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Tubular Bells' Flaws?

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Topic: Tubular Bells' Flaws?

Posted By: softandwet
Subject: Tubular Bells' Flaws?
Date Posted: June 07 2020 at 08:49

Some often say that even though they like this Mike Oldfield album, they can't be blind on its flaws.
I know personally Tubular Bells since like 9 months, listened to it a hundred times maybe and I still can't identify its problems.
What do you think about it? Are there really any flaws?

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So don’t evade the surgeon’s blade
Cos the answer could be in your mind
Maybe one cut and we’ll find
We’re just a wavelength behind

But we are entwined

And I know what you need

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Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: June 07 2020 at 09:36

I guess you could say it has some flaws. Some instruments are off-key, and there are a couple of places where some instruments are untight. There is also the weird growling on side 2. But I actually think the imperfection is a charm. It gives the music some edge, as well as an aura of spontanity.

Posted By: softandwet
Date Posted: June 07 2020 at 10:49

^ I could agree with you but I thought that the grow was artistically meant though.

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So don’t evade the surgeon’s blade
Cos the answer could be in your mind
Maybe one cut and we’ll find
We’re just a wavelength behind

But we are entwined

And I know what you need