The Sweet Spot
I’m an album guy.
I don’t buy singles from iTunes. I buy albums. And, I actually listen to them.
Where are my album peeps at?
When you listen to as much music as I do, you realize you’re searching for something.
Today, I realized what it is I’m searching for: The Sweet Spot.
The Sweet Spot happens when you buy a new album. On the first 5-10 listens, everything seems unfamiliar. You’re not quite sure if you like the album. Somewhere in between 5 and 10 listens, the songs start to become familiar enough that they feel comfortable. But, the songs are new enough that you’re not sick of them.
It’s kind of like getting drunk. You don’t want too many drinks, but you don’t want too few.
That’s The Sweet Spot. And, I found it today on Bright Eyes’ new album: The People’s Key. Which you can stream from http://www.npr.com/music.
