The Ordinary Boys are they over rated?

Question

Radio One seems to play their singles quite a lot. I find them uninspiring, their lyrics weak and immature, and their tunes very "samey".
I was expecting their fame to fizzle out soon after Celebrity BB had ended that year but the "Hits" keep coming.
I would be interested in hearing a "positive" review from a fan, I don't mind having my mind changed about the validty of this band, though I probably will always be bored by their music.

X Jessica.... WHY???

Answer 1

I used to like them before BB, then wondered what the hell he was playing at.

I now feel a bit embarrassed to put their cd on in case someone hears.

Seriously though, of course they're derivative, but they're derivative of a selection of reaally good bands, which in my book makes them good.
And the lyrics are honest and straightforward - alot can be said for that. Everyone can identify with 6th form poetry!

I like them. But then, I also like Kula Shaker. I LOVE the anonymity of this site hahahah

Answer 2

Dont bother waiting for someone to reply with a 'positive' review, theyre dreadful, its ok to accept that, along with most of the stuff that you hear on the radio. what would their fans know? theyre clearly idiots or children. (to illustrate my point - see below)

They cant be over rated because i don't know anyone who rates them. they'er terrible and everyone knows it. Radio one playing them means that Preston is chummy with a few djs and their music is innocuous enough to slip by the listeners ears (as with most of whats played on radio 1). any band whos lead singer goes on celeb BB to raise their profile are seriously dire, desperate and in it for the fame and sales only. they deserve the extreme lack of respect they receive.

Stop listening to radio 1 - it will do this to you, make you wonder why they play what they do when its clearly awful - its a terrible radio station designed to get the masses through their day without too much excitement or distraction, look how they pushed john peel out into the wee hours (and into an early grave!) John Peel was/is a legend whose contribution to new music was unparallelled in Britain and yet they still couldnt find a reasonable time slot in their bland schedule to accommodate him.

listen to radio 6 digital instead, slightly better and they sometimes play really good stuff.

Answer 3

I agree with you, their music is samey, wimpy and dull. Preston is a tw*t and can't take a joke (proof - Never mind the buzzcocks), seems to hate the public eye (but goes onto CBB... to find a wife !?!?!) and so I too am bemused by their continuing air time and fame.

Don't get me wrong, I liked their earlier stuff, but jeez if I hear 'I luv you' once more I'm gonna throw my radio in the river.

Answer 4

I went to see them at the BIC in Bournemouth which is a BIG venue. They were a good live band, but the reason they sold out the BIC was Big Brother, lots of screaming girls etc. So i would say that they are a good band but are popular for the wrong reasons.

Answer 5

I think they're dreadful, and derivative.
Madness, The Specials, and Fun Boy Three did Ska much better than The Ordinary Boys.
Also, Preston is a tosser.

Answer 6

They are what Beavis and Butthead used to call "College Music" and not very good at that. From what I've seen of my daughter's college pals they have a close association between "good times" and particular bands and songs. Doesn't matter how good or bad and so we are being treated to a wealth of mediocre dross. "Ordinary" is it? I'd say that flattered them.

Answer 7

Yes, totally over rated.

Answer 8

Oooomg no they arent over rated !!

Answer 9

I can't stand them.