What is the "ugliest" sound in a pop song?

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by terrapinstation, Jan 5, 2023.

  1. Sear

    Sear Dad rocker

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    Guttural vocals
     
  2. Chemically altered

    Chemically altered Forum Resident

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    No more Ho Hey Ho? :cry:
     
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  3. andy obrien

    andy obrien Forum Resident

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    The "Wild Boys" shout-outs are my speciality in Karaoke!
     
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  4. Sear

    Sear Dad rocker

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    The stupid voices in Byrds CTA 102
     
  5. Blue Cactus

    Blue Cactus Forum Resident

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    Bagpipes.

    On any record.
     
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  6. mbd40

    mbd40 Steely Dan Fan

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    To be fair that's easily the best song that I listed.
     
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  7. andy obrien

    andy obrien Forum Resident

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    APART FROM "Its a Long Way To The Top" by AC/DC?
     
  8. Blue Cactus

    Blue Cactus Forum Resident

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    Good call. The yodeling ruined the song for me.
     
  9. andy obrien

    andy obrien Forum Resident

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    Not really a "pop" record, but how about that belch on Slade's 'Alive!" lp. You can almost SMELL the Watneys Red Barrel after that. Thanks, Noddy.
     
  10. Blue Cactus

    Blue Cactus Forum Resident

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    Sorry, can’t stand those guys.
     
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  11. andy obrien

    andy obrien Forum Resident

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    Oh dear, that song's definately a no-no for you then!

    What about "Mull of Kintyre"? (This will be a short list...)
     
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  12. barryalan

    barryalan Cat in Space

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    Never been fond of the sound and usage of gas passing in popular, or, for that matter, unpopular music. Burping, belching - well you know the rest...
     
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  13. Blue Cactus

    Blue Cactus Forum Resident

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    Not even that song.

    Sorry Paul.
     
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  14. Mickey2

    Mickey2 Senior Member

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    The dreaded talk box..

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  15. Darren Jones

    Darren Jones Forum Resident

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    I am a huge Beach Boys fan but the synthesizer sound on the Love You album really detracts from its charm for me.
     
  16. BeatleJWOL

    BeatleJWOL Carnival of Light enjoyer... IF I HAD ONE

    You would hate one of my fave bands then :D


    TWRP - Bright Blue Sky

    Daft Punk-inspired funky synthpop from the great white north :D
     
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  17. CliffL

    CliffL Forum Resident

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    Guys that sound like this fellow must not float your boat!

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  18. Chemically altered

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    Sacrilege! Dearg Doom by Horslips.
     
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  19. Chemically altered

    Chemically altered Forum Resident

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    I'm with you. It's the cheesiest guitar gimmick since the wah wah pedal!
     
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  20. Big Sur 4/4 version

    Big Sur 4/4 version Forum Resident

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    Whatever CeeLo Green is doing in the bridge of this song might be the most annoying sound in pop history…
    Warning: includes explicit language, obviously, but somehow was still a massive radio hit in 2011

    The section I’m referring to starts at 3:01
     
  21. peteham

    peteham Senior Member

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    You may prefer Roger Waters more progressive take.
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nRGe8iK0jvE
     
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  22. warpedwing

    warpedwing Forum Resident

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    I quite like the kazoo in The Fall's A New Face in Hell, but methinks others might dislike it for sundry other reasons!
     
  23. sekaer

    sekaer Forum Resident

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    Oh yeah, for some reason this one's okay with me. Guess it depends after all!
     
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  24. warpedwing

    warpedwing Forum Resident

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    Some of the early Bob Dylan recordings have me reaching for the volume knob when those droning, single harmonica notes come in. They cut me to the quick. I love all of those songs, but damn, is the harmonica loud.
     
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  25. Sear

    Sear Dad rocker

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    I can't take seriously music with that voice. And they are meant to be serious bands
     

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