[quote name='cheddatom' post='601128' date='Sep 17 2009, 10:55 AM']Probably because they get played so f*cking often on the radio, TV, tv adverts, idiots in the pub etc etc. It gets annoying hearing the same thing over and over, especially if it's a "catchy" tune.
Personally, I heard it the first time and thought "that's another catchy tune form them, nice one". Now I can't stand it.
Every band in the world were amazing for their first 1 or 2 albums and then "sold out" or "turned commercial" or just basically got too trendy for people who consider themselves "alternative".[/quote]
I bring your attention to a certain Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Throbbing Gristle.
The Stranglers.