The Critic

Over 30 years ago when I was in my early 20's I lived for music. I was living at home, working, and paying very little rent. I had a good deal of discretionary income and that was invariably spent on music. I bought LP's to listen to at home and eight-track tapes to listen to in the car.

I bought jazz, folk, country, and rock and roll. I bought blues, spoken word, and nostalgia. My appetitite for any recorded work was insatiable. I wanted to buy more and more. Unfortunately, due to my adventurous nature in choosing selections to buy, I foun...