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

[TheCunningStunt]

Originally Posted by sidewinder

There's a positive to these threads...someone could talk you out of hate and into giving something another try.

Plus as long as everyone remains civil and accepts other people's opinions, it's just discussion which is what we're here for, right?

This.

I'm going to give Loveless another try because someone said what they really liked about it.

[mr dave]

Originally Posted by sidewinder

I feel the same way about My Bloody Valentine. I've never actually made it through the entire album, it just sounds wrong to me. I heard a song on the radio once that had a nice melody so I thought I'd give it a shot, but the rest was just hurting my ears. I may try again one day but why listen to music I don't enjoy? I believe in giving albums multiple tries before passing judgment but sometimes if it's painful it's not worth it.

but the last track on the album 'Soon' is by far the best thing on the album. hehehe

[TheCunningStunt]

Originally Posted by mr dave

but the last track on the album 'Soon' is by far the best thing on the album.

Can the last track really save an album that made him want to turn it off?

[Rickenbacker]

Originally Posted by mr dave

but the last track on the album 'Soon' is by far the best thing on the album. hehehe

I feel the same way. I quite like Loveless and I know I haven't given it enough listens to fully appreciate it. However, that track has always stood out. Love the drums.

[NumberNineDream]

Let's see that discussion ...

Originally Posted by duga

Ok you are not starting a thread like this and your first post for it is Loveless????

Now, I know to each his own...but damn, man.

And I know I am now proving your point. But, for shame...

Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

This makes me sad.



I just don't like it, distorted guitar riffs, where you can't hear the singer or the lyrics. No drums either. It's more a matter of not getting it than hate..

What's the big deal with it? Mediocre at best for me.

Originally Posted by mr dave

but i love Loveless so we're even hahaha

Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

That's just ONE album. You hate 3 brilliant Smiths albums!

3-1, I will find 2 other albums you love, and hate on them. Just to spite you.

Originally Posted by duga

I can see where you are coming from...but I still to this day consider Loveless to be the ultimate "I get it!!!" album. I hated it first time I heard it...I heard tiny hints of amazing melodies that I just wanted to be more clear, and nothing was ever as defined as I wanted it to be. But then I got it, I guess. I could all the sudden hear those melodies and loved that he could create them in such a mess of guitars. The music is meant to be heard as a big amorphous sound...the songs are entities within themselves.

Well, you get the idea...I doubt it will change your mind. At least you like the Smiths. You saved yourself on that one.

Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Haha, you may think it won't change my mind, but I continue to listen to albums, with the hope that "I get it!!!", I always believe it to be a bit ignorant to listen to an album once and then dismiss it as bad, if a piece of work has a big fan base, and people really rate it (fans and critics.) There must be something to it?

But at the moment, I don't rate it. A lot of the time, I'll say that, and then a few months later really like it. I make myself look hypocritical a lot, but there's nothing wrong with changing your mind eh.

Yay, I like redemption!

Summarised:
So some albums/bands, are liked, and others aren't, but "to each their own, you know". However, people should keep listening to the album they hated, cause they might just "get it".

I guess that's what happened so far, and will continue to happen...

[someonecompletelyrandom]

Debby Downer.


Had to say it.

[duga]

Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

I guess that's what happened so far, and will continue to happen...

Notice there are large chunks of text around the bolded statements that may - to some - constitute what could be considered a discussion.

Just because it can be summarized in one or two lines doesn't mean it isn't one.

In fact, I just read someone is willing to give Loveless another try. Mission accomplished.

[TheCunningStunt]

Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

Let's see that discussion ...













Summarised:
So some albums/bands, are liked, and others aren't, but "to each their own, you know". However, people should keep listening to the album they hated, cause they might just "get it".

I guess that's what happened so far, and will continue to happen...

Even though you're wrong and you should sit there in your wrongness, I really do admire the commitment of going through the conversation, quoting it and then bolding the bits you wanted.

[NumberNineDream]

^I already went through it many times, and felt there are no evolution... Though these discussions would've been much greater in the designated artist's thread.

You're all describing your experience with the album, then telling the other person that "I know that it's a matter of taste blah blah" ... It's like you aren't even discussing, for fear of an argument.

[NSW]

How about we discuss more albums, instead of discussing HOW to Discuss them.

Please continue...