My music helps me to recall a lot of good memories of the past. During my high school and college years. What a way to relax, but for me it's more of a catharsis in that I like Heavy Metal......and blast the volume....it may not be good for your ears, but it hasn't effected me that much....and my stereo isn't that good to cause damage ( I wish I had one good enough!).......but yeah, you have struck a nerve....I need to listen more to my faves......to heck with the nieghbors.....Y