Music That Shaped Me

Most people have music that they have grown up with. Whether it was when they were a child, throughout their teenage years and well into their adult life. I grew up surrounded by music. Both my parents love listening to music although very different tastes which has definitely in some way contributed to my tastes. My mum had me listening to the likes of Queen and Bon Jovi and usually whatever was on the radio whereas my dad had me listening to music of the disco era. Diana Ross and Chic. 

So I thought I would put together a wee list of the music that has been a huge part of my life. 

Green Day - American Idiot

Yep. I was about 14 when this album was released and I was already into bands by this point with the likes of Linkin Park and Foo Fighters but I was ready for Green Day to come into my life with this album. Not realising that they were the ones who done Basket Case and Warning. This album probably set me up for the identity I gave myself for quite a few years. I continue to love this band so much and have seen them live. I was supposed to see them live again this year but their gig got cancelled unfortunately. 

The Kooks - Inside In Inside Out

So, I ditched school a lot and I would just sit in my room and I would play this album on loop for about 3 hours. To the point where my CD was gubbed and I had to buy it again. It also reminds me of one of the times I went to Florida so it definitely has a special place in my heart.

Paramore - Brand New Eyes

To be honest every single one of their albums has had a huge part in my life. They always seem to bring out an album at poignant moments of my life. This I think is the one that had the biggest impact of all. It came out just as I was breaking up with who I thought was the love of my life at the time. A lot of the songs were like telling me exactly how I was feeling. It was a rough time and this album told me it was ok to feel that way. I also got to see them live for this one. 

Fleetwood Mac - The Very Best Of

Rumours is probably one of my favourite official albums ever but I'm kind of cheating here and picking their best of album because they have so many hits. When I first listened to the album I'm like "wait! I actually know this song" to every song but didn't know that I knew it, if that makes sense? Dreams is one of my favourite songs of all time and The Chain. I love listening to The Chain in the car with Chris. We just get so into it or if we get distracted by something we have to start the song over again. 

Imagine Dragons - Night Vision

I just love this album. I was on the lookout for a new favourite band because well lets just say I can no longer listen to what used to my favourite. Then I remember catching a live show of them on MTV or something and I absolutely loved them. I immediately downloaded the album and I still listen to it all the time. They are probably now classed as my favourite band.

Biffy Clyro - Opposites

So this album came out when I was 22. I was at college doing my Access to Social Sciences course. It was a crazy time for me. I remember listening to it going to visit my Auntie who had cancer. We knew by this point that she didn't have long left. So sometimes this album is really hard to listen to. My Auntie said to me though that I was to stick in at college and anytime I ever thought of packing it in she would be kicking my arse. She passed away before I even finished the course and anytime throughout my student life when I have that niggling feeling or when times get a bit tough I do feel that kick up my arse now. Or I listen to this album to remind myself. So I nearly cried when I saw them this year at TRNSMT and they played Black Chandelier. 

Twin Atlantic - Free

Again this album came out the same time I was starting college. This was the first album I heard of them, the first song being Make A Beast of Myself. It is now one of my favourite albums ever and now one of my favourite bands. The song Wonder Sleeps Here still gives me these feelings and chills. It's such an amazing and beautiful song. I've now had the pleasure of seeing these guys twice. Although I don't really count the first time as it was at the Big Weekend and we only saw about 3 songs. But these guys are amazing live and I would go see them again and again. 

Other honourable mentions include anything by Michael Jackson, Foo Fighters, and Snow Patrol. What music did you grow up with? What are your favourite bands/musicians? 

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