Originally Posted by Frownland

As Exo's temporary opinion ambassador, I say that it's because it's unnecessary and doesn't add anything to the music.

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

Why is that bad?

Originally Posted by Trollheart

This is frankly a ridiculous statement. You actually believe there are albums that are above criticism because of their legendary status? I believe every album, every book, every film, anything should be open to honest criticism: status should not preclude that. I think ISB's reaction to the album is perfect: coming from a position of not knowing anything about it or the artist, he did not know how he was "supposed" or "expected" to react and so gave an honest, unvarnished opinion, which I applaud. I did know about her, and afforded her that respect, but said the album was not for me. That's honest criticism, and I can't see how or why that should be stymied just because the album is a classic.

I personally said there was nothing wrong with the album, just that I didn't like it. If I want female Country music I'll go for Tammy, Dolly, Emmylou or Crystal, thanks. Just not my cup of tea, and that should be, and is, my right to say, without worrying about pissing off someone who thinks the album should be "unassailable". What a crazy idea! An unassailable album! An album beyond criticism! Good Lord.

I run a journal called Classic Albums I Have Never Heard and I've dissed more classics in there than you've made angry posts. Not because I wanted to, but because I didn't like them, or they didn't appeal to me. I would have no problem with someone not liking or criticising an album I considered to be a classic (Dark Side of the Moon maybe, or something like that) and would not say "Hey! You can't do that! It's a classic!"

Ridiculous.

I recently reviewed Sinatra's In the Wee Small Hours, which comes top of the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die list, and I didn't like it. I acknowledged its pedigree, sure, but that didn't automatically make me like it. Nothing should be above honest criticism, otherwise what is the point?

tealdeer: everything should be open to criticism, regardless of status. No sacred cows.

Originally Posted by J.R.R. Tolkien

There is only one bright spot and that is the growing habit of disgruntled men of dynamiting factories and power-stations; I hope that, encouraged now as ‘patriotism’, may remain a habit! But it won’t do any good, if it is not universal.

Originally Posted by Chula Vista

You are quite simply one of the most unique individuals I've ever met in my 680+ months living on this orb.

Originally Posted by Trollheart

You are to all of us what Betelgeuse is to the sun in terms of musical diversity.

Originally Posted by Exo_

You sir are a true character. I love it.

Originally Posted by The Batlord

You, sir, are a nerd's nerd.

Originally Posted by Marie Monday

Just chiming in to declare that your posts are a source of life and wholesomeness

Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'm not even mad. Seriously I'm not. You're a good dude, and I think and hope you'll become something good

Originally Posted by Frownland

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

The Epic sucks and those fake ass writers wouldn't know jazz if it were sucking their dicks

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Originally Posted by Exo

Ignorant people who write sh*tty articles shouldn't define a musician's worth.