Question for folks

I’ve been running classes for two days at my old company and I had lunch yesterday with a couple of my old buddies, along with a co-worker of theirs I don’t know at all. During the lunch (where music was a central topic) I was asked how I’d describe my taste in music.

Now, I listen to artists from a WIDE variety of genres, but I’d say that trying to characterize or summarize the things that draw my interest is difficult. However, being a fan of the whole notion of “connectedness,” I thought I’d give it a try.

Then I thought, “Maybe outside eyes would help in this.” So I turn to you, O my Unusual Suspects.

On my way home, I stopped at Newbury Comics and picked up three used CDs by artists I like. It strikes me that it’s an unusual list, and I’m curious as to how YOU might characterize any connective tissues among them.

I have already got work from two of the artists in question in my collection; one is new to the collection but known to me already. All of them were folks I wanted to hear more from.

The CDs:

Against Me: New Wave

John Fahey: The Legend of Blind Joe Death

I also hit Borders and picked up a collection of Tomas Transtromer’s poems (The Great Enigma) and the new issue of Parabola, whose theme is “God.” Not sure that’s relevant to the question, but there it is.

So, any thoughts? I have no preconceived notions here; really curious.