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Soundtrack of 2025 - Roseanne Cash - The Wheel

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The Soundtrack of Your Life  (18+) Every February, you're invited to chronicle the music that has influenced your life! #1970896 by Jeff

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The Soundtrack of 2025

Gosh, when does music become numb to you?

And honestly, I wasn't sure how to ask the question. It's rhetorical of course, but I haven't listened - seriously listened to modern music since Adele released 21 in 2011. Since then, I have not found music compelling to listen to, which is sad in a way because I think we all connect to music growing up, in our teens and as young adults. Maybe that's where music leaves it mark. I just do not find the music of the modern age compelling. Not in the beats, not in the lyrics, and not in the creativity. And yet a whole generation has been inspired by music from 2011 on.

Maybe music is generational? It's worth studying.

What was my soundtrack for 2025?

Aurora by Daisy Jones and the Six
Christmas Music (you can always count on Christmas music)
Johnny Cash
Roseanne Cash
Blue Oyster Cult

Most of them are old favorites that I found myself listening to again to find strength in adversity, to lift me up, or just to find a lighthearted moment to let myself go.

I like Christmas music for the uplifting, inspirational message.
I like Blue Oyster Cult when I just want to let myself go and sing at the top of my lungs.
I like Roseanne Cash (The Wheel) when I'm a little moody.
I like Johnny Cash when I went to find strength in the face of adversity.
I like Aurora when I just want to listen to something.

Lately on my blog I've shared "Hazy of Shade of Winter," by Simon and Garfunkel and the Bangles. I think it's been hitting a chord with me especially with "Time, Time, Time, see what's become of me..." How introspective we get with age.

If I could sum up the Soundtrack of 2025 with one song? Tough.

Here you go:
ROSEANNE CASH
-- The Wheel