That it doesn't sound well is a very subjective notion. Polyrhythm is quite common in some types of music, and a staple of traditional music in many places outs

That it doesn't sound well is a very subjective notion. Polyrhythm is quite common in some types of music, and a staple of traditional music in many places outside europe. In western music you can usually find it art music, film soundtracks, jazz, IDM, progressive rock... With well placed accents and syncopation I don't think it's that bothersome to the untrained ear even.