Take Me Back Tuesday - 7/31/07

Hey, it's time to go back!

Are there any bands that you like now that you didn't like when you first heard them?

Pearl Jam comes to mind. I do like their earlier songs, but after their first popular years, I started to get sour on them. Then I heard "Life Wasted," from their latest album, on TV. I loved the song so much that I bought the album.

I didn't exactly hate The Who before I started liking them, but I didn't understand what the big fuss was. I remember the exact moment I began liking them - Live 8 in (I believe) 2005. They rocked harder than most of the younger bands, and I figured a band that can rock that hard after so many years must be good. And they only have two original members left!

Pink Floyd was another band that I didn't "get" at first. I still don't really get them, but I do like some of their songs.

What bands that don't record anymore do you miss the most?

I'm going to assume this question refers to bands whose members are still alive.

I haven't heard any news of a new album from Swedish folksters Groupa. I wish they would record something new, because they are very good at what they do.

No Doubt is apparently working on new music, but Gwen Stefani is too busy to join them! We need a new No Doubt album and quick!

It would be awesome if Soundgarden reunited and recorded again. They'd go toe-to-toe with the newly-reborn Smashing Pumpkins.

Cream is still around, but only doing live shows. I think it's probably best to leave their recording work in the past.

Last, but not least, Elvis Costello and the Attractions. I know, I know, the Imposters are mostly Attractions. But there was something about the particular combination of the Attractions band members that made for really good music.

Did you ever buy an album by an artist you didn't necessarily like but because everyone else had a copy, you had to as well. If so, what was it.

I bought Legend by Bob Marley on reputation alone. I didn't think I'd like it that much, but I ended up loving it.

I think that's it. When I buy music, I generally follow my own path.