Aural Mess

In this episode, author Jude Warne discusses her work as a writer, including her book on the band America, her upcoming book on the music of Boz Scaggs, and her master's thesis on Bruce Springsteen's album 'Darkness on the Edge of Town'. The conversation touches on topics such as the importance of space in music, the role of production in creating a unique sound, and the influence of literature and different musical genres on artists' work.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Jude’s websitehttps://judewarne.com/America, the Band: An Authorized Biographyhttps://a.co/d/8C7BhSf“Freedom Rock” commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3CnvphQs04Louie Shelton: The Making of Lowdownhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFMrzUTT0HMJude’s playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zPRob3MiqWhaObwyDrzWa?si=816bc55ab96e4fe1Episode 17 playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2987De2I7YOVZWSddqJxUW?si=e8b1e5fc86834162Episode 17 playlist (YouTube)https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5FnhYU0d_1imMVvvu_KnQM&si=SPYNFgjCAfnZSU4wNEWSLETTER:https://auralmess.substack.comMERCH:https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmessFOLLOW ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmessTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmessWebsite: https://auralmess.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction01:30 How the America book came to be10:19 Space and time as musical currency15:44 Jude’s forthcoming Boz Scaggs book23:25 Boz and Steve Miller28:05 Darkness on the Edge of Town39:28 Driving music and top tracks47:07 Toto’s ubiquity53:14 The importance of writing about music57:25 Closing question and wrap up

Part two! In this episode, Chad and Phil continue their discussion of some of their favorite albums. They reminisce about their experiences as musicians in school bands and the impact it had on their musical journeys, and talk about the intelligence behind the punk rock scene.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Part onehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCebkElKko4Buffalo Tom and Mehttps://auralmess.substack.com/p/buffalo-tom-and-meThe Pope of Greenwich Villagehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087932/Episode 16 playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MSU7TwIlryhf3UGQIjOMM?si=eeeec8213ef945e9Episode 16 playlist (YouTube)https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6TEZvq0y6ozpNfkbwG7VyE&si=7Upft8O-7j2aiJXFNEWSLETTER:https://auralmess.substack.comMERCH:https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmessFOLLOW ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmessTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmessWebsite: https://auralmess.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction01:15 Phil’s favorite: “Birth of the Cool” by Miles Davis03:40 Middle school and high school band experiences18:51 “Birth…” continued26:25 Chad’s favorite: “Let Me Come Over” by Buffalo Tom37:24 Punk rock and The Sopranos47:41 Phil’s favorite: “Songs in the Key of Life” by Stevie Wonder1:00:59 Chad’s favorite: “Siamese Dream” by Smashing Pumpkins1:16:30 Wrap up

In part one of this episode, Chad Sutton and Phil DiCriscio analyze some of their favorite albums of all time. To no one’s surprise, they have a Steely Dan album in common. Stay tuned for part two, and be sure to subscribe to the Aural Mess newsletter on Substack - link below!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:STEELY PHIL PODCAST | Ep. 18 (TALKIN' DAN DRUMMERS WITH SAM)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iImbWZMx0IAssistant Engineer Lenise Bent on Working on Ajahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t1SCVSaGN0Steely Dan’s Mystery Man (Jim Hodder interview)https://expandingdan.substack.com/p/jim-hodder-interview-steely-dan-drummerSteely Dan - Peg (Steve Gadd on Drums)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWOaSQ-GlRkBeavis and Butthead watch Green Day's Longviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDC7nINVPdQPaddy McAloon and Thomas Dolby: how we made Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueenhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jun/30/paddy-mcaloon-thomas-dolby-how-we-made-steve-mcqueen-albumEpisode 15 playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Stsgylw2CpQCuiVRvwYH7?si=acdd2512b29143dbEpisode 15 playlist (YouTube)​​https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5Utgk3gmCWRUlv7uSD0mZFNEWSLETTER:https://auralmess.substack.comMERCH:https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmessFOLLOW ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auralmessTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmessWebsite: https://auralmess.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Background01:43 On both lists: “Aja” by Steely Dan36:05 Phil’s favorite: “Dookie” by Green Day48:26 Chad’s favorite: “Rattlesnakes” by Lloyd Cole and The Commotions1:04:08 Phil’s favorite: “The Queen Is Dead” by The Smiths1:25:36 Chad’s favorite: “Steve McQueen” by Prefab Sprout1:42:59 Wrap up and plans for part two

In this episode, Chad Sutton and Jeff Schultz discuss their experiences playing in bands and their love for music. They share their affinity for Steely Dan and other bands and discuss their favorite songs and albums. The conversation highlights the joy of sharing music with friends and the importance of personal connections to songs, as well as finding new songs and artists to listen to.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Jeff’s Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Horror_PhanLilac Rain - Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Lilac-Rain/100094281386199/?mibextid=ZbWKwLLilac Rain - Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lilacrainbandYacht Rock web serieshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL10CF667591857A2DDonny & Marie Osmond - "Reelin' In the Years" (note from Chad: I’m so sorry)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW8rWRBmABAHear Hear newsletter on Substackhttps://hearhear.substack.com/Smarter Playlistshttp://smarterplaylists.playlistmachinery.com/Jeff’s playlisthttps://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB2B2JMunNYOLpdNErAB6foCMiLEtigGsEpisode 14 playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Mpo1evRCWVdOdReph9dx?si=2b395d296c964853Episode 14 playlist (YouTube)https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb4SnvStBMVFIi6htOuBuhsF&si=GS14j0uFXsx12jjLNEWSLETTER:https://auralmess.substack.comMERCH:https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmessTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Background08:09 Playing in a Cover Band14:04 The Magic of Playing in a Band20:57 The Seminal Steely Dan Song25:24 Steely Dan's Reunion Albums33:22 The Yacht Rock Web Show Series42:22 Uniqueness of Steely Dan, Grateful Dead, and Phish48:37 Other Progressive Rock Bands and Influences50:09 Discovering New Music52:58 Sharing Music with Friends01:03:55 Unlikely Song Obsessions

In this episode, Chad and Mackenzie finish their game of “Steely Dan: Smash or Pass?”, this time covering Steely Dan's live albums and the solo work of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. The conversation takes a detour as they discuss their favorite Bond girls and movies and speculate about the next James Bond. Finally, Mackenzie and Chad introduce the Yacht Rock Cage Match, ranking the butchness of various soft rockers and the imagined fighting prowess of original Steely Dan band members. Will there be a part three? Stay tuned!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Steely Dan: Smash or Pass? Part 1https://youtu.be/t8tfpt4gxZU?si=AfxWQ-MGgYPa45I9I’ll Be Gone in the Dark on Maxhttps://www.hbo.com/ill-be-gone-in-the-dark/season-1Pleasantville moviehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120789/Fidel Castro: The CIA's 7 Most Bizarre Assassination Attemptshttps://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/fidel-castros-death/fidel-castro-cia-s-7-most-bizarre-assassination-attempts-n688951James Bond Girls Rankedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULCHbxXnxp8James Bond 007 | EVERY MONEYPENNY SCENEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HstJfotwPV0Donald Fagen - Trans-Island Skyway 8BIThttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv2k7AoGEywSteely Dan Places Maphttps://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1XcAMWXyVbpKQBXGTx6UPd2RECaobva0&ll=-3.81666561775622e-14%2C0&z=2Cheap Xmas: Donald Fagen Completehttps://www.amazon.com/Cheap-Xmas-Donald-Complete-Boxset/dp/B075CRMPKQWalter Becker Mediahttps://www.walterbeckermedia.com/Episode playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qBmQkHmODvG3uDbYknOOl?si=a520226e8e3049fbEpisode playlist (YouTube)https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5yPwZwsglEE9dfN0CcZ3kP&si=Be3RPM8RLb5OhCv1NEWSLETTER:https://auralmess.substack.comMERCH:https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess

In this episode, Chad interviews Zamauri Jones, known for his Steely Dan-oriented content on Instagram and YouTube. Zamauri shares his musical background and influences, including his love for Steely Dan and other classic bands. He discusses his experience starting the Dan Vault YouTube channel and finding rare content. Chad and Zamauri connect over their musical backgrounds, dive into the nuances of Steely Dan's songwriting and musicianship, and delve into how it has enriched their appreciation for music across genres.Mentioned in this episode:Dealing Stan on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dealing.stan67/The Dan Vaulthttps://www.youtube.com/@TheDanVault Expanding Dan newsletterhttps://expandingdan.substack.comSteely Dan Pine Knob 2000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h5ux8LsWkYSteely Dan Manassas 1996https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8uxw2f8jDcSteely Dan - The Bear (Ultimate Restoration) mix 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPt_l28ralAI Can't Write Home About You | Remastered Full Band Outtakehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkR3tdjWR6oZamauri’s playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2W2p1pUrWTqs7dR6UstO2q?si=4b932e770d8b44f2Episode 12 playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0N8lcCvYG2jIv62a777Tfn?si=245b60780cb745fcEpisode 12 playlist (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5IxLZDTJxTf1fiiRwqv4sA

In this episode, Fiona McQuarrie discusses her background in music journalism and academia. She shares her experiences interviewing musicians and talks about the challenges and rewards of being a music journalist. Chad and Fiona discuss sampling and cover songs, sharing their favorite examples and the art of reimagining songs. They also explore the common thread among artists like Prefab Sprout, Steely Dan, Lloyd Cole, and Kate Bush, focusing on their strong songwriting and wordplay. Fiona shares insights from her book and hints at the possibility of future projects.Mentioned in this episode:Mixtape: 21 Songs from 10 Years (1975-1985)https://www.amazon.com/Mixtape-21-Songs-Years-1975-1985-ebook/dp/B0BHPNQJTRMixtape book playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC22aSSZi81L4Fyl59Jcs98jPHLWFAMOjSampladelic playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cvQVFHB78jiIMijQ7n8kA?si=1634240a28f74752I Have You Covered/Uncovered (originals) playlistshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ee0qHymSdj9DiLGUuvYPF?si=8bb1310de86246d5https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PgI0CQ9crhnUH4IuVM5Go?si=6e91d95366c340a0Vanilla Fudge "Keep Me Hangin' On" on The Ed Sullivan Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dJO47d26kcEpisode 10 playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RHZZIJV0ZEzCHTaEeWsmj?si=10a3ee2ae6dd4b0fEpisode 10 playlist (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb4gnAgmxIq0FnPCX2MlXKw3

In this episode of the Aural Mess Podcast, Chad and Mackenzie discuss their love for Steely Dan and go through a fun game of 'Smash or Pass' for each of the band's albums. Mackenzie shares her journey of discovering Steely Dan and how she initially disliked their music but eventually became obsessed. She also talks about her professional connection to the music world, particularly in jazz and classical music. The conversation dives into the merits of each album and their favorite tracks, providing insights into their personal preferences and connections to the music. Mackenzie and Chad discuss the impact of Steely Dan's music, the juxtaposition of happy melodies and dark lyrics, the phrase 'You swing like a brick in a dryer', the surprising love for Mac DeMarco, and an unlikely obsession with 'Ready or Not' by Bridgit Mendler.Mentioned in this episode:Mackenzie’s Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jumpinjackmacTony Soprano sings “Dirty Work”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcZRyuiefjEThe Danettes sing “Dirty Work” (live in Charlotte 2006)https://youtu.be/wCKeJnLKtCI?t=3632Horace Silver - “Song for My Father”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWeXOm49kE0Pretzel Logic album cover locationhttps://popspotsnyc.com/pretzel_logic/Aja documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL324F104A39F16841Yacht Rock web serieshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL10CF667591857A2D“Tripmaster Monkey: His Fake Book” by Maxine Hong Kingstonhttps://a.co/d/9rOKQgOThe Sinatra Group on SNLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SdIJimk-w8Episode 9 playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NbyAHAyOKGxgdY4FiBFmE?si=a3fbca069e904cd8Episode 9 playlist (YouTube)https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6Wwd5azE3LukO53OSiSAff&si=Q8E24rodw6tadUz3