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bloodyell76 t1_j1bqe18 wrote

Whether or not a song is a hit isn't subjective, if that's what you're asking. It's quite measurable, and has a definition. If it reached the top of the charts, it's a hit. That's what hits are. Now whether or not you like a song, or feel it should be a hit? This is quite subjective.

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MisterCrayle OP t1_j1c3a3y wrote

True. But I also feel (and this is my personal view) that one can not like something yet still be able to find the beauty in something without completely discrediting it simply because it's not your flavor. That was the issue. Circles is not a bad song by any means. It's a good, catchy song. There are also artists/musicians whom I would never play in my car and/or have absolutely zero interest in but have many great songs. Even numerous hit songs. Now that's either objective (or perhaps just my objective reality) or I am just way too appreciative of art.

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bloodyell76 t1_j1c3xrb wrote

It took me a while to get to the point of recognising why certain songs and artists are popular, even if I don't personally like them.

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Still no shortage of music where I cannot even begin to grasp why anyone would want to hear it even all the way through the one time, let alone propel it to the top of the charts.

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