Search - Bob James :: One on One

One On One is the One

music lover | New England, USA | 02/18/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Of course, everyone that really likes this album is going to give it 5 stars. Why? Because it's a great album! What I don't understand is when a person who doesn't like a particular style or genre of music feels the need to judge an an album based on his (or her) taste IN that style of music. Honestly, I think that's just plain ignorance! I can't stand Michael Bolton or Kenny G, so what would be the point in me listening to their latest disc and then reviewing it, saying it sucks and giving it one star? If you hated jazz of any kind, you'd say Miles Davis and John Coltrane suck. I believe people should have a remote knowledge of what they're judging first and then base those judgements more on the merits of the musicians, the execution of the material, the quality of the recording, etc. If I were a hardcore vegetarian, I wouldn't go to the best steakhouse in town and then shout for the whole world to hear, "this is the worst restaurant ever!" That would be stupid. Then again, that's just MY opinion!"