by John Macdonald | Feb 1, 2024 | The250
In 1989, I saw Metallica at Stabler Arena on Lehigh University’s campus in Bethlehem, PA. The And Justice for All tour. Queensryche opened. It was me and my two best friends from college. One particular moment during Harvester of Sorrow left an emotional... by John Macdonald | Jan 31, 2024 | The250
Our memories are just stories. Many times not so filled with facts. A couple of years into our marriage, both in our mid-20s, Chris and I started the discussion about kids. The result was that we decided the time was now. I remember feeling excited, nervous,... by John Macdonald | Jan 30, 2024 | The250
Vinyl doesn’t sound better than digital. Nor do digital recordings sound better than analog. At least not scientifically or as a blanket statement. There are exceptions, of course. But the exceptions are a product of recording and production techniques (or... by John Macdonald | Jan 29, 2024 | The250
People like me. Not only can others use story to influence us, but the story we tell ourselves about ourselves and our people also does. People like me appreciate the art of an album and the vision of the artist for the work. The extension of the music to the... by John Macdonald | Jan 28, 2024 | The250
This wine tastes nothing like it did when I was at the tasting. What’s the difference? Did the winery pull some sort of fast one on me? Nope. The difference is the story. When at home sipping while making dinner, there’s no story, or at least it’s a...