David Bowie producer hits out at claims that Harry Styles is the 'new Bowie'

[androiduser 7,438]

I dislike these comparisons, especially when artists don't have that much in common, but to discredit his talent like that is ridiculous.

[elijahfan 25,840]

While I think the habit of calling current  artists the new whoever is pointless and annoying, I don’t think this warranted such a rude answer. 

[TheSine 6,169]

There's no new anything. Everyone has their own individuality. I hate these comparisons. New Michael Jackson this, new Prince that. What's the point of putting out something new if everything you do is being compared to older artists? Not saying that all comparisons are bad, there's nothing wrong with inspiration and sometimes it's an honor. It gets annoying to the point where the littlest thing is the new ___. Nothing similar at all. I said it. I'm sorry, I'm seeing red.

[ChrissyBot 2,252]

2 hours ago, AnglerfishbraBENUS said:

not sure who said that - also not sure why Tony is so angry lol

why not ‘God i hope he’s the next Bowie! We need more Bowies in the world.’ ?

Yea these old timers always think they’re better than newer/younger artists. It’s annoying. Huge egos they have

[AnglerfishbraBENUS 5,734]

2 hours ago, deactivated001 said:

Because Harry truly isn't anywhere near Bowie's caliber of talent, creativity, or inventiveness 

who cares though? lol

[Ladle Ghoulash 20,299]

6 minutes ago, AnglerfishbraBENUS said:

who cares though? lol

If you don't think it matters, then why would anyone make the comparison in the first place? Also, as a fan of David Bowie, I care lol. Calling Harry 'the next David Bowie' because he wears flamboyant clothing is insanely reductive. You'd have to know virtually nothing about Bowie to make the comparison. 

[Ladle Ghoulash 20,299]

2 hours ago, River said:

another bitter gay in the basket

Tony Visconti isn't gay lmao

[Meat 18,962]

2 hours ago, deactivated001 said:

Because Harry truly isn't anywhere near Bowie's caliber of talent, creativity, or inventiveness 

He’s also not a pedophile like Bowie so there’s that 

[Ladle Ghoulash 20,299]

3 minutes ago, Meat said:

He’s also not a pedophile like Bowie so there’s that 

Going for the ad hominem when there's nothing else. Very cute. 

[Meat 18,962]

1 minute ago, deactivated001 said:

Going for the ad hominem when there's nothing else. Very cute. 

Why did you leave a laugh react on my post? Do you find pedophilia funny?

[Ladle Ghoulash 20,299]

Just now, Meat said:

Why did you leave a laugh react on my post? Do you find pedophilia funny?

Someone's trying to be provocative, huh? 

[Meat 18,962]

5 minutes ago, deactivated001 said:

Someone's trying to be provocative, huh? 

Why are you still defending him? Just admit that he was problematic and let it go. 

[Ladle Ghoulash 20,299]

3 minutes ago, Meat said:

Why are you still defending him? Just admit that he was problematic and let it go. 

Because you're the one who decided to raise the stakes in a conversation that was strictly about artistic output. But I guess you're assuming that you're taking the moral high ground here and I should have to defend the fact that I enjoy his work or something. Chronically online BS. 

[BeautyisaLie 1,203]

Comparisons will always be useless and can only cause harm. 

[huttont 5,212]

These comparisons needs to stop. It’s all just really childish.