Well hey there, I remember you

[phoenix64]

If I was wondering how much of me is still 13 years old, I saw the new 2-CD editions of U2's first three albums and freaked out. The thought of all those B-sides is making want to squeal like a massive squealing thingy. I actually own some of them, from 12"'s and Japanese 45's. Acquired, mind you, by a girl living in a small town in Alaska before the internet. Thank heavens for music magazines and mail order. My friends teased me about my obsession with this band with the lead singer with the funny name. Of course my senior year was when The Joshua Tree came out, so in some ways I got the last laugh.

My fondness for their music started to wane after Achtung Baby; I respect their choices but I also respect that the directions they've moved in are not to my personal preference. But those first years? Own my soul.