As I sit here and struggle with my final paper of the semester, I realize what's missing: a soundtrack. Years ago, studying for finals, I always had what we old-timers referred to as a mix tape playing in the background. The The (no, kiddies, that's not a typo, look them up), The Smiths and The Cult got me through junior year finals. Senior year it was 10,000 Maniacs, The Church and Jane's Addiction. Of course, there were no iPods, so music was blasting out of boom boxes all over campus. Do they still do that? I hope so. There is nothing like walking across campus on a spring day, following your favorite music to its source, and finding out who is blaring it out their window.
So, here I sit, 20 years later (yes, 20!), writing my final paper of the semester without a soundtrack. The new REM is very reminiscent of their 80s stuff. Maybe a little too much? (Dudes, you are making me feel OLD.) I need something new. I tried John Mayer, but that tabloid picture of him in a mankini keeps popping into my head. (Okay, EW!) Too distracting. Jason Mraz? Too-complicated lyrics - I can't concentrate. I recently started listening to David Ford. Love him, but um, I'm already depressed, thanks.
Any suggestions?
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Gamelon gets me through everything. There aren't any lyrics in most songs, and those that do are in some southern Asian language I don't know. Also: yes, the kids do still blare music only now they do it out of really expensive sound systems at annoying hours of the night.
Interesting suggestion! Thanks. :-)
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