Hardcore, whilst deeply depressing and usually well constructed lyrically, is not as musically sound for the common depressed mood. Yes, the lyrics are one of the utmost factors in a depressing song. However, one could argue that Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is just as depressing, even though it lacks vocal accompaniment.
Which compilation would be more susseptable for hardcore music, NubHate or NubDep?
While some will probably argue that both are equally just as capable of reasonably housing a hardcore song. When you're pissed you yell at people, your heart rate increases, much like the two key elements of hardcore, screaming and deep fast beats. Where as a more acoustic, or slower song, with melodic, heartfelt singing and lyrics would closer relate to a person in despair, crying, longing for something lost or never had. While that is probably just an overly emo look into the situation, it seems valid enough in itself.
NubLove, while filled with excellent suggestions, would, as a lot would probably agree, thrown off a bit by the addition of Poison the Well's "Nerdy". Yes, the lyrics are great, but that's not quite the song that most would play when at a wedding reception, or on a romantic date, or to even have as one another's "song".
Finally, with as much as people tend to enjoy mediocrity and haste in their themed musical compilations. Maybe a few of the more "closed minded" of us should put together what would be a more fitting compilation. Anyone up for it?
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