When I was in elementary school, I got Madonna’s True Blue album on cassette. I listened to that whole thing over and over and over again. (My poor parents can vouch for this.)

In high school, I was obsessed with everything on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill CD. (I still am. That album holds up.)

Then, in college, whenever I had a paper to write, I listened to Sheryl Crow’s The Globe Sessions for hours on end.

Right now, while I’m working, it’s pretty much a remix of Eric Church on my iPhone. But, his newest “Like a Wrecking Ball” is on permanent repeat. I can’t seem to get enough. I think you’ll see why.