The Art of the Mix Tape

Did you ever make a mix tape for a friend? I remember spending hours in high school trying to find the right selection of songs, and then working to fit them all onto a 90-minute tape.  Though making a mix now is infinitely easier, I sometimes miss tapes. When a friend handed you a mix tape, there was no way not to feel flattered at the time commitment. And since getting to the next song involved more than just 'skipping' one, each segue was a surprise.

Lately, Flavorwire has been posting literary mix tapes each week on their site. They choose a character and create a Spotify playlist featuring songs they think the characters would have enjoyed. One of my mom's favorite books is To Kill a Mockingbird, so for Mother's Day I burned her a CD of the Atticus Finch Literary Mixtape. Incidentally, it's a great mix.

I know, who even uses CDs anymore? But it's a tradition I'm sad to see dying out, so I'll preserve it while I can.

Do you have a favorite mix tape? Did a guy or girl you liked ever make you one?


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