Do you hate everything that people like music wise?
I really like Sam Roberts Band, they are super good live, and just a fun old time rock and roll band. Some of my favorite lyrics come from Sam Roberts, his voice can be annoying at times, but I can live with that.
So Shade, I think you thought wrong, and should be more open minded.
EDIT:They seem to have a rather large following in Buffalo NY as well, where I am from, because we are a border town.