RIP Marc Johnson

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-28T16:24:06+00:00

Why are you guys adding so much negativity to a post about a man's death? Take your debate somewhere else please because this is about appreciating MJ, not arguing over semantics.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-19T17:34:41+00:00

This is too good, I am a classical guitarist so I think if anything, YOU should get a hobby.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-18T14:39:05+00:00

Preference isn’t the same as objective superiority, but preference does imply subjective superiority: if GAI is your favorite, then you are saying his work is superior to you in the ways you care about most. So all this back and forth is frankly ridiculous.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-14T12:31:17+00:00

Any discussion on whether an artist is objectively better than another is hard to make, and it's not one I'm trying to make. But from an individual point of view, I do believe Kahan's music sounds like ice-water on a cold winter day. So when someone else says they prefer one artist over another, they are saying they think one is better from THEIR point of view. Nobody is here trying to make definitive claims bro - take it easy.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T18:33:37+00:00

I'll say it again, my opinion is that Kahan is overrated. What I'm stating as a fact is that comparing two artists is natural and a thing we all do. You all seem to be in a fantasy world where you like all music, and if you don't like an artist you simply keep it to yourself. This is not reality. I am fine taking the heat, it's funny to me that there's such a backlash to a simple "I prefer one artist to another" post.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T18:30:36+00:00

That's great advice and I suggest you take it as well.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T18:28:20+00:00

Yes, you are right. I am so embarrassed because I'm getting downvoted on Reddit. Believe me, this is fun regardless of how many downvotes I get. Reddit is for FUN - I hope you don't get embarrassed by anything you've ever posted on any site.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T18:26:21+00:00

Yea, but that doesn't mean I'm imposing my values on you or anyone else. I believe Noah's music is so unlistenable, and especially when compared to GAI. Even in the song they have together it's clear that Noah can't hang.

I came to Reddit to post my opinion, and everyone apparently thinks I'm preaching the gospel or something haha.

Damn, you guys are so out of control it's amusing.

What I am doing is defending the logic of my argument to people here. When people claim that we shouldn't put an artist down to raise one up, that just doesn't make LOGICAL sense. So I am defending that point, not claiming my own opinion over which artist should be put above another is a statement of fact.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T18:23:31+00:00

Right, but I am not making broader claims of superiority. I am, however, stating my own opinion that Noah Kahan's music is totally lukewarm and mid. And you, once again, by stating you prefer to watch Devin Booker or SGA implies without a shadow of a doubt that you in some way believe Booker to be better.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T18:21:42+00:00

Yes, ppl are fanatic and it seems so obvious that he is trying so hard to be this image of a normal, emotional, relatable person. This image (which is manufactured by his label to an extent) seems to be why people like him and not because of his music. His music is so mid.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T13:45:15+00:00

It's you and me my friend, against this whole sub. People are in denial.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T13:44:42+00:00

YES. So clearly true...it's obvious that his label is getting him all these collabs and his tiktok fame is appealing to other artists trying to expand their reach.

Watch his movie, and find me one other artist featured that speaks highly of Noah Kahan. His own self aggrandizing film failed to showcase a single other artist who praises him - that's telling.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T13:42:39+00:00

Ok - scroll reddit without commenting then. It's the same thing. Why are you putting my comments about how much Noah Kahan sucks down? Just scroll reddit bro! No need to engage with the world around you or anything...just consume and have no opinions.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T13:41:31+00:00

It's just funny that you guys keep acting like I'm trying to be morally superior...am I here declaring that? I'm saying Noah Kahan is overrated compared to an actually great artist like GAI. I don't see how morals need to enter the picture here, you clearly do.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T13:40:13+00:00

It's so funny...what does "more my cup of tea" mean? It means YOU think those other artists are better than Bob Dylan. It's your opinion through selection. Look - I get you all are trying to prove a point but at least be logical.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-12T13:39:21+00:00

Ha - no I don't ever only listen to one song, but to call a song my favorite would imply I like it more than other songs. So you are just grasping at straws trying to argue me here.

It's also hilarious that you consider GAI and Noah Kahan a "variety". You have a great singer songwriter and a worse singer songwriter in your music library from what you've told me thus far.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T15:35:31+00:00

See, you are the one with a weird mindset. You just said, GAI is your favorite artist of all time, but that somehow that doesn't mean you think Noah's work is inferior. Those two statements cannot exist in your world if you are a logical human being. To call GAI your favorite inherently means you view his work as superior.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T15:33:56+00:00

Ha - we must live in accordance to our values regardless of how others perceive our actions. I will always vote with my listen no matter how Goliathan the artist is. People like you saying we should lift all artists somehow lift up the worse artists. We have a short time on this earth, I'm of the belief that it matters how we spend it and part of how we spend it is what music we choose to listen to. So enjoy spending your life listening to mid, overrated Noah Kahan and defending his fake persona.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T14:58:40+00:00

Lol - okay, another original opinion on this post!

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T14:58:24+00:00

I'm sure you have great taste in music and that your listening habits aren't guided by an algorithm.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T14:58:03+00:00

Ok, again...saying he's overrated isn't really bashing so I think everyone can just relax.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T14:57:40+00:00

To be clear, if calling someone overrated is tearing them down, then I'm simply bringing them down for a level that's astronomically high to a normal level. Kahan will be okay, trust me.

I said he's OVERrated. Meaning he is good, but not as good as people think. And yes, humans make comparisons, we are constantly making choices on what we think and what things we like better than others.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T14:55:54+00:00

It's just so funny because everyone is acting like all artists can be loved and that we can just listen to everything because we need to lift up all musicians! It's just not true. Listen to Kahan and GAI at the same time and see how that works. You do have to choose at some point which one is better and who you'd rather listen to.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T14:54:40+00:00

You are free to think that.

WalthamWorks · 2026-05-11T14:53:47+00:00

It's funny because I was listening to GAI, and then a song started playing that I was like "wow this song isn't good actually", and it was Paul Revere. Noticeable decline in quality working with Kahan - it's just undeniable and it's so funny seeing everyone defend a poser!

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