Originally posted by drewhiggins:There was a band once, whom shall remain nameless, who played their own instruments and wrote their own songs - around the same time as when U2 started. They got together with one of those 'hip' producers - you know, the ones the kids loved in 2007 - and you should hear the results.
This band is still around.
The producer was Timbaland.
Just like this 'hip' Tiesto, he saw no need for a rock band to have drums and become devoid of bass and guitar. Because rock surely needs no real instruments, nor does it need any interesting elements.
Sorry, I won't let Duran Duran remain nameless. After a very decent comeback album, Astronaut, they presented the follow up to the label, and the label did not like it. They scrapped the album since the label wanted a more "radio friendly" album, brought in both Timbaland and Justin Timberfake. The album was ok in spots, but not as good as Astronaut. Andy Taylor took the high road and quit. The album is almost no guitar, real drums, and bass. U2 will never do that. They might go overboard on a few songs, reaching for hits, but won't go out like that. I still have hopes that Duran Duran release the album recorded before Red Carpet Massacre, since Andy Taylor's guitar is on that.
