It never ceases to amaze me how some of my most admired artists are so impressed by the works of far lesser artists.
I stopped being surprised and am just grateful that the artists I adore were so inspired by artists that are perhaps seminal but whose works don't stand the test of time.
Here is a list of artists whose music had an epic impact on other artists, culture, and the music scene but whose albums I find I tried but I cannot get motivated to actually listen to today. Mind you I totally respect the artists for their contribution to the art and to society and paving the road for others but just feel that their music does not stand the test of time remotely as well as other artists that have been around for awhile. I am 42 so some of it might be a generation thing but nonetheless.
the list:
chuck berry (great historical importance but the music is not that great to hear today)
buddy holly
elvis presley (huge influence but would prefer to listen to otis redding, stevie wonder, al green, marvin gaye)
roy orbison
beach boys (a few great songs on pet sounds but only a few)
I stopped being surprised and am just grateful that the artists I adore were so inspired by artists that are perhaps seminal but whose works don't stand the test of time.
Here is a list of artists whose music had an epic impact on other artists, culture, and the music scene but whose albums I find I tried but I cannot get motivated to actually listen to today. Mind you I totally respect the artists for their contribution to the art and to society and paving the road for others but just feel that their music does not stand the test of time remotely as well as other artists that have been around for awhile. I am 42 so some of it might be a generation thing but nonetheless.
the list:
chuck berry (great historical importance but the music is not that great to hear today)
buddy holly
elvis presley (huge influence but would prefer to listen to otis redding, stevie wonder, al green, marvin gaye)
roy orbison
beach boys (a few great songs on pet sounds but only a few)