I think Kind of Blue possesses a subtle beauty that I find hard to describe. The flowing, subtly shifting keys and melodies, the laidback delight of listening to it. Put it on, lean back, close your eyes and relax and it's just bliss. Every musician in that perfect line-up does a great job. I think it's a very nice change of pace compared to his hard boppers from earlier in the 50s.
Of course, if you don't like it, you don't and that's hard to argue with.
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