Jazz Musician Listens to Nickelback: Are They Really THAT Bad?

Nickelback, a Canadaian Rock/Pop band has people who love AND think they're the worst thing ever. Adam Smale takes a listen to two Nickelback songs, Where? (Curb 1996) and Photograph (All the Right Reasons 2005). Adam Smale, a Jazz Musician Listens to Nickelback. Are They Really That Bad?
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[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Are you one of the haters? Or are you someone who thinks they're OK? Or do you not even know who they are?

[@s.h.6858]

It depends upon the song. I love Savin' Me, Someday, Hero. Their videos are interesting.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

@@s.h.6858 Good point.

[@jkgaming6887]

They're not hated anymore. There never really were.

[@kevvoo1967]

True. @@jkgaming6887

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Just goes to show you the power of the internet: good or bad.

[@minneyruth]

Some guy said he hated them on TV and people followed. 🙄 people are pathetic

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

It’s the “sheeple” theory. Thanks for your comment!

[@minneyruth]

@@JazzRockswithAdam you're right!!

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

@@minneyruth 😁

[@tombrown4074]

Love them. I find that the really Obnoxious music haters are just lazy music consumers. They want only their favourites handed to them on a plate all of the time.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I can’t argue with that. Thanks for your comment!

[@CrunchyMom70]

true

[@BurritoLuvr]

“Almost a minute to get into the song” that’s RICH coming from a jazz musician

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

But it’s not a jazz group, or song. And jazz intros are typically short, if any. Of course there can be exceptions.

[@Bubbleb2]

Form your own opinions, not based on other people's opinions, period!

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

So many people fall under that trap though. Maybe it stems from the human nature of wanting to fit in. Thanks for the comment!

[@jerryk3280]

I live in the states and remember in the early 2000's the local rock stations would play their songs all the time. It really seems to me like they got overplayed and listeners just got tired of them. I wouldnt say they are lousy musicians or anything like that. Peace!

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Yeah, Jerry. I think that has a big component for sure. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@conniedean1977]

Billboard magazine named Nickelback the group of the decade (2000-2010)

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Cool!

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

They eventually got good at writing very memorable songs.

[@conniedean1977]

@@JazzRockswithAdam Agreed. I’ve been a fan for years. Chad has really grown as a songwriter, and the band is really tight. I know you’re a jazz guy, and I respect your willingness to delve into other genres. Thank you for checking out Nickelback.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

@@conniedean1977 I’m definitely don’t feel I’m a music snob. Thanks for your comment!

[@gsmith7309]

I was lucky I ignored Nickelback for the most part but in the last couple of years I've rediscovered how good they really are I don't like every song I'm not a big fan of their country stuff, but they're hard rock music is dynamite it's just some good fun hard rock and roll I am a Canadian so I might be a little biased❤

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I’m Canadian too, so ya wanna root for anyone who is successful, right?? Thanks for the comment.

[@northwestrider369]

I don’t think many people really comprehend that in the 90’s they were trying to jump on the grunge train.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

As with many, I’m sure. Thanks for your comment.

[@Carlos_RodriguesS2]

Great band; they have some 10 or 15 songs absolutely fckng awesome; "Believe it or not" is the best for me.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for your comment, Carlos.

[@billtroxell2148]

I think Savin Me is my favorite song but they have alot of bangers, I think. Also Far Away and Got Be Somebody, an How you remind Me. His last name is Kroo-geer. They kind of got labled as a "Dad's Band" that most older guys like, but I think alot of women like there tunes also.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Hey Bill, thanks for your comment and for straightening me out on the pronunciation. Me, bad Canadian.

[@ShadowRyu]

"Breathe" is probably the best song they ever did.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I’ll check it out

[@charlespayne2002]

Nickelback live is a hell of a show.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I bet!

[@boston0430]

Love them

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for sharing!

[@roykilgour9790]

They are fantastic. They have so many good songs. Definitely one of the best rock bands to come out of North America. People who don't like them only say so because the lead singer has often spoken his mind which some stupid peple don't like.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

How dare someone have an opinion!!

[@selfrealeyes]

I first liked them when I heard "Leader of men." They later blew up when, "How you remind me" hit.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for the comment.

[@NewfieLawNerd]

Burn it to the Ground is my jam

[@bramcurtis6900]

I watched their vid of their concert at the Sturgis motor cycle week. They were excellent live. And let me tell you. They had a big crowd of hard core bikers and their women partying hard. They loved them. My fave tune by them is Someday.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for your comment.

[@kevvoo1967]

A township is smaller than a county. I grew up in London township which was in Middlesex county.

[@matthewavila9679]

I love them. But you need to listen to their album “Feed the Machine “. The best songs for me are “ Coin for the Ferryman “ and “The Betrayal “.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Cool! I’ll check it out. Thanks for your input.

[@massivetism]

That song Where seems like it could have been good if it was better mixed and produced overall. What I'm hearing sounds like the earliest version of the song's stems before any editing is made. I also agree with you in your comments. I could easily see it working a lot better if it had been reworked.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

They got better over the years, for sure.

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

I love Nickelback, always have. It's not just their music for me though. Some may think they are cheesy but I find their music videos are well constructed to help tell the story behind the lyrics of many songs. Some examples that stand out to me are "Savin' Me", "Never Gonna Be Alone", "I'd Come For You", "If Today Was Your Last Day", "Far Away" and "Lullaby". So for me it's a listen & watch experience, not the music in isolation.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Yes, I agree. The video of the second song I talked about is pretty good. Cool, thanks for sharing.

[@keithfreeman4015]

I love Where.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Cool

[@kevvoo1967]

My fav, Too bad,

[@Shastasnow]

I like longer intros personally. I am weird. They were over played for sure but I still like their music even if it is not everyone’s cup of tea. Almost embarrassing to say I like their music even their old works. Will pick Daughtry over them still 😅

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Hey, you like what you like. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@stevedockeray]

live from Sturgis concert is a good watch

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Cool!

[@billtroxell2148]

no, they get a bad wrap if you ask me, I like them

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Cool. Although they’re not my favorite, I appreciate that you dig them.

[@jamespulver3890]

I've been a Nickelback fan for forever, since the late 90s. I think the hate is itself a meme and basically that.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I think it eventually became a meme. But wasn’t there a petition for them not to play for a half-time show in 2011 when the online hatred was at its worst?

[@toddsimister71]

Your wrong. It wasn’t a protest to not play at a hockey game. It was NFL Super Bowl.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I stand corrected.

[@ShadowRyu]

Everyone hates nickleback until nickleback comes on.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for watching

[@2thinkon]

They're a very good band.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

They got way better over years, from the little that I listened to. Just my opinion though.

[@ImadeGodmybitch]

Songs that have longer intros are great if done correctly. As proof, I direct you to "The Greatest Show on Earth" by Nightwish.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I totally agree! I was just comparing a song off their first album compared to something current where the song has to kick in right from the start. Ah, the TikTok attention span. I’ll check that song out.

[@ImadeGodmybitch]

@@JazzRockswithAdam If you do, I suggest you do the live performance from Wembley 2015. I also suggest you have the lyrics or captions available just to follow and appreciate the poetry of the lyricism. Most importantly, be sure to watch the WHOLE video to the end. The singer Floor Jansen, is considered by many to be probably the greatest female vocalist on Earth and is often referred to as The Valkyrie Goddess Queen of Metal, while Toumas Holopainen the keyboardist and founder of Nightwish is often called The Metal Mozart.

[@tjblackmore7863]

Why is it cool to hate Nickelback and love Death Grips? People are sheep and just need their opinions and tastes dictated to them.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I can’t argue with that analysis.

[@Lakingsfan140]

The fact one guy turned millions of people into hating nickelback is absurd!!!! Even still to this day people still hate. It’s pathetic

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

It really is quite amazing.

[@ryanesg]

nickelback is great rock band they hate it bec of scandal football where it all startex

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for your comment!

[@CrunchyMom70]

he's right

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for checking it out and commenting.

[@jester8732]

How many records have your sold? Oh, yeah.....they need your help.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I don’t think you watched it

[@peeholio3260]

Unnecessary hate. I mean Dimebag recorded a song with them. That speaks volumes there.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for chiming in!

[@madcinder257]

I believe there are two types of song. Songs that were done well and songs that were not done well. Where by Nickelback wasn't done well. This was my first time listening to it. I think Nickelback could do the same song today and it would be much better. The production on the verses was pretty bad, and the vocals were not great. I know they got better. It's their first album. I find it interesting that the comedian who started this all, however... today is the first time I've ever heard his name. I'll probably only ever hear it again in the context of how Nickelback became so popular to hate. And to be honest, from his demeanor and the way he talks, I not only don't think I'd find him funny, I think I would not enjoy his presence as a human being.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Yes, I totally agree with you on that. Thanks for your comment.

[@TheRmoroni]

voice is fried

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Too much screaming I guess?

[@philreed2241]

The song you played first was definitely their worst but they got better a lot better! They are victims of the music industry over promoting them. They where the shot fired over the bow with the music industry pushing their music tastes on the public! Their songs where great but the public was sick of it being push so hard on them. At that point it could of been the best song ever made and the public would of rebelled! They where victims of circumstance!

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Agreed!

[@kevvoo1967]

They should have sued Comedy Central.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Probably not an option. It’s hard to sue something over laughs. How many times would SNL be sued for making fun of politicians and other famous people over a laugh? But I get where you’re coming from.

[@jkgaming6887]

Your pronouncing Chad's last name wrong. So say it right! Nickelback is one of the best bands off all time. And the only reason why they used to be hated was because of false information. So I agree that they need more respect. So next time get your facts straight.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I’m pretty sure the facts are straight. Someone else already pointed out I was pronouncing their last name incorrectly.

[@sabinap5948]

“Ten” was Pearl Jam’s first album. I’m just going to leave it here…

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I remember that album. I had a copy of it.

[@sabinap5948]

@@JazzRockswithAdamWhat I’m saying is that music on the first album can be amazing. The song doesn’t have to be bad because it’s form the first album. That’s not a good justification for a bad song.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

@@sabinap5948 I totally agree. But that’s not the merit I was critiquing that song on. Just that song itself. And I don’t know other songs from their first album. There could be more better songs on that album. I simply googled what was their worst song and that one popped up the most. You can’t deny that they got way better by the time I reviewed the second song.

[@austinneveau9387]

nickelback isnt bad. it became a trend to hate on them for whatever reason. the vocals maybe? ehh. people hating nickelback and genuinely thinking their trash is similar to people who find screaming in music to be trash. im a music lover and not some casual listening to popular garbage sounding stuff. they have good music and good songs. just like any other artist or band, not everybody is gonna like some of their stuff. its really just a meme to hate on nickelback. ive never met someone who unironically disliked nickelback. everyone i know can recite an entire song of theirs.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Thanks for your comment. Yeah, sheeple, or whatever you want to call it. I might not be as big as it was before, but there seemed to be a lot of hate towards them a decade ago.

[@snzarb]

I just gotta say, I love Nickelback more than anyone. However, I disagree with both of those songs being considered the best or worst. Photograph should not be considered the best.

[@snzarb]

I would say if you wanted a song that isn’t a super heavy song but written well would be Savin’ Me or If Everyone Cared. Some good heavier songs that I feel like are well written are Feed The Machine, The Betrayal (Act III), and This Means War. Finally one that has a little bit of a metal/bluesy feel would be For the River. It has a nuno solo in it.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I don’t think I said Photogragh was the best song, did I? But I did google their “worst” song and that one seemed to pop up the most. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

@snzarb Nuno, cool!

[@rocmoses4905]

Well.. No hard feelings BUT Most Nickelback HATERS are American's. Don't know why. Maybe they think Canadian Rock Bank taking their place.. Just kidding😂😂. I don't listen to many rock bands but i don't hate them. Why hate????? If you don't like it then don't listen. Simple as that. Mind your own Business 👍.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Even though they’re not my cup of tea, I respect how they studied and got WAY better over the years.

[@rocmoses4905]

@@JazzRockswithAdamNO..Not everything is our Cup of tea.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

@@rocmoses4905 By the way, I’m Canadian.

[@cotajamesmusic]

He’s listening to the wrong nickel back songs lol

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I picked what was the worst song (according to a Google search), and one of their most popular songs. I’m sure they have a lot of songs to choose from.

[@cotajamesmusic]

If it’s not how you remind me you’re not listening to the right songs

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

@@cotajamesmusic We know what your favorite song is at least.

[@trodnet]

The truth is that Nickelback is just average. Overhated maybe, but nothing remarkable.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

I get that. Like I’ve said in other comments. I’m not a big fan of them, but I do respect how much they improved over the years.

[@JazzCatzs]

I’ve never had an opinion on them since I never listened to them. But I had to stop playing your video after fast forwarding up to 8’8”- since that song is unbearable to me

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

It’ not their finest work. But they got way better in my opinion. Still not my cup of tea, but I respect their want to improve. Thanks for chiming in.

[@williamaterjr1062]

I’m not the biggest fan of Nickelback but they do have some songs I like. Imo Nickleback is a modern version of Def Leppard....and vice versa. Both bands started out really good, but got more and more commercial with each new album to the point the music seemed artificial and less authentic. It became “fraud rock”. Both have some good albums, but both equally have albums that are painful to listen to. Just my opinion.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Commercial, meaning wanting to make more money. I don’t know for sure, but I bet you in their minds, they feel like cracked the code on how to write a hit song rather than “gone commercial.” I guess it’s all which perspective you’re looking at it. Interesting. Thanks for the comment.