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Last Active 01-14-21 3:54 am
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| Calling Recs: "Double Take" Albums
We've all had that album - or well, at least I have - that we listened to and never really heard the first time around and therefore wasn't able to pass a very nuanced opinion on it. But then upon relistening, you find that is an album you enjoyed. It's just like crossing a person on the sidewalk who you don't notice at first, but then when you look back, notice is actually really hot. Like, a "double take". Are there any albums that did that for you? Please recommend them! I'll post some of mine on this list. | | 1 |  | Strapping Young Lad
City
The first time I heard this, I was already a Devin fan but hadn't heard any SYL. However, I shut my brain off to it when I got into an internet argument while listening to it for the first time. On top of that, this album is a very raw, roller-coaster album - I can see it being an acquired taste for people. But, when I revisited it some months later, it became one of my favorite albums ever. Now if I play one song on this album, I wind up playing the whole thing. | | 2 |  | Therion
Vovin
This one is the inspiration for this list. I became a fan of Therion's Secret of the Runes in high school - perhaps around sophomore year. I gave Vovin a very distracted listen, and cannot remember why. I just revisited it because I was considering some Therion albums for a group activity, and actually love it more than Secret of the Runes, which is perhaps one of my favorite albums. If only I had heard it sooner, I might have actually chosen this one. Very bittersweet, but I suppose a good discovery for me. | | 3 |  | The Moody Blues
Days of Future Passed
I know this album is a classic and loved by many. Hear me out before you kill me - when I first heard it, I was very, very young - too young to have too many memories, although this one is pretty clear. I lived in New Zealand at the time, and one of my closest uncles loved this album and would play it sometimes. I remember one song: Nights in White Satin, but I didn't know what it was called. I didn't remember the name or lyrics at the time, just one part of the chorus - the choir singing in the back of it which I thought sounded like eagles. After my uncle passed away, I spent a long time looking for that song/album. Would have been a quick google find if I had known the lyrics. | |
Papa Universe
08.02.17 | curious | rifkadm
08.02.17 | @UniqueUniverse - curious? | Papa Universe
08.02.17 | very | ArsMoriendi
08.02.17 | Yay Moody Blues :D | bgillesp
08.02.17 | 3 was same for me, but it was Alien that had to grow on me from SYL | Sinternet
08.02.17 | used to think something corporate were pretty meh but the other day this cute chick at work said andrew mcmahon was her favourite musician so decided to rejam some of their stuff and it was pretty tight | bgillesp
08.02.17 | I need to check 2. Be on the lookout for my list tomorrow. I have a feeling you'll enjoy it based on 1 | rifkadm
08.02.17 | @bgillesp I'll be looking out. =)
| Sinternet
08.03.17 | i mean sure if checking out an album that someone recommends to you is pathetic | bgillesp
08.03.17 | Albums that grow on you after a long gap in listening are great. A lot of my favorites went this way | rifkadm
08.04.17 | @Sinternet - what album by Something Corporate tho? | hal1ax
08.04.17 | yes i know of some hot albums |
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