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06-28-2015, 05:46 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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What am I missing about this album?
From time to time, we've all bought or listened to albums that for some reason or another we assumed would be great. Maybe it was our favourite band, we were recommended it, everyone seemed to like it or whatever, but for some reason it just did not click.
I'd like to propose that anyone who is in that situation with an album they just can't get into, and would like to, could ask for help here. Just drop in the album and if necessary a link, and someone can take it up, listen to it and explain what they got out of it, perhaps show you something you missed or give you a better idea of how good, or bad, the album is. Few rules: no generally dismissive comments, such as "piece of crap, wouldn't bother" etc. Only those who have an interest in the artiste or genre should really get involved, in other words, there's little point in Batty telling me why Marillion's new album sucks, or me trying to explain why 50 Cent's latest blows. Be constructive. Don't do people down. Help if you can. If you also don't like the album, you can say so but don't enter into a discussion about why it sucks. That's not really what this is about. Either one or a group of people can take each album on, but anyone who does should either listen to it or have listened to it (no pre-judging please) and anyone willing to take one on should say so in the thread, so the person looking for help knows someone is going to try. Probably be a lot harder than most other threads, as this really requires some time and work. But it would be nice if it got some interest. Anyway, with that in mind, here's one I have trouble with. Can't Look Away --- Trevor Rabin It's odd, because I like later Yes, but I just can't see much in this. I like the title track, "Hold on to love" and "Sorrow (Your heart)" to a degree, but the rest, no. Possibly a guitarist might have a better view of it? Anyway, if anyone wants to listen to it and tell me what they think, perhaps you can change my mind about it, perhaps not. Thanks. Oh, anyone else who wants to post an album can do so at the same time; you don't have to wait till this one is sorted. If you care.
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06-29-2015, 01:03 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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It was a good assessment.
For me Trevor's shining hour was on Big Generator.
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06-29-2015, 02:33 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Why is my negative opinion of this album wrong and how can I have the right opinion about it?
Cheekiness aside, I never got the big whoop about this one.
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06-29-2015, 03:27 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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As someone who just discovered he loves In Rainbows and may be a Radiohead, um, head, I'll give it a listen and see what I think, if you like. Fresh ears, you know?
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I thought you weren't into "doing the same artiste twice" huh? Sucking on that Frown cock I see
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