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I think I finally know the answer

Stereophile has just issued it's annual R2D4 list (recordings to die for)
for 2021. And guess what? The latest vinyl version of Kind of Blue is
chosen by two of their writers! What a shock! It's vinyl and supposedly
is superior to previous reissues. Another shock!

I think I have discovered the reason for the perpetual popularity of this
at best boring recording. It's because people think MD is Cool!! No,
make that COOL! He turns his back on the audience! He beats his wife!
He doesn't try to swing! He plays avant-garde! He plays slowly! And
the critics and fanboys have all drunk gallons of the MK/KOB kool aid.

MD/KOB is just boring. B O R I N G. But also COOL! apparently.

Lack of skill dictates economy of style. - Joey Ramone


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Topic - I think I finally know the answer - Mike K 09:49:33 01/19/22 (25)

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