a CD.

So, I've been conversing with friends about who still buys cds versus who just buys off of their computers for just a digital file. I guess I'm in the minority, but I do like having a physical copy of a cd. The only times where I think it was inconvenient was when I went to a show, bought a cd, got crushed by the people around me, as did the case...but I think the cd was fine; tough plastic I suppose?

My computer, Wesley, as trusty as he has been, has had his share of breakdowns, so I was always thankful to at least have the cds. But, I suppose, that is what my external hard drive is for and takes up much less space than my shelf and boxes full of cds. I do always love looking at the album artwork, but now you can get that in addition to your purchases on like itunes and such. I just like having the physical in front of me. Although, I do love my new little ipod, so bright and colorful! His name is Winston, yes, I know it's silly to name things, but I suppose that's how I get connected to things so easily...

Recently, I've gathered many cds, whether buying on a whim or buying with intent or being a gift. I love music, I love receiving music or suggestions, and I love sharing music and suggesting different artists myself. Right now, I find myself in a darker mindset, so I've been listening to a lot of hardcore/metal with some pop punk to keep me upbeat as well. I've found some great bands in the past year.

The bands I would say I have been listening to a lot lately are (alphabetical style):

-Artist Vs Poet

-Asking Alexandria (pictured-I have and love the Dropdead! tee on the gent to the far left!)

-Attack Attack!

-Blessthefall

-Breathe Carolina

-Bring Me The Horizon

-The Cab

-Chester French

-A Day To Remember

-The Devil Wears Prada

-Drop Dead, Gorgeous

-Eat Me While I'm Hot!

-Flyleaf

-Forever The Sickest Kids

-Girl Talk

-Goodnight Nurse

-Hey Monday

-I See Stars

-I Set My Friends On Fire

-Justin Timberlake

-Kings of Leon

-Lady Gaga

-Let's Get It

-Mayday Parade

-Miss May I

-Norma Jean

-Opshop

-Paramore

-Quietdrive

-Ratatat

-Red Car Wire

-The Rocket Summer

-Saosin

-School Boy Humor

-Sky Eats Airplane

-A Skylit Drive

-There For Tomorrow

-Underoath

-The Used

-Vanna

-The Veronicas

-We Came As Romans

-We The Kings

-can't think of any x's...

-You Me At Six

-can't think of any z's...

-3Oh!3

---and that's only a fraction of the music I've been listening to of late!