The Thermals - The Body, The Blood, The Machine

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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

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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...

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.

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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.

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:

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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.

OK, the FIRST thing I think of:
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^^ went from a complete piece of crap to being awesome. biggest change through growth in my entire collection

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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. :D

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