Ben Folds: Pop Saboteur Genius or Annoying Chick-Rocker?

[Taverner]

[taterguy]

1. Ben Folds can not rock

It is impossible to rock unless your band uses a guitar. Haven't you read Ronald Thomas Clontle's book?

I think he's a genius and have felt that way ever since seeing him live for the first time 22 years ago.

[Taverner]

2. Ahhh but he can "Chick Rock"

You know? Do the Dave Matthews/John Mayer thing?

But I forgive him for that, because he's so fucking good

[taterguy]

3. Chick rockers rarely use the word b*tch

Just saying

[Taverner]

4. True, but Folds gets to break the rules

Rock isn't supposed to borrow from Burt Bacharach

Rock isn't supposed to use a single French Horn

On paper, I should hate Ben Folds

But it just....works

[liontamer]

5. what the hell is "chick rock"?

[Taverner]

7. Hmmmm "Chick Rock" can be the musical equivalent of "Chick Flicks"

Dave Matthews, John Mayer, David Gray etc....

[liontamer]

15. When I think chick rock, I think real chick rock like Hole or L7

there's nothing feminine about whiney men. That emo stuff is pretty malecentric. Especially considering how many of them like to objectify women.
That being said, a lot of ben folds' earlier stuff really rocked. I haven't listened to much of the recent stuff.

[NewWaveChick1981]

6. Whatever you want to call it, he's a genius.

And I'm not just saying that because he's a local boy (NC). :D

[supernova]

8. Same here NWC,

We must stand up for our local talent. :D

Plus, I do not like what Taverner calls "chick rock," despite my being a "chick." I prefer new wave, goth, grunge and post grunge.

[Taverner]

11. Not all chicks like chick rock

It's just a term - I guess the more aprapos term would be "AOR" Adult Oriented Rock

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

10. Amen from this non-local boy.

Pure friggin genius.

[LostinVA]

16. My SO's cousin and her husband were his friends in college

I think it was Carolina. THey still keep in touch -0- they say he's a super nice guy.

I think he's very good, but I can only take him in small doses.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

9. "Chick rocker"? Is this a joke?

Count this metalhead as a Ben Folds fan. The man puts out great music with witty and intelligent lyrics. If that's "chick rock", then I'm a chick.

[Iniquitous Bunny]

12. Ben Folds has been known to woo me

By my "chick-rock" lovin' man. I think it's better to have a heart and be in touch with how you feel, than have "rock cred'. Maybe that's just me though. :shrug:

[tinfoil tiaras]

13. i love me some Ben Folds....

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[taterguy]

14. His fans do seem a bit short

Which is great for me because it's easier to get a decent view at his shows

[ghostsofgiants]

17. Comparing Ben Folds to Dave Matthews is an atrocity

Ben Folds makes some damn enjoyable music.