My Music History, Part 3: College, The Early to Mid-90's
Not only was my first week of college monumental in the usual fashion, but I met someone on that first day who has strongly influenced my musical ear and taste significantly...my next door neighbor in the dorm was Matt Nathanson.
The first free minute we had, he sat on the stairs with his guitar and played an Indigo Girls song. We bonded, I was sold, and I can't even begin to fathom where I'd be living or working right now, let alone what I'd be listening to, had we never met. That being said, he would not necessarily agree with my top choices and favorite records.
When I wasn't obsessing over U2's Joshua Tree, the following albums were on shuffle in my 5-disc CD player during four years of research, reading and writing.
FRESHMAN YEAR: 1991-1992
SOPHOMORE YEAR: 1992-1993
If I may stroll down memory lane on a personal level for a moment, 1993 was a very momentous time in my life. Not only did I officially come out, I spent several months abroad in London. And this album, which remains a favorite of all time, basically held my hand as I went through that process and experienced the revelation:
JUNIOR YEAR: 1993-1994
SENIOR YEAR: 1994-1995
Up next, the 'now,' the post-college to contemporary choices which remain music to my ears and soul.
Remember when album covers meant something? I am actually having memories based on the covers themselves. I love my ipod, but downloads don't have the same reaction as opening up a cd case.
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Where is Digital Underground? If you were late on the 'Sex Packets' Album, their cameo (including 2Pac) in Nothing But Trouble (Chase, Demi, Akroyd, Candy) and follow up EP/Soundtrack was awesome. From Run DMC to Joan Osborne? (Slowly shaking his head and looking down)
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