Hey Rolandfan(BTW, great name for such a staunch Tyros defender), you're missing the point. I have no problem with your (or anyone else's) opinion as long as you realise that it's just that, YOUR opinion...and while it may be valid for you, it may not be for someone else. I'm just saying that it's a little less grating when we preface these types of statements with a "In my opinion....." or "For me......". And so, in that spirit, IN MY OPINION, anyone in the arts should understand the subjective nature of things like musical tastes and preferences. Personally, I find little redeeming (musical) value in "Death Metal", still, I'm not ready to say that it ABSOLUTELY sucks, because for somebody, somewhere, it does have value. Remember the old saying, "every general truth is a specific lie". It's true......generally.
Peace,
chas
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