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Boys Like Girls

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The Resume

    Formed in Boston, Massachusetts
    Members include Martin Johnson, Paul DiGiovanni, Bryan Donahue and John Keefe
    Recorded 'The Great Escape,' 'Hero/Heroine,' 'Thunder' and 'Love Drunk'

Why they might be annoying:

    They're an emo band, complete with sensitive lyrics.
    They toured with Good Charlotte and opened for Avril Lavigne.
    Martin Johnson referred to energetic Japanese concert goers as 'crazy' and 'mental.'
    One critic called them a 'less interesting, more pop version of Jimmy Eat World.'
    Another critic called their music 'vapid' and 'cookie cutter.'

Why they might not be annoying:

    After touring for more than a year to promote their debut album, it sold more than half a million copies and was certified Gold.
    They encouraged young people to vote by playing a Rock The Vote concert during Fashion Week.
    They played the Vans Warped Tour (2007).
    Lead singer Martin Johnson has an attention grabbing vocal range, complete with falsetto.
    Johnson said the band's second album ('Love Drunk') was less 'angsty' and 'whiny' than their first one.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 32.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 68.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 41 Votes: 46.34% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 54 Votes: 38.89% Annoying