And your sister

Beck - 'Debra' (Midnite Vultures - 1999)

How do you close out not just a year, but a decade, a century and even a millennium? Until 1999 it wasn’t a problem that bothered anyone as the people in the year 999 were probably more concerned with regnal years if they cared at all.

Decades tend not to play ball with something as clear-cut as years ending in 9. There are many suggestions as to when t…