The finest interview/discussion show on music and musicians that mean a whole hell of a lot to certain people. Why we do what we do?, Rocker ennui, amusing anec...
Ep421: Rob Kassees (The Beverly Crushers, 1001 Album Complaints)
Rob is back! And his Star Trek: The Next Generation themed band the Beverly Crushers has a brand new record called Enterprise. It is a deep dive into writing prompt vs. concept record, the vitality and importance of ST: tNG as monoculture influence to hourly procedurals, mainstreaming of sci-fi, and a precursor to serialized prestige television. All this and the origin of The Chop (and the Chop collective). Of course we also talk about the delightful 1001 Album Complaints podcast as well, where Rob and compatriots speak about albums on Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die list weekly.
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Ep420: Big'n (Bill Akins, Todd Johnson, Brian Wnukoswki, Fred Popolo)
The mighty men of Big'n! At last. End Comes Too Soon is the new record and it rips. A song by song with all of that, as well as brief forays unto Ground Rule Double, Discipline, Knife of Sin, Oxes split and so much more. It is a rare glimpse into the Chicago legends history, including the path of Fred Popolo from fan to bass player. What XMSN means, recording the new stuff... All that and so much more.
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Ep419: Mike Baggetta (mssv)
Mike Baggetta is back! His band mssv with Mike Watt and Stephen Hodges have a brand new record called On and On. It is very good and they road tested the song in a unique way, playing them out on the tour for the previous record. We hear all about that, as well as how Mike keeps track of demos and a rundown of the record song by song by Mr. Baggetta, the nature of creativity and collaboration, why Duane Denison is so awesome and so much more!
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Ep418: Mike Hard (God Bullies, Thrall, Pig Harvest)
As Above So Below is the latest God Bullies record, recorded in honor of departed God Bullies guitarist David Livingstone and Johnnie Johnston at Electrical Audio. The reformed God Bullies are playing shows everywhere. Mike Hard clears the air about who owes the name, the intent with the band being called what it is and gives an in-depth song by song breakdown of the new record.
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Ep417: Brian Case (FACS, Disappears, 90 Day Men)
FACS are back with a brand new record called Wish Defense. The last record Steve Albini (RIP) recorded, later finished by Sanford Parker and mixed by John Congleton. It's a little more austere and spare, but definitely FACS. It also features Johnathan Van Herik rejoining... who was in the original band. We do a song by song of that record, as well as discussion of all things 90 Day Men, including the Numero reissue and reunion. Disappears to FACS, Steve Shelley and so very much more.
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The finest interview/discussion show on music and musicians that mean a whole hell of a lot to certain people. Why we do what we do?, Rocker ennui, amusing anecdotes, process and context