I loved the way you speak about the era when the internet was more community-based and message boards became like tribes. I really resonate with being a writer who came after the "golden era" of music journalism. The big banners and sponsored posts take up a majority of digital real estate. But then it comes a time when one record is so undeniable by the culture that even the bots can't bury it. Those are the times I wait for. Amazing article!
Thanks, Tulsa, and well said. That really was the moment when you could see the potential of the internet to bring people together almost coming to fruition. But then social media arrived, algorithms got more sophisticated, and we got clickbaited down a dark timeline.
This album is so good!! I just recently found an unopened copy of the cd in a record store for three bucks!
That is a record store find! Hope to see you on Sunday.
I loved the way you speak about the era when the internet was more community-based and message boards became like tribes. I really resonate with being a writer who came after the "golden era" of music journalism. The big banners and sponsored posts take up a majority of digital real estate. But then it comes a time when one record is so undeniable by the culture that even the bots can't bury it. Those are the times I wait for. Amazing article!
Thanks, Tulsa, and well said. That really was the moment when you could see the potential of the internet to bring people together almost coming to fruition. But then social media arrived, algorithms got more sophisticated, and we got clickbaited down a dark timeline.