No tape today, just a few random thoughts about me missing the 8-track tape cartridge format. A whole bunch-o-people out there collect them today, and it's mostly done out of fun and enjoyment. At least that's the way it is with me. It's partly nostalgia, but I think it's still a viable format to this day.
People out there tend to want things INSTANTLY. That would explain the rise in downloadable music from places like iTunes. They also want perfect sound. The 8-track never had perfect sound, but it was fun to listen to and it kept playing on and on if you wanted it to. It had no fast forward, so you had to listen through until you found your favorite song. But hey, we didn't and don't care. We even have fun repairing them. New pads, new rollers, new carts...again I repeat, it was a fun format.
There are some collectables out there in 8-track land too. I hate mentioning the word collectable, or money when it comes to things we collect and enjoy, because it tends to bring in the people that ruin the fun, by driving up the prices, and taking all the fun out of it because we now can't afford to get some of the carts we want.
So, go and buy some carts. Some good, and some bad. Some country, and some strange ones. Some fantastic, and some just plain funny. Enjoy yourself.
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