Perfect from now on… how indie rock saved my life, and how this book helped me pass the time. :)
Okay… time off from work has allowed me to do something I haven’t done in too long… read. I had a gift card for Barnes and Noble for $20. Not having to justify a purchase is a good thing, so using the gift card for an “impulse buy” felt like the right thing.
I spent nearly 45 minutes scanning around our local B&N. Did I mention that it sucks, the stock is always low, and the staff usually has no clue what is on the shelves, or how to look things up on their computers? That being said, it isn’t hard to surmise that finding something to read can be a hassle. That shelf with “Staff Favorites” or “Staff Suggestions” is almost always empty, and if there’s something there, it’s a NY Times Bestseller, so why bother?
Somehow, I stumbled on a “Pop Culture” table with a ton of books strewn about. A few seemed semi-interesting. Then I noticed “Perfect From Now On” and realized that was a album title I was familiar with (Built to Spill, anyone?). So, obviously my curiosity was piqued. The subtitle of the book roped me in: “How Indie Rock Saved My Life”. How could I not buy this book?
After thumbing through, I realized this author was like my evil twin. Okay, maybe not evil, and certainly not a twin, but we shared a similar obsessive passion for music. So I took it to the counter and produced my shiny gift card.
One week later, I’m done. After reading, and in some cases rereading, I can honestly say that I’ve lead a parallel life of musical appreciation.
Anyone that reads this should immediately go online, to their local bookstore or library and get it… People who are obsessive about music will immediately identify with the narrative. People who aren’t obsessive about music will get a unique look into the mind and soul of a man who’s life is possessed by the sounds of his favorite artists.
Can you see why I loved it? 
