My vote is that we can--and should--look back. New music is great, but that shouldn't come at the expense of erasing your old faves (or the memories attached to them). Case in point, I vivdly remeber buying the cassette single for 'Regina' at Tower Records, who I was with, etc. It also happens to be a good song on an otherwise 'okay' record.
This is so good, and definite evidence of the importance of looking back occasionally. I’d have to say though that more than half of these were new listens to me so looking back in terms of time can also be looking forwards. No idea why I’ve never listened to The Damned. I should have! Even if the songs are not new to you, it would be terrible to never listen to old stuff just because it’s old. What’s the point in loving music if you consign it to the bin after a couple of years?
Inspired now to make a couple of these for myself. Maybe an 80s and 90s and a 2000/2010s. Big challenge to stick to 5 artists and 10 tracks though!
I can't wait to see what you come up with, Lou. And I saw you liked a Threads post. Does that mean you'll start interacting with the awesome Threads music community soon?
Also, I'm also shocked about the Damned. They seem right up your street. Enjoy!
I always think about how much more music there will be to look back on for today’s kids compared to yesterday’s kids. The ratio of current music to past music is just getting smaller. So I’m all for looking back because the treasure trove of the past is only getting bigger as we move forward!
I was in my local record store last weekend. There was a guy and a girl in there who looked like they were 18, tops. Probably still in high school.
The guy walks up with two records: Herman's Hermits and The Monkees. He then gets out a snazzy orange neon wallet with a velcro strap (I used to have one rather like it when I was a lad :) and pays for his bounty with cash. I asked him if that was his DeLorean parked outside. I dont think he got the joke.
The girl purchased a still sealed vinyl of The Front Bottoms and paid with her phone.
My vote is that we can--and should--look back. New music is great, but that shouldn't come at the expense of erasing your old faves (or the memories attached to them). Case in point, I vivdly remeber buying the cassette single for 'Regina' at Tower Records, who I was with, etc. It also happens to be a good song on an otherwise 'okay' record.
You nailed it, as usual, Kevin!
This is so good, and definite evidence of the importance of looking back occasionally. I’d have to say though that more than half of these were new listens to me so looking back in terms of time can also be looking forwards. No idea why I’ve never listened to The Damned. I should have! Even if the songs are not new to you, it would be terrible to never listen to old stuff just because it’s old. What’s the point in loving music if you consign it to the bin after a couple of years?
Inspired now to make a couple of these for myself. Maybe an 80s and 90s and a 2000/2010s. Big challenge to stick to 5 artists and 10 tracks though!
I can't wait to see what you come up with, Lou. And I saw you liked a Threads post. Does that mean you'll start interacting with the awesome Threads music community soon?
Also, I'm also shocked about the Damned. They seem right up your street. Enjoy!
I’ve only really dabbled with Threads but definitely need to give it a closer look.
LOVE ALL OF THESE!! I was able to see the Sugarcubes with New Order and P.I.L. In ‘89! One of my favorite concerts!
I wish I'd had the chance to see them. I'm VERY jealous!
I always think about how much more music there will be to look back on for today’s kids compared to yesterday’s kids. The ratio of current music to past music is just getting smaller. So I’m all for looking back because the treasure trove of the past is only getting bigger as we move forward!
Interesting, and spot on, evaluation.
True story.
I was in my local record store last weekend. There was a guy and a girl in there who looked like they were 18, tops. Probably still in high school.
The guy walks up with two records: Herman's Hermits and The Monkees. He then gets out a snazzy orange neon wallet with a velcro strap (I used to have one rather like it when I was a lad :) and pays for his bounty with cash. I asked him if that was his DeLorean parked outside. I dont think he got the joke.
The girl purchased a still sealed vinyl of The Front Bottoms and paid with her phone.
Old is New and New is Old. Or something.