Running to Stand Still

Too often, we find ourselves skipping ahead on our iPod or computer to get to the next song, or to another hit. It's part of the reason I really enjoy listen to vinyl - you're forced to enjoy an album in its entirety.

I initially thought I was going to write a post about an Irish song for St Patrick's day, but when I started thinking, I came to the U2 song, "Running to Stand Still" from their classic album The Joshua Tree. Granted, this is a great song by a great Irish band - but not really a fun St Patty's day tune (unless you're into drinking to ballads about heroin addiction).

It's just a good song that you may have missed if you only listened to the "hits" from this album. Sure, "Where the Streets Have No Name" is a great song too, but too often we miss the real gems by following what the radio wants to play.

So this weekend, enjoy St. Patrick's day, but also make a point to be not too busy to listen to a real album from start to finish. And I don't mean Jason Deruuuuuuuulo.

A few (very random) Suggestions: Feel free to add your own

• Darkness on the Edge of Town - Springsteen
• The Joshua Tree - U2
• ( ) - Sigur Ros

Drive slow