Guest Blogger: Maggie H response

I completely agree with everything Hailley said about Nickelback. The emotions evoked by all of Nickelback’s songs are very expressive and moving. The fact that they are a rock band is really cool, since they can be heard on so many different radio stations. It makes them really easy to hear. One of the reasons I like Nickelback so much is because their songs are so relatable. In one song “If Today Was Your Last Day” the lyrics “My best friend gave me the best advice/ He said each day’s a gift and not a given right”. This message can be used and applied to almost anything, and that is one of the reasons I enjoy Nickelback so much. They are music with a message. Nickelback is also a cool band to jam out to anytime of the day. It’s the stuff you want to be listening to in the summer with the top of your convertible down. I heard one day on the radio that Nickelback was one of the worst bands of 2009 and I was appalled. I thought that was the most ridiculous thing I’d ever heard. A lot of people do compare them to other bands like Metallica and Hinder, and some people say they copy a lot of the things about their music. Nowadays it’s impossible for a song to not be similar to another one, because everything has been done. Originality is hard to come by. I think Nickelback has done a really good job in distinguishing themselves among other artists and bands. I think their style is different than most other bands. I also agree with Hailley when she says that everyone who likes music should own a Nickelback cd. You can listen to it no matter what mood you’re in, and you will very much enjoy it.