Top 10 differences between European and American boybands
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More classic sound to songs (piano, acoustic guitar etc) less electronic or current trends which American boybands follow making European boyband sounds stay fresh and long lasting.
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#3
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Appeal to more older/wider demographic than in North America
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nirvanamusic
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Take That, Boyzone and Westlife all appealed to more than teen/young demographic.
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#4
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Not all European boybands dance
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nirvanamusic
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The Wanted, One Direction, Busted, McFly, The Vamps
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#5
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European boybands/members don't have to be as clean cut as American member counterparts and can still have huge careers even with drug/sex scandals due to wider demographic audience
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#6
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Most European boybands write their own hits with a songwriter(s) within the group whereas previously for long time American boybands all used writers.
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#7
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European boybands have a more diverse sounds and genres in their catalogue. American groups stick to winning song formula and sound.
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#8
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European boybands don't take themselves too seriously. Aware they are boybands and emphasise fun and youth.
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#9
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European boybands tend to do cover versions whereas American boybands see this as 'lazy'
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#10
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nirvanamusic
European boybands generally are less driven by 'World domination' compared to their American counterparts though still sell just as many records just not in the US itself.
