Walking Down A Leaf-Covered Sidewalk In The Fall
I've developed a bit of an affliction of sorts, I believe. Maybe a more appropriate term would be "affection"? I suppose it depends on how you look at it. Anyhow, I'm not sure when it started or where it came from. In some ways, I cannot even explain my thoughts on the matter. Some time in the past few years, I've become a willing slave to what I like to refer to as 70's Ass Rock.
For quite a while now, I've been enamored by pretty much all things 70's. From horror films such as Suspiria and Forbidden Photos Of A Woman Above Suspicion to the music of King Crimson, I've grown increasingly more interested in the era and jealous that I missed out on it. However, this latest fascination with the sounds of Todd Rundgren, ELO and others baffles even myself.
Unlike some folks, I haven't done much deletion over the years. When I was 13, Slayer and Iron Maiden were the be all-end all for me. By the time I was graduating high school, Chain Of Strength, Endpoint and Unbroken were my staples. Well into adulthood now, I've only expanded my audio palette outward. Even with outward expansion, I would have rolled my eyes if someone had told me that there would come a day when I'd purposely listen to "Jackie Blue" by Ozark Mountain Daredevils.
Some people, as they grow older, begin finding appreciation for the music of their parents. At this point, I've soared beyond that point to where I'm listening to music my own father would make fun of me for frequenting. But as I age, I find myself have a deepening appreciation for music as an art form. When I consider the alternative of scrapping music altogether for news talk radio like many adults, I think I'll sit back and enjoy the mind expansion process.
Playlist 8-25-09
Burnt By The Sun "Heart Of Darkness"
Torche "Meanderthal"
Curtis Mayfield "Greatest Hits"
Glassjaw "Worship And Tribute"
For quite a while now, I've been enamored by pretty much all things 70's. From horror films such as Suspiria and Forbidden Photos Of A Woman Above Suspicion to the music of King Crimson, I've grown increasingly more interested in the era and jealous that I missed out on it. However, this latest fascination with the sounds of Todd Rundgren, ELO and others baffles even myself.
Unlike some folks, I haven't done much deletion over the years. When I was 13, Slayer and Iron Maiden were the be all-end all for me. By the time I was graduating high school, Chain Of Strength, Endpoint and Unbroken were my staples. Well into adulthood now, I've only expanded my audio palette outward. Even with outward expansion, I would have rolled my eyes if someone had told me that there would come a day when I'd purposely listen to "Jackie Blue" by Ozark Mountain Daredevils.
Some people, as they grow older, begin finding appreciation for the music of their parents. At this point, I've soared beyond that point to where I'm listening to music my own father would make fun of me for frequenting. But as I age, I find myself have a deepening appreciation for music as an art form. When I consider the alternative of scrapping music altogether for news talk radio like many adults, I think I'll sit back and enjoy the mind expansion process.
Playlist 8-25-09
Burnt By The Sun "Heart Of Darkness"
Torche "Meanderthal"
Curtis Mayfield "Greatest Hits"
Glassjaw "Worship And Tribute"
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