I gave a listen once to a taped copy of Trout Mask Replica (from vinyl); a former co-worker had it, wanted to sell it to me (the LP), and I asked if I could listen to it first (thus the tape). I had read glowing reviews of this album. I put it on, managed to listen all the through one side of the tape and I never listened to it again. I absolutely didn't get it. I don't think I'll ever get it. I was prepared to hear one of the great albums of all time, and all I could think after side one was, WTF?!?! I actually thought the guy was playing a joke on me, but a month or so later, I saw a CD copy in a used store that lets its patrons listen before buying, and well, he wasn't pulling my leg.

I ran across that old tape the other day and gave it another listen...all I can say is YIKES. I've been saving this post for some time, wondering what kind of response it'll get.

Does anyone here listen to this band? This album?

I think this is one of those albums that everyone owns because its really hip to say you own it (like Britches Brew), and even hipper to say you 'get', but no one really listens to it.