wouldn't you assume their fans would be HAPPY for the band, that they are making it big? major labels doesn't mean bad music, just more popularity. what do you think. why are so many bands labeled as sell outs?
2007-02-18 10:09:22 · 12 answers · asked by chikka 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I think that fans are mad because that was once their own special thing, and now everyone's falling in on it, and the original fans get no recognition for seeing it first. Major bands are labeled as sell outs because a lot of people listen to them. Also, a lot of the original fans that liked them because they liked the music get pushed around because they fall into the "trend follower" crowd. It's popular to not follow the trend. Kind of. You can only follow the trend if you don't really like it, or if you kind of like it, but if you really like it, you're not trendy.
Savvy?
I used to really get ruffled about this when the whole "retro band" craze started. I was mad because people were pushing me around for saying that I really did like Pink Floyd, and that I was just being a "poseur" and trying to be cool by wearing their shirts. Heck, one person got a look at my PULSE shirt and asked if I had gotten it at the nerd convention. Since that trend's faded a bit, I can now admit that I like my favorite band and not get made fun of.
2007-02-19 15:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by Leafy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When they blatantly change their sound knowing it'll make them more money. Here's an example: Megadeth's albums were all thrash metal until they released Countdown For Extinction. They went for a more tame approach with this album but even though alot of their fans might have been pissed off the songs were a bit more sing a long but not in a "we've sold out theme" Green Day were a raw punk band in the 90's. A little maistream but had alot of respect from rock/metal fans. Then they took a hiatus for a while and released the brilliant Warning. It didn't sell too well so they took a seat and thought hmmmm, lets get rich. So they enlist the help of studio execs to make songs to target "rebel teens" and violla you have the "emo" American Idiot!!
2016-05-24 04:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the listeners feel they had a line on how the band sounded first. When a band goes more mainstream, it offends some of the original audience. Sometimes I think it's the audience that needs to grow up.
However, if you get too homogenized, the music loses its edge. That is why many music lovers like myself despise pretty boy bands, blonde bimbos who don't have any other talent, or pretty much any of the cookie cutter dance stuff they peddle on the music TV stations these days.
2007-02-18 10:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A band is considered a sell-out when they get so big they loose touch with their fans. When an act, either a band or a solo artist no longer mingles with fans after a show and just splits for their bus or hotel, they might be considered "sell-outs".
Sometimes there are trade-offs when an act becomes successful. Some artists work hard to not get so big they can no longer mingle with fans.
David Wilcox is one who will share time before and after shows with fans. Bless him for it!
2007-02-18 10:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Selling out can be everything from losing touch with the fans, to buying into commercialism and media hype, to signing with a major label.
2007-02-18 10:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by lenushka_13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's when they change their whole image and music to fit in with the popular stuff. Like for example, Nelly was referred to as a huge sell-out when she released "Promiscuous". Other examples would be Fall Out Boy, Green Day, etc. because some people say that their old music is better than their current one. In my opinion, I think the whole sell-out deal is just crap, because I think they're trying out for new material, not new image.
2007-02-18 10:45:09 · answer #6 · answered by Banana Hero [sic] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sell out is one who betrays a cause for personal advancement.
For example, if Fugazi were to sign to Sony Records, they would be selling out because they preach against major labels.
2007-02-18 10:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some bands are sell outs when they change their style to gain popularity, or to get a record deal.
2007-02-18 10:13:44 · answer #8 · answered by Sheena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I guess because the bands that start out claiming they've gotten into the industry for the love of music, have gotten sidetracked and spend more time on endorsements than on making music.
2007-02-18 10:12:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're a sellout if they become famous and the original fans from when they began have to share the music with new fans who cling to the singles. Also, if they make it on MTV, they are automatically considered sellouts. Only true fans stay with their favorite band, no matter what happens to them.
2007-02-18 10:14:19 · answer #10 · answered by luv_2eat_chocolate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋