The age of 14 is kind of a suspension. You’re not a kid anymore…but teenage growing pains are still a growth spurt or two away. Music critic David Hajdu says, that makes it the most important year in a music fan’s life. Hajdu is joined by musician and neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin to explain why so many artists, performers and listeners are shaped by their teenage musical tastes.

Listeners: What music did you listen to at age 14? And how did it shape you? Are you a 14 year old who can tell us about the music that you’re listening to and why? Leave a comment below.