1973.

"They don't even know what it is to be a fan. Y'know? To truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts."

I really do wish I was growing up in 1973. It could be a forced nostalgia for something I barely know due to extensive viewings of Almost Famous (which Alison and I are watching right now) or it could be real longing for something simpler. Not simple. But more simple than things are now I believe. And the amazing music.

Because the music is pretty damn incredible.

I'm jealous of the people who came of age in that time period. The music was so strong and had such staying power. People still listen to it today. Its become classic in its way. What music from my time is going to be listened to in 35 years? Whats going to have staying power? The Jonas Brothers? Britney Spears? Fall Out Boy? I hope not. Because if when i have children and they think of that kind of music being the music of my generation I will... I don't even know what I'll do. The thought just scares me so much. Its horrible.

Thats when I will play custom mixes in the car ranging in bands from the mountain goats to james taylor to neutral milk hotel to bob dylan to rilo kiley to led zeppelin to the decemberists to joni mitchell or simon & garfunkle or the who.

they will be well educated. but only in things that don't suck...


i don't even know what i'm talking about.


But this is totally my favorite movie.

"You're too sweet for rock and roll."