Song reviews of bands we don't like

Tapfret wrote: Now, I think the song suggester is supposed to name a band they don't like.

I can't recall any band in the prog-world that I don't like. That's because I only get music from bands that I do like, and those bands that don't appeal to me tend to get forgotten. Of course, it is inevitable that I have albums that fail to appeal to me, but that doesn't mean that I don't like the band. Also, if I come across an album that I don't like from a band that is new to me, I probably won't explore that band any further, but I won't feel as if I can say that I don't like the band.

Having said that, there are bands that I've explored fairly well, and though there is music that I do like (even love), there is also plenty that I don't like. And if such a band is also highly rated, then I can say that I think the band is overrated. Such is the case with King Crimson.

But I do know what sort of music I like, and what sort of music I don't like. Thus, even though I can't identify individual bands that I don't like, I can say that I don't like Prog Folk in general.

 

Ok, I listened. The Sparrow really fell flat with me. I really need key changes or rhythmic variance in this style of music. Despite the crescendo into distortion toward the middle of the track, I don't feel it really going anywhere. 

I like Mastodon - Crack The Skye a lot. I was initially turned on to them by the "The Czar" with its psychedelic opening, but it is "The Last Baron" that is the true highlight. I like the Sabbathesque sound on the album.

Hmmm...

I would like to play along. Looks like all the 'don't likes' have been responded to.

I would say Tool, but there is just no way anyone is going to tip that scale for me. So let's go with Mastodon. Everyone who doesn't know me that I try to explain my tastes to is convinced I should like them. I find their music lacks the complexity to allow them to get away with that vocal style. Few bands get a pass on that with me anymore. They have themes that lend themselves to a complex set of compositions, but I have yet to hear them deliver.

I don't recall all the material I have heard, but I am sure I've heard parts of Leviathan and actually have Blood Mountain. Cant get through the first few songs.

Logan wrote: As for my avatar's album cover, it's the soundtrack for Angel's Egg by Yoshihiro Kanno - an anime film. With Kayo Dot, unlike most, my favourite album was Blue Lambency Downward. His music is often quite ugly. I don't you expect you to like that, not sure my track choice was even the right one. and I actually don't enjoy the album as much as I once did, but the album definitely has plenty of bits I like at the very least.

Never heard of it but after reading the synopsis I'm intrigued.

Meltdowner wrote: ^ It also took me by surprise when I first heard it. I only knew (and was bored by) their later music but I took a chance on that one when I found a bunch of second hand FK CD's on a record store (probably from the same owner). It was the only single album so it seemed less risky. I think, just like with Spock's Beard, there's an enthusiasm on those early albums that is nowhere to be found afterwards. I imagine them saying "let's make yet another Prog album" after a while. By the way, I'm curious to know what's the album on your avatar. Concerning my dislikes, I never liked Kayo Dot. It's strange, reading the reviews it really seems like something I'd enjoy but when it comes to listening, I honestly find it repulsive (and I'm used to odd and challenging music). Maybe it's the production values or I don't connect with Toby Driver's artistic vision... or maybe I didn't listen to the right music.

It took me by surprise, partially because it's what I was hoping for, but not really expecting. It's not like those hopes were totally unrealistic as I had heard music by TFK, Unlike writing, "I haven't liked what I've heard of this brutal death metal band, The Frightfully Fetid Faecal Felon Flayers, because it's brutal and I hate death metal, recommend me something that is melodic, pastoral and of the lounge ilk.: Or as I once seriously did at the forum, asking for harmonious choral death growlers, as unrealistic expectations likely would lead to sure disappointment. I'm getting a bit too fanciful again. Anyway, it was very good stuff, thanks. Much better than I hoped for based on my impressions of TFK. It's a common thing that people judge a band too harshly or too easily without knowing enough material -- I've been guilty of that a number of times, and am very happy when my mind is changed. I prefer to judge albums or even pieces rather than pigeonholing bands whole discographies just based on too limited hearing.

As for my avatar's album cover, it's the soundtrack for Angel's Egg by Yoshihiro Kanno - an anime film.

With Kayo Dot, unlike most, my favourite album was Blue Lambency Downward. His music is often quite ugly.



I don't you expect you to like that, not sure my track choice was even the right one. and I actually don't enjoy the album as much as I once did, but the album definitely has plenty of bits I like at the very least.

Edited by Logan - March 19 2020 at 19:18

I’ll also try that song, I asked for no 30 minute pieces pretty much cause I can’t make a good review off of one listen of a track of that length. And by the chance I don’t like it, I don’t wanna force myself to sit through it multiple times.

Logan wrote: Meltdowner wrote: dougmcauliffe wrote: Flower Kings for me... and please no 30 minute songs I only listen to Retropolis, it's their most concise effort. It's still over 60 minutes but I can enjoy it on a good day. Does any particular track stand out for you? If you don't wish to link to it, I'll try to, and give it a go myself.

Maybe the title track, there's a nice KC flavour to it.

Meltdowner wrote: dougmcauliffe wrote: Flower Kings for me... and please no 30 minute songs I only listen to Retropolis, it's their most concise effort. It's still over 60 minutes but I can enjoy it on a good day.

Does any particular track stand out for you? If you don't wish to link to it, I'll try to, and give it a go myself since, as said, I have also had issues with The Flower Kings.

EDIT: by the way, looking back on this thread, I really appreciated your contributions to it. The topic got painfully side-tracked at times, and I was reluctant to read back through it, but looking back on it, it worked out pretty well (better than most of my topic ideas). Thanks.

Edited by Logan - March 19 2020 at 13:10