Friday, April 29, 2005
Building a record library. "When it comes to music, classical fans know that there's a certain essential mix: Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and so on. Jazz newbies start with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Charles Mingus.
But you're into alt-rock. What is this genre's little black dress?. What is alt-rock's must-have chardonnay?" (Part Two is here.)
From a pure rock-crit standpoint, it is hard to argue with these picks, but I wouldn't bother with a good one third of it. Never been a big Bowie fan, for one thing, and the Bowie I do like tends towards the more idiosyncratic-- "Station to Station" say, or "Low". My favorite Bowie is probably "Hunky Dory"-- not really a alt-rock staple, or the foundation of anything much. I've never seen the need for U2, but that's just me-- I'm prepared to admit it as a personal failing.
But you're into alt-rock. What is this genre's little black dress?. What is alt-rock's must-have chardonnay?" (Part Two is here.)
From a pure rock-crit standpoint, it is hard to argue with these picks, but I wouldn't bother with a good one third of it. Never been a big Bowie fan, for one thing, and the Bowie I do like tends towards the more idiosyncratic-- "Station to Station" say, or "Low". My favorite Bowie is probably "Hunky Dory"-- not really a alt-rock staple, or the foundation of anything much. I've never seen the need for U2, but that's just me-- I'm prepared to admit it as a personal failing.
// posted by Bill @ 8:51 AM 
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