What does an “album” mean in today’s music? An album is a bigger collection of songs. I think it still has a meaning. As audience you just don’t get as excited about singles or even an EP. An album is significant. It’s a statement. “Revolver,” “Dark Side of the Moon,” …
I’ve been thinking about the concept of simulation these days. We all have optimum level of stimulation. Under-stimulated, and you’re bored. Over-stimulated, and you’ll be overwhelmed and exhausted. The happy medium is different from person to person. Except, in the internet age our attention span must be getting shorter, and we …
I know that I’m defying the popular consensus, including the band members’, when I say that October is the best of the first three U2 albums. I bought this album on a cassette, along with the Joshua Tree, in around 1988 or 1989, and actually I listened to this album …