Kickin it old school

I don’t have one of those gadgets that allows you to play your mp3 player through the car stereo. I KNOW. I’ll wait for your shock to subside.

Normally I’d just put my earbuds in while I cruise the highway but 1) my Zune is still on its way back from the Zune hospital 2) mini workout-player is in Spouse’s truck and 3) so are the earbuds. All of this means I am FUCKED for a 2 hour drive. Except…

My CR-V has a six disc cd changer. I’ve had a few random discs in there for a while and by random I mean Juliana Hatfield, Mary J. Blige, Kate Nash eclectic (see above re: earbuds). At the last minute, I remembered that I still own some actual physical CDs – I KNOW – so I grabbed some faves. Here was my soundtrack for the drive to the Springs:

1. Patty Griffin, Living with Ghosts

This album remains in my top 5 of all time. Spare and gorgeous, not to mention awesome to sing along with.

2. Sarah Harmer, You Were Here

Smart lyrics, catchy beats – also fun for singalong.

3. Beastie Boys, Ill Communication

I remember when this album came out and there was NOTHING on the radio that sounded like it. It was the first glimpse of the “real” Beasties and their Sabotage video became legendary. ‘Cause you can’t, you won’t and you don’t stop.

4. Chris Isaak, Heart Shaped World

10th grade A.P. English trip to Toronto. I bought the tape and did my damndest to wear it out. Apparently I did the same with this disc because fully two songs won’t play anymore. Boo. Still love EVERY single tune.

5. Joan Osborne, Relish

One of my favorite albums ever and possibly in my top five Debut Albums. What if God was One of Us is still a good song but my fave without question is Right Hand Man. That song made me a fan for life.

6. Van Morrison, Moondance

Sentimental favorite. Someone asked me what my favorite song was a week or so ago – I’ve got a ton of faves but my favorite love song probably EVER is Into the Mystic.

So those are the discs I cranked through on the drive down. The way back has a whole other handful of discs.

I’ve been reading so there will, actually, be an update to the book list but I’m not sure it’ll get done today. On top of that, I may make the drive to Aspen tomorrow to FINALLY get to see The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.  I’m inordinately excited about the film and it’s totally worth the trip.