Trials and tribulations of being a Greenday fan

Having such an affinity with 90s grunge and all to do with the 90s naturally I'd be attracted to Greenday. Being a post Nirvana psudo punk/grungy kinda band they opened my eyes to punk music. Its kinda spiraled me into the CBGB greats like Clash and Ramones. A whole new genre than what I was used to. It was fuckin awesome hearing these Brit punk bands that the media called senseless racket and thinking it was the best music in the world.
So back to Greenday. While I have multiple albums I have to take the hipster stance on this one. Great band before they sold out. If memory serves correct originally signed with reprise in the early 90s .Greenday came up on the scene putting out a few albums but still kept to their punk roots. Arguably after American idiot got big their music declined. Its a shame Dookie was such a great album. But hey its proof that fame changes bands and not always for the better.

Band: Alice in Chains

They come to snub the rooster. When it comes to grundge/metal one can never go wrong with a little Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney. At first I hated Alice in Chains but like every great band the lyrics were catchy and the riffs were rockin. My age group either knows all the lyrics or has never her of them and I wouldn't have it any other way.
I remember a few years back be and a buddy were having the defining rock band conversation and the only band we really called in the same rank was Alice in Chains.
Formed late 80s in Seattle, the small time band hit pay dirt in the 90s even having to compete with the great Nirvana and Pearl jam. And god am I glad they did, they have a unmistakable sound and are unique as hell.

Music: not just lyrics but an audible mode of expression

The quote in the picture is miss quoted. It was really a Marley lyric but it speaks the truth no mater who said it.
Music has the profound ability to sway the listener threw the broad spectrum of emotions. We all have songs that we treat like comfort food. Whether it be a heart felt ballad by the last winner of the voice or a classic that holds a deeper meaning. Today's entry is dedicated to those songs that we will never let go of.
I personally have a whole playlist devoted to those gems, stupid songs like American Idiot to blues instrumental standards. Its attachment and feelings associated with  music that makes it amazing . The way each person interprets a song and how it effects them is unique. Its a beautiful thing.

Great music. Go find it!!!!!

Currently listening to Dr. Dre : Nothin' but a 'G' thang
Its never just gonna be just one genre of music that scratches that itch. With an eclectic collection of music most iPods or phones are a virtual throwback to the long forgotten mixtape. I cant ever remember a day that I just spun the same artist let alone the same genre. Its great how you can go from Metallica to Dr.Dre in a matter of song or two. Let's not take that for granted. Most of my friends will listen to the same ten songs over and over to the point I wanna hurl, this is America enjoy the musical free for all. I don't know if its because my family can't agree on an radio station to save their lives or just human nature but between my mother and father I was exposed to everything from Garth Brooks to Jerry Garcia at a young age and my music collection reflects it.

The 4

Let's start with those 4 CDs and why I hold them so close to my heart

#1 Led Zeppelins IV
In my opinion probably one of the best albums ever cut by Zep... songs like misty mt hop and when the levees break bring this album to life. Robert Plants guitar playing really shines and John Bonham beats the hell out those drums.

#2 The Beatles Sargent Peppers Lonley Hearts Club Band
A fantastic album and still remains to be one of a hand full that I can listen from beginning to end. There's something about the lore behind the Beatles and all the "demonic" reversal shit. I think as an introduction to the British invasion this album is a must.

#3 Greenday's International Superhits
Hah, finally some 90s music, I love this album.
Part well know radio hits and part likely ignored gems. I sat for months blasting this album till I knew every line...

#4 Nirvana's Nevermind
The most well known Nirvana album ever. I went from thinking I knew what music was to having my mind blown (no stab at Kurt intended). This album ended up becoming my soundtrack for high school. Songs like "Breed" and "In Bloom" took on a whole new meaning. I still to this day look forward to any of the 12 songs coming on in my car.

These 4 albums started an obession and thirst for music thats never been tamed. Yeah Dark Side Of The Moon would have rounded this list out but hey a 12 year old kid can only take so much musical assault in at one time.

just a begining only an observation

I can still remember a little over 10 years ago for Christmas my father bought me 4 CDs and i didnt realize that they would eventualy shape my life in to what it is now. This "Blog" iisn't intended to be looked at by the masses, its just a little spot im gonna call home and share my progression and thoughts on the music i hear daily and throwback tunes iv almost forgot.....