If It's Too Loud...

I have a strange relationship with classic rock. Growing up, my parents were more into oldies (early Beatles, Chuck Berry) than Led Zeppelin or later Beatles. In college, my indie snobbery was in full swing and I rejected the arena rockers of the 70's and 80's more just because than for any real reason. As I got older, the snobbery (somewhat) faded, and I began to allow myself to enjoy artists I previously despised like Bruce Springsteen. As far as Heart went, all I really knew was their "All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You" from my childhood, but one day the opening riff to "Barracuda" worked its way past my defenses, and they became one of my bucket list bands. Sunday night, Heart played Agannis Arena in Boston, and while I passionately hate arena shows, they've been doing this for over fifty years and I don't think they can put on a bad show. Ann Wilson was performing in a wheelchair due to an injury, but at seventy-four she still has that voice. A...