Simon - Well...you said it all right there. Amen.
The older generation thing - it’s interesting. I’ve read that many people identify most with the music they encountered in high school, and that does seem somewhat the case. I’ve never been that way myself, probably because I’ve been both a musician and a DJ. There is just so much good music (among the less than stellar.)
On a non-rap tip, an album I’ve always really liked is Guitars by Philip Catherine from around ‘75. Sort of jazz/fusion but not just a shredfest - some emotional depth. Check it out if you ever get the chance - I’d be interested to hear what you think. Also Zap Mama - a long time favorite - and Higelin’s Illicite.
The older generation thing - it’s interesting. I’ve read that many people identify most with the music they encountered in high school, and that does seem somewhat the case. I’ve never been that way myself, probably because I’ve been both a musician and a DJ. There is just so much good music (among the less than stellar.)
On a non-rap tip, an album I’ve always really liked is Guitars by Philip Catherine from around ‘75. Sort of jazz/fusion but not just a shredfest - some emotional depth. Check it out if you ever get the chance - I’d be interested to hear what you think. Also Zap Mama - a long time favorite - and Higelin’s Illicite.