An Idolator Poll: Which Of These “Buzz Ballads” Is Truly The Worst?
Twice this weekend, first on late-night TV and then at Target, I was confronted with Buzz Ballads, a collection of alt-rock balladry–the compilation’s marketers obviously using the term very loosely if “Doll Parts” is a “ballad”–that aims to be the nostalgic makeout disc for the generation that remembers every word to “Jeremy.” Each time, I was struck with the same thought: “This record is comprised of some of the worst music I’ve ever heard.” But which was the lamest of them all?
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(I went instinctive and voted for Live.)
And just in case you need to refresh yourself for research purposes:
1. It’s Been A While – Staind
2. Lightning Crashes – Live
3. Jumper – Third Eye Blind
4. Hemorrhage (In My Hands) – Fuel
5. Glycerine – Bush
6. If You Could Only See – Tonic
7. A Long December – Counting Crows
8. Hanging By A Moment – Lifehouse
9. Santeria – Sublime
10. Doll Parts – Hole
11. The World I Know – Collective Soul
12. Wasting My Time – Default
13. Here’s To The Night – Eve 6
14. Everything You Want – Vertical Horizon
15. Linger – Cranberries
16. What It’s Like – Everlast
17. Desperately Wanting – Better Than Ezra
Apparently this song wasn’t big enough to deserve a video.
18. Someday – Sugar Ray
