That rule is almost universal. Some people's ignint.

In addition to Sean and CV's mix cds, I'm listening to Bon Iver's "For Emma, Forever Ago" album (iTunes link). It's haunting, minimal, and beautiful. Apparently, his girlfriend dumped him so he holed up in his father's hunting shack in a Wisconsin forest for the winter and emerged with this album.

Sean, this may be up your alley.

Peter, I have that in my Amazon saved list! (among many others. . .)

My disposable income is gone right now, and there are so many more CDs I want, but I bet your Amazon saved list is bigger than mine. You just seem like someone who would have an extensive library of musical wants.

Thanks Tom, nope we are out in the country on high ground, so the Plex is ok. Can't say that for areas of Des Moines and Cedar Rapids Iowa, pretty much all of downtown is under water in CR. All the other towns downstream are bracing for what is coming.

Yeah, I've got band names jotted down everywhere--Amazon, Stickies, pieces of paper on my desk. . .

Sometimes I wish I'd be more selective, but then I'd probably be missing out on some great stuff.

Hey, it works for me. It made for a great sampler. I just woke up with the Marcy Playground song in my head.

I just wish the other Marcy Playground albums were as good as their first.

Peter, I find it's generally easier to listen to only one piece of music at a time, but whatever floats your boat.

Peter Gabriel, Security. Now that I have speakers capable of producing the dynamics that some artists take care to put into their productions, I am really enjoying it.

I always loved the percussion on this disc, but it just wowed me tonight, particularly I Have The Touch.