Axl Rose of Guns 'N Roses, 2006
Smashing Pumpkins, 2000
Styx, 1981
Dream Theater, circa 1999
Yes, 1974
Genesis, 1975
Queensryche, 1991
Pete Townshend, 1999
Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
The Moody Blues, 1967
Emerson, Lake & Palmer, 1967
Pink Floyd, 1971
Sting, 2005
King Crimson, 1970
Mos Def, 2004
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Self-indulgence is a rock rite of passage for many musicians. Every generation has a bunch of artists who decide to make an album (or two or three) that's nearly indecipherable to anyone except the band and their followers. Here is our FlipBook of some of the worst offenders.
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On Bitter Celebrity Custody Battles...
Alpha said "To Cybersleuth. What makes Denise Richards any better than Charlie Sheen??? She didn't go to college either. And two minutes after her good friend separated from her husband Denise started dating him. (Bon Jovi) She has obvioulsy made some really far out remarks to slam Sheen of which many could never be proven. She lost her temper at some photographers and threw laptops off a balcony at a theater. They hit two women below. One in her 80's and one in her 90's. Fortunately they were not harmed. There are two sides to every story. "
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On Bitter Celebrity Custody Battles...Alpha said "What on earth is Cybersleuth talking about??? Charlie Sheen has been clean for over ten frickin years for cripes sake. And he is happily married with twins. He's been clean since the late 90's. What year are you living in Cybersleuth??? Get with it."
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Cybersleuth said "Charlie Sheen and Denise need to suck it up and do what's best for the child they jointly brought into this world. However, since Denise has been and still is the main caregiver of the children (like most moms), her priority is with the children's best care and support, as it should be. Why all the fighting? For custody? No way should Charlie get any custody. He has serious addictive issues that need professional counseling. And, he will likely never get past these issues that make him feel somehow happier. Charlie, it's all a quick fix scheme to bolster your ego and self-esteem that never works in the long run. Has Charlie been to college or developed his brain and emotional boundaries beyond the next eye-candy woman in his life? He doesn't seem like a happy man at all. And what woman in her right frame of mind would marry a man while he's fighting for custody? Who needs the stress of that scenario? Pass."
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On Oprah's Love Couch Confessionals...Cybersleuth said "Katie must not be as together as she sometimes portrays. How she's stayed with him this long is unimaginable. Frankly, Tom Cruise is not what Hollywood is paid to make him look like. He's so NOT handsome and his antics are embarrassing and suspiciously phony. He creeps me out. Suri is a beautiful child but I have my doubts about her paternity. Regardless, I am so through with hearing about how much her clothing costs (enough to feed many hungry people, if these two were the least bit altruistic)and the bratty behaviors she is developing as the little princess complex takes over. She's going to be a mess when she gets older, thinking people are in her life to cater to her every whim. Personally, I can't until the day Katie tells Tom the marriage is over and she's done with him."
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On Oprah's Love Couch Confessionals...Cybersleuth said "How does one keep a family of five in a NYC apartment? I can't imagine not being able to go out my back door to walk on the beach or play with the dogs on the grassy lawn. Or, walk to a friends house next door. Do they have a house somewhere else in NY that is not in the city?"
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On Oprah's Love Couch Confessionals...
Cybersleuth said "Time away from each other is what's likely needed for Angelina and Brad. Angelina is on the mommy track and Brad is on the making money for his growing family track. Jen is really an instigator of problems in this marriage with her continued texting during his time away from Angelina. Shame on Jen for being a home wrecker. However, it takes two to play that game and Brad is just as guilty for becoming further involved with Jen, even if she's just a friend. We all know how those kinds of relationships develop. Brad needs to do some soul searching and growing up. Angelina is strong enough to survive on her own and I hope she gets involved in the Foster Parenting Program in her state. She could be a great spokesperson once she sets her mind to it. And Angelina, eat a hamburger, girl. If you are too thin and wasting away yourself, those kids will suffer, too. A healthy, happy mommy is so much better than an emaciated, stressed out mommy. Let Brad go if he needs to. You can't hold on to someone who's intent on self destruction. "
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On Oprah's Love Couch Confessionals...
Cybersleuth said "Angelina is a strong-willed woman who knows what she wants and goes after it, regardless of the repercussions to her marriage partner. I don't see a happy. long marriage for them but then, she doesn't really need Brad as she is totally capable of surviving on her own. Brad, on the other hand, seems to be stressed out from all the mayhem in his life. For refusing to put his foot down and demand limiting their family size, there will be more children to come. I see Angeline involved in the Foster Parenting Program, which would be wonderful, if she can provide adequately for each child. Let Brad go. Jen is not the best person for him, either but more soul searching is in the future for Brad. He's bound to Angelina through their natural children and that will never change."
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On Bitter Celebrity Custody Battles...aleikad27 said "that little girl should go back with her mother,tax evasion thats nothing compare to what other mothers do,sandra bullock need to have her own child and be a woman about all this and stay out of the way,i read the letter that she wrote to the judge and that is not cool she should be ashame of herself god dont like ugly and sandra and jesse are gonna pay for what they are putting that little girl through am so sorry that she is only 5 years old and cant tell the judge what she want.When my mom went to jail in 2004 and got out in 2006 i thank got that i had the chance to tell the judge what i wanted and that was to live with my mom and that where i am right know,sandra and jesse could never take the place of sunny mom,they better watch out because sunny even thou she is 5 she knows whats going on.so sandra and jesse back off both of you are douch bags to the max.i hope they read this comment"
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Dolfantim
December 01, 2008 - 04:49 PM GMT
What about Tales from Topographic Oceans from Yes. I personally love this album, but it has to be one of the most self-indulgent albums ever made. And I agree with the comment earlier on Thick as a Brick. As is usually the case with lists like this, the person putting it together really doesn't understand or know much about what goes into their list.
Xalen Maru
December 01, 2008 - 03:47 PM GMT
What about Michael Jackson's HIStory album? The two disc set featuring songs like "They Don't Care About Us" and "Earth Song"?
Xalen Maru
December 01, 2008 - 03:47 PM GMT
What about Michael Jackson's HIStory album? The two disc set featuring songs like "They Don't Care About Us" and "Earth Song"?
lparsifal
December 01, 2008 - 09:56 AM GMT
Ah, excuse me Angus13. While the art of the guitar solo has faded over the past 10-15 years, they are thankfully re-emerging again. Most notably is the almost perfect solo's on 'Stadium Arcadium" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. John Frusciante awaking from his heroin coma is the main reason this album won the Grammy.
But to disparage music based on their perceived pretentious length is disingenuous at best. Was "2112" by Rush or "Dogs" by Pink Floyd self indulgent? What about the hour and a half Mahler's 3rd? I bet y'all couldn't write a GOOD two minute song if your life depended on it.
lparsifal
December 01, 2008 - 09:34 AM GMT
clrnr227
December 01, 2008 - 09:03 AM GMT
Hey jsc~
Did you graduate 6th grade yet? Spell check you fuck stick!!
tlittle_76
December 01, 2008 - 09:01 AM GMT
You "judges" missed the whole point of Tull's Thick As A Brick"...which was a satire of the whole "concept" album rage of early 70's prog rock. Your judgement notwithstanding, you also credited the authors of "Days of Future Passed" incorrectly.
Were you alive when these albums were released??
nefariousjay
November 30, 2008 - 08:40 AM GMT
Amen.
nefariousjay
November 30, 2008 - 08:39 AM GMT
You forgot the most self indulgent band of all time you dumbass - TOOL. Don't get me wrong, I love TOOL. They are my favorite band. But, in my opinion, they take the cake. Maynard is the biggest dousch on earth, but you gotta love the guy. He's a genious. He calls you a "dipshit" for buying his record and you still buy a ticket for the show. Every song on the past 3 albums are like 7 - 11 mins long and talk about cryptic lyricks and album covers. Just thought I'd point that out. Luv ya Maynard, ya dipshit.
Angus 13
November 30, 2008 - 07:51 AM GMT
Looking at this list, it makes me wish there were more "self indulgent" artists around today, because you seem to equate self indulgence with creativity. I miss music that you had to listen to a few times before you really "got it". When is the last time you heard a good guitar solo in a new song? Musicians have become something to look at, more than to listen to. Just as in pro sports, the collective talent level in popular music has dropped woefully. The cut-and-paste mentality of current music production is stifling the soul of the music. I'd take Keith Moon over a drum loop any day. And if Keith Emerson wants to play two keyboards at the same time to keep things live, I'm fine with that, too.