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Sting will be releasing an album of 16th century lute music. This is even more unexpected than Springsteen's Seeger Sessions, which is a very good experience by the way.

I, for one, am optimistic about this album, as I am a huge fan of Sting the balladeer, Soul Cages style.

'Nuff said.

Best line: She said she had to overcome shyness to become a singer.

Right...

I was taking a taxi to work one day, the driver had the Scorpions on the stereo, so I was like "right on!" and we started talking about the good stuff such as Deep Purple and Mr. Big. He revealed that his 15 year old son complains that its too loud when he cranks up AC/DC at home. What the hell?

If I have any kids, I have a feeling they'll be listening to pop music to annoy me.

A friend claims I have an obsession with dead musicians, and I cannot say she is incorrect as I am very much looking forward to Johnny Cash's soon to be released American V: A Hundred Highways. I am not a fan of country music, but I have been a big fan of Mr. Cash since his dominating performance on U2's The Wanderer. The Man In Black was a total badass, and Bono is in agreement¹.

That I count Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Buckley among my favourite musicians only supports her opinion.

Speaking of which, is it a sign of aging that I am as excited about Johnny Cash's and Neil Young's new albums as Pearl Jam's and Tool's?

[1] Bono said: "Locusts and honey ... not since John The Baptist has there been a voice like that crying in the wilderness. ... Every man knows he is a sissy compared to Johnny Cash." Amen.