Albums you do not get...a plea for help and understanding
So like most of you (I bet), I listen to tons of music. But there are just some albums I never learned to appreciate. I hope this thread can serve as a teaching tool. I did not get Mingus at first but now he is one of my favorites.
Perhaps ending each post with, "What am I missing?" would be a good idea.
I will start with Graceland by Paul Simon. Most of my friends call me crazy (still after all these years...OUCH that was bad) but I never desire to listen to this record. I get the African influence and rhythm but it just does not impress me. Alternatively when Peter Gabriel did the African influence thing I found it stunningly good. Paul Simon as a musician impresses me in his other works. What am I missing?
I grew up on Led Zeppelin. I love much, but not all, of what they have done. That being said, I find it impossible to agree with anyone who will list the song "Kashmir" as being one of their best. I'm sure that many here will not agree with me. That's OK. When I decide to play some Zeppelin, there are plenty of tracks to choose from that satisfy me infinitely more. What am I missing? |
Music, like almost all of this hobby, is very subjective. I can't stand bands like Gojira due to the "singing" style but some people love it. I also don't care for Wilco, but a lot of people do as well as the critics. If music was like the subjectivists, they'd try and explain why you should like a band they like because they (the band) sells more records.
Like what you like and let others like what they like. |
@tony1954 ... nothing! |
