If you have more than fond memories of your past then perhaps you are not particularly good at looking forward. The past is a great learning tool and we've all heard the old saw about history repeating itself blah, blah, blah. There is, however, a great distinction to be made between respectful admiration of our past and delusional desires to get back to it.

From an AP dispatch today by Brian Charlton that quotes Ed "Punch" Andrews, manager for both Kid Rock and Bob Seger -- both of whom continue to resist release of their music to mainstream on-line services --

"We're hoping at some point albums become important again like they were in the past 30 years."

(A version also found here)

Here's what I'm hoping. That Seger's forthcoming album might be good for a change. Of course I won't be listening until I can legitimately download two or three songs first. Sorry Punch, sorry Bob.

I'm a Hollywood Nights '70's guy but I don't listen to "albums" anymore. Good on you Bob for approaching your album making in a sincere way but you know what? Cave paintings are interesting too and nobody is doing it anymore. You may be waiting a long time.