“What I struggled for so long in my life was understand why I felt the way I did. Putting a name to my struggle, especially through music, has empowered me in a lot of ways.”
I can totally relate to this, friend. Music has saved me so many times. (Also I tried to share this quote but Substack is wonky and won’t let me ☹️)
Excellent album walk thru. It definitely takes me back to October 2000 and just being utterly blown away by this album and this band. It’s still a go-to for me when I’m feeling melancholy, or just slightly exhausted. I think of “Optimistic,” “In Limbo,” and “Idioteque” as a song suite, as they flow together. And I love the pairing of “Morning Bell” with the sped up Amnesiac version, too. This is one of my all time top 5 favourite albums!!
Great write-up. A shame you couldn't experience this record in real time with the rest of us. I was 18 and battling with mental illness. It was absolute perfection.
I was 18 too when it was released. That time is my life I was really more into 60s and 70s rock and starting to get into modern alternative rock. Better late than never to appreciate this.
“What I struggled for so long in my life was understand why I felt the way I did. Putting a name to my struggle, especially through music, has empowered me in a lot of ways.”
I can totally relate to this, friend. Music has saved me so many times. (Also I tried to share this quote but Substack is wonky and won’t let me ☹️)
Substack is wonky. I’ve had to do some weird things to restack quotes from my phone.
I’m grateful music has saved you too and that you are here.
Excellent album walk thru. It definitely takes me back to October 2000 and just being utterly blown away by this album and this band. It’s still a go-to for me when I’m feeling melancholy, or just slightly exhausted. I think of “Optimistic,” “In Limbo,” and “Idioteque” as a song suite, as they flow together. And I love the pairing of “Morning Bell” with the sped up Amnesiac version, too. This is one of my all time top 5 favourite albums!!
Those three really do flow together so well. I’ve really come to enjoy National Anthem. It’s probably become my favorite track.
Great write-up. A shame you couldn't experience this record in real time with the rest of us. I was 18 and battling with mental illness. It was absolute perfection.
I was 18 too when it was released. That time is my life I was really more into 60s and 70s rock and starting to get into modern alternative rock. Better late than never to appreciate this.