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June 25, 2004 10:47 AM

New Yorker Now

So, I've tried to disavow myself of all New York affiliation in styles like <snooty voice>"I'm NOT a New Yorker"</snooty voice> throughout my two year adventure here, and while my time may be drawing nigh, the sentiment has stayed strong.

Until my boy Nathan turned me on to the new Beastie Boys record. The song "Open Letter to New York" gave me goosebumps. I've listened to it over and over again, and it still gives me goosebumps. All the references, all the sentiment, it so completely encompasses that which is New York to me.

"Brooklyn / Bronx / Queens & Staten / from the Battery to top of Manhattan
Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin, Black, White
New York: You make it happen!"

It's a love letter to the city that I'm in. It's a love letter to the city that I've made my home. Goddamn, I'm a New Yorker for now!

Anyone know a kicking bass system where I can go listen to this song?