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Break in period for albums.?

okay, I've been a big B-52's for a long time, my favorite album being Good Stuff.

I bought Funplex when it came out on vinyl. it came with a CD as well.

the first two times I sat down to listen to it I couldn't listen to the whole album. I got bored and put on another album.

So I popped in the CD and played it for back ground music as I was cleaning the house. after listening to it as background music I found I really enjoy the album. how can sit down and listen to it all the way through enjoying it.

I've noticed this for a few other albums as well. I might not like them when I first sit down to listen but after letting them play as back ground music I will sit down and really enjoy the music.

Anyone else out there have this experience?

inquiring minds would like to know. Thank you.
elevenmg
wireless200
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If I sent down and listen to an album and just love it the first time I know I'll geat tired of it sooner. My all time faves are albums I liked just enough to listen to again.. and again until they became familiar.
elevenmg OP
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Now that its been brought up. Except for Tchaikovsky (I grew up on him) its taken some back ground music playing before I've started to enjoy a lot of classical music.
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gawdbless
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I'd like to break in(to) many pieces 'Face Value' by Phil Collins.
audiofeil
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>>I'd like to break in(to) many pieces 'Face Value' by Phil Collins<<

Probably would sell for a higher price than it does in original condition.

Truly one of the most hideous solo performers in rock music.
peteraudio7
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I have that experience often. A "so-so" reaction to the mood of the music, what it is trying to "be" or convey to the listener, etc. is either because I don't understand it (or "feel" it) at first and may take some repeated listening for me to appreciate its own (>possible<) special qualities. Some of my favorite recordings were one's that grew on me I think. It's exciting to me when I find something that I feel compelled to give a chance and then be rewarded later on.

I had that experience with Opeth's album Damnation. Somehow it flew right by head and I didn't give it a big chance the first time. Then I read some glowing reviews and tried it again. They are now one of my favorite bands.
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