When I was in high school through my early 20's and totally spun out on the prog rock of the day (Tull was my favorite), I totally hated bands like Kiss or AC/DC. I thought they were all flash pods and whiz-bang set to basic three chord rock.
As I grew I came to appreciate the fact that not everything needs to be convoluted time signatures with bombastic chops and extensive themes, that basic three chord rock, whether tight and clockwork like AC/DC or disheveled and trashy like some of the DIY that came along, could kick serious patootie. I accept and enjoy all these styles now, when well executed.
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