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Re:Once in a Lifetime by krnlpnc on Saturday May 28, 2022 @07:41PM (#31544861)
I’m convinced that this is one of the greatest songs written to date. Very simple but at the same time deep, and I haven't yet met a person who didn’t like it.

As an aside I read that fela kuti was an influence to eno at the time and I think that can be heard in the repetitive nature of the song, especially in the guitar lines.

Re:Once in a Lifetime by emmelaich on Saturday May 28, 2022 @10:55PM (#31545890)
It's a great song, and I used to listen to the whole Remain In Light album obsessively. That said, it's very far from one of the greatest songs for me.

Never felt much for many of his other songs either. I hate Psycho Killer.

Re:Once in a Lifetime by maroonblazer on Saturday May 28, 2022 @09:06PM (#31545272)
>this is one of the greatest songs written to date.

That's very high praise.

With all respect and sincerity, I'd love to know your age and music listening background. While I, too, enjoy the song, it's definitely not in my top 100 of greatest songs ever written.

Perhaps you and I have nearly identical musical listening histories, in which case I 'high five' your pick for #1. Absent that, I can't help but think there are some songs you've not heard.

Re:Once in a Lifetime by krnlpnc on Saturday May 28, 2022 @10:33PM (#31545755)
I’m 69 years old and listen mostly to mother goose books on tape
Re:Once in a Lifetime by thedailymail on Sunday May 29, 2022 @05:49AM (#31547865)
I love this answer.
Re:Once in a Lifetime by jebarker on Saturday May 28, 2022 @10:02PM (#31545578)
Music appreciation is subjective, not objective.
Re:Once in a Lifetime by maroonblazer on Sunday May 29, 2022 @01:32PM (#31550948)
Kind of...?

There are certain objective measures, e.g. Top 5/10/25/100 lists by critics and other credentialed people. There are record sales and polls and now, thanks to streaming, "listens". Yes, each of these have an element of subjectivity to them but also certain patterns become apparent, such that particular songs and artists show up again and again across the various measures.