Should I tell my friend that I don't like her band's music?

Asked By: life14 18-21, F 1 year ago

My friend is a singer in local punk band. I don't want to hurt her feelings and that 's what i haven't said anything to her, but her band's music is cheesey, cliche and unoriginal. Plus, she is not a great singer and doesn't sing with any emotion. Should I tell her the truth, that I don't like her band's music? Does that make me a bad friend?

Is This A Good Question? (7)

Add an Answer to "Should I tell my friend that I don't like her band's music?"

Best Answer (Chosen By Asker):

lastleafoffall - 26-30 years old - female

Posted by lastleafoffall Jan 10th, 2012 at 5:42PM

I am friends with musicians whose music I don't particularly care for. However, the people are amazing...and I support THEM. Even if I don't like the music. Thats not what its about. :)

[ Reply ] | Like (2)

Reply by life14 Jan 10th, 2012 at 5:52PM

true very true.you're right i think it's best if i support her by going to her shows and stuff, even though I'm not crazy about her band's music. thanks :)
Like (1)

7 Answers to "Should I tell my friend that I don't like her band's music?"

Posted by BabzEsq24 Jan 10th, 2012 at 5:31PM

O wow- there is an unspoken rule with friends- you gotta love the band. If your friend is banging a bowl with a spoon and then screaming inside the bowl, you love it. After the show, you go up to the friend, you bro-hug and you say," Holly, you played the living **** out of that bowl! I especially dug the spoon solo banging in double time. Gimme your autograph on this beer soaked coaster before you forget us! Unfuckingbelievable!" That is the rule, sorry Life.

Like (3)
Reply by ElyaMarie Feb 18th, 2012 at 3:17AM

Yes.
Like (1)
Posted by SaunaGuyCa Jan 10th, 2012 at 5:30PM

There is a difference between not liking a particular type/stye of music and not liking the band doing the music.
If you simply dislike the music the band plays then you are free to express your preference for other music.
However if it is that band and their singer who are not performing up to par maybe you can find ways to help them improve rather than merely criticizing. Kind of a 'if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all' sort fo thing.

Like (2)
Posted by Gemzaayy Jan 10th, 2012 at 5:21PM

I wouldn't tell her. Find something nice to say or don't say anything :-)
Anyway from the sound of what you've said she could be #1 soon :-P

Like (2)
Posted by MsOracle Jan 10th, 2012 at 5:41PM

It probably better not to elaborate on the negitive around her and to ommitt the truth some. Just let her know(ifshe asks foryour opinion.) Just be gracious otherwise she will take your feelings as jealous and mean .

Like (1)
Posted by Peacewithyourfate Jan 10th, 2012 at 5:37PM

Did she ask you? If so then, be honest but don't be mean about it. :) Otherwise say nothing.

Like (1)
Posted by VirgoTheArtyFarty Jan 10th, 2012 at 5:20PM

Honesty is the best policy. It doesn't make you a bad friend, as you giving constructive criticism will help her to work on making improvements within the band :)

Like (1)