Shreds are a new phenomenon to me, too, and not soon to be repeated--it's essentially angry and masturbatory, a desperate, self-indulgent appeal for attention. Some musicians/groups deserve all the scorn and mockery they receive but there's a logical alternative--ignoring them. Couldn't that time be better spent finding/creating stuff you do like? Not that I don't like satire intelligently done but this stuff is strictly low-rent and a waste of time. And crass culture rolls on... Not a big fan of guitar shredders either, to address another use of "shred".
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A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR