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“Soundtrack by Various Artists” is a phrase I’ve always secretly sought out. It’s probably because I’m not naturally gifted in the art of discovering the latest and greatest musicians. The mere thought of making a cohesive, nicely flowing playlist makes me overwhelmed and anxious. “Soundtrack by Various Artists” has taken the guesswork out of sampling music, and I’ve always appreciated it. This kind of soundtrack was helpful when I was in high school, trying pretty hard to make “liking music” a part of my identity. I did like music, but I liked the idea of being known for liking music even more. This didn’t come naturally to me. This was a problem. Enter “Various Artists.” I loved going to the movies, so a soundtrack of this type was great exposure to different bands and sounds. I would see a movie and then look up the soundtrack. Often, a simple read-through[...]