Faux Prog Fans

Let's not name any names but I notice a distinct division on the site between people who are actual fans of progressive music (those who seek new, original sounds without regard for what elements are used to create them) and "faux" progressive fans who seek the intellectual cache of prog but actually run a mile from anything unfamiliar. Yes and Genesis are good bands and I like both of them but it must be said that for whatever reason a change/time resistant cult seems to have formed chiefly around them, the members of which only enjoy new prog if it sounds like Yes or Genesis. This to me is absolutely the opposite of prog as it is stagnant. I accuse those who would not listen to or try music that is receiving acclaim because they "don't like that sort of thing" to be a lilly-livered rascal. I really like Johnny Cash but never would've tried him if I'd stuck to my "I don't like country music" thing. A true prog fan will try ANYTHING. ANYTHING AT ALL. They don't have to like it, but they'll get it and hear it all the way through before deciding.

I agree. But some people turn this on its head and start disliking any band that's not entirely avant-garde/exerpimental. This is just as irritating.

What I'm saying is pro-taste. I'm not saying like things because they're different, that's a misinterpretation. I'm simply saying try anything, especially if you consider yourself interested in the progressive scene. You'll note I gave an establishment example (Johnny Cash) to illustrate how wrong you can be about preconceptions.

Say "NO!" to new music and say "YES!" to pre-89 heroes.

I may not agree with your views, Walter, but it sure is fun to see how much some people care about your taste more than theirs.


Edited by SaltyJon - August 08 2010 at 22:19

Textbook wrote: What I'm saying is pro-taste. I'm not saying like things because they're different, that's a misinterpretation. I'm simply saying try anything, especially if you consider yourself interested in the progressive scene. You'll note I gave an establishment example (Johnny Cash) to illustrate how wrong you can be about preconceptions.

Edited by Henry Plainview - August 08 2010 at 22:28

walter is silly but... thats what he likes... and why the hell shouldnt he?

I hope you're not saying that someone has to like the Mars Volta or the Flower Kings in order to be considered "open minded."

Textbook wrote: They don't have to like both but they have to try both.

this costs money. buying what you know is a sounder investment. that being sayed i like to go out on limbs and try things... but i dont feel like everyone who likes prog should be required to

I said try, not buy.