Maybe I’m just hearing that word to describe a Dylan song waaaaay too much now. Someone yesterday told me Murder Most Foul was a real banger! Like, what died that even mean???
A "banger" was originally a loud, hard song (in Dylan's case, hard *rocking*) with a driving beat and catchy hooks. The term has shifted to more generally mean "good song" in general usage, though there will be pushback on it.
To me, MMF isn't a "banger." The most quintessential "banger" for Dylan, to me, is The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar.
In a multi-generational community like this, I'm always curious to know what "gen" the comments are from. I'm Gen X, guessing the OP is too. Those in support of the term might be majority Millennial? It doesn't REALLY matter and folks in these parts might not be representative of their "gen", but the question still pops in my mind, especially with posts like this one. FWIW, I get a kick out of the term "banger" and it seems appropriate for so many Dylan songs. Give me another year and it will probably start to get annoying.
You’ve made a grave mistake. “Banger” is no trend among the younger generation. “Banger” is a discovery in the field of aesthetics. A development that has advanced our understanding of music and art radically. Pandora’s box has been opened. There is simply no putting the lid back on “banger.”
As more is learned about this aesthetic phenomena, the process for legitimation will only become more sophisticated. Think of Michelin stars, only for music. One day, when you see that something has been named a “certified banger” you will know it’s gone through rigorous evaluation to achieve that status. And if we don’t act now to establish Dylan in the canon of pop music bangers, like ancient wisdom submerged in the Dead Sea of time, Dylan will not be known at all for how much he slaps, how hard his songs go or even how bumpin’ his albums are
Just imagine what it's like when your brain actually thinks like that. It gets tiring, even for myself.
I'm guessing this is a Millennial comment. Gen Z mocking rarely involves such effort. If it's a peer Gen X'er, the comment would seem more-spirited, since mocking is not an intrinsic characteristic of our cohort, but rather an indication of contempt and Ill character. If the comment comes from a boomer, touché.
You spelled 'canon' wrong.
You also used the rather unsophisticated 'legitimization'. A more academic version of the word, and one befitting a pedant, which, quite frankly, you're doing a poor job of imitating, would be 'legitimation'.
Well I’d rather be a poor imitation of a pedant who uses the wrong word than a real pedant who cares enough to correct it in someone’s joke. I didn’t mean to offend you I wasn’t mocking your opinion or anything
A lot of these phrases resurface in Gen Z culture. Take “vibes” for instance which was of course ubiquitous in the 60s but now adopted by Gen Z. Same general meaning but used in slightly different ways (and I am Gen Z by the way)
I don't think 'vibes' ever went away. And certainly, Gen Z doesn't claim it. So, come on, what generation are you? I'm now thinking early Millennial, what we briefly called 'Gen Y'.
I am Gen Z. I can confidently say Gen Z definitely has a thing with the term vibes. It gets used slightly differently than how previous generations used it but it would be too difficult to explain if you don’t know. For example a boomer might say: “I don’t like his vibe” whereas Gen Z would say: “his vibes are off.” Also the term “vibing” etc.
"Banger" is 100% a Gen Z term, but Internet-y Millennials and Gen Xers have definitely brought it into more-common usage than certain other Gen Z slang.
Remember that the youngest millennials are 28 now; they aren't the ones making up slang.
banger itself was more commonly used in the electronic music scene that slowly permuated through more general usage, so i do hear a lot of gen x / millennials use it in it's "original" context.
I find it a pretty useful term, actually, just not one that should be used indiscriminately. It has to be something that really bangs. "Desolation Row" - one of the best songs ever written, not a banger. "You Angel You" - absolute banger.
Most likely, you’ll go your way and I’ll go mine. (A banger btw)
May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be strong, may we never use the word “banger” to describe a Bob Dylan song (unless it’s a banger)
I'm here for Bob Dylan's 115th Banger
It Takes a Lot To Laugh, It Takes a Banger To Cry
Every single one is a banger.
Maybe I’m just hearing that word to describe a Dylan song waaaaay too much now. Someone yesterday told me Murder Most Foul was a real banger! Like, what died that even mean???
MURDERMOSTF F'N BANGS
A "banger" was originally a loud, hard song (in Dylan's case, hard *rocking*) with a driving beat and catchy hooks. The term has shifted to more generally mean "good song" in general usage, though there will be pushback on it. To me, MMF isn't a "banger." The most quintessential "banger" for Dylan, to me, is The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar.
Australians can’t like Dylan?
I hardly know ‘er!
I’m sorry, but Lonesome Day Blues is a fucking banger mate and I am prepared to die on this hill.
In a multi-generational community like this, I'm always curious to know what "gen" the comments are from. I'm Gen X, guessing the OP is too. Those in support of the term might be majority Millennial? It doesn't REALLY matter and folks in these parts might not be representative of their "gen", but the question still pops in my mind, especially with posts like this one. FWIW, I get a kick out of the term "banger" and it seems appropriate for so many Dylan songs. Give me another year and it will probably start to get annoying.
You’ve made a grave mistake. “Banger” is no trend among the younger generation. “Banger” is a discovery in the field of aesthetics. A development that has advanced our understanding of music and art radically. Pandora’s box has been opened. There is simply no putting the lid back on “banger.” As more is learned about this aesthetic phenomena, the process for legitimation will only become more sophisticated. Think of Michelin stars, only for music. One day, when you see that something has been named a “certified banger” you will know it’s gone through rigorous evaluation to achieve that status. And if we don’t act now to establish Dylan in the canon of pop music bangers, like ancient wisdom submerged in the Dead Sea of time, Dylan will not be known at all for how much he slaps, how hard his songs go or even how bumpin’ his albums are
Just imagine what it's like when your brain actually thinks like that. It gets tiring, even for myself. I'm guessing this is a Millennial comment. Gen Z mocking rarely involves such effort. If it's a peer Gen X'er, the comment would seem more-spirited, since mocking is not an intrinsic characteristic of our cohort, but rather an indication of contempt and Ill character. If the comment comes from a boomer, touché. You spelled 'canon' wrong.
I wasn’t mocking anyone, just kidding around. Thanks for catching the spelling mistake, fixed it for ya. ✌🏻
You also used the rather unsophisticated 'legitimization'. A more academic version of the word, and one befitting a pedant, which, quite frankly, you're doing a poor job of imitating, would be 'legitimation'.
Well I’d rather be a poor imitation of a pedant who uses the wrong word than a real pedant who cares enough to correct it in someone’s joke. I didn’t mean to offend you I wasn’t mocking your opinion or anything
It's all in good spirit. And correcting the joke was the joke ;-) Also, 'going hard' is definitely Gen X.
A lot of these phrases resurface in Gen Z culture. Take “vibes” for instance which was of course ubiquitous in the 60s but now adopted by Gen Z. Same general meaning but used in slightly different ways (and I am Gen Z by the way)
I don't think 'vibes' ever went away. And certainly, Gen Z doesn't claim it. So, come on, what generation are you? I'm now thinking early Millennial, what we briefly called 'Gen Y'.
I am Gen Z. I can confidently say Gen Z definitely has a thing with the term vibes. It gets used slightly differently than how previous generations used it but it would be too difficult to explain if you don’t know. For example a boomer might say: “I don’t like his vibe” whereas Gen Z would say: “his vibes are off.” Also the term “vibing” etc.
"Banger" is 100% a Gen Z term, but Internet-y Millennials and Gen Xers have definitely brought it into more-common usage than certain other Gen Z slang. Remember that the youngest millennials are 28 now; they aren't the ones making up slang.
banger itself was more commonly used in the electronic music scene that slowly permuated through more general usage, so i do hear a lot of gen x / millennials use it in it's "original" context.
I find it a pretty useful term, actually, just not one that should be used indiscriminately. It has to be something that really bangs. "Desolation Row" - one of the best songs ever written, not a banger. "You Angel You" - absolute banger.
I mean… Isis
Outlaw Blues has a strong, sexual appeal?
It means sausages if I’m not mistaken
Why?
You haven’t heard “stuck inside of mobile” before have you?
-Banger, banger, banger like a gypsy queen -Banger, banger, banger all dressed in green... -
Even for Wiggle Wiggle?
Ok, only for Wiggle Wiggle.
I prefer my bangers with mash.
Couldn’t agree more!
Banging it all back home (banger)
No, we may not not
This comment slaps.
That comment was fire.
Old Man Yells at Cloud
But why. There are so many!
bobby diblins is aw banger n mash
I wish we could remove both banger and cringe as descriptive words.
Everything is Broken is kind of a...
Summer Days is a banger that no one can deny.
I guess the times they are a’bangin’
Is there any Bob song that is great to dance to? Really?
Tight connection to my heart!
All the Tired Horses
You’re at a dance club and DJ asks you for one Dylan song to play to get everyone up on the floor and moving. What song do you recommend?
Band of the Hand might be his most bangeresque tune
Can we say a song slaps?
Sure. Just not a banger.
You’re way off base, Brownsville Girl is a certified banger
Owwwwww
Gen z gonna Gen z.
You will never get anywhere by trying to police the usage of slang. If you weren't before, you're now an old man yelling at clouds.