music
Every so often I decide I need to be more in touch with mainstream music. To accomplish this, I've been listening to the radio. This personal assignment has forced me to realize some things. First is that it's time to hear more from those (sarcasm alert!) talented Hanson brothers. Oh, that Mmmbop was a catchy tune. But, on a more serious note, I've learned that I don't much like the new music on the radio. Well, with one exception: Justin Timberlake. Yes, the music of JT speaks to me. Judge me as you must; I completely understand.
My grumpiness over the current state of the radio waves makes me think of my dear father. He is stuck firmly in the music culture of his teen years. He listens to 70's rock, Zeppelin, The Stones, The Who, etc. Now, I want to make it clear this is not me, and it will never be me. I'm not stuck in the era of my youth. I listen to plenty of new music, and my tastes are continually shifting. The simple fact is, I do not like most of the new music on the radio.
This leads me to my third realization of my week long foray into mainstream pop culture: I am very thankful for the library's music collection. It's my music salvation - my haven, if you will.
While the music collection at the library rocks, (pun fully intended) often one needs to plan ahead to get the music she actually wants. This means holds need to be placed. If placing holds is new to you, check out these instructions on our website.
So, now to decide what suits one's fancy today. If you are looking to brush up on your 80's music, I'd recommend the following:
If you are interested in some titles that have been released in the past two years, check these out:
Also, don't forget the joy of a good soundtrack!
Remember, this barely scratches the surface of our amazing music collection. There is something for everyone, and the added bonus of no commercials or annoying DJs interrupting the flow of music.