Which songs do we put on mixes?  Which songs compel us to sit our friends and family down and say you have to listen to these guys?  Which songs do we post on our blogs?  Why do we choose the songs we choose?

What about a song makes it a good entry point for an introduction to a musician?  Or is that totally different for every band?

Do we have tried and true intro songs for certain bands?  Or do we choose the intro songs based on the person or crowd to whom we're making the introduction?

How do we make introductions?  One person at a time?  In cars?  Over email?  On mixes?  In groups?  In the background at parties?  Obviously and purposefully?  At full volume in the dark?

And, most importantly, what compels us to make the introductions?  Love, right?

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This is one of the songs that I've used to introduce people to Phish. 

I'm not fanatical about Phish.  I've never been to a concert.  I've never participated in the world of bootleg recordings.  I've never told anyone they're my favorite band. 

But I do think they're brilliant.  I adore their music.  I think way too many people get turned off by the intensity of their following and don't give them a chance.  And I think Waste knocks people's guard down.

Waste is track 3 on Billy Breathes.