Jason Anderson

I never blame people that love them like they were an awful band. I have good memories of their music growing up.

I feel like I never have to listen to u2 ever again because I absorbed so much of their music growing up and into adulthood. War was the one I’d listen to repeatedly because it felt really urgent and a touch aggressive at times.

War is also mine, but that’s the only album I like by them

I would put villains at the bottom, but I’m with you on the rest

Really wish Gilliam had stayed but he deserves a big payday

Great get for them. I was hoping he’d sign with Buffalo

Shit…really wanted him to stay in Buffalo

Howdy

I think however people find music is totally a good thing. That article just seemed way too much like “I don’t know how to do anything by myself”.

That’s a great way to put it!

I think that time of discovery is what it is for me. That’s something I still value. Even in recording my own music. How can I find what I’m looking for even if I don’t fully know what that is.

Thrasher, Skateboard Magazine, Alt Press(when it was good), and other music publications helped a lot. Seeing ads for record labels and bands. One photo of a band would be enough to make you search for them. Most importantly: the thank yous in liner notes.

For me it was riding the bus in highschool using a Walkman to listen to cds. Even a cassette player walking on my college campus. Also remembering when it was a big deal to have a built in cd player in the car.

Good mix of sounds for today

Rush - Hemispheres
Sense Field - Building
New Order - Technique

I have liked Tidal outside of it buffering a lot at times. I never had one of those 6 cd changers. I do remember planning which cds I’d bring on road trips, when my band would play shows, or even for a regular week. It was fun to plan that sort of thing.

I think it is the best fit for him just on vibes alone. He’s also played so many snaps throughout his career. That cliff has to be close.

Last one for today

New Order - Technique

Arguably their best album. Vanishing Point is one of the best songs they ever recorded.

Same for me! I make playlists every now and then, especially for road trips. If I want to discover an artist it’s usually because another artist I like says something about them or they’re linked from touring/social media/friends. I don’t need or want an app to suggest things to me.

I read about half of this nonsense. I have always liked having complete control of what I listen to. I never took recommended music/artists/playlists etc features on these apps. This article is just a poorly veiled ad for Spotify.

Really good point. I also think you can take Crosby out of a game pretty easily. He’s really good though.

No doubt. I was thinking the exact same thing listening to it today.

I’ll keep my eye on the Cleveland stop

I am very much in agreement with you that this is a much better long form track than 2112. This one feels seamless and fully thought out. I forgot how much I liked this record.

Next up

Sense Field - Building

As much as we’ve seen emo continue to have a hold on people this band was always lumped into that category while STILL being under appreciated. Lyrically one of the most earnest and sincere bands.

I wasn’t planning on it as ticket prices are really high, but if something works out I think it could be fun. I didn’t think they should ever come back without Neil, but I think they handled this really well. They always seemed like really good people.

They’re one of the most important bands to me. I am thankful I got to see them twice. I’m reading Geddys book (taking a long time with it).

That’ll do it. Exit Stage Left holds a special place. That was the first release of theirs I bought when I was digging into their music. I’m partial to their 80s output.

That song does rule! What makes this one your favorite? It’s up there for me.

Sunday vinyl

Rush - Hemispheres

Just picked this up the other day. Was glad to see a non picture disc one. Their last long song record as side A is over 18 min

I really really appreciate that! It was fun and I didn’t have to use a weird tuning for it.