Journeys With Jani

Since today is Saturday, we’re doing an album… and it feels downright wrong not to kick this whole thing off with Back in Black (AC/DC).

But here’s the problem with favorite album questions… they’re a trap. Because the second I say Back in Black, my brain goes: What about Rumours (Fleetwood Mac)?

💿 Then it’s, Hold up… What’s Going On (Marvin Gaye)?

💿 And of course you can’t not respect The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

💿 And Straight Outta Compton (N.W.A.)… don’t judge me, judge your own playlist.

💿 Then somebody screams London Calling (The Clash)

💿 And a faint whisper of Led Zeppelin IV and I’m done for

Point is… there isn’t a single BEST. There’s just what hits you in the moment, what raised you, what saved you and what still makes you crank the volume like you’re paying the electric bill in vibes.

So tell me…

What are your favorite albums?

What was your favorite at 16 at 21 vs now?

Two quick updates before I go…

1️⃣ I just realized I didn’t even mention Billy Idol or The Doors which is honestly shocking and possibly a misdemeanor.

2️⃣ If you’re doing Back in Black, you do it right

♠️ You start at Track 1 and you go straight through Track 10

♠️ All 42 minutes.

♠️ Do not interrupt this concert.

♠️ No pausing.

♠️ No skipping.

♠️ No “hold on I gotta answer this call.”

♠️ Respect the experience.

And because my brain refuses to behave… let’s just go ahead and toss Sam Cooke in here too, because that man belongs in every conversation about music. Period.

XOXO, Jani