marvindj
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Joined: June 2003 |
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Posted: Oct. 04 2003, 10:46 |
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I too couldn't stand punk in 1977, thought it unmusical and trashy. partly too because i could never get to see my favourites, ELO, Mike Oldfield, Genesis & Floyd on various pop shows. But you find out later in life, when the teenybop period wanes, that the serious music is never going to be on the pop shows and that it's only flavour of the month, music for the masses they show anyway. looking back at things as a 40 year old its amazing finding all the album's i had ignored. I hve managed to stay with a youthful outlook and am a big fan of techno from the likes of Dave Clarke, Richie Hawtin etc. All came from Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream, Human League and others anyway. I have managed also to keep listening to the ELO, Mike and Floyd, Early Genesis and all Steve Hackett as well as picking up on new stuff by the likes of Radiohead and Coldplay, Boards of Canada. Has anyone went back to Ska. The Specials were incredible and Madness as clever as be-dammned.
I think the real point i want to make here is, dont cut yourself off from any particular type of music, there's good and bad everywhere. mike Oldfield has had his off days too and certainly something i love may not be someone elses cup of tea. Look back at some of the old stuff by all artists from an adult point of view and see how many so called pop acts or punk acts were actually making good records. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE LATEST SPARKS ALBUM - LIL BEETHOVEN. Once you get past the minimal lyrics you hear some great music and a great voice. How many bands do you know out there who can make a comeback of sorts and still be defining a style that is unique.
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I also like beer and i also like cheese !
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sorry,just not my thing. 