Lowender Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) ...but they just don't hold up for you? For me...(except for a few songs in each case) Earth Wind and Fire I used to think they were so slick and funky. Now they seem kinda chessy and lame. Steely Dan All fine musicians but a lot of their the music in retrospect sounds contrived and stiff and the lyrics seemed forced. The singing is also not great. Bela Fleck Sorry, I know Victor is considered a god and he's the main reason I listened to them but after all is said and done I've come to two conclusions. One -- when Victor isn't doing his solo stuff, his ensemble playing isn't all that interesting. Plus there are few guys whose "tone" bothers me and he's one of them. (I think I just don't like the sound of Fodera's). And the other thing is, I have to be honest with myself and accept the fact that I find the Banjo really annoying. Edited February 8, 2013 by Lowender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I had a bit of a classic rock phase a few years ago. Cream, Led Zeppelin and Bad Company. They All sound a bit over long and bombastic again to me. I haven't listended to any of them for a few years now. Still partial to a bit of early Deep Purple though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) I suppose this is all personal but I just cant listen to Metallica anymore I overdosed on them when I was in a cover band & now I just cant take in their music anymore. Old or new music. Also ....if anyone quotes me they are a cheeky bunny and should have their nose tweeked Edited February 8, 2013 by fumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Actually couldn't disagree more about Steely Dan but absolutely fair enough! I don't really look back on any music I listen to and think 'wow, what was I thinking'. I'm just glad I've had the opportunity to listen to so much music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 [quote name='fumps' timestamp='1360334536' post='1968857'] I suppose this is all personal but I just cant listen to Metallica anymore I overdosed on them when I was in a cover band & now I just cant take in their music anymore. [/quote] Possibly also because - how should I put it - they're crap now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I tried to think of some, but there's none. I've always had good taste in music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 As far as music is concerned, we all go through phases I think. Sometimes you just need a to take a holiday form a certain type of music or band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Scorpions, Judas Priest and Magnum... I know, I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm the man that taste forgot. I've always liked the stuff I still listen to. I guess if I was pushed I'd have to admit that maybe The Wombles are perhaps just a teensy bit fluffy, but then, who isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Sometimes you need a break from things...sometimes you just "grow out" of them. I went through a long stretch in my teenage years thinking Nirvana and Green Day were wonderful. Then I gradually lost interest...and nowadays I wonder what on earth I saw in most of their stuff. But the other one, I think, is probably Led Zeppelin. I've not had the same change of heart I did with the above two - I still like Zeppelin - I just think they're overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1360333328' post='1968821'] ...but they just don't hold up for you? For me...(except for a few songs in each case) Earth Wind and Fire I used to think they were so slick and funky. Now they seem kinda chessy and lame. Steely Dan All fine musicians but a lot of their the music in retrospect sounds contrived and stiff and the lyrics seemed forced. The singing is also not great. Bela Fleck Sorry, I know Victor is considered a god and he's the main reason I listened to them but after all is said and done I've come to two conclusions. One -- when Victor isn't doing his solo stuff, his ensemble playing isn't all that interesting. Plus there are few guys who "tone" bothers me and he's one of them. (I think I just don't like the sound of Fodera's). And the other thing is, I have to be honest with myself and accept the fact that I find the Banjo really annoying. [/quote] I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this, it seems to be considered sacrilege to criticise Steely Dan and EWF. I find Steely Dan far too clinical, lacking the deep groove that gets me moving about. Some of Victor's ensemble playing is great, I've only heard the earlier Bela Fleck stuff but I think his playing has developed since then. Agree about the banjo though Edited February 8, 2013 by Fat Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1360335417' post='1968880'] I've always liked the stuff I still listen to. [/quote] Me too, except I've always had ipeccable taste Seriously though, it depends on age to some extent. Most bands have declined as they have gone on, no band can be an endless font of creativity. So band x that is still going now may genuinely not be the force it was when I first heard them 30 or more years ago. If I hear classic recordings from my fave bands now that I liked 30 years ago do I still like them? absolutely. The main reason I listen to those less often now is that I also want to discover new bands and there are only so many hours available to listen to stuff. Edited February 8, 2013 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm another who still likes the bands I used to. I've had the pleasure of adding plenty more. I certainly agree with the overrating of many of the (mostly metal) bands that others have mentioned, but then I've never really got hold of metal in a favourable way. I remember upsetting a guitarist once by not recognising a G&R track he had blaring out and commenting that if that band was playing in a pub I'd be in the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1360335334' post='1968878'] As far as music is concerned, we all go through phases I think. Sometimes you just need a to take a holiday form a certain type of music or band. [/quote] True. My musical holiday was a caravan park in Rhyl. It was raining. Edited February 8, 2013 by Low End Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Level 42, loved em in the 80's, now i listen, I cringe. ELO loved em as a kid, well rubbish now apart from pre out of the blue EWF loved them again as a kid...STILL THINK THEY'RE FAB NOW!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Rush. I went through a phase where I bought a load of stuff,but only liked a few songs per album....and the more I listen to Neil Peart,the less I like him. Red Hot Chili Peppers used to be great,but the totally jumped the shark with 'By The Way' and never recovered,as far as I'm concerned. Up to and including 'Californication' has some great stuff though. That's about it really.I might not listen to a band for a while,then I'll get back in to them again a few years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Much as I hate to say it Rush. Snakes and Arrows is the first rush album I didn't buy in their entire career. The latest one ain't much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 the last three bands i was in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Green Day - there's still quite a lot of their material that I enjoy for the energy or catchiness, but a lot that I've gone off in terms of lyrics. Queen - not knocking them in any way but I just grew tired of them. Slipknot - I liked them a lot but I can't think why. Enjoyable enough but nothing special IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Saxon! Well i was in the nwobhm in a big way. Iron maiden. Still have a huge amount of respect for them. Free! When I was a kid , I had the Free story album.. Now I detest Paul Rogers voice and think he is overrated. Truth is, there are probably a few more that I have forgotten about.( Faith no more,Groundhogs,Atomic Rooster,early G'nR ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1360338663' post='1968978'] Rush. I went through a phase where I bought a load of stuff,but only liked a few songs per album....and the more I listen to Neil Peart,the less I like him. Red Hot Chili Peppers used to be great,but the totally jumped the shark with 'By The Way' and never recovered,as far as I'm concerned. Up to and including 'Californication' has some great stuff though. That's about it really.I might not listen to a band for a while,then I'll get back in to them again a few years later. [/quote] Chilli peppers; saw them years ago on the positive mental octopus tour . Great! Bought the mothers milk album- returned it to hmv 2days later. Have blood sugar/one hot min/ californication albums but never play them. The track cant stop is commercial crap at its worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1360334221' post='1968850'] I had a bit of a classic rock phase a few years ago. Cream, Led Zeppelin and Bad Company. They All sound a bit over long and bombastic again to me. I haven't listended to any of them for a few years now. Still partial to a bit of early Deep Purple though. About the same for me . Very rarely buy classic rock magazine ( if i did it would be ipad version). Those bands &The Doors are always in there. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I used to think that Gerry & The Pacemakers were far better than The Beatles and that Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas version of Do You Want To Know A Secret was superior to the Fab Fours and that Freddie & The Dreamers could wipe the floor with The Kinks. When i reached the age of eleven i realised that these three groups were maybe not as good as i once thought they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Most the bands I've been in I thought were great Cassettes since have proved me wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Bon Jovi Rush Megadeth Rush and Megadave are still brilliant IMHO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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