Hard drive crashed a while back and I'm re-ripping everything onto my computer. This time, the dregs get digitized too, so I'll start.
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The first lesson in learning not to buy into crappy solo careers is to avoid the progeny. First CD I ever bought. Not a good start.
When one grows up in New Jersey I think even fake Springsteen is mandatory. I even have CDs where "Cougar" is dropped for more authenticity.
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Nerdy male teenagers unite!
An ironic purchase (funny in 1997) seems less like irony and more like bad taste 10 years later.
Good thing I have no idea where to find my old cassettes.