Got the first Kate Bush album as a gift when it first came out. Out of courtesy, I listened to the first side. Put it up. Told my friend I really liked it. Second album was released, and same friend gifted it to me. I listened to it, then the first again. I thought they were OK. Then kept going back to them. Then I started watching for new releases. I have been a fan for decades now.
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?