When I listen to a new CD for the first time, there are inevitably song/tunes that I love on first listen, some that I think are OK and some that I don't like a great deal.

As a general rule, it's often the ones that I didn't like much (or sometimes actively disliked) on first listen that become my long term favourites. There are of course exceptions; songs that I loved on first hearing that I still love, and lots of songs which I immediately disliked and continue to dislike.

Overall though, I say that my very favourite pieces are things that I didn't initially care for.

Curious as to whether others feel the same way.