Echoes that I Keep

Welcome to the Tipsy Vinyl!

You can call me Nuno, I'm a music enthusiast and I will be your bartender tonight.

This is something I've been meaning to create for a long time now, a place ( in this case, a bar) I can "store" my musical opinions and favorite albums in, all while sharing it with whoever finds this. I decided to choose a bar for this as, number 1, done right, it can exude an air of cozyness from it, and number 2, me likes tha alcohol.

A year and a half ago now, I quit my job of 5 years, and I spent the remainder of that entire year searching for new opportunities, without any luck. I was extremely depressed, more than I had ever been in my life, and in the process of that, I found this album, and when I listened to it, in its entirety... It changed my life. I had finally found what moved me, more than any other movie, or book, or TV show I had ever read or watched.

It changed my perspective on life, on priorities, on what it means to live on this earth with purpose. And I fail, as we all do, I still fail. But this became a guideline to how I wanted to live for the remainder of my time here. I'll... Eventually talk about this album. So, yeah, this is what I found on my journey of self-discovery and learning through music so far.

Fair warning, I cuss a lot, in writing and in real life. I also like to talk about whatever I want, even some topics people may find offensive, so if that's ok with you, great! Stick around for some drinks, if not, no worries, there's better bars down the street.

Enjoy!

In Rainbows - Radiohead (2007)

  • Genres: Alt Rock / Experimental Rock
  • Favorite Tracks: "Bodysnatchers", "Nude", "Weird Fishes / Arpeggi", "Jigsaw Falling into Place"

So, I guess we can start with this one. The first album in my journey was actually not this one, it was "Moon Shaped Pool", also by Radiohead, I didn't much care for it, as it was a clear breakup album that came right after Thom Yorke had divorced from his wife of twelve years, and I just... Couldn't relate, I guess. The next one I heard was "Ok Computer", which was good, but in the end, It didn't quite capture my attention. At least, not like "In Rainbows" did.

A friend of mine says this album is his favorite from the band and I can see why. I feel like It's the perfect blend of rock rawness in some tracks, while others offer more of the classic Yorke melancholia. It feels like an album that was made while everyone in the band was at their peak, and in accordance with what they wanted to do here. Favorites include "Bodysnatchers" for its grungy guitar, and "Nude" for one of the most beautiful and intimate songs I've ever listened to. Radiohead without being overly depressive or experimental.

I'd say this one pairs well with an Old Fashioned. A warm, bittersweet drink that I think represents it well.

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