Again, I’ve never said that, and would consider that a poor challenge. I’ve listened to DSOTM probably hundreds of times, but I’m not sure I could name 5 songs from it off the top of my head (Money, Time, Breathe, Great Gig in the Sky, um…). That’s why I would never ask that question. I ask: “Have you ever listened to that album?” If they had, follow up questions would be what did you think of it, what do you like/dislike about it? Have you heard other PF albums? What made you listen to this one? What do you like about the band? Have you ever seen them live? Etc.
I asked a girl about her Metallica shirt once, and she responded by saying that she LOVED Metallica, and knew every album well. I asked why, and she said her dad loved them, and always played them in the car. I’m not a Metallica fan, but I loved her enthusiasm and story. That was a great conversation, and what I am aiming for when I ask about someone’s T-shirt.
People gotta stop being so defensive. Even when someone asks a question in a confrontational manner, I prefer to answer it in a positive manner, and try to turn the conversation around into a constructive experience.
You’re the one who thinks “name five of their songs” is “starting a conversation”.
Again, I’ve never said that, and would consider that a poor challenge. I’ve listened to DSOTM probably hundreds of times, but I’m not sure I could name 5 songs from it off the top of my head (Money, Time, Breathe, Great Gig in the Sky, um…). That’s why I would never ask that question. I ask: “Have you ever listened to that album?” If they had, follow up questions would be what did you think of it, what do you like/dislike about it? Have you heard other PF albums? What made you listen to this one? What do you like about the band? Have you ever seen them live? Etc.
I asked a girl about her Metallica shirt once, and she responded by saying that she LOVED Metallica, and knew every album well. I asked why, and she said her dad loved them, and always played them in the car. I’m not a Metallica fan, but I loved her enthusiasm and story. That was a great conversation, and what I am aiming for when I ask about someone’s T-shirt.
People gotta stop being so defensive. Even when someone asks a question in a confrontational manner, I prefer to answer it in a positive manner, and try to turn the conversation around into a constructive experience.
So maybe try reading the original post. This is not about someone asking “Hi, have you heard the album?”
You’re making up a strawman to be upset about.