He hates "Shiny Happy People" but thinks one of the best REM songs is "It's the End of the World As We Know It"….who is this guy again?

I like both groups (mostly Aerosmith of the 70s) but a few thoughts:
1. I can think of a lot worse Aerosmith songs to hate than Dude
2. I can think of a lot worse rock groups out now over Aerosmith
2. Aerosmith's Rocks album is one of the best rock albums every made.  Hands down…I don't know many Heavy Metal or rock…