Break in period for albums.?


okay, I've been a big B-52's for a long time, my favorite album being Good Stuff.

I bought Funplex when it came out on vinyl. it came with a CD as well.

the first two times I sat down to listen to it I couldn't listen to the whole album. I got bored and put on another album.

So I popped in the CD and played it for back ground music as I was cleaning the house. after listening to it as background music I found I really enjoy the album. how can sit down and listen to it all the way through enjoying it.

I've noticed this for a few other albums as well. I might not like them when I first sit down to listen but after letting them play as back ground music I will sit down and really enjoy the music.

Anyone else out there have this experience?

inquiring minds would like to know. Thank you.
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For classical especially, when listening to music I have never heard (a frequent occurrance) I'll put it on and keep it on background level a couple of times. If after that I find it at all interesting I'll listen seriously. If I don't find it interesting, I assume its probably due to a lack of developed appreciation for the form or styly and I'll put it away for a year or two and then drag it out again and see if my feelings have changed.

I agree with Sugarbrie, except that for me the composers in the second paragraph came long before any real appreciation of Beethoven's music which really required some developed attention span and contemplation beyond my extant capabilities.

Interestingly, I think, I have discovered that an early appreciation of anything usually results in diminishing interest and the pieces that came more slowly have endured. I find I now love pieces that often my friends can't get into. I get some wierd looks from folks who have listened based on my glowing recommendations. :-)
If I sent down and listen to an album and just love it the first time I know I'll geat tired of it sooner. My all time faves are albums I liked just enough to listen to again.. and again until they became familiar.
Now that its been brought up. Except for Tchaikovsky (I grew up on him) its taken some back ground music playing before I've started to enjoy a lot of classical music.
>>I'd like to break in(to) many pieces 'Face Value' by Phil Collins<<

Probably would sell for a higher price than it does in original condition.

Truly one of the most hideous solo performers in rock music.