both bands are insanely popular and beloved.

I was never much of a U2 fan, but the War album was a banger.

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seatheanswerman t1_j2c36yq wrote

U2 is not bad. They're ok. It's strictly Bono.

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peedge0419 t1_j2c53tb wrote

He never bothered me. They were just never my sound after 83 or so. But there was a strong punk vibe in their early days. As I said, War was a fantastic album.

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seatheanswerman t1_j2c5r0j wrote

I never really had much of an opinion. Some songs I liked, also the early ones mostly. A lot not. As a non fan I just assumed they sold our to commercialism and I stop listening to bands like that. However, Bono's lectures on whatever he decides is important are a problem.

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peedge0419 t1_j2c7bt4 wrote

Not really familiar with his activism. What does he decide is important?

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seatheanswerman t1_j2clhd6 wrote

There's nothing wrong with his ideals as far as I know, world peace, climate change, abject poverty. It's more his attitude as if he decided this is going to change so it will. But there's something about a really well dressed guy sporting huge rings that makes you wonder about sincerity.

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Expensive_Ad_403 OP t1_j2c15kg wrote

Yes, they were always popular and sold out shows but at the same time they always were one of the most hated bands by non fans, it's facts, just look for it, it's everywhere. It's been embarrassing to admit you like them for as long as I'm aware of

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BobDobFrisbee t1_j2ddk2r wrote

“Embarrassing to admit you like them?” Old Partridge Family fan here. Hold my beer…

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TheLarix t1_j2dfrto wrote

>It's been embarrassing to admit you like them for as long as I'm aware of

I get that this is your own take, but you clearly haven't been around as long as the band has. There was a relatively long period when they were among the most respected rock bands in the world.

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peedge0419 t1_j2dl2nv wrote

Right here. This.

This is why I was confused by their label as most hated

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