casapete Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Donald Fagen, The Nightfly. Think I'm the only muso ever who doesn't like this. Those irritating 'clever' songs played so perfectly with no soul/feel. Liked early Steely Dan stuff, but then it all ended up sounding like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1484687819' post='3217591'] Astral Weeks. [/quote] One of My all time favourites. One I often return to. Try 'slim slow slider' as an introduction. Listen a few times, have a drink, relax. Then try 'beside you' if you aren't hooked after a few listens then I accept it's not for you but at least we tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='casapete' timestamp='1484705365' post='3217714'] Donald Fagen, The Nightfly. Think I'm the only muso ever who doesn't like this. Those irritating 'clever' songs played so perfectly with no soul/feel. Liked early Steely Dan stuff, but then it all ended up sounding like this. [/quote] Agreed, music as a technical exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1484710492' post='3217717'] One of My all time favourites. One I often return to. Try 'slim slow slider' as an introduction. Listen a few times, have a drink, relax. Then try 'beside you' if you aren't hooked after a few listens then I accept it's not for you but at least we tried. [/quote] Oh, we've tried, believe me. Being of the opinion that the best albums only truly reveal themselves after repeated listening I have persevered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niagra Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic started the RHCP slide for me - the albums before it, I enjoy much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Pretty much anything by the Smiths. I really, really, don't see the fascination of Morrissey sounding asleep or p*ssed (or both at the same time) and murmuring utter nonsense into a microphone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='casapete' timestamp='1484705365' post='3217714'] Donald Fagen, The Nightfly. Think I'm the only muso ever who doesn't like this. Those irritating 'clever' songs played so perfectly with no soul/feel. Liked early Steely Dan stuff, but then it all ended up sounding like this. [/quote] Me too. I don't get how you have a 'supergroup' at your disposal and end up sounding like lift music from the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 This is too easy. We all have stuff we don't like. Anything by, etc... More interesting would be crap critically acclaimed albums by artists we do like. I love the Clash but I can't stand Combat Rock. Pretend arty fartyness with Alan Ginsberg, Spliffed up Strummer songs rambling on and that bleeding Should I Stay Or Should I Go fluff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Grace - Jeff Buckley. No idea what people think is so great about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1484730406' post='3217781'] This is too easy. We all have stuff we don't like. Anything by, etc... More interesting would be crap critically acclaimed albums by artists we do like. I love the Clash but I can't stand Combat Rock. Pretend arty fartyness with Alan Ginsberg, Spliffed up Strummer songs rambling on and that bleeding Should I Stay Or Should I Go fluff. [/quote] I love Ryan Adams and listen to him almost everyday, but his Cardinology album is leaden, lumpy, half arsed stoner rock. It's never good when the album of outtakes ('III/IV') is better than the actual album. I still think he's a genius though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1484730406' post='3217781'] This is too easy. We all have stuff we don't like. Anything by, etc... More interesting would be crap critically acclaimed albums by artists we do like. I love the Clash but I can't stand Combat Rock. Pretend arty fartyness with Alan Ginsberg, Spliffed up Strummer songs rambling on and that bleeding Should I Stay Or Should I Go fluff. [/quote]did I mention Sgt Peppers? oh yeah, and Quo's Rocking All Over the World, loved the albums before that one, then they introduced keyboards and got a 'producer' in, and he turned the bass down, bastard Edited January 18, 2017 by PaulWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Lexicon of Love by ABC. I was precisely the right age (19) to be taken in by the hype on its original release but now find that Trevor Horn's production and Martin Fry's slightly strained delivery create a real barrier to me connecting with it. All style and no substance. I like music that makes me FEEL something and it's too glossy to do that for me. Edited January 18, 2017 by Bass Culture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 U2 the Joshua Tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Hejira by Joni Mitchell. I can't stand her voice and that faux hipster poetry. I understand intellectually how revolutionary Jaco's playing was, but it does nothing for me. There! I've insulted two "icons" and feel no remorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vantagepointrocks Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Nevermind by Nirvana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 all Pink Floyd ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesb Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='Yank' timestamp='1484732603' post='3217807'] Hejira by Joni Mitchell. I can't stand her voice and that faux hipster poetry. I understand intellectually how revolutionary Jaco's playing was, but it does nothing for me. There! I've insulted two "icons" and feel no remorse. [/quote] Outrageous! 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='Yank' timestamp='1484732603' post='3217807'] Hejira by Joni Mitchell. I can't stand her voice and that faux hipster poetry. I understand intellectually how revolutionary Jaco's playing was, but it does nothing for me. There! I've insulted two "icons" and feel no remorse. [/quote] Blimey. If you think that is insulting, you need to go out more. By Basschat standards, that is real tame. Mother Teresa could learn a thing or two from you, in the Art of being polite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='Yank' timestamp='1484732603' post='3217807'] Hejira by Joni Mitchell. I can't stand her voice and that faux hipster poetry. I understand intellectually how revolutionary Jaco's playing was, but it does nothing for me. There! I've insulted two "icons" and feel no remorse. [/quote] Yup, with you on that one. Her voice just makes me run for the mute button. Completely understand her talent and influence, just not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I remember when The Strokes' much-hyped first album came out, thinking the title was incredibly apt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Haha, A few of my fav artists already trashed in this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I dislike Frank Zappa. Far too smart and tuneless for my taste. I happen to be in a 4 piece band with 3 Zappa fans who constantly quote lines from Zappa songs. Usually the same f%^&ing ones, every f*&^ing week. I believe there is a small possibility they do it on purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I am another one for Nevermind by Nirvana. I'm sure it's an age thing as kids in the years below me at school loved grunge but I hated it all. Makes me wonder what critically panned albums we all love.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Fleetwood Mac - Rumours Dreary self-indulgent angst-ridden coked-up soft rock claptrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1484736370' post='3217860'] I dislike Frank Zappa. Far too smart and tuneless for my taste. I happen to be in a 4 piece band with 3 Zappa fans who constantly quote lines from Zappa songs. Usually the same f%^&ing ones, every f*&^ing week. I believe there is a small possibility they do it on purpose [/quote] You dislike Zappa because he was [i]too smart???[/i] You must be loving the current geopolitical shenanigans in that case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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