Hugh Jass II Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 What even is "Dad Rock" these days? It's a phrase that's been around forever, I'm 41 and it existed when I was a teenager to describe the sort of stuff you'd get on a Jeremy Clarkson Top Gear CD - Status Quo, Deep Purple, Queen, Genesis... that sort of thing. I'm a father and I don't listen to that sort of stuff and I can't imagine many my age do, is it not "grandad rock" now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.pete Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Just now, Hugh Jass II said: What even is "Dad Rock" these days? It's a phrase that's been around forever, I'm 41 and it existed when I was a teenager to describe the sort of stuff you'd get on a Jeremy Clarkson Top Gear CD - Status Quo, Deep Purple, Queen, Genesis... that sort of thing. I'm a father and I don't listen to that sort of stuff and I can't imagine many my age do, is it not "grandad rock" now? Dad rock is probably Arctic Monkeys now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, p.pete said: Dad rock is probably Arctic Monkeys now I'm looking forward to inflicting the likes of Supergrass on my kids on long car journeys, and not just the boppy singles everyone knows either. Edited January 16, 2023 by Hugh Jass II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said: What even is "Dad Rock" these days? It's a phrase that's been around forever, I'm 41 and it existed when I was a teenager to describe the sort of stuff you'd get on a Jeremy Clarkson Top Gear CD - Status Quo, Deep Purple, Queen, Genesis... that sort of thing. I'm a father and I don't listen to that sort of stuff and I can't imagine many my age do, is it not "grandad rock" now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Who starts with Getting Better Man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Saucer Attack Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: It's a point of view you that you hold that you've started to get repetitive about. Some will agree, some won't. I shan't rest until the phrase exists solely in the annals of history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Careful that you don't get people to start using it even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjfiddy Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 11 minutes ago, p.pete said: Dad rock is probably Arctic Monkeys now Definitely this https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiCxfgGoWFw/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenG92 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 "NOW that's what I call dad rock!" 2018 included Avril Lavigne and Natalie Imbruglia. And as well all know NOW are the definitive authorities on such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.pete Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, mjfiddy said: Definitely this https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiCxfgGoWFw/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 😄 Love the switching from 'hard five' to 'hard fight' to 'hard fly' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, BenG92 said: "NOW that's what I call dad rock!" 2018 included Avril Lavigne and Natalie Imbruglia. And as well all know NOW are the definitive authorities on such things. And The Stooges 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjfiddy Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, p.pete said: 😄 Love the switching from 'hard five' to 'hard fight' to 'hard fly' The character is really good value and only slightly too close to the bone - we all know one, and if not, well… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Saucer Attack Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Careful that you don't get people to start using it even more. When I've bring it up with the person who says the phrase on here they realise their error. There is just a few regulars who argue against it, with illogical points. I suppose in a more general sense when a bigoted term is called out for what it is bigots will always double down and use it more because they see themselves as some kind of edgelord. Doesn't mean it's not worth fighting for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Dad rock? I’m more pensioner prog😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 touring around Glastonbury are Rhythm of the 90s, you never know they might play Glastonbury again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Neil said: touring around Glastonbury are Rhythm of the 90s, you never know they might play Glastonbury again? They tour continually … good fun though and hopefully 🙂 last time they played I think was pre festival at croissant Neuf and the tent was solid and the heat coming off the entrance was ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Crazyfool01 said: They tour continually … good fun though and hopefully 🙂 last time they played I think was pre festival at croissant Neuf and the tent was solid and the heat coming off the entrance was ridiculous there's no 'hopefully', i know they're playing, just don't know details yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Neil said: there's no 'hopefully', i know they're playing, just don't know details yet. Nice that’ll be good fun 🙂 seen them a few times …. Classic dance covers 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Do they class as 'fun'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Just now, Gnomicide said: Do they class as 'fun'? They do 🙂 maybe not for you but a good few of the vm crew enjoyed them in Manchester and a few more when we went to see them in Bristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 24 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Do they class as 'fun'? Fun but not dangerous nor edgy. Very low down the Venn Diagram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 hours ago, scatteredscreens said: Shame that he's been booked for me. His recent comments about Robert Smith were unacceptable imo. Looked that up, what an ugly human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, 1986 said: Looked that up, what an ugly human. Bob Smith has slagged off Weller before tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 There's long standing beef between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, The Nal said: Bob Smith has slagged off Weller before tbf Couldn't find anything. Only this https://www.youtube.com/embed/uESE75WvEeQ Which doesn't really warrant what Weller said. I just thought it was quite a shitty thing to say to someone. Edited January 16, 2023 by scatteredscreens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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