Often, some of our favorite music memories are filled with a sense of nostalgia for memorable experiences that have shaped our lives. A yearning, perhaps, for a time that was more fun, carefree, or reminds us of a significant life story and experience. There are a few records in my youth that truly shaped my love for music. The first record I ever owned is one but will be saved for another day & story. There are also a couple of records I discovered in my teens that were musically life-changing moments. When I decided to begin a Substack about records, these were some of the albums I knew I had to write about. Today’s post is part one of a two-part essay about a couple of records that made a significant impact on me.
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