Bon Jovi vs. Creed

Reading that title, I know what some of you are thinking: "These two bands aren't even in the same league!!" I realize that, but I have some thoughts about the two that are similar...

Bon Jovi have always been one of my favorite bands of all time, and as far as newer bands go, I have been a fan of Creed's since their first album. Both of these bands have different styles, but there is something that they do share...

They both get ripped apart by the critics! What is the deal with this? Some of you are going to say "well, Creed's music isn't as good as Jovi's" and that is fine by me, because you are entitled to your opinion. But, why can't the critics just deal with the fact both of these bands have a large following? People like them, and their albums sell well.

Jovi will are close to selling over 100 million albums, and Creed have sold over 25 million in the U.S. alone on just 3 albums. If these statistics don't scream "successful" along with sold out shows, and a massive following, then what does?

Last question, what do critics actually do? I mean, what do they think they are doing with their opinion? Do they think that they can sway someone's decision from buying an album, going to see a movie, or watching a television show? Getting paid to give your thoughts....geez...that must be a nice job.

TAKE CARE!!!

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critics give their opinion on something they have never tried but have a massive influence as people do take reviews for face value. if music reviews don't like certain bands then you can bet that most of their readers dislike them as well.

as Kurt Cobain sang on Serve the Servants:

self appointed judges, judge more than they have sold

sums them up nicely me thinks!!

I hate those fags, cannot stand them. They are not on the same planet on their best day as Jovi is on their worst day.

who are creed?

jovi29579 is right!!! i ****in hate this damn nu-metal crap!

creed blows bon jovi rules

hey everyone,
My opinion on creed is that, if you hear one of their songs it sounds alright....but I find that I am tired of the lead singers voice, and I haven't listened too them much either!!!
When you contrast this to bjovi...I just can't get sick of Jon's voice, they are just a great band that play music the way that music should be played

well, i guess Creed cant be that bad, if Jon listens to their music, as he said...

I also love Creed!
Especially their new cd, it's full of great songs, there's not one bad song on it.
What I also like about them, are the lyrics (especially songs 6 till 11).
Those were the first songs where I actually thought: Hey, these are great! I've never had that with BJ, at least not to the extent that I really stopped to think about them, with BJ I just listen and think, yep that means something, but usually that's it.
But apart from the lyrics, their music is also great. People who like BJ will also like Creed, maybe (okay....probably, haha) not the first two tracks, but it's just a great album after those two songs. People here should give the album a try in the store or something, it's really good and as I said after the first two songs it's not at all heavy, so it should fit with your taste.
By the way, great that jon listens to their music!!! (hope it influences his writing!!!)

I love Creed although they are not in the same league as Bon Jovi. I've got a big heart and quite a diversified musical taste. Creed are definitely one of the best "new" bands out there.