What Famous Album Don't You "Get"
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desertrat748
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If I had a mind to, I wouldn't want to be like you....If I was high class, I wouldn't need a book to pass
Nixxuz
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I can't get into anything by Elton John. That pseudo 50's stuff just rubs me wrong. It's like I have to see it in the context of the time it was popular. A "throwback" sound that was popular for about 10 years, 20 years ago?
I also can't stand SRV. Talented for sure, but it often seemed, to me, that he was just trying way too hard.
I also can't stand SRV. Talented for sure, but it often seemed, to me, that he was just trying way too hard.
Me neither. Partly because I don't support artists in general who smash guitars. They're nihilists in my opinion.
Nihilists? Huh, means nothing to me but it's a ****ing great album cover. And they were a great live act and London Calling was a great album behind that cover.
noogies
My Favorite Woofers.
It's not emotional music. I like it but it has no visceral appeal. Instead you have to think about it.
noogies
My Favorite Woofers.
He had other things in his catalog besides "Crocodile Rock", you know. And by the way, it's 45 years old now.
Funny, I always thought part of his appeal was that he made it look so damn easy.
Nixxuz
Super Member
It was a throwback sound to the 50's written in 72'. And I am familiar with more of his work than "Crocodile Rock".
I guess it's just pop that never grew on me. And I find myself recently listening to Pablo Cruise for god sake...
Nixxuz
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I have to agree. I've been trying to dip my toes in jazz, and KoB is supposed to be "It". I've been slowly getting some of the "must have" titles, and I far prefer "Waltz for Debbie". I can't quite grasp "Blue Train" yet either.
c.coyle
Fighting the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Me neither. Partly because I don't support artists in general who smash guitars. They're nihilists in my opinion.
Which reminds me of a song . . .
c.coyle
Fighting the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Funny thing is I love Cannonball Adderley's Somethin' Else, which had lots of Miles. Some say it was really a Miles record, but couldn't be billed that way due to contractual issues. I'm not sure why that one grabs me and KOB doesn't. I think the answer lies in the title.
bobins08
Celebrating Life
^ This is a surprise.
The record I cannot get is Captain Beefhart - Trout Mask Replica. Love all kinds of complex prog rock, Zappa, etc., but this album is not for me.
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Jazz in general kind of leaves me wondering what the big deal is. I can appreciate the musical talent but it doesn't have the emotional core of blues that I so enjoy. Live performances might be different.
I've never really liked Hendrix. Obvious talent but a miss for me on an emotional level. I think there's something about his vocals that gets me too-too mumbly or something?
Reggae and Reggae-Rock-In college bands like 311 were super popular. It all sounds the same to me.
I've never really liked Hendrix. Obvious talent but a miss for me on an emotional level. I think there's something about his vocals that gets me too-too mumbly or something?
Reggae and Reggae-Rock-In college bands like 311 were super popular. It all sounds the same to me.
Both these albums were somewhat unconventional for their respective artists.
I absolutely LOVE them, but admit they both had to grow on me a bit.
What did one Grateful Dead fan say to the other after he quit drugs?
"Man, this music sucks!"
I cannot believe the Elton John non-lovers above. Shame on you! 
I regularly listen to Yellow Brick Road and Brown Dirt Cowboy and every single time remark about how powerful and well-done they are. He's become a strange and fat little gnome of a man, which might be a good argument for why rock and roll stars should die young, but as a younger man he was a dynamic and powerful artist.
I regularly listen to Yellow Brick Road and Brown Dirt Cowboy and every single time remark about how powerful and well-done they are. He's become a strange and fat little gnome of a man, which might be a good argument for why rock and roll stars should die young, but as a younger man he was a dynamic and powerful artist.
alteclipsch
Super Member
This strange and fat little gnome of a man you refer to is as dynamic and powerful today as he was when he was young. Go see his current show in Las Vegas (with his original musicians no less) and see if folks like him should die young.I cannot believe the Elton John non-lovers above. Shame on you!
