89 Most Redundant, Repetitive Cliches in Music 34 - 25
- 34. The Bikini-Car-Wash Scene
Jessica washes her 'Boots...'
... and Pink pokes fun! - 33. Artists Starting Clothing Lines
We can't be mad at artists in the new millennium. Illegal downloading is eating into their pockets like termites on Pinocchio, so a side hustle is necessary to keep Junior's college fund afloat. However, must they all have clothing lines? Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. is a no-brainer, but that damn DMX Signature Collection is just taking things too far.
- 32. Artists Starting Record Labels
Thanks to pioneers like Russell Simmons and Diddy, it's easier than ever for artists to build musical empires from nothing. Helping the next man fulfill his dreams of stardom is indeed honorable, but the current tendency to hand over a label deal to a rookie whose own debut has barely hit shelves makes for bad business sense and equally sucky music.
- 31. The Syrupy Significant-Other Duet
It's emasculating for the dude and flat-out annoying for the rest of us, so it's amazing that couples continue down the sappy-duet path. There are many levels of this infraction, but Nick and Jessica take the prize by topping their repulsive Christmas duet with a thoroughly wretched Disney duet. Barf. Let's hope Jess and John Mayer don't pick up where this left off:
We DARE you to watch this entire video - 30. Songs About Breathing Sia, 'Breathe Me'
Maroon 5, 'Harder to Breathe'
Modest Mouse 'Ocean Breathes Salty'
Toni Braxton, 'Breathe Again'
Frou Frou, 'Breathe In'
Mase, 'Breathe, Stretch, Shake'
Anna Nalick 'Breathe (2AM)'
Melissa Etheridge, 'Breathe'
Collective Soul, 'Breathe'
Faith Hill 'Breathe'
Fabolous 'Breathe'
Erasure, 'Breathe'
Michelle Branch, 'Breathe' - 29. The Guitar Smash
When Townshend or Cobain destroyed their instruments, they meant it. Now, it's mostly macho posturing exhibited by guitarists who can barely play the thing to begin with.
- 28. The Diva Wave
Does your hand unconsciously wave around like a wild turkey when you're singing in the shower? If so, you either haven't gotten the hang of masturbation, or you're a million-dollar-diva in training. Could Mariah, Whitney and Celine hit the same notes if their hands were tied behind their backs?
- 27. Sped-Up Samples
Hip-hop and sampling go together like H and 2-0, but it all went wrong the day Kanye made Chaka Khan sound like she took a hit of He, and every producer in his wake followed suit. The Chipmunks should have trademarked that sh** years ago.
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26. The Sheryl Crow Benefit/ Tribute Concert Appearance
It's simply not a benefit concert, tribute album, musical telethon or envelope opening without Sheryl Crow on deck to flash a toothy grin.
- 25. The Supergroup
What's a rock god to do when his main crew crashes and burns? Call up his other estranged pals and start a supergroup, of course. When it works, we get Velvet Revolver. Rock Star Supernova, however, is a sign of the impeding apocalypse.
Behold! The biggest supergroup of all time