Rob
Sheffield loves music. In Love is a Mix
Tape he tells a partial story of his life through songs he loves and hates.
Specifically music that was around at the time of mix tapes. Before playlists,
before CDs, there were tapes. He also goes through a few reasons to make and/or
receive mix tapes. He talks about choosing the right music for the right
occasions the same way an English teacher would speak of using the right words
at the right time. He wants people to understand that music, as a thing to
share, is a great way to make or break connections with others. Music is also a
very good way of telling a story, or explaining things you might not be able to
put into words all the time. Music can make someone feel what the artist wants him
or her to like its own brand of pathos. If used correctly, the story that comes
along with it will make more sense as well. Sheffield definitely uses this to
his advantage. He should, as he has enough experience with it being a Rolling Stone editor and a music geek. In
the end it is clear music has played, and will continue to play a big part in
the life of Rob Sheffield and many more.
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