I got into Manchester band Amplifier when their 3rd CD The Octopus came out. I liked it so much that I picked up their back catalog which, at the time, consisted of their self-titled first release, 2nd CD The Insider plus two EPs.
When I listened to these I had mixed responses. I loved one of the EPs (Eternity - early stuff predating their 1st CD), liked some of the self-titled, didn't connect with the other EP and disliked The Insider.
I've really enjoyed Amplifier's post-Octopus releases - Echo Street and Mystoria - and recently picked up a limited edition CD release, Residue, which packages up 2 EPs of Insider-era material.
It then occurred to me that, because I got so much enjoyment from Mystoria (an unashamedly rocky release that, to some extent, revisits their early days), I should give the first CD another listen. Multiple spins later: I love it.
Then, because I liked the Residue songs, I thought I should even give The Insider another go. I wasn't optimistic about this at all remembering that I actively disliked it. Multiple spins later: I f**king love it! It's actually a contender for my favourite Amplifier CD - who would've thunk it?
Has anyone else had similar experiences with music that was gathering dust in their collection?
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