As as a band the Grateful Dead were not something I took a shine to, initially, at all. What is the big F'n deal was my exact attitude. As it turns out they and the rest of the dead family offshoots of the band have been over the course of it a very cool part of my life musically and I have had the honor to have experienced some of the best most joyful experiences of my life at shows. All the while I might add never taking anything stronger than a cup of coffee, a few beers and/or a bit of weed.
Tell Us about an Album That Took a Long Time to Grow on You
I'd love to hear about records you own that left you cold or disappointed when you first heard them but really grew on you with time. I'll give two examples.
The first is Paul Simon's collaboration with Brian Eno from 2006 entitled "Surprise." I really, really disliked it at first – so much of it felt to me like noise. But over time, I came to appreciate it.
The second is Donald Fagen's "Sunken Condos." I am such a huge fan of him and Steely Dan that I was shocked by how little affection I felt for that record when I first heard it. Now, the better part of two years later, there are songs on the album that I can't get enough of. Strange how this happens…
Your examples?
The first is Paul Simon's collaboration with Brian Eno from 2006 entitled "Surprise." I really, really disliked it at first – so much of it felt to me like noise. But over time, I came to appreciate it.
The second is Donald Fagen's "Sunken Condos." I am such a huge fan of him and Steely Dan that I was shocked by how little affection I felt for that record when I first heard it. Now, the better part of two years later, there are songs on the album that I can't get enough of. Strange how this happens…
Your examples?
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