But it takes so long

Pop songs spelling out your life to a 't': It is at once reassuring and depersonalizing. Is what I am going through so typical?

Apparently, yes. Yes it is.

How do people live?

Second song is just pure defiance. A man's gotta live, after all!

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--> Make It Together, Beachwood Sparks
--> One Way Ticket, Breakaways

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(Image: Quino Terceño)

I've got it in my brain now

My dad came for a visit this weekend. I love him, but I wonder what would happen if I introduced him to the full range of my musical interests.

Ka-boom!

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--> The Brain Center at Whipples, The Melvins
--> Uncommonly Good, Jesus Lizard
--> Vamos, The Pixies
--> The Ruling Class, Jeff Tweedy (live, Jan. 25, 2006 in Chicago)
--> Support Our Troops, Devendra Banhart

Is it destruction that you require to feel?

I feel used, condescended to, and really just flat annoyed, to be 100% honest.

And sad. Still so sad. Sadder still, in fact.

But enough about me. How are you? Is everything OK? Can I get you anything? Fluff your pillow? Spritz your drink? If there is anything I can deliver, I trust you will please let me know. I'll be back in a moment to check on you.

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--> Pretty (Ugly Before), Elliott Smith
--> Slow Show, The National

When the Bible is a bottle

Not much to say at this time. I am drained of every feeling. Tonight is for the meltdown.

You know what these songs are? These songs are condensed Cormac McCarthy novels. The second one, especially.

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--> Still Be Around, Uncle Tupelo
--> Looking For A Way Out, Uncle Tupelo