I have this theory: if you listen to a CD for long enough, you will grow to like it. This is the second CD with which I have had that experience. I listened to this CD for the first time a few months ago and hated it. Maybe it was my mood. Maybe it was all of the expectations I had for this CD. This is Tapes 'n Tapes first CD, the one that everyone raved about. It even got them on Letterman. There was huge buzz about this CD when it came out. If you don't know anything about the band, they are a local band, alternative/indie rock. One of the members of the band was from my favorite local band, The Hopefuls. I freely admit I am a groupie of that band. Anyway, I had such high hopes for this CD since I love the Hopefuls and their music. The Hopefuls' music is pop music, its catchy, and they believe in the well placed "whoa, whoa, whoa" or "bop, bop, ba-da." Tapes 'n Tapes' music is nothing like that, its dark, with lots of guitar, although, I can attest to the fact that there is still something catchy about the songs, even though they aren't happy songs. I can now say with conviction, I am keeping this CD. I can't believe that I would ever say that after that first listen went so horribly.
Ironically, I now like the CD so much that I can not pick a favorite song. Every time I listen to it I think I have found a favorite but then the next song will come on and I will think, "I like this song better." If I was forced to pick a favorite I would pick "Insistor" because it was the first song that I liked from the CD. It has a cool beat to it, it starts out sounding a little like an old fashioned western, and then the chorus is more rocking. I put the link for it down below.
I can tell you that Ross bought this because its local and he saw them on Letterman and bought it based on those two things. This was one of his favorite CDs, he kept it in his car, with the other ones he wanted to have on hand. He never saw them live but I know he would've liked them.
By the way, I will soon be truly testing the "Margarita" theory above as I am working my way up to listening to Jethro Tull. If I like that CD, I am publishing my theory and findings in the "Journal for Music Heads." (I'm sure you've heard of it.) Can anyone else cite experiences they have had with my theory? Agreeing with my findings or refuting them?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5g2eUh7TWE
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You shouldn't have to "work your way up" to Tull. Tull should just be. (Of course, to be cool you have to call them just "Tull"). I'm sure Ross had Aqualung or a Greatest Hits; I'd start there. I know you're not going to believe this but a band that incorporates a flute had some weird stuff and Aqualung or a Best of is a safe place to start.
ReplyDeleteI have a "Mark theory" where the 1st time you listen to a CD and you hate it, but then the 2nd time you listen, you hate it even more. And after a third time, it's a coaster on your coffee table. The latest from Smashing Pumpkins subscribes to this theory and is beneath my morning coffee these days.