There were a few prog rock bands that I used to listen to back in the 70's that I hardly do anymore except for a few (Pink Floyd, Yes, Renaissance). One band that I particularly don't get and find pretentious is ELP. I still have a few of their LP's around but they are pretty much spacers in my LP rack.
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?
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Hey @therobert, I love your opinion on Rush's music. I happen to be a Rush fan, but I have definitely heard similar comments from a few people, even from a colleague who happens to be from Canada. 😀 I have to say I only like their early stuff. I stopped following them after the "Signals" LP. |