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Have you ever want to start getting into a certain group? Has anyone ever told you, "You should check out____; they're awesome!" Where do you start!?

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Steps

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    Search the band. Look your new favorite band up on Google or another search site. Check Wikipedia; get a brief history of the group.
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    Find the best albums. Do some research, or ask someone: what is one of (blank)'s better albums? Check record charts. Which singles did the best? To which album do they belong?
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    Get it! Get the album, maybe even two, but you shouldn't invest your life savings into the music, because you might not like it. Borrow music if you can, or get it through some...other means.
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    Listen to it! For the next week or so, you will be doing nothing but listening to the music. Put it on your MP3 player. If you really want to listen to something else...don't. By exposing yourself to the music for a long time, you subconsciously learn lyrics, sing the songs in your head, and learn to love the music.
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    Love it or leave it. If you like the music, keep it in your library. Listen to it when you want. You have just put another band on your list. You can learn more about the band if you really like them, but if you find that you really don't care for this group, just don't listen to them. At least you'll have something to talk about with a guy who likes a band that you don't.
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Tips

  • You should only get into a band because you think you would like them. Don't try to impress someone by cramming an entire band's repertoire into your head. It's not cool.
  • This article is especially useful if you are going to a concert or event where a band that you are not especially familiar with is playing. Usually you will have a few months if you got tickets for a big event, so take advantage of this time.
  • Sometimes, when you listen to an album for the first time, it can sound quite dull and the songs same-ish. But by the fifth listen to a song, you can really get into it. It can take a while to fully appreciate a song - don't give up on any!
  • Usually on sites such as Wikipedia, when you search for a group, the group's biography contains a discography, which you should utilize. Usually, good albums have their own articles. Pick up the one with the cleanest article, for example.
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Warnings

  • Don't kill yourself! Take it slowly, and don't listen TOO much. Your ears might explode.

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Categories: Music Listening and Appreciation

Recent edits by: Teresa, Martyn P, MintyMindy

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