Yesterday I spent $30 on vinyl records.

JOURNEY: EVOLUTION

Oh my god. Beat to all hell, $3.20, but goddamn "Evolution" on vinyl. It sounds just like it should. I've listened to it three times since yesterday, and every time "Majestic" comes through my speakers, I fight the urge to pump a fist into the air. Classic, killer album. How could I resist?

FLEETWOOD MAC: TUSK

I'm so-so on Fleetwood Mac. I LOVE Lindsay Buckingham but hate Stevie Nicks. But, as recently mentioned, I'm big on one particular Fleetwood Mac song, and yesterday I became pretty hell-bent on being able to listen to it on vinyl. As I'm listening to the album, I'm finding that my love for "Tusk" is starting to outweigh my hate... uh, dislike for Stevie. I'll keep you updated.

CHICAGO: CHICAGO IX - CHICAGO'S GREATEST HITS

I don't like compilation/greatest hits albums AT ALL, but after looking at the track list on this one, I had to buy it. The irresistible "25 or 6 to 4" (which I had a surprisingly lengthy conversation with Mr. Post about the title of the song), "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", and "Saturday In The Park" are all old-school Chicago staples. I had to do it. PS: Chicago sounds bomb on vinyl.

And finally, I paid full price ($19!) for a brand new record... what will possibly be referred to as the crown jewel of my collection --

LOW: TRUST

Now, I shouldn't really need to explain to anyone why I bought this, but I have to brag about it. "Trust" is just above "The Great Destroyer" as my favorite Low album, containing my favorite song ("In The Drugs") and some other amazing ones ("Last Snowstorm," "Little Argument," etc.). The best part? It was recorded completely in analog. No digital anything. It sounds AMAZING. Absolutely amazing. Tear-inducing. (Although, to be fair, I cry at Low all the time. Thinking about Low makes me cry. Jesus, I am a wimpy motherfucker.)

As technologically advanced as I am, I feel suddenly like I want absolutely everything on vinyl. It seems like a very purist way to listen to music. Anyone can pirate mp3s and shit, but I feel like vinyls are an investment. I'm going to buy this album, and I'm going to take the time to put the needle down and flip the album over when the first four songs are over.

I'm going to need to make some more money if I'm going to continue this new habit.