Love or Hate?

Trollheart · 06-14-2015, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Or just forming your opinion based off of what you think as opposed to whether several other people hold it or if what you believe goes against the opinion of the many. There are things that are agreed upon that you, me, or anybody else forming an opinion about music can understand why those things are so loved, and there are also opinions that someone can come up with that aren't too popular but it's an opining person's perspective so who cares?

If you want to do it secretly that's cool but at least be able to back it up and I'll just chalk it up to differing tastes.

I think this goes to the heart of what this thread is all about, and what I am/was like, with regard to music I assumed I didn't like. I mean, look at hip-hop: I'm still never going to be the biggest fan of that genre, but my opinion of it was that it was all loud, angry, expletive-laden and full of boastful songs about sexual prowess and how "gangsta" the singer was. Now I've certainly only scratched the barest surface of it, but I've been guided to artistes like Ce-Lo Green, some Kanye and now Kitty, all of whom (while still not the kind of music I prefer to listen to, other than Kitty) have helped mould and change my attitude towards this genre. Drone I believed I would hate and now I've heard Popol Vuh and had my preconceptions challenged. Hell, some of the guys have even done this with post-punk, something I never thought I would stomach, let alone like. And we're making inroads on some post-rock also, another subgenre that gave me trouble.

The point being, I guess, don't form your opinions on hearsay or assumption, and don't dismiss something out of hand because you believe you won't like it. Batty, you know I've made some small strides with the likes of Black Metal and Doom, and a few other subgenres. I guess in the end it's all about taking your preconceptions and your prejudices, and putting them into a little box then walking into the room and listening without those encumbrances. The results can be surprising.

Given all that, I haven't yet listened to Kings X, but if you found Rush to be ok, why should it matter that they're a prog band? You may not like them, but surely here you're doing the very same thing you used to accuse me of: assuming I wouldn't like something and therefore not giving it a chance? You used to rip me a new one about that, man.

Trollheart · 06-14-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Also, I have a suggestion. Do you think that you can put the track names in your reviews? Not everyone remembers the tracklisting of an album and while it's not a massive hassle to google it when reading one of your reviews, I think it'd help. It's your thing so do as you please though.

I've decided to compromise on this. I won't list the tracks but I will provide a link to the Wiki on the album, how's that?

grindy · 06-14-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

I've decided to compromise on this. I won't list the tracks but I will provide a link to the Wiki on the album, how's that?

Wouldn't discogs links be better? Relatively few albums have wikipedia articles. Or are you talking about some other wiki?

bob. · 06-14-2015, 01:50 PM

or rate your music?

Kiss the anus of a black cats has no wiki page for the band or any of their albums

Trollheart · 06-14-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy

Wouldn't discogs links be better? Relatively few albums have wikipedia articles. Or are you talking about some other wiki?

Almost every one I've looked at has. Well, if it doesn't have a wiki I'll link in discogs or whoever.

Plainview · 06-14-2015, 03:51 PM

I do want to say that this is a really brilliant thread and it's commendable of you to stick with it and giving everything a go with an open mind.

Trollheart · 06-14-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Plainview

I do want to say that this is a really brilliant thread and it's commendable of you to stick with it and giving everything a go with an open mind.

Thanks man. I'm actually really enjoying it.

YorkeDaddy · 06-14-2015, 04:17 PM

Maybe worth nothing that some of the albums like user-made creations won't even have a Wikipedia OR Discogs/RYM to link to :P

Trollheart · 06-14-2015, 06:00 PM

Title: Let it bleed
Artiste: The Rolling Stones
Genre: Rock/Blues
Familiarity: Who doesn't know at least one Stones song? But I haven't heard any of their albums.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_It...#Track_listing
Track 1(Love) I know this one of course. Great opener.
Track 2(Love) Ah I do love some blues! Great version of Robert Johnson's classic.
Track 3(Love) Of course I also know this one, though I thought it was called “Honky tonk women”.
Track 4(Love) Great piano in this, and a real dirty vibe, also some great sax
Track 5(Love) Another great song, superb piano again, great blues tune
Track 6(Love) And a great harmonica-driven one. Like when it gets faster, but it does seem to be a little overstretched. Way too long.
Track 7(Love) Interesting to hear Keef sing; he's not bad. Some excellent organ here too.
Track 8(Love) Sprinkly piano and vibes, yeah.
Track 9(Love) Who doesn't know this classic?

End result: Bluesier than I expected, but still up to the high standard you would expect from Mick and the boys.

So, Love or Hate? A Love

Chances of a full review: 6/10

Josef K · 06-14-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Track 3(Love) Of course I also know this one, though I thought it was called “Honky tonk women”.

The single version is; the version on Let it Bleed is "Country Honk" because it's, uh, more country.

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Title: Let it bleed Artiste: The Rolling Stones Genre: Rock/Blues Familiarity: Who doesn't know at least one Stones song? But I haven't heard any of their albums. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_It...#Track_listing Track 1(Love) I know this one of course. Great opener. Track 2(Love) Ah I do love some blues! Great version of Robert Johnson's classic. Track 3(Love) Of course I also know this one, though I thought it was called “Honky tonk women”. Track 4(Love) Great piano in this, and a real dirty vibe, also some great sax Track 5(Love) Another great song, superb piano again, great blues tune Track 6(Love) And a great harmonica-driven one. Like when it gets faster, but it does seem to be a little overstretched. Way too long. Track 7(Love) Interesting to hear Keef sing; he's not bad. Some excellent organ here too. Track 8(Love) Sprinkly piano and vibes, yeah. Track 9(Love) Who doesn't know this classic? End result: Bluesier than I expected, but still up to the high standard you would expect from Mick and the boys. So, Love or Hate? A Love Chances of a full review: 6/10 __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018