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Originally Posted by Dave

I wish I could find myself to be close minded enough to make the blanket statement that I simply do not like an entire genre of any form of art. I simply cannot do it. My intellect and thirst for knowledge always has me on the prowl for new and refreshing sounds for my auditory palate to savor. I have found amazing gems in rock, country, rap, and even in the world of electronica and pretty much everything in between - and yes...there is a lot of junk out there too all across the board and across the musical genre universe.

There are two rap segments on this album, which serve to continue the message of the music. Why keep a narrow focus on one actor to convey the importance of the content of this album when you can blossom this into an ensemble piece to more fully explore the themes of this piece. To make a comment like "I don't like the rap bits" is about as ignorant as saying "I like that photograph except the mountain in the background" the mountain and the rap are both parts of the piece.

I will just #SMH at individuals who are close minded in regard to artistic appreciation. To say your auditory palate does not appreciate the flavors of the music is one thing, but to say it should not be there...that is a horse of a different color.