I am curious about the people's opinion's on Richard James' musical
progression and peak of creativity now that he supposedly is finished
releasing records. When (if at all) does anyone think that he has (or
hasn't) reached his musical peak? My opinion is that he was about 3/4 of the
way up the hill when he decided to call it quits. I believe that if he had
(or will) release another LP, it could've (could) be where I think his peak
would be. I ask because it's almost inevitable that all musical talent in
all genres of music will likely end their musical creativity on a low note.
Now this is obviously not always the case. but I'd have a tough time trying
to think of an artists final album as "the best", because if it was that
good, chances are the band would try to follow it up with another. With
that in mind, is it also possible that this was part of the thinking behind
RJ's calling it quits? Ending on a high note rather than stretch out a
musical career that according to history would probably end on an average
one? Another point of view that I like to look at it is that his entire
career has been at peak level, as compared to other artists putting out music
at the same time. Through each release, his music seemed to surpass most of
the competition....so in a sense, he's never come down from his peak. Any
thoughts on this?
TekDz9er
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