aphronesis said:I’ve also always been ambivalent about Prince on the whole : I can see and argue everything that people love in him, but not all of it engages me. But I heard that a few times recently and rembered how good that moment was.
I would totally agree on the Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, but also *gasp* to some degree, Neil Young.the delgados said:aphronesis said:I’ve also always been ambivalent about Prince on the whole : I can see and argue everything that people love in him, but not all of it engages me. But I heard that a few times recently and rembered how good that moment was.
This reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend the other day. Topic was: Bands you hate but are supposed to love. Main criteria being critical (not commercial) acclaim, and disapproval of choices made by friends whose taste in music you otherwise respect.
I have always wanted to get this off my chest; I think it will be cathartic. Soul cleansing, if you will.
1) Beach Boys
2) David Bowie
3)Elvis Costello
4) The Clash
5) Prince
I feel much better. Thanks for indulging me.
Dylan is a hit and miss with me, but ultimately, I think what we are asked to do, as people who appreciate music, is simply to respect the musicians who came before us because they had some kind of an input into what we may now call music. We don't necessarily have to love them. (Not loving all this autotune the kids are into these days, btw., but that's a bedtime story for another night.)the delgados said:Tricycle Rider
Don't forget Bob *cough* Dylan and The Rolling *cough* Stones. I know, I know. Blasphemy. Sorry.
Rather than get too carried away and turn this into a Music We Are Not Listening To thread, I direct your attention to Solvent. Many people will add it to their quote Not Listening To collection, but I submit Solvent is a truly tremendous electronic music band.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp1zL0HXCdQ&list=PLCC57DACB9D494223
Very rave-like, if it had a bit more bass it would take me back to my days of dancing acid house.the delgados said:
I prefer hard rock/metal. Black Sabbath was the first band to blow me away. (in the '70s). If you are a fan of rock, you are supposed to love the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, but I dislike the Beatles and can only tolerate some Zep.the delgados said:aphronesis said:I’ve also always been ambivalent about Prince on the whole : I can see and argue everything that people love in him, but not all of it engages me. But I heard that a few times recently and rembered how good that moment was.
This reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend the other day. Topic was: Bands you hate but are supposed to love. Main criteria being critical (not commercial) acclaim, and disapproval of choices made by friends whose taste in music you otherwise respect.
I have always wanted to get this off my chest; I think it will be cathartic. Soul cleansing, if you will.
1) Beach Boys
2) David Bowie
3)Elvis Costello
4) The Clash
5) Prince
I feel much better. Thanks for indulging me.
And that is the truth, Ruth!aphronesis said:What rises above and outlasts the crap is down to taste in terms of appreciation.
Who, whom among us does not like Rush... I want your names right about now!the delgados said:Don't recall anyone saying Rush was good (I kid).
Without even listening to your latest offering I must explain what Rush meant to us (and more specifically to my older brother) back in the 80s when we were just bare teens. Rush was just a more intellectual approach to rock, because otherwise you had what kind of music you never felt quite cool with?the delgados said:the delgados here, and I am guilty as charged. Not only do I find their music to be pretentiously overblown, the lead singer guy is a libertarian. Simply put, Geddy Lee is an a-hole in my opinion.
But hey, whatever floats yer boat! It is all good, Tri Ride!
Anyone here heard of Xiu Xiu (qm)
They have been around for a while and continue to make some of the most amazing and truly disturbing art rock I have ever heard.
Take a peak.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEf9pmrRo9E
No worries, hon, I get that you are trying to be a music/art snob. (Why would you even try to be such a thing?)the delgados said:Sigh.
You are not the only one who seems to get upset when I talk about my taste in music. A close friend of mine says I am a music snob.
For what it is worth, I respect yours and everyone s taste in music. I may not like it, but it really does not matter to me. I am just goofing around here, and there is no offence intended.
I mean, it s not like I am commenting on a song you made.
I am truly sorry if you took offence to my comments. I assure you there was no malice intended.