Fact 1) This is the WORST pressing I own. It sounds terrible! This makes me weep because I bought it for Sweet’s incredible guitar work. Fact 2) The title, 100% Fun, was taken from Kurt Cobain’s suicide note, “life is no longer 100% fun.” Fact 3) Riding that sentiment, Sweet sardonically titled the album “100%… Continue reading Matthew Sweet – 100% Fun
Decade: 1990-1999
Jeff Buckley – Grace
Each person possesses an album that can deliver them to a vivid memory or a meaningful encounter. Songs are scents in the sense that they can evoke worlds, specific places, and moments, bringing them to mind with great clarity. My two cents. I was first introduced to Jeff Buckley in the summer of 1999, not… Continue reading Jeff Buckley – Grace
R.E.M. – Out of Time
The most polarizing song of the 90’s? No doubt one of the biggest hits. But what if I told you that the song has been completely misinterpreted by the masses since its release. “Shiny Happy People” is really about depression? Whoops. Not that one. I’m talking about “Losing My Religion.” R.E.M.’s 5 minute magnum opus… Continue reading R.E.M. – Out of Time
Singles – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Why don’t I have many records from my grammar school era? 1) The rise of the compact disc (CD) nearly extinguished record pressings in the mid 90’s and 2) I DISLIKE grunge. When I feel the need to self-punish for all my sins, I flip on Sirius Lithium for 10 minutes and absolve myself. Nothing… Continue reading Singles – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Guster – Goldfly
1997, Jesuit High School Senior Year. This was a very seminal year for me musically. There was a heavy rotation in the 5 disc changer of Bad Religion, Faith No More, Weezer, 311 (eek), Dave Matthews Band (ugh) and Ben Folds Five. Every morning I would drive your Uncle Mitchell and your “Uncle” Rene to… Continue reading Guster – Goldfly