It’s Music Monday. Today, I’m highlighting a few of my favorite albums that kept me company during my late teens and early 20’s. To most of you, it’ll be a very weird collection. But I like weird music, so there ya go.

What albums do you remember from your late teens or early 20’s that had an impact on you?

1. Bringing Down the Horse – The Wallflowers: If you don’t like this record, we can’t be friends. When I first started driving, I had this on cassette tape (Remember those things?). The first song I ever played on guitar and sang for a girl was Josephine from this album… go ahead and make your jokes.
2. 40 Acres – Caedmon’s Call: This album made me think there was a little bit of hope for Christian music. I love the lyrics to Thankful off this record.
3. Heartbreaker – Ryan Adams: I remember listening to this one and thinking, “I want to write songs just like that.” It’s amazing how music can be so sad and beautiful at the same time; the acoustic guitar, the harmonica, love it. Why Do They Leave? is my favorite track.
4. Beneath Medicine Tree – Copeland: I listened to this album over and over in my early 20’s. Take Care and There Cannot Be A Close Second are two good tracks off this to check out.
5. Regulate the Chemicals – Twothirtyeight: This record was just fun to listen to.  Here’s a song from the album so you can get a feel for what it sounded like. I still listen to it and make reference to it in conversation with my close friends.
6. Two Conversations – The Appleseed Cast: I remember singing along to Fight Song on a lot of car rides with friends. I used to go to sleep to this album.

Alright, there’s my weird music for Monday. Now, it’s your turn. Let’s hear ‘em.