I don't think it is entirely subjective. Take the food example, some food is simply better than other food. Food at a fancy French restaurant with a master chef is simply better than a Big Mac and fries. I do believe there is a subjective component to both (for example, I hate mushrooms, it doesn't mean mushrooms are objectively terrible, but it does mean I will not like a dish that features mushrooms), but I think there IS an objective component as well as the subjective.

What music is is personal. There is no form of art that is quite so personal to the audience. We use music as a shorthand to partially define who we are, consciously and subconsciously. An attack on our favorite band is different than an attack on our favorite TV show because our band is part of who we are, even if we don't want to admit it.

A great way to get an idea of someone's personality is to see what is on their iPod.

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Posted by LSU Red24

Louisiana

Member since Feb 2007

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Posted on 10/12/12 at 10:42 am to Baloo

Yeah Baloo, you nailed it.

Whether you hate every note they've ever played, the Beatles are one of the best bands of all time, period. I think it's hard for anyone, even Bealtes haters, to disagree. That's just one example, but you get the point.

I said it earlier, I'm never going to trash someone for their favorite band. Maybe jokingly poke fun at if I don't agree, I can take heat too. But best simply does not = favorite.

'Tis a fun discussion though

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