Thoughts on Big Star


I've read a little about Big Star after getting two of their songs on a southern music CD sampler. I really like "For You" and "Stroke it Noel". After sampling some of their other stuff I found that I also like "September Gurls".

I really like those three songs but I'm having a hard time finding other stuff of theirs that I like.

Just wondering if anyone else is into them, which albums you might like best, which songs you like best, best approach to getting into them, which recordings/format you prefer? 

They seem to have been one of those 'influential' bands with critical acclaim and with a strong but small following. Sometimes I find that I just don't see the magic in some 'cult' bands of that sort but liking the three songs mentioned above I feel like they might be worth getting to know. My only streaming is low end iTunes....for now.
n80
I picked up the re-issue of "Radio City" today at my LRS. I'll be giving it a spin later tonight and let you know what I think. I've only heard "September Gurls", so most of it will be new to me.
Listening to #1 Record right now (iTunes). Did not realize that the theme song from That 70’s Show was "In The Street". I’ve led a sheltered life.
OK, I've been through my new copy of "Radio City" twice. I'm not really feeling it yet. I'll give it another couple of listens and see if it grows on me.
Are you referring to the sound quality or the music/songs in general?

I've been listening to all three via iTunes and find Radio City my least favorite. Third appeals to me most with #1 Record coming in second.

I find myself wanting a 'best of' collection but not fond of those in general. I think there is enough there to keep me listening and I'll probably buy all three in some format or other. But overall the jury is still out with me.
@n80 - The sound quality is OK. I bought the vinyl re-issue and its not bad. Typical Pop/Rock SQ. It's the content that I haven't warmed up to yet. I will give it another couple of listens before I write it off....