January 2012
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Final Albums
I was originally going to post about the amazing phenomenon of OK Go’s discography, but in listening to the songs to try and form a cohesive post, I kept getting distracted. Since Elliott Smith’s records are much more amenable to being written about, I will be focusing on him instead.
I find it interesting that, when an artist/musician passes away, whether it’s sudden or after a...
"Broken Records," and why I love them
I’m not referring to the phenomenon of the actual “broken” record—the scratch or imperfection on a vinyl album that causes the annoying repetition/skip of a single moment. What I’m referring to is something a bit more difficult to define.
For better or worse, I think we humans are programmed to enjoy albums that have a consistent sound throughout. In a discussion...
Songs I'd love to be able to cover someday
I am, in addition to a music enthusiast, also someone who occasionally plays music. I can play guitar with enough proficiency not to shame myself, and can occasionally even compose my own songs, though a lack of self-discipline keeps any delusions I have of talent firmly in check.
And there are some songs I can play creditable covers of; the first song I learned to play on guitar was The...
