AFI - STS Turns 19!!!
Today is the 19-year anniversary of an incredibly impactful and influential album by my favorite band ever in the goddamn world.
Sing The Sorrow turns 19 today, and my god, it makes me feel old. I have been a diehard fan of AFI since before this album dropped, and the friends I have made, experiences we've shared, and hearing the various stories shared by fans surrounding this record, its just incredible. This band has been here for me for a long time, and this album in particular has aided me through some dark paths and low times.
The buildup that was shared with us fans, for this album, was such a fun thing to be apart of (and omg Hunter had hair back then!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnQrlQfgEJA
Still one of my all-time favs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BhDj_72KD8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv4aXiQHDIg
https://blog.eil.com/2018/03/13/dicks-picks-15-years-of-afis-landmark-album-sing-the-sorrow/
Celebrating this work of art today, and knowing that I will have my vehicle (after a 5-mo stint in the shop, thanks auto accident) to drive my happy ass to their first live show since before the pandemic (in 2 weeks!!!!!!), is an incredible source of stress relief.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTqxZ1n-MOI