Songs that are ruined by annoying or stupid parts or solos

[Fredrik E. Nilsen]

So, you're listening to a good song. Then suddenly, there's a part or solo or something that ruins it. You just can't stand it and have to turn it off. To me, "What's going on" is a good example. Everything is fine until Marvin Gaye starts with the "ai-ai-ai"-thing on the Amin part. It makes me want to throw my headset in the river.

 

[crlujan]

For me, it can be vocals in general. Some band is so grooving hard. “Oh, this song is bangin’!” Then, the singer comes in and I can’t skip fast enough. But, I’m a bigger fan of instrumental music in general. Give me Willie Mitchell or Booker T. & The MGs anyday.

 

[Mrmatt1972]

So many rap breaks on rock songs in the 90s! Yeesh.

 

[craigie]

So many rap breaks on rock songs in the 90s! Yeesh.

Jack relax.....

 

[Jebberz]

Almost all parts when the singer sings in Styx...

 

[Wood and Wire]

It makes me want to throw my headset in the river.

Sittin' on the dock of the bay,
Throwin' my headphones away...

 

[40Hz]

The sign of the true master is knowing when to say “It’s finished.” and then stop. Just stop.

 

[JRA]

i'm with the OP's perspective that many tunes can nose dive at certain junctures (often a bridge, IME). "what's goin' on" is such a classic that i think i've just accepted it for what it is, but i take the point.

 

[StatesideRambler]

The sign of the true master is knowing when to say “It’s finished.” and then stop. Just stop.

Who knew that Lewis Carroll had good advice for modern music?

Lewis Carroll — 'Begin at the beginning, the King said, very gravely, and go on till you come to the end: then stop.'

 

[jj4001]

Long drum solos in the middle of what's otherwise an absolute banger.

 

[vvvmmm]

Drum solos period, period.

 

[Pirate Captain]

So, you're listening to a good song. Then suddenly, there's a part or solo or something that ruins it. You just can't stand it and have to turn it off. To me, "What's going on" is a good example. Everything is fine until Marvin Gaye starts with the "ai-ai-ai"-thing on the Amin part. It makes me want to throw my headset in the river.

 

[Bodeanly]

Most Rush songs. I’m a fan until the singing begins. I also hate 80’s saxophone solos.

 

[roller]

The sign of the true master is knowing when to say “It’s finished.” and then stop. Just stop.

Something George Lucas never learned with Episodes IV, V and VI. He was always monkeying with them until the day he sold his company.

 

[vvvmmm]

You know how that guy in The Roots on Fallon's show starts with the "Hey!" and the "Huh!" and alla that? I hafta hit "mute". Phenomenal band, tho'.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

So, you're listening to a good song. Then suddenly, there's a part or solo or something that ruins it. You just can't stand it and have to turn it off. To me, "What's going on" is a good example. Everything is fine until Marvin Gaye starts with the "ai-ai-ai"-thing on the Amin part. It makes me want to throw my headset in the river.

Audioslave. Tom kills the feel in quite a few of their songs with his "solos."

 

[SirMjac28]

Everything is good up til about 0:11

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

Long drum solos in the middle of what's otherwise an absolute banger.

Yeah dude, drum solos are for the end of the song. Then everybody finishes together, or does one last chorus run. That's about it. unless you opt to start off with a drum solo? That could work.

 

[Bijoux]

I think some producers have a mindset that every song needs a "bridge" !
well, turns out not every song needs a bridge, and many songs have been ruined with bridges that sound forced, unnatural and labored.

 

[Spent]

I’ve been in three very good original projects over the past 30 years. My number one mantra (generally ignored)...EVERY SONG DOESN'T NEED A SOLO. Apologies for raising my voice, I feel strongly about this. As an aside, my current band is going through guitarist like Spinal Tap did drummers. That means 90+% of the material was written by the singer, keyboard and bass. Guess what? Less solos. /end rant