For the Record: A Lifetime of Loving Music

 

For the Record: A Lifetime of Loving Music https://fredeggcomics.bigcartel.com/product/for-the-record is a 48-page, Color/Black & White, 5.83” x 8.27” anthology written by David Robertson with artists: Published by Fred Egg Comics, in Dundee, Scotland. Cost: £7.

This graphic memoir is a high-fidelity deep dive into the soul of a music obsessive, serving as a visual mixtape that traces the evolution of a listener from a wide-eyed kid to a seasoned collector. David captures the pure idealism of youth by illustrating his early DIY attempts to master the drums using nothing but felt-tip pens and balloons, a tactile and funny reminder of how passion often outpaces equipment. As he matures, the narrative shifts toward technical milestones, such as the granular struggle of developing the perfect drumstick grip and the transition from the crackle of childhood Christmas LPs to the arrival of his very first CD.

The story functions as a physical history of sound, navigating the tactile joy of 7” singles and the literal grooves of records that defined his upbringing. David doesn't just listen; he questions the world around him, diving into the quandaries of radio programming and the existential dread of the "scary songs" that haunt us as children. He pits legends against each other in the ultimate playground debate of the Beatles versus the Police, while exploring the tribal energy of the Adam and the Ants era. His palate eventually expands into the complexities of jazz, the atmospheric layers of space music, and the cinematic brilliance of Amadeus.

Beyond his own perspective, David explores the avant-garde world of conceptual artists and the fundamental mystery of what music actually is. One of the most touching layers of the comic is the collaborative spirit shown when David illustrates music-based stories written by his own family members, turning personal anecdotes into shared art. Whether he is debating the best song of all time, analyzing compilation strategies, or sorting through a life’s worth of concert tickets, David’s art captures the invisible magic of sound. It is a story for anyone who has ever spent too long in a record store or felt their heart skip when the needle finally hits the wax.

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