Albums that grew on you over time

Violent & Funky · 04-08-2010, 09:12 PM

The Thermals - The Body, The Blood, The Machine

I listened to this album several times in my car and didn't think it was anything special. After enough listens though the hooks really got me and now I think they have a near-perfect sound for my tastes. They remind me a lot of a modern-day Superchunk.

The Black Keys - Rubber Factory

Another band whose sound I was meant to love. Once again, though, this one just didn't click. Maybe the fourth time I heard it was when I had my library on shuffle in the middle of night working on some homework. I believe it was '10 A.M. Automatic' and 'Til I Get My Way' that really convinced me...

sidewinder · 04-08-2010, 09:24 PM

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Modest Mouse - Lonesome Crowded West

I have always loved Good News, but this one took a little longer. One day in the car it just "clicked", and oh boy is it good. After listening to the rest of there catalog I can see why this is considered the defining album for this band...

This was love at first listen for me. I heard The Moon & Antarctica first, which I liked but took a few spins to sink in. But when I got around to The Lonesome Crowded West it instantly blew me away.

TheCunningStunt · 04-09-2010, 10:37 AM

Didn't get it, don't think I'm the only one. But I kept listening to it and one day it was like.. I can't stop listening to this album. I think it's brilliant now.

lucifer_sam · 04-09-2010, 11:17 AM

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the first of many posts i'm sure to make in this thread. Whereas the equally amazing, yet more overlooked Alien Lanes immediately appealed to me, Bee Thousand had me thinking GBV were a one trick pony. Luckily for me it opened up after a few listens, and now I see it in all it's glory.

YES!

I discovered Bee Thousand over a year ago, but only recently have I fallen in love with it. And it's not like there's a handful of hits and a bunch of duff tracks to it, it's probably one of the most consistent GBV albums out there. I absolutely adore the production on it as well.

As for me:

It's a bit cryptic at first and kind of difficult to digest, but once you look past the strange instrumental noodlings and unusual vocal delivery, you notice what a fantastic script Tom Waits is able to craft with his words. Easily one of the greatest annals of lyrical prowess you're apt to find.

The Bullet · 04-09-2010, 09:15 PM

OK, the FIRST thing I think of:

^^ went from a complete piece of crap to being awesome. biggest change through growth in my entire collection

^^I remember first hearing it and liking it, but I didn't see the MASTERPIECE it was...

loveissucide · 04-09-2010, 09:39 PM

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YES!

I discovered Bee Thousand over a year ago, but only recently have I fallen in love with it. And it's not like there's a handful of hits and a bunch of duff tracks to it, it's probably one of the most consistent GBV albums out there. I absolutely adore the production on it as well.

What production?The bit I loved was that it was clearly recorded in someone's toolshed.

JJJ567 · 04-09-2010, 09:48 PM

I was addicted to The Bends and OK Computer before getting this as a gift one year for Christmas. I was expecting something different, but not this. I guess I just didn't really let it soak in until a few more listens. It's one of my favorite albums now.

Did not "get it" at first. It took me a while to warm up to their less melodic material.

Found it kind of boring upon the first couple of listens. Ignored it for a very long time afterward. Upon hearing it again I think it's a really underrated album when compared to some of their other Warner releases.

TheCunningStunt · 04-09-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

The Thermals - The Body, The Blood, The Machine

I listened to this album several times in my car and didn't think it was anything special. After enough listens though the hooks really got me and now I think they have a near-perfect sound for my tastes. They remind me a lot of a modern-day Superchunk.

Great album, first listen I liked it. The religious theme running through it was great as well as the hooks.

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I was addicted to The Bends and OK Computer before getting this as a gift one year for Christmas. I was expecting something different, but not this. I guess I just didn't really let it soak in until a few more listens. It's one of my favorite albums now.

I think most would've gone through the not getting it with this album. I didn't initially get it either, then one day I found myself enjoying it.

BTown · 04-09-2010, 11:24 PM

TheCunningStunt · 04-09-2010, 11:31 PM

^ ^ ^

Why you didn't like it at first and why you now DO like it would be nice..

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TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Didn't get it, don't think I'm the only one. But I kept listening to it and one day it was like.. I can't stop listening to this album. I think it's brilliant now. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

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JJJ567 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 120	I was addicted to The Bends and OK Computer before getting this as a gift one year for Christmas. I was expecting something different, but not this. I guess I just didn't really let it soak in until a few more listens. It's one of my favorite albums now. Did not "get it" at first. It took me a while to warm up to their less melodic material. Found it kind of boring upon the first couple of listens. Ignored it for a very long time afterward. Upon hearing it again I think it's a really underrated album when compared to some of their other Warner releases. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/JJJ567

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TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	^ ^ ^ Why you didn't like it at first and why you now DO like it would be nice.. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

04-08-2010, 09:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	The Thermals - The Body, The Blood, The Machine I listened to this album several times in my car and didn't think it was anything special. After enough listens though the hooks really got me and now I think they have a near-perfect sound for my tastes. They remind me a lot of a modern-day Superchunk. The Black Keys - Rubber Factory Another band whose sound I was meant to love. Once again, though, this one just didn't click. Maybe the fourth time I heard it was when I had my library on shuffle in the middle of night working on some homework. I believe it was '10 A.M. Automatic' and 'Til I Get My Way' that really convinced me...

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The Bullet Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 454	OK, the FIRST thing I think of: ^^ went from a complete piece of crap to being awesome. biggest change through growth in my entire collection ^^I remember first hearing it and liking it, but I didn't see the MASTERPIECE it was...