I have really specific memories tied to this album too. I used to travel all over the country during the summers when I competed in drum corps. I remember I downloaded the album the day before tour started because it had leaked a few days early. The next day, I took my seat at the back of our tour bus, plugged in my headphones, and curled up into a little ball to listen to the album. It was one of the most peaceful, thrilling, and wholesome moments of my life--and especially then, because 2006 was one hell of a confusing, complicated year for me.

In other words, I know that feel, bro.

I'm loving these music posts you're doing! I've been checking out all of the albums you've listed. I just didn't really have anything semi-worthwhile to say until--go figure--a Muse album entry came along ;)