As someone who relies on collective memory to fill in the holes of youth (maybe we all do that?) I thoroughly enjoy your writing and perspective so much. But this one really gets me—the letters, the tapes, the true teenage connection. Sometimes I chide myself for how nostalgic I am, but this is a kind of affirmation. Why not romanticize these romantic times we had. Black Celebration forever. xo
This was a great one, Aaron! Aaah, the search for those elusive bootlegs and b-sides...
As someone who relies on collective memory to fill in the holes of youth (maybe we all do that?) I thoroughly enjoy your writing and perspective so much. But this one really gets me—the letters, the tapes, the true teenage connection. Sometimes I chide myself for how nostalgic I am, but this is a kind of affirmation. Why not romanticize these romantic times we had. Black Celebration forever. xo