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[Abby’s Road] Forgivable Misgivings

So I’m back. Guess who else is back? My favorite celibate vegetarian: Stephen Patrick Morrissey. The Smiths – and Mozzer’s voice in general – played an integral part in framing my musical taste. He’s aged incredibly well and though I prefer old images of a smooth, porcelain-faced waif with flowers in his back pocket over… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Forgivable Misgivings

Abby’s Road canceled today; will resume in two weeks

Everything’s okay, but Abby was not able to work on her column this week due to extenuating circumstances. Hey, life happens! Enjoy this gif.

[Abby’s Road] You Eat Cadillacs, Lincolns too.

Have you everything in order? Preparing for post-rapture looting? I have been quite busy passing German language proficiency examinations and job searching to really let the event sink in. For those in DC who’d like to score some sweet stereo equipment after midnight, a friend of mine who’s unsure about the whole shebang will be… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] You Eat Cadillacs, Lincolns too.

[Abby’s Road] You and I are Gonna Live Forever?

Your ultimate top 25; the best EVER mixed tape…the track list of all track lists and what people will remember you by. Ever consider it? Any idea where I am going with this? Ye Ol’ Funeral/Memorial Service Playlist. Got one? Kind of taboo but I’m going to roll with it anyway. In the swirl of… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] You and I are Gonna Live Forever?

[Abby’s Road] Pulling the Plug

The galaxy of sound is deep and wide. My feet, however, are firmly planted on the amplified planets. I like the way electrified music makes my body feel; I like a driving beat, booming basslines and for my innards to flutter under the decibels of a live performance. As kids, it seems we have predisposition… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Pulling the Plug

[Abby’s Road] The Soundtrack of My Life

It changes, as quickly as day turns to night. As a child, even before the inspiration of music videos, while on long car trips in the back seat I remember imagining I was in a movie. Or I guess watching a movie…or watching myself watch a movie. Regardless, sounds of the radio backed the moving… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] The Soundtrack of My Life

[Abby’s Road] Girl Talk

Since catching a truly amazing supporting act earlier this week (be patient), I have been mulling over women in the music industry. Not so much their involvement in A&R but those actually performing, singing and playing instruments. We all have our lists of favorites and the reasons why they resound in our noggins as being… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Girl Talk

[Abby’s Road] Show Going 101: A Primer

Earlier this week I was reminded of a birthday: The Joshua Tree turned a ripe 24 years old on March 9th. In the past I’ve used 1987 as a barometer as far as my love of music is concerned. It was the year I really began to attend live shows and truly discover the important… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Show Going 101: A Primer

[Abby’s Road] What’s Your Frequency?

“Radio… It’s all right once in a while. Otherwise it tends to induce bad values, false dreams, lazy habits. Listening to these stories of foolishness and violence… this is no way for a boy to grow up.” Rabbi Baumel to Joe, Radio Days, 1987. Is it a lost vehicle, radio? Have we been sucked into… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] What’s Your Frequency?

Abby’s Road postponed ’til Monday

[Insert your sad face image here] Hello loyal readers. Please excuse me for not being prepared with my usual Friday column. Wish I could say that I was kidnapped by a flock of rabid pterodactyls and only returned this afternoon after an astronomical ransom was paid by my husband… but alas, I can’t. I am… Continue reading Abby’s Road postponed ’til Monday