#53 Bruce Springsteen

#53 Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska

Columbia, 1982

Americana

I have a special relationship with Springsteen. I had to grow into his music, but once I did, we connected. Every now and then, I have a dream where he gives me advice. It's pretty cool.

I don't listen to this record a lot, because it's a mood, but I appreciate that it's there when I need it. I put it on a couple weeks ago, after learning of the death of one of my best friend's fathers, Joe - a literal and figurative giant of a man. He was a presence throughout most of my life (he and Connie took us all to Woodstock '99!), and I cared for him very much, so it was hard not to be able to say goodbye. I put on this record, which is itself very much about mourning, and I thought about Joe, and cried a little, laughed a little, and really just sat with my feelings and said goodbye my own way. It was the right record for that.

This one is for Joe and Connie ❤️

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#32 Prokofieff, Strauss - Peter and the Wolf, Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks

Camden, year unknown Genre: Classical Performed by the Boston Symphony conducted by Serge Koussevitzky, narrated by Richard Hale This lp is in terrible condition---even after cleaning, it's crackling and hiccoughing, even skipping. It's tough, because I LOVE this recording, but this one will have to be purged. Let it be known, however, that this lp has been loved. It was a formative education piece for me, teaching me both about music and about narrative. It also taught me that you should always watch you back in unfamiliar places, and not underestimate the unknowns in your surroundings. It also taught me that representing animals with instruments is hilarious. Dad listened to it when he was a kid, and played it for us when we were kids. Maybe I'll make some kind of art with this one.

#59 Geoff Berner - Victory Party

Mint Records, 2011 Canadiana Klezmer Punk I bought this record, along with Berner's book "Festival Man", when he played at the Company House (RIP) on Gottingen Street. That's another show/artist I was made aware of thanks to Peter, so thanks pal! This show was wicked awesome, and "Victory Party" is equally so. It's barely contained, but perfectly contained, klezmer infused chaos; each song a story that pulls your strings like a puppet. Geoff Berner is a Canadian gem. Oh, and Festival Man is a great read.

Shout Out to Jampy

I got this sweet record stand for Christmas from Stu. Created by Jampy (my excellent birthday twin) and featuring Dartmouth's own Three Sisters (Tuft's Cove smokestacks), it helps me display whatever wicked wax I'm spinning. Very cool.

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