![Coldplay: It's never really been cool to like Coldplay, has it? Their rise to fame after the critical acclaim of debut Parachutes sparked an inevitable backlash, which never really died down. Common criticisms of the band? Boring songs, bad lyricism, music for bedwetters, and well, that Chris Martin's just a right prick, ey? Nevertheless, the band doggedly continue on, releasing new albums that everyone admits aren't really that bad at all.]()
Coldplay: It's never really been cool to like Coldplay, has it? Their rise to fame after the critical acclaim of debut Parachutes sparked an inevitable backlash, which never really died down. Common criticisms of the band? Boring songs, bad lyricism, music for bedwetters, and well, that Chris Martin's just a right prick, ey? Nevertheless, the band doggedly continue on, releasing new albums that everyone admits aren't really that bad at all.
![Nickelback: Ever since Chad Kroeger, his terrible hair and even worse songs were unleashed on the world there's been a tsunami of, let's be honest, not entirely misdirected hate at the Canadian raaawwkers. If you're unsure of whether Nickelback ARE the worst band ever, visit isnickelbacktheworstbandever.tumblr.com and you'll get your answer. The 'Back [as precisely no one calls them] aren't fazed, however. Kroeger has claimed many Nickelback haters secretly love the band. Hmm.]()
Nickelback: Ever since Chad Kroeger, his terrible hair and even worse songs were unleashed on the world there's been a tsunami of, let's be honest, not entirely misdirected hate at the Canadian raaawwkers. If you're unsure of whether Nickelback ARE the worst band ever, visit isnickelbacktheworstbandever.tumblr.com and you'll get your answer. The 'Back [as precisely no one calls them] aren't fazed, however. Kroeger has claimed many Nickelback haters secretly love the band. Hmm.
![Mumford & Sons: The world collectively fawned over Mumford & Sons' debut 'Sigh No More'. By the time they had released their gazillionth single from it, however, and everyone realised all their songs sounded exactly the same, people quickly grew to hate their banjos, their waistcoats, and their poshness. What can we say? One day you're everyone's favourite band, the next, you're just a punchline. The USA LOVE them, luckily.]()
Mumford & Sons: The world collectively fawned over Mumford & Sons' debut 'Sigh No More'. By the time they had released their gazillionth single from it, however, and everyone realised all their songs sounded exactly the same, people quickly grew to hate their banjos, their waistcoats, and their poshness. What can we say? One day you're everyone's favourite band, the next, you're just a punchline. The USA LOVE them, luckily.
![Muse: Another band that divide opinion, although they seem to have no problems selling out massive arenas around the world. Curious. You either love or hate Matt Bellamy and co - there's no in between. Common criticisms of Muse include accusations of them being]()
Muse: Another band that divide opinion, although they seem to have no problems selling out massive arenas around the world. Curious. You either love or hate Matt Bellamy and co - there's no in between. Common criticisms of Muse include accusations of them being "tedious" and "pretentious". You know their next record will sell by the bucketload, though. And Matt Bellamy knows it too - that's why he always looks quite cheerful.
![Kanye West: People love to be outraged and complain, and Kanye's much-publicised and frequent 'rants' are inevitably met with a chorus of shock and anger. How dare he be confident in his talent? Proud of his success? Yes, Kanye makes people feel uncomfortable, and he knows it. He also doesn't give a fuck, and he knows that ticks people off even more.]()
Kanye West: People love to be outraged and complain, and Kanye's much-publicised and frequent 'rants' are inevitably met with a chorus of shock and anger. How dare he be confident in his talent? Proud of his success? Yes, Kanye makes people feel uncomfortable, and he knows it. He also doesn't give a fuck, and he knows that ticks people off even more.
![Snow Patrol: In 2005 and 2006, Snow Patrol were everywhere. EVERYWHERE. You couldn't escape 'Run'. 'Chasing Cars' was played twenty times an hour on every radio station. 'You Could Be Happy' soundtracked every moony moment in a TV show. Yes, Snow Patrol were overplayed to the max, which prompted a massive backlash. They became the butt of everyone's jokes, but they're still going, although their popularity has decreased significantly.]()
Snow Patrol: In 2005 and 2006, Snow Patrol were everywhere. EVERYWHERE. You couldn't escape 'Run'. 'Chasing Cars' was played twenty times an hour on every radio station. 'You Could Be Happy' soundtracked every moony moment in a TV show. Yes, Snow Patrol were overplayed to the max, which prompted a massive backlash. They became the butt of everyone's jokes, but they're still going, although their popularity has decreased significantly.
![Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis and co have become a parody of a band. So much so that a parody Red Hot Chili Peppers track, actually made by a comedian, fooled everyone into thinking it was a real, brand new RHCP song. Red Hot Chili Peppers have 26 million likes on Facebook, but we always struggle to think of ANYONE we know who actually likes them.]()
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis and co have become a parody of a band. So much so that a parody Red Hot Chili Peppers track, actually made by a comedian, fooled everyone into thinking it was a real, brand new RHCP song. Red Hot Chili Peppers have 26 million likes on Facebook, but we always struggle to think of ANYONE we know who actually likes them.
![Insane Clown Posse: Detroit rap duo ICP are the punchline of countless jokes and the subject of many a condemning article. They'll never, ever be popular with anyone - apart from their hardcore fanbase, which is impressively large. So large, in fact, they have their own festival, the annual Gathering of the Juggalos. Granted, it looks like hell on earth and a gaggle of slack-jawed journalists turn up every year to sneeringly document it, but ICP are still winning. Kind of.]()
Insane Clown Posse: Detroit rap duo ICP are the punchline of countless jokes and the subject of many a condemning article. They'll never, ever be popular with anyone - apart from their hardcore fanbase, which is impressively large. So large, in fact, they have their own festival, the annual Gathering of the Juggalos. Granted, it looks like hell on earth and a gaggle of slack-jawed journalists turn up every year to sneeringly document it, but ICP are still winning. Kind of.
![Kings of Leon: With the release of cock-rock lads festival anthem 'Sex On Fire', the Followill family were catapulted into superstardom. Fans who had been following the band since their bluesy, southern rock roots on debut Youth and Young Manhood were heartbroken by this sudden new, soulless direction and the backlash begun. It's now basically a fact that Kings of Leon - post 'Sex on Fire' - are no longer the band they once were. Caleb Followill's arrogant attitude and bad temper doesn't quite help the general opinion of KOL either.]()
Kings of Leon: With the release of cock-rock lads festival anthem 'Sex On Fire', the Followill family were catapulted into superstardom. Fans who had been following the band since their bluesy, southern rock roots on debut Youth and Young Manhood were heartbroken by this sudden new, soulless direction and the backlash begun. It's now basically a fact that Kings of Leon - post 'Sex on Fire' - are no longer the band they once were. Caleb Followill's arrogant attitude and bad temper doesn't quite help the general opinion of KOL either.
![U2: Why do people hate U2 so much? Answer: Bono. Yes, many despise the sunglasses-loving frontman for his relentless philanthropy. It's been much discussed and taken the piss out of, so let's put it aside and focus on why people should really dislike U2 - the fact that everything they've put out in recent memory all sounds exactly the same. Regardless, they're still going, and are reportedly releasing their thirteenth album this year.]()
U2: Why do people hate U2 so much? Answer: Bono. Yes, many despise the sunglasses-loving frontman for his relentless philanthropy. It's been much discussed and taken the piss out of, so let's put it aside and focus on why people should really dislike U2 - the fact that everything they've put out in recent memory all sounds exactly the same. Regardless, they're still going, and are reportedly releasing their thirteenth album this year.