And we're back! Almost forgot to cross-post this one, so apologies if you're getting this twice.
Originally, I wasn't going to get into Nu Metal for this retrospective. I promised myself I wasn't going to cover any bands I don't genuinely like, and several of the big names in Nu Metal are NOT bands I like. You can guess from process of elimination who that includes by the end of this post. *AHEM*
However, it would be disingenuous of me to pretend none of the music that came out of this particular sub-genre had a profound affect on me. Let me remind you that this is not a strictly linear retrospective, but I was introduced to Nu Metal in the late 90s, which was a big, formative period of my life music-wise. I have many positive memories of this era, of friends turning the radio all the way up on long drives, and learning to play the guitar in my bedroom. (Although I never got good at it, so don't ask.)
First, I should probably set some parameters for what I mean by "Nu Metal." Because even though it's one of the most hated sub-genres among True Metalheads (whom, I remind you, seriously need to chill out), it's also unique enough to have a fairly recognizable style. This was still a time of fusions between genres. Where Industrial was a combination of Shock Rock, Gothic, and Electronica, Nu Metal grew out of the existing scene and stirred in Alternative and Hip Hop. Also, much more radio-friendly than anything outside of Hair Metal.
This one's for you, Chester.
( I Won't Be Ignored )
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rhoda_rants.)
Originally, I wasn't going to get into Nu Metal for this retrospective. I promised myself I wasn't going to cover any bands I don't genuinely like, and several of the big names in Nu Metal are NOT bands I like. You can guess from process of elimination who that includes by the end of this post. *AHEM*
However, it would be disingenuous of me to pretend none of the music that came out of this particular sub-genre had a profound affect on me. Let me remind you that this is not a strictly linear retrospective, but I was introduced to Nu Metal in the late 90s, which was a big, formative period of my life music-wise. I have many positive memories of this era, of friends turning the radio all the way up on long drives, and learning to play the guitar in my bedroom. (Although I never got good at it, so don't ask.)
First, I should probably set some parameters for what I mean by "Nu Metal." Because even though it's one of the most hated sub-genres among True Metalheads (whom, I remind you, seriously need to chill out), it's also unique enough to have a fairly recognizable style. This was still a time of fusions between genres. Where Industrial was a combination of Shock Rock, Gothic, and Electronica, Nu Metal grew out of the existing scene and stirred in Alternative and Hip Hop. Also, much more radio-friendly than anything outside of Hair Metal.
This one's for you, Chester.
( I Won't Be Ignored )
(Cross-posted to
rhoda_rants.)