Posts by Richard Brown51

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John Denver - Country Roads

The Fifth Dimension - Age of Aquarius

Scott McKenzie - San Francisco

Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen

Honestly, I was kind of hoping we'd see at least two or three tracks from Lionel Richie here.😕
It’s pretty surprising how thin the representation is for artists like Lionel Richie or Leonard Cohen—just feels a bit off.

Way too much Beach Boys for my taste.

Shout out to:

Joni Mitchell

Fleetwood Mac and Rhiannon

Even Glen Campbell snagged two spots, which is interesting.

Carole King

The Carpenters

Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky

James Taylor

I'm with Old Soul on this one—there’s definitely a heavy bias toward the 60s and 70s, especially when it comes to the soul and R&B acts from that era.
And then, of course, there's the usual mediocre stuff from The Rolling Stones.😉

Dylan is number one 🙂

so-called squatting position

cosmiclynx79 said:Why do people treat introversion like some kind of illness they can just cure?

Because everyone is just desperate to become part of the hive mind.😉

brisksurfer12 said:Look, I get it—I'm in my early 20s too. But I honestly don't see why everyone's making such a massive deal out of this. If people are getting on your nerves with their pretentious music "takes," you can just... I don't know, ignore them? Mute them? Unfriend them on Facebook? It’s really not that deep.

What does it actually change for you, or anyone else, if someone has listened to five songs versus five full albums? Or whether they think some band is legendary or just mid? I'm not trying to start a fight here—truly—but I just don't get why there's this constant exhaustion over policing everyone else's taste and their weird little obsessions. 🤷

Personally, I couldn't care less about what anyone else is blasting in their headphones. My point is just that this is how things are these days 😉

brisksurfer12 said:Look, comparing Floyd to something like Jeff Mills in the electronic scene—I know they aren't the exact same thing, but you get my point. If someone doesn't dig electronic music, they aren't going to grasp why people worship Jeff Mills, just like how someone who doesn't care about rock isn't going to understand why people put Floyd or The Doors on a pedestal.

Man, everyone has different tastes, why is that such a hard concept to wrap your head around? Why the constant need to elevate your own taste while trashing someone else's? Are people seriously that insecure about their own choices? 🤣

I’ve gotten this general vibe that people in America pretty much love Pink Floyd—even some of the guys I see at local dive bars mention them. The only catch is they basically only know maybe five songs that are "radio-friendly" enough for the masses. Most people just stop at "Wish You Were Here," and then they start arguing about it on Facebook or buying the band t-shirts and whatever. It’s the same deal with David Bowie. If all those kids actually listened to the first two or three albums, they might actually change their minds. It's way easier to just grab the biggest hits and declare an artist a legend. All the mediocre stuff they put out before those hits apparently doesn't matter. But honestly, that's just how the younger generation is today—nobody sits through a whole album anymore; they just click randomly on YouTube tracks.
So, I'm talking about teenagers and people in their 20s and 30s here.

stormygull22 said:It’s honestly a waste of my breath even letting you listen to my playlist in my signature when you clearly don't have a clue what actual music is—I mean, seriously. To you, music is just some background noise meant to keep you entertained for five minutes, right? That's why people like you only care about those manufactured radio hits that fade into total obscurity after about a month. Total waste of time.
Look, man, it’s pretty obvious to me that there are different levels to everything—whether we're talking about life in general or the music we listen to. You see, someone like Arsen Dedić represents a high level of actual musicality, melody, and true artistry—real substance. Then you've got people like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, or those pop singers who are basically just entertainers for the masses. There is a massive gulf between legitimate music and the mindless little jingles that clog up the mainstream charts today. But hey, whatever—everyone listens to what they want. It's your life, right? People can go ahead and chase that cheap euphoria, throwing their hands in the air and smashing glasses on the floor while singing "traila la la la" all night long if that's what they need. 😵

Your signature's little joke is basically on the level of Lady Gaga. 😉
It’s mostly just masked—sort of hidden behind the scenes—but honestly, it’s definitely there somewhere.
So you’re calling me thick-headed? Honestly, you aren't even reading what I actually write. I never once said I was out here obsessing over Lady Gaga or anyone else in that circle—so maybe catch up before you start judging my intellect.

Amanda Scott63 said:Honestly, I find it hilarious how people who think their musical taste is some elite tier—basically claiming a GMO burger from McDonald's is a gourmet meal—love to act all high and mighty. They spend their time whining about how everything is "top tier," while the folks listening to... what was it? Pink Floyd? They just sit there moping around, acting like they’re somehow geniuses compared to everyone else consuming pure musical junk food. At the end of the day, music is for everyone. Obviously. So please, just go ahead and do your thing—just not in my house.

Man, this English just completely nuked your already explosive post. Look, you can't seriously claim someone's musical taste is on par with a McDonald's burger and then turn around in the same breath and worship Pink Floyd like they're gods. Don't get me wrong—they definitely have some absolute gems in their catalog—but if you look at their entire body of work, they produced way more garbage than actual listenable music. I mean, seriously, why does everyone treat Pink Floyd like they're divine beings? Someone please explain this to me, because I genuinely don't get it.

stormygull22 said:Since we’re already talking about Pink Floyd—yeah, I listen to them, along with a bunch of others—I’ll be the first to admit I can crank some Vuco if I'm at a party, or maybe some Bebek if the mood strikes. But let's be real here—there is a massive, daylight-clear gap between where Vuco sits and where Pink Floyd lives. Now, don't get it twisted—I'm not trying to brag about my taste or kick anyone else's for what they like. It’s just a fact. Music nowadays has basically turned into a disposable consumer product; there's just so much less "real" music left out there. I mean, you look at guitarists—you've got legends like BB King versus... well, whoever else. Can you even put them in the same conversation? It doesn't matter who they are or where they come from. There are certain artists and bands who play music straight from the soul because they were actually born to be musicians. Then you have the trashy stuff—like Lady Gaga or Taylor Swift, or honestly, who knows who else—who will never, ever reach that level of artistry. When music stops being about the sound and starts being nothing more than a tool for profit, fame, and self-promotion, that’s when it becomes garbage. My love for Pink Floyd, or even someone like... well, you know, doesn't change the reality of the industry. Enough of the nonsense.
Honestly, I’m about two seconds away from clicking the link in my signature just to remind myself what actual music sounds like—you know, so I don't accidentally end up listening to whatever mainstream garbage is clogging up the airwaves right now. 😛

So, let me get this straight—you take a swing at Zoran Vučić and Bebek, and then you have the nerve to try and lecture me on Arsen Dedić? 🤣
Your taste is "impeccable," by the way... if your idea of perfection is mixing Pink Floyd with Vuco. But hey, clearly you’re operating on some much higher plane of consciousness than the rest of us, so I guess I shouldn't even bother trying to argue with someone on your level. 👍

stormygull22 said:Popularity doesn't mean squat when it comes to actual talent... I mean, look at someone like Mišo—he’s way more famous than Arsen Dedić or Vuco, but let’s be real, neither of them can even claim to be actual musicians if you ask me.
Queens of what exactly? Bad taste, nudity, and... well, other things? Maybe. But whatever they’re putting out there has absolutely nothing to do with actual music. It's like—look, some people just operate on a higher level of consciousness, you know?—but then there are people like you guys who live in this gutter of trash culture where listening to Lady Gaga or Taylor Swift and treating them like royalty is somehow normal. I’m not being hateful here, I’m just stating facts. 😵

Is that little snippet in your signature actually supposed to be better than Lady Gaga? 😁

The Queen of Unknown and Unknown 🙏🙏🙏 🤣

urbanorca8 said:Those two are easily the biggest pop stars in America right now.

Total queens of the US—nobody can touch them. Honestly, the haters can just go shove it up their unknown. 👍

Grace Edwards said:Look, let's not just talk trash for the sake of it right now.

Nobody ever claimed that Corn was some gold standard of quality—all I'm saying is it’s still better than the absolute trash they're pumping out in today's superhero movies.😉

Paul Johnson said:Back in the eighties, you had massive horror hits like Children of the Corn, Poltergeist, or A Nightmare on Elm Street (...). That era eventually faded away too. This current trend will pass as well.

Honestly, one decent Children of the Corn is lightyears ahead of this endless superhero assembly line.

OT: I haven't sat through many of these "modern" flicks, but my memory of The Avengers and Green Lantern is particularly grim. Especially The Avengers—with that whole "sexy, cool squad" vibe where half the people aren't even actual superheroes if you think about it for two seconds 😁
Plus, they've got Robert Downey Jr. in there, so that’s an automatic three stars deducted from my rating 🤣

Dennis Hall41 said:And Raymond Walker5 said the exact same thing.😁

The guy just knows what's up.☕

I’d say it’s an award-winner if you’re someone who actually appreciates Bon Iver 🙂 😍

I went through quite a few filter loops before finally settling on these 16 or 17 tracks that actually earned my vote. For instance, "Marco Polo" would’ve made the cut if it weren't just a little too unpolished—honestly, I spent the whole time waiting for that central climax to hit, which is admittedly brilliant, but you can't really justify a vote when only about a seventh of a three-and-a-half-minute track actually grabs your attention.
It’s the same story with "Alla Luce Del Giorno"—that main funky groove is independently fantastic, but that weird yodeling side effect ruins the whole vibe for me.

"Laringomania" just absolutely obliterates everything else in its path 😁
It reminds me of wasps, or those wet, slippery bridges in Seattle when it starts pouring.
My brain is basically turned to mush at this point.

Now, "Cosa Buffa," despite being built entirely around one single repeating sample, didn't feel repetitive to me at all. It’s got that Morricone-style flair where they shift the sample up or down by two or three tones—it even handles the light humming surprisingly well. You take a simple idea and play with it until it becomes something great.

"Questa Pazza" is just pure, sugary, upbeat carnival energy.

As for "Orca"... what can I even say?
An elegy. Soulful. Haunting. Intense.

I found myself totally mesmerized by "Forse Basta" 😬.
It’s so mellow it could easily pass for a lullaby.

Raymond Walker5 said:

😁
If there’s actually enough interest, let me know if you guys would be down to add another week of Ennio to this two-week stretch—though, honestly, looking at the numbers, maybe people aren't quite that crazy about it. I'll try to jot down everything everyone mentioned was missing so I can throw it all into the next poll.
It took me a minute to get there, but I ended up really digging Come Maddalen, especially when that main vocal piece kicks in.

And yeah, I'm with you on Lontano... absolutely beautiful stuff... totally deserves a vote. I didn't give it one because it just came down to timing, I guess... but really, all these tracks deserve a shot.

Quest Pazz🙏

Go ahead and toss For Love One Can Die into the next list too... but we gotta let Phil Collins have his turn first.😁

Raymond Walker5 said:

😁
If anyone’s actually interested, let me know if you’d want another week of Ennia added onto those two weeks—though, honestly, looking at the vibe here, it doesn't seem like there's a massive rush. I'll try to jot down all the stuff everyone mentioned was missing so I can throw it into the next poll.
It took me a minute to get into it, but *Come Maddalena* really grew on me—especially that main track when the vocals finally kick in.

And yeah, I'm with you on *Lontano*... beautiful piece... totally deserves a vote. I didn't give it one myself, mostly just because of the timing—but hey, all these tracks deserve a shot.

Questa Pazza 🙏

Go ahead and toss *For Love One Can Die* into the next list too... but we've gotta let Phil Collins take his turn first. 😁

I’ve been procrastinating on diving back into Morricone lately... some mental fog just wouldn't let me fully commit to the listening session.

He is peerless in his versatility—one minute you feel like you own the damn world, the next you're drowning in nostalgia like a little kid, then suddenly you're jumping around with pure euphoria until every cell in your body is vibrating. Then, tracks like La Mod trigger this raw sexual energy, only for The Thing to absolutely jump out and scare the life out of you somewhere after the five-minute mark... pulling off that kind of emotional whirlwind is undeniable proof of greatness.

I honestly could vote for almost anything on this list, but since I can't pick them all, I had to trim down my selection a bit.

It’s a total Disgrace that divine tracks like Lontano and Baaria have barely any vocals at all.
Il Gatto was another pleasant surprise—really playful and spunky.

Silhouette of Doom just melts your brain.

Out of these "famous" ones, the only one that never really clicked for me was Come Maddalen.

The safe bets like Rabbia E Tarantella or Chi Mai are standardly good.

That said, I definitely don't mind spending another week immersed in Morricone.

Maybe Morton is missing, along with that one track with the music video where two turtles are basically flirting through a canyon—it’s pretty upbeat. I can't recall the exact title.

I’ve been putting off sitting down with Morricone for a while now... honestly, just had some mental fog clouding things up, preventing me from really diving in.

The guy is unmatched in his versatility—one minute you feel like you own the world, then you're suddenly drowning in nostalgia like a little kid, followed by this euphoric rush where every cell in your body is vibrating, and then tracks like "La Moda" hit that primal, sensual nerve... and then *The Thing* just jumps out and scares the hell out of you somewhere after the five-minute mark. Being able to spin that kind of emotional whirlwind for a listener? That’s undeniable proof of genius.

I’d probably vote for pretty much anything on this list, but since I don't have all day, I’ve trimmed my selection down a bit.

It’s almost a crime that divine tracks like Lontano and Baaria barely feature any vocals.
Il Gatto was another pleasant surprise—playful, cheeky, and just fun.

Silhouette of Doom absolutely fries your brain.

Out of these "famous" ones, the only one that never really clicked for me was Come Maddalena.

The more casual stuff like Rabbia e Tarantella or Chi Mai is solid, standard good.

Regardless, I definitely don't mind spending another week immersed in Morricone.

Maybe Ennio's work with Morton is missing—you know, that one track with the music video where two turtles are racing through a canyon? It's got such a happy vibe. I can't quite remember the exact title.