with you on that. some of their stuff is great but far too much does nothing for me. there are others that fall into that category. elton john is another.
I remember buying that as a 7 inch single! (Which, cleverly lasted exactly five minutes and fifteen seconds!)
Isn't that the same for all longstanding bands and artists. Couldn't name a rolling stones song after exile on main Street (probably), bands like Coldplay and U2 are still releasing regularly, and again, I know nothing outside of their first couple of albums. Has Sting released anything since his collaboration with Jimmy nail in the 1990s.. we get old, move on, but then others take up the support.
Lol - I remember telling a mate in the late 1990's that I liked U2 stuff prior to their "Zooropa" album. He said that was when he started listening to them!
I didn't mind Zooropa. Wasn't great, wasn't awful, could see that the band were trying something new that wasn't entirely successful. I got given a ticket see them in around 1997 for the Pop tour, in Huddersfield (?) and it was alright, but not for me as don't really enjoy live music. Then the proper stadium rock phase kicked in and I couldn't name a thing since, but clearly ppl still listening and buying the new stuff 25 years on.
I enjoy listening to music when I'm training, doing DIY, hiking, walking the dogs, driving or relaxing, I don't enjoy standing in a pub or venue specifically watching or listening to music.
a good point; i guess so, though the ones i was thinking about had the good and the bad at the same time, rather than me just outgrowing them or whatever. and then, of course, artists die or bands break up.
i can understand his point of view. it's easier to listen to music you know. i've always found that after too many unfamiliar (or boring) songs various bits of me start to ache, especially if i'm standing up. i'm currently 30 months into a "project" to listen to all the music i have. if i go see a band whose stuff i'm mostly familiar with, i can enjoy those songs and take interest in the ones i don't know. i'm regularly (several times a month, at least once a week) out at particular venues where the dj will play songs i'm not familiar with so i can appreciate them, or not, and if they're in styles i know i like, i can appreciate them all the more. i've seen a million bands and don't regret a moment of the time (though i may later remember bits i didn't much enjoy*). i always prefer groups/artists that speak to the audience, at least a little, in between songs. * just remembered one from july, so that's not a great start. a band that was essentially a vehicle for a lead guitarist with a weedy voice and enviable guitar skills but producing nothing of interest. others appeared to disagree, and perhaps the 17 year old me might have done too. ps: later this week i'm visting a musical friend periously close to high peak, though it's only a brief visit.
