Zine, Joseph Carlough, 6 Farmhaven Ave, Edison, NJ, 08820, USA, [email protected], $4 + postage
Initially I thought this was going to be a straightforward review of 12 records, mostly by musician David Bazan and his band Pedro the Lion. But each record Joseph adds to his collection serves as a launching point to relate personal stories from his post-college years. I’m not one for music reviews, but the many heartfelt, rambling snippets from Joseph’s life filled the pages and slowly drew me in. He talks about going to see David Bazan play at an intimate show, and a brush with a libertine student. If you enjoy record collecting or reminiscing about the moments and music that intersect in your life, you’ll enjoy this. (Rodney Dickinson)