Whether a substance acts as a poison or a remedy, Paracelsus observed, is merely a question of the dose. Certain bands and types of music I find invigorating in moderation, but subject me to a queasiness or head pain if listened to for too long.
I suppose noise merchants such as The Prodigy, The Go! Team and (strictly homeopathic quantities of) NWOBHM would be obvious candidates for this, but I also feel this way about Philly Soul (I have the box set, but to my ears, it’s like receiving a crate of Creme Eggs – I will enjoy them individually but the thought of consuming them all together holds no appeal).
To be clear: I have all the Go! Team albums, LOVE Jilted Generation and dig out 747 by Saxon for a screamalong every now and then, it’s just that about 15 minutes into the experience I need to get some air.
Do you have music that affects you this way?
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Rigid Digit says
Northern Soul – much the same as your Philly Soul description, strictly in moderation, otherwise I lose interest.
And (dare I say it?) Bruce Springsteen – too much just begins to grate
DogFacedBoy says
Proof if needed that one man’s poison is another man’s meat
welshbenny says
Reggae does this for me. As does Blues music (trad blues I guess). I love to dip into both from time to time but strictly in moderation.
H.P. Saucecraft says
Kate Bush. I can take her in homeopathic doses only.