the past always seems so perfect and tempting. it is almost like an utopian world because all the bad things and whatsoever in the past are over; no matter how bad the memories were, the fact that they were already over provides us a sense of comfort, which is why i have such a strong inclination to rewind the clock and relive the past. this feeling intensifies whenever i listen to those classic oldies. it really brings me a sort of utopian feeling, which is so tranquil, calm, and nostalgic. the drum beats of the 80/90s, the style of vocal projection then, the wonderful lyrics which are so meaningful and artistic that lyricists of today can never emulate, and lastly, the unique kind of 'rusty quality' of past recordings, all these make me feel so attracted to the oldies. they just bring so much a sense of familiarity and closeness, which is really a good place for emotional reprieve to temporarily extricate myself out of the current state of mind so as to recharge myself for any upcoming challenges...