I enjoyed my time with Rumours today, thanks Bryan (though I never loved it as a younger person). Interesting how sometimes the best art comes out of difficult emotional dynamics ... I think it's often the case with my favorite music.
When I was younger, Rumours wasn't a favourite - it was just everywhere. I first bought the CD through one of those mail-in CD deals (Columbia? BMG?) that used to exist in the 80s, and then only because I needed to find a cheap disc to fulfil my commitment to buy two at regular price so I could get 12 for a penny. Or some such. But, over time, I started listening to it and appreciating the quality of the musicianship. Now, I won't be playing it again anytime soon, but I've enjoyed the reconnection.
Love this album start to finish. Also appreciate your book recommendation; I read it several years ago and appreciated its ability to expand my horizons. We focus on what’s around us and what the media reports, so seeing how advances have improved lives across the world is encouraging.
It is a great album. Seriously, I'd not listened to it for years until it popped up. But when it did, I asked myself why I hadn't. And, yes, the Rosling book is great. Have you read Steven Pinker's The Better Angels of Our Nature? A (very, very) detailed analysis using statistics to show that we're actually - against all popular opinions - getting better as people.
Ah, another album from my record store days. I heard too much of Rumours and never liked it; in fact, once Peter Green left I had little use for Fleetwood Mac.
But you’ve convinced me to give it a real sit-down-and-listen. Thanks again, Bryan.
I fully understand the over-played issue with Rumours. And I've not listened to it in years. But, hopefully, sitting down with some distance since the last time will revive it for you. Let me know how you get on!
I enjoyed my time with Rumours today, thanks Bryan (though I never loved it as a younger person). Interesting how sometimes the best art comes out of difficult emotional dynamics ... I think it's often the case with my favorite music.
When I was younger, Rumours wasn't a favourite - it was just everywhere. I first bought the CD through one of those mail-in CD deals (Columbia? BMG?) that used to exist in the 80s, and then only because I needed to find a cheap disc to fulfil my commitment to buy two at regular price so I could get 12 for a penny. Or some such. But, over time, I started listening to it and appreciating the quality of the musicianship. Now, I won't be playing it again anytime soon, but I've enjoyed the reconnection.
Love this album start to finish. Also appreciate your book recommendation; I read it several years ago and appreciated its ability to expand my horizons. We focus on what’s around us and what the media reports, so seeing how advances have improved lives across the world is encouraging.
It is a great album. Seriously, I'd not listened to it for years until it popped up. But when it did, I asked myself why I hadn't. And, yes, the Rosling book is great. Have you read Steven Pinker's The Better Angels of Our Nature? A (very, very) detailed analysis using statistics to show that we're actually - against all popular opinions - getting better as people.
Ah, another album from my record store days. I heard too much of Rumours and never liked it; in fact, once Peter Green left I had little use for Fleetwood Mac.
But you’ve convinced me to give it a real sit-down-and-listen. Thanks again, Bryan.
I fully understand the over-played issue with Rumours. And I've not listened to it in years. But, hopefully, sitting down with some distance since the last time will revive it for you. Let me know how you get on!