July 22, 2009

  • Old Music

    I've got to be feeling my age or something.  In efforts to stay back the deteriorating effects of aging, I've taken to listening to younger generation music.  Not that there is anything inherently wrong with that, but I didn't really think my music appreciation would include the likes of Paramore and The Cab, both from Fueled by Ramen Records.  Fall Out Boy is next on my list.  From some of the samples of Folie a Deux, I think I'll get it.

    Then I decided to take a look back at my older music.  I hadn't listened to Blood Sweat and Tears or Kansas (other than Dust or Carry on Wayward Son) in a long time, and I've got to say that I've missed it.  While the new music is certainly full of energy (good workout music), it just doesn't have the same musicianship.  I tend to like music that has a strong bass line that moves.  It doesn't have to be a bass line from "What is Hip," but something that makes it distinctive from just a supportive role in music.

    That said, I've also added some progressive rock and blues.  Dream Theater and Steve Ray Vaughn come to mind as my newest additions.  DT can be overwhelming at times though.  I am intrigued by their A Change of Seasons album though.