It’s Okay To Like Nickelback

Do We Blame Canada?

In regards to commercialism in music, genres are subjective and can be interchangeable. There are some bands that are just pure pop, pure rock or metal. I always think it’s funny when music elitists brand other bands as going pop or being too commercial.

Heavy metal and rock have always been the most popular genres. At least to me they are, I can name more rock/metal singers than I can pop singers. You can debate on what is rock and metal for ages, but everybody seems to have a mutual hatred for Nickelback. Trouble seems to follow them wherever they go.

Despite that, I think it is okay to say you like Nickelback. Their music is corny and follow a strict formula, but I really like a lot of their songs. Their cover of Metallica’s Sad But True impressed me. How You Remind Me was a great tune back in the day. I like the sarcastic tone in Rockstar and Photograph is funny.

I gotta hand it to them, Nickelback have a strong backbone. I think we can learn a lot about their endurance. Despite the bandwagan hatred, the fact that they still continue to make music is strong. Their passion for music is keeping them going.

For over 20 years, Nickelback has become the laughing stock of the music industry. Despite selling millions of records, numerous awards and being named the top rock act of the century, nobody wants to admit that they are are fans of this Canadian rock band. Most bands popularity decline after their peak, but the band still get 10 million listeners a month on Spotify.

It always seems to be the Canadian artists that get the most backlash. I remember everybody going to Justin Bieber when he first came onto the music scene. Avril got some stick when she changed her music direction. Acts like Coldplay got accused of selling out, but Nickelback have been named the ultimate sellout since How You Remind Me became a worldwide hit.

I’ve listened to a lot of their singles, and this week I listened to some of their albums. I don’t think they are that bad at all. Their music reminds me a lot about other bands in their genre like Creed and Seether. I can see how critics can dislike this album, but I can also see why others would secretly love them as well. They are the guilty pleasure of the rock community. Through I know there are some people who have no shame liking them. I have no problem admitting that I like some of their songs.

Funnily enough, Creed is also on WatchMojo’s top 10 most hated rock bands. Give you one guess who is the top? Of course it’s Nickelback. It’s still funny when Watch Mojo calls things generic. I guess it takes one to know one. It’s funny how a lot of the bands have had great success in the music scene.

We can all thank Kyle’s Mom!

It‘s funny how this band exploded in popularity just a few years after this song came came out. Nickelback will always makes me think of this song. So I guess you can also thank Kyle’s Mom for the reason why everybody hates Nickelback.

I think Nickelback have some great songs. I don’t think their albums are anything spectacular, but I can see why they are so loved and detested by many. They’re certainly radio friendly and safe. To this day, I think music critics are still confused at how the band got so popular.

It’s okay to say you like Nickelback!

If you’re still wondering why people hate Nickelback, this is a good video to watch!