Art Quote by Corey Taylor
““Bad music is a form of murder to the true art of music in general.Bad music forced on a child is abuse because it invariably forms that child´s taste in music. Bad music has raped an industry that was held up strongly by great expression for decades but now finds itself floundering, giving in to the lowest common denominator of music just to keep its panties around its waist. Bad music tortures the eardrums and kills little bits of your senses through prolonged exposure. Bad music steals money from shallow pockets, steals airtime from more deserving bands and songwriters, and steals the spotlight from undiscovered geniuses who have all but given up on a dream because of the mediocrity of popular radio. Bad music is a lie, and yet it is foisted on the public in an attempt to turn melodies and songs into hamburgers and fries. Bad music is truly a sin because you don´t have to be exceptional to make it in the music industry anymore. You just have to be good enough to stick around and be tolerated. I understand that bad music is a matter of opinion. I know that. But I am fairly confident that more people agree with me than you suspect. Bad music is just fucking bad.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music commentary, 2020s
The speaker argues that low‑quality music harms cultural standards, exploits listeners, and stifles artistic talent, equating it to a moral wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Bad music damages culture and listeners.
Key Takeaway
Demand higher artistic standards.
Themes
music
culture
ethics
industry
quality
Mood
critical
passionate
confrontational
Type
opinion
social commentary
When to use this quote
- radio playlists
- music education
- industry standards
- personal listening habits
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
media criticism
consumer impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “good” music for you?
- How can listeners support better music?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective; not all agree on “bad.”
