My friend says Fall Out Boy "sold out a long time ago". What exactly does it mean when a band "sells out"? And no I'm not talking about the store having no more copies of the album left.
2007-07-07 17:32:57 · 8 answers · asked by coryssword20 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Many of us actual REAL former "Diehards" as they call us feel that they're sell outs, and their new music is garbage. Some of us were there when they performed to us, and about 5-15 other people. If you listen to their older stuff (Exp. Take this to your grave, and/or B-Sides) and then listen to From Under the Cork Tree, and Infinity on High you'll know what we mean. Their songs rarely ever make sense, but the "teenies" gobble it up. They keep making it because they know it sells. They sold out to the little "fan girls", and "teenies". They make music for 13 year olds now, and put Pete Wentz in front of the camera on everything because they know the little girls adore him. They sold out in every aspect of the industry. It's a shame. Their music doesn't even sound like them of old anymore.
2007-07-07 17:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Nerds Rule! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Black Eyed Peas, that is your definition. Even Urban Dictionary is filled with references to this & thumbed up tons. Selling out is not the same as mainstream though it correlates, you've to recognise a band will change sound over time to evolve. Its when a band suddenly changes sound (& isn't an experimental band) that selling out is obvious especially when it sounds very commercial, often done for money/fame over musical integrity & the love for the art ie to express themselves. Muse are oftne said to have sold out letting their music be in Twilight, thats a smart business move to me for a band trying to become the next U2 not selling out.
2016-05-21 01:52:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all the seats/tickets at their show have sold out and none are available for purchase. It's a pretty important milestone for a band; it reflects their popularity.
2007-07-07 17:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Agent D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They jump on the bandwagon and give in to fads and stuff. They'll do ads for toothpaste and stuff. Do the whole lunchbox, wristwatch, underoos merchandising thing. Basically try to make money and go commercial.
2007-07-07 17:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by Knee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the had an original sound at first but then they just started sounding like every other sucky pop band. Yes FOB did sell out but I never liked them to being with.
2007-07-07 17:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by Shanna's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It means they've "gone commercial," they're no longer true to their original vision, they license their music for TV commercials to sell beer or cars, and they've become more concerned with image than substance.
2007-07-07 17:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by muffinman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Didn't stay true to the reason they play or type of music they initially started playing.
2007-07-07 17:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your friend probably means that they stopped playing music for the whole idea of it, and have become too commercialized, only doing it for the money.
2007-07-07 17:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋