Music you didn't like at first... but now?

Figured there'd be answers like Ornette Coleman, Albert Ayler, Cecil Taylor, Captain Beefheart, Sun Ra, Ruins, Can... stuff that doesn't really engage many of our built in receptors. Springsteen, Tim McGraw, Jennifer Warnes, Weird Al Yankovic, who wouldda thunk it.

I too purchased "Hunter", gave it a listen and was unimpressed. It sat there for about year until I gave it another listen. I don't know what I was thinking the first time (or maybe I wasn't) because this is IMO a great CD. "The Well" is very nice also but for me "Hunter" is better. I'm fortunate to own a 24K limited edition of "Famous Blue Raincoat" that sounds outstanding! If I had one thing to say to Jennifer Warnes it would be: More!!!!!!!Please!!!!!!! I guess I'm a fan.

My Bloody Valentine, especially their Loveless album. This album was a headache and somewhat annoying at first, but slowly over time became a "classic" and yielded hours of sonic bliss.

For me it would be the whole C/W thing.--At 67 I've liked/loved some isolated CW artists,or songs, over the years.Got to see that George Jones tribute on Voom. I've watched it 4 times.-- With a half decent sound system the vocal abilities shine. I was knocked out by just about everybody on the show. I'd never listened to anything by Amie Grant.--What a soulful voice! Gads, even the band--with a Stienway,no less. Just a stunning audio mix. I have always liked Emmylou--but most of her stuff seems like the band members are trying to out-play each other. ---None of that here---As an old guy that loves music (most kinds) good acustic C&W is right up there with the best. Americana delux. But I didn't always have this feelng.

Hi George,

I know where your coming from. Since I've always loved the Grateful Dead, I began looking at who wrote some of the songs they played. Seems fellers like Hank Williams, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash (although I think JC transcends country music) were on the list. I bought the Old & In The Way album (bluegrass w/ Jerry Garcia on banjo and vocals, Vassar Clements on fiddle etc.) and have been hooked ever since. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Will the Circle Be Unbroken", The Byrds' 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo" and Flying Burrito Brothers are great albums. Any recommendations on current or classic country or bluegrass would be much appreciated.