The Explain Why You Like This Album ('cause i don't understand) Thread (metal, genre)

Bulldog · 11-03-2008, 04:25 PM

Paul Weller - Stanley Road

Don't get me wrong, there are some songs on it that I absolutely love (Broken Stones is one of my favourite ever tunes) but I just don't think as all-round brilliant as I've heard some people say it is.

Akira · 11-03-2008, 04:29 PM

Noooooo, lies! Take that back.

Haha.

I love Stanley Road, though I can see why other people would wonder what the fuss is about.

I like the whole album, the way it fits together, the little jams at the end of some songs. It doesn't aim too high.

lucifer_sam · 11-03-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WaspStar

I've never liked Van Morrison's Moondance. I love Astral Weeks, and Into The Music has its moments, but Moondance seems to be the "big" album among fans and critics, but it's always left me flat. Apart from Into The Mystic, I don't really get the fuss.

Any takers?

Moondance was a reflection on Morrison's childhood. Not only is it one of his most popular, but it's got some genuinely beautiful songs and really demonstrates his versatility as an artist. It definitely has some low points (don't get me started on Crazy Love), but the high points are some of his most gorgeous. See And It Stoned Me, Into the Mystic, Caravan, Come Running, etc.

Does anyone want to tell me what's so good about

Kid A

???

dac · 11-03-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

Does anyone want to tell me what's so good about

Kid A

???

My favorite Radiohead CD, it has some of their best songs, and at the same time, took some big risks. Sonically it's pure beauty, there's a song for everyone. Yorke is arguably at his best stage of song writing and the band incorporated instruments and sounds it never came close to using prior to it. Each song is intricately layered yet irresistibly catchy. Unlike OK Computer, there is no filler. It is the perfect Radiohead album.

Going back to Pink Floyd, what's so great about Meddle? Yeah 'One of These Days' is great and 'Echoes' is PERFECTION, but the middle four songs are just filler.

Alfred · 11-03-2008, 06:58 PM

Okay, I've come around a little bit, but I would still like to know what is so awesome about In Rainbows.

RoemerMW · 11-03-2008, 08:22 PM

I don't get what the big fuss is about Reign in Blood by Slayer. I'm not really much of a metal fan, mainly because I haven't listened to much. I like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Black Sabbath, but that about sums up any music I like that is or could arguably be classified as metal of any kind. I've tried listening to Reign in Blood twice, and I listened to it through all the way both times, but I was just bored by it. Am I missing something? All I hear is random screaming and mediocre guitar playing. To be fair, I was tired both times that I heard it. I'm going to try listening to it when I'm not tired, but I'd like to know what's so g*d*mn special about it and what I should listen for and such.

Fallout_at_The_Disco · 11-03-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Comus

ELP's Tarkus.

I've tried several times to get into it, but it just reallly bores me. I love most prog epics but tarkus just seems to drag on and onnnn.

That's strange. I really like it.

Hilary · 11-03-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by UberFilmBuff

I don't get what the big fuss is about Reign in Blood by Slayer. I'm not really much of a metal fan, mainly because I haven't listened to much. I like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Black Sabbath, but that about sums up any music I like that is or could arguably be classified as metal of any kind. I've tried listening to Reign in Blood twice, and I listened to it through all the way both times, but I was just bored by it. Am I missing something? All I hear is random screaming and mediocre guitar playing. To be fair, I was tired both times that I heard it. I'm going to try listening to it when I'm not tired, but I'd like to know what's so g*d*mn special about it and what I should listen for and such.

Funny how I agree with everything and am the same way.

I don't like Slayer either yet like the similar bands you listed. Megadeth is another I don't understand.

Only metal I like:

Metallica
Black Sabbath
Dimmu Borgir
Judas Priest
Dream Theater
Dissection
Opeth
Summoning
Norther
Iron Maiden
Naglfar
Abyssaria
Radigost

RoemerMW · 11-03-2008, 08:56 PM

I forgot about Opeth and Judas Priest, I also like both of them.

ProggyMan · 11-03-2008, 10:12 PM

Built To Spill's Keep It Like a Secret. It's not bad, but Perfect From Now On is just so much better. I know there are some fans here, explanations?

11-03-2008, 06:58 PM	#35 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Okay, I've come around a little bit, but I would still like to know what is so awesome about In Rainbows. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

11-03-2008, 08:22 PM	#36 (permalink)
RoemerMW Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 452	I don't get what the big fuss is about Reign in Blood by Slayer. I'm not really much of a metal fan, mainly because I haven't listened to much. I like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Black Sabbath, but that about sums up any music I like that is or could arguably be classified as metal of any kind. I've tried listening to Reign in Blood twice, and I listened to it through all the way both times, but I was just bored by it. Am I missing something? All I hear is random screaming and mediocre guitar playing. To be fair, I was tired both times that I heard it. I'm going to try listening to it when I'm not tired, but I'd like to know what's so gdmn special about it and what I should listen for and such. __________________ My Music Collection

11-03-2008, 08:56 PM	#39 (permalink)
RoemerMW Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 452	I forgot about Opeth and Judas Priest, I also like both of them. __________________ My Music Collection

11-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Paul Weller - Stanley Road Don't get me wrong, there are some songs on it that I absolutely love (Broken Stones is one of my favourite ever tunes) but I just don't think as all-round brilliant as I've heard some people say it is.

11-03-2008, 10:12 PM	#40 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	Built To Spill's Keep It Like a Secret. It's not bad, but Perfect From Now On is just so much better. I know there are some fans here, explanations?