The following songs and/or albums have affected me and probably always will inspire me to continue my path to pursue music. The common thread that weaves through them is a moodiness enhanced by minor chords with thought-provoking, introspective lyrics. An emotional, honest vocal bursting forth with real feelings and good plus bad notes are always a definite necessity in the music. Feel....it's all about a song that makes me feel deeply on some level tugging on the emotional strings.