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Originally Posted by symbeline
I though you had better taste 
I can't tell apart Ed Sheeran from Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes and all the others whose names I forget the second I stop listening to their songs. They are just too forgettable and similar. Same with many female artists. |
I think you're judging style over substance. I imagine in the 80s there were people who couldn't tell apart Bon Jovi from Poison, Motley Crue, Warrant or Winger, etc.
I'm not calling Sheeran an all time great (not yet), but he's a great talent and a quality songwriter, as evident by a long list of hits he wrote for other artists, not just himself. It's OK if his music isn't your cup of tea, but comparing him to Shawn Mendes is just offensive!