20160712

self realization: i may have a bit of an addictive or obsessive personality.
case in point: over the years, i have a sauron-like gaze with certain artists.

the listing below: the approximate age when each artist first "spoke" to me.
(as best as I can recall)

age	band(s)
11	samantha fox, george michael, tears for fears
12	ac/dc, machine head
13	guns n' roses
14	soundgarden
15	jeff buckley
16	pantera, stone temple pilots
17	monk, coltrane
18	testament
19	311, ice cube, d.o.c.
20	led zeppelin, megadeth
21	tool, manson, nine inch nails
22	bjork, stevie wonder
23	black sabbath
24	weezer
25	fiona apple
26	beatles
28	old metallica, slayer
30	strapping young lad, opeth
31	rollins band
32	burzum, immortal
33	drudkh
34	elliott smith
36	vektor
38	pink floyd

obviously, these are my favorite musicians.

my current obsession is the smiths. not sure if they'll make the cut.