Crucial Track for January 25, 2026

"Narrative of Soul Against Soul" by AFI

Listen on Apple Music

Your browser does not support the audio element.

Pick a song from an artist or band that’s had the biggest impact on your life.

Yesterday someone actually asked me what my favorite band of all time was. I used to think I had a clear answer, like I had one “favorite” band throughout my whole life, but honestly (and now that I think about it), I don’t really like the idea of sticking with one band forever.

We change as people. Our tastes change as we grow older.

So when I tried to answer, I realized that maybe AFI is the band that’s had the biggest impact on me, without me even noticing it.

They’ve influenced a lot of the bands and artists I’ve loved the most, so their impact on my life has been both direct and indirect.

So yeah, let’s just say (for now) that, that band is AFI.