This is one of a few posts that will (hopefully) establish some parameters for my viewpoints going forward. And it may very well require some semi-regular updating. I would also strongly encourage you to add your own.
So, let’s get this out of the way: I have more music than you do in all likelihood. Somewhere well north of 2200 albums (not counting singles), so I listen a lot. And while my tastes very much ebb and flow, I do feel it wise to let you know where I’m coming from.
And (not to sound like a recovering Humanities major) we are often defined by what we aren’t as much as what we are. So, let’s do some defining by telling you some bands I have (swear on a stack of Bibles) NEVER listened to an entire album by.
Just so we’re clear, I do have some passing familiarity with probably most of these bands. When you look at the list, it’d be hard to believe otherwise, based on some of the names there. But, if you ever find yourself wondering how I could think something, this might help. Or not. Your reader mileage may vary.
Bands/Artists I’ve Never Listened To A Whole Album Of:
Pink Floyd
Joni Mitchell
Eagles
Yes
Talking Heads
Blondie
Steely Dan
ELO
Crosby, Stills & Nash/Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young/Neil Young
Flying Burrito Brothers
Whiskeytown
Uncle Tupelo/Wilco/Son Volt
Dinosaur Jr.
N.W.A./Dr. Dre/Snoop Doggy Dogg
Lady Gaga
Madonna
Blue Oyster Cult
Gwen Stefani
Boston
UFO
Venom
I look forward to paring that list down some and telling y’all about it. Did I leave anything out?
