soft spot in my heart

[persistenceoftime89]

This band and these records have meant so goddamn much to me in my lifetime that it is hard for some people to even take me seriously. Much like a book that touches you early on, the early Anthrax records kept me out of a lot of trouble and were an escape from quite a bit of household pain as a young boy.

When I got the "Among The Living" tape years ago, there was this very distinct smell--esentially the smell of new plastic--inside the cassette holder and the liner notes. I always thought that the smell was what the Anthrax "studios" or some other very distinct "Anthrax" place smelled like; this smell kept me going during some very troubling times. It reminded me that there were still good, imaginative places to visit and that one day I too would be out there, in the world, doing something important.

Just a thought.

 

[MetalThrasher442]

Touching. Welcome to the board!

 

[metal_thrashing_kansan]

I too can concur about holding music dear to your heart in times of need. For me, it was metal period, but my main 2 was Anthrax and Metallica. It semed as though sometimes those songs were directly wrote to me, as if they knew someone would be in that situation and need an uplift. I know better now, but when you are 13 and 16 and stuff, that sort of thing is what matters. And also, violence never solved anything, but it does make you feel alot better!

 

[MetalThrasher442]

I think they're both great. Hey, they should put both of them together and make a great creation. I'd have to say I prefer Peanut Butter though.

 

[DarbysDad]

Welcome - Budweiser and Red Bull plesse.

Anyway when all of you were 13 and cranking Anthrax I was 19 and one of the thrax fans in my college.

I first listened to Anthrax when I was 16 or 17.

 

[max]

is it just me or did cassettes smell way better than CDs??

 

[TheAssMaster]

Hmmm yes, those lovely smells that make life special - Evostik, Ether, Beery Morning-After Farts (your own, obviously), Heavily Soiled Female Panties (from the old dear next door) etc etc.

Personally, I used to play the records and THAT was what did it for me, not the way the packaging would ming. Still, if you enjoyed them, fair play to you. The question is, did the smell deteriorate over time, as all things new will do?

I hope you also did get out there to do "something important", if not, DO IT!!!

 

[old thrasher]

Welcome - Budweiser and Red Bull plesse.

Anyway when all of you were 13 and cranking Anthrax I was 19 and one of the thrax fans in my college.

I first listened to Anthrax when I was 16 or 17.

i hear ya bro. those were the good old days. the music was fast and loud and my biggest worry was how to get $ for the newest thrash release.

 

[strik9]

Welcome to the board man! Cheers! I can relate to what you're saying about Anthrax's music being a release for your anger and aggression. The music really helped me to release the anger and frustration I felt when I was a young teen. Like a lot of people, I could relate to the lyrics in songs like In My World. That's what assholes like Tipper Gore will never understand. Having something to relate to when you think you're the only one (as is usually the case when you're 13 even though it's rarely true) dealing with whatever, is like a ray of hope when you're a kid.