What

happened to good music?

I was reading a book, and listening to City and Colour when I got bored and closed my eyes. I really began listening to Dallas' voice, and I stayed like that for maybe 20 minutes. Just listening.

That's something I almost never do. And when I do, it's typically with City and Colour.

Why can't more bands put that effect on me? Why can't more bands write and produce music that just makes me want to drop what I'm doing and listen? Why can't more bands make music that just gives me the chills, because it's so beautiful? Why can't more bands remember what music is?

I'm trying to think up a list of bands who do make me do this, but I'm coming up short. I'll list what I've thought up.

Bright Eyes
City and Colour
The Reign of Kindo
The Junior Varsity
Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground
The Dear Hunter
As Tall As Lions
Pink Floyd
Portugal. The Man
RedRedBlue

Uh, yeah. That's it. Sad, right?

Maybe I'm just too picky, or, maybe no one cares about making anything but fun, dancy music anymore. Either way, I wish I could find more bands who made me feel like this. I think this is what music's suppose to do.