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A decade of music playlists

posted by Jeff | Thursday, December 18, 2003, 1:07 AM | comments: 8
I decided since I had most of my CD's ripped for the iPod, I might as well make some time capsules of sorts. It's a little tricky in the college years because while you're in school you think in terms of academic years, but it's close.

Here's the list, 1992 through 2003.

My tastes have been all over the place, but if it wasn't obvious, I've been hungry for more since about 2000. I can explain that. First we lost our good radio station here in Cleveland, and then in the following years the record companies only promoted "me too" bands, what started as the "Limp Kornsmack" bands. Since then there have been so few real breakouts that got enough exposure for me to be exposed to.

I think when I start working again I need to break down and by XM radio for the car, especially since my two greatest leads right now could mean a longer commute. At least with XM there's a bit more variety.

Comments

Stephanie

December 18, 2003, 1:25 PM # I thought we already had a playlist of things that remind you of other things...we gave the CD away at your party this year (?).

And you don't have to comment in my journal just because no one else did. Really, it's okay. :)

freeze

December 18, 2003, 1:40 PM # Dude, you have way too much time on your hands. Can't front on XM Radio. I will have that when I get the Impala.

CPLady

December 18, 2003, 2:12 PM # Heh...I looked at your list figuring I'd not recognize a good portion of the bands and was actually quite suprised that I DID recognize a good portion. At least up until 2000. Of course those like REM, U2, Nirvana and Pearl Jam are givens. Sara McLachlan as well (she is a 3rd cousin or some such--my husbands family is originally from Canada).

Others like Smashing Pumpkins, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Alice in Chains and the Cranberries I was turned onto by my husband. Tragically Hip and Barenaked Ladies I have to attribute to Kurt Browning who regularly skates to their music.

My son has turned me on to some Indie bands (Thursday and Thrice).

So I guess this old lady who is stuck in Classic Rock, oldies and Celtic music isn't TOO far off the beaten path. But I'm afraid I still can't stomach Britney or Alanis.

gregleg

December 18, 2003, 4:03 PM # My goodness, Juke Joint Jezebel is that old? (Checks CDs) Why yes, it is. Damn...

freeze

December 18, 2003, 4:24 PM # Just noticing, Toad's single All in All. I remember I bought the cassette single back when I was overseas. That was back in 92. It was the b side to a remix of Walk on the ocean.
In summary, you went from alternative to electronica to pop in a 12 years time...you worldly man, you.

Tobe

December 19, 2003, 7:57 PM # Oh wow... some stuff on here that I didn't think anyone else liked!

Sick of Myself - Matthew Sweet, Friends of P. - The Rentals, and not to mention all the Toad the Wet Sprocket songs on there. I just picked up their greatest hits album, "P.S. - A Toad Retrospective" last year, good stuff!

FreewheelinJoe

December 19, 2003, 7:59 PM # Can't go wrong with the Rentals...

Jeff

December 19, 2003, 8:49 PM # I already had all of the Toad albums, so the best of didn't even catch my eye.

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