Which artists do you just NOW get?

Kurt Weill closely followed by Minnie Pearl. Both great artists that I have come to appreciate with time.

When I was about 16 (1980) some of my neighbours gave me some music to listen to.
Amongst the various records (including some I liked like Kraftwerk)was Closer by Joy Division.
I just didn't get it,it washed over me despite trying to like it,I was particularly fond of the cover.
Weirdly some 20 years later I bought the same record and it made complete sense.
I can hardly think of music that reflects the darker side of that era any better.
Whilst I was in Glasgow and Joy Division were from Manchester there is something about the lyrics,the music and the overall mood that probably defines the end of the heavy industrial society that defined post-war Northern Britain.
For many these were bleak days,months and years.
Like the best of music it works on many levels.
It conjurs up many memories for me and is in a way now a soundtrack for those who lived through those times and of course ultimately a voice for those who couldn't............

The Allman Borthers. Always thought they were mostly southern rock, and I hate that. But no, they are blues rockers, jazz tinged, and fabulous musicians. Great, intricate percussion. Live at Fillmore East is what hooked me. Long jams that do not get tired. I recently heard them in concert, and I must say, it was the best R&R show I've ever heard.

RM

Doc Watson. I saw him this summer and have been to three bluegrass festivals since. He is an acoustical treasure and one of the finest musicians I have ever heard. For those who don't know he is a 90 year old blind man. When I saw him he had seven musicians on stage with him. He went through a lengthy process of making sure everyone was tuned just right. He then had all the musicians on the same page acting as a composer directing a beautiful acoustical assault on the sences. At this set I realized Bluegrass is equal to jazz in the improvisational jam since. I am pretty sure there was no rehearsal but this group of musicians was right on. They would play a solo until Doc would nod his head or throw out a "Now it's time for the Banjo to shuffle the deck." Doc sounds as good now as he did 30 years ago. I don't now how to describe him except to say that he is just musical. Although he's no Frank Sinatra, he always sings within himself and is always on tune. His guitar playing is clean and always just right.

RM.. I have to agree with you regarding ABB. I saw them this summer and they are playing awesome right now. A must see concert for this year.