I don't get it...Exile on main Street-Blue
I love to listen to great podcast/interviews with great musicians. Last night i listened to Rick Beato interview Maynard from the great band Tool. Besides being a fantastic conversation, Maynard told Rick the two most influential albums for his music inspiration are Joni Mitchell Blue, and Black Sabbath's first self titled record.
I understand and love Black Sabbaths first record, but I have listened to JM Blue countless times and just don't understand what the hype is. Full disclosure I love female vocalists, and I also love Joni's Court and a Spark. With that said I have heard many musicians rave about Blue. Please enlighten me-what am I missing ?
The other head scratcher for me is Exile on Main Street by the Stones. Again I have heard many musicians rave about this double album. I don't get it... Beggars Banquet-Let it Bleed-Sticky Fingers are so much better in my opinion, but just like Blue, It seems like musicians much prefer Exile on Main Street.
I know its all subjective...but these are two records I have never learned to appreciate. Thoughts ?
@bigtwin --I think you hit the nail on the head: Professional musicians often hear music from a completely different perspective and appreciate aspects the general public doesn't. I heard Court and Spark before i heard Blue so i like it better and rarely listen to Blue. Same story with Let It Bleed vs. Exile. But i too have often read from both pro musicians and music reviewers that Blue and Exile were seminal--sorry, don't get it. As for the hijacking of this thread over a nonissue, just stop |
