The reason Refused got over so big was because they played catchy music disguised as hardcore. I must admit, I love Refused, but I also admit that it's only because they're one of the catchiest bands out there playing music I love. Look at the Clash. Catchy rock music with punk views. This is also the same reason terrible bands like Rancid and all of these "nu-emo" bands get over.
Listen to the band Text. It has members from Refused, but it's so much more abstract and experimental.
They split up.
The reason Refused got over so big was because they played catchy music disguised as hardcore. I must admit, I love Refused, but I also admit that it's only because they're one of the catchiest bands out there playing music I love. Look at the Clash. Catchy rock music with punk views. This is also the same reason terrible bands like Rancid and all of these "nu-emo" bands get over. Listen to the band Text. It has members from Refused, but it's so much more abstract and experimental.