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7. (The London) Suede Debut Album
49:21||Ep. 7Britpop is born and Cool Britannia ruled again as Suede forged a new scene. Council Estate poetry of exurban boredom, emotional pain, and bad choices that provide fleeting relief. A Les Paul put to proper use, lighting it all ablaze. Most Yanks missed this great album and a still-great band. Join the boys as they revisit a classic.
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6. Pour Down Like Silver by Richard and Linda Thompson
45:56||Ep. 6Heartbreak, despair, regret, yearning. All of these are explored on "Pour Down Like Silver" by Richard and Linda Thompson, a couple seeking spiritual redemption at the time of the album's recording. Colin and Michael offer context and appreciation for the stark beauty of this haunting mid-'70s release.5. Private Space by Durand Jones & the Indications
39:59||Ep. 5In which Mike and Colin celebrate a Hoosier victory everyone can love, a triumph of silky smoothness and sooooul. Come on through and bring the crew. Durand Jones & the Indications wanna get funky witchoo! Note: We apologize for the annoying audio watermarks on this episode!4. Dr. Lonnie Smith
51:31||Ep. 4NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith made joyful sounds jump from the Hammond B3 organ. He played with the greats and recorded album after album of funky, soulful music. Considered a forefather of acid jazz, his music has been sampled in hip hop and house, and his fan base includes listeners of bebop, soul, and even jam bands. Do you know the Good Doctor? If not, let Colin and Michael introduce you as they dive into two albums released late in his career: All in My Mind and Breathe, the latter of which features a collab with none other than Iggy Pop!
3. Taylor Swift and the Grateful Dead
01:02:48||Ep. 3Two Tribes Go to War? What to do with massive icons with massive fan bases and legions of ready critics? Can our boys bushwhack their way through the thickets of memes and Easter eggs… and their own biases? Swifties, Deadheads, and all you haters, Relax and join the journey to find the soul within the music.
2. Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello and the Attractions
48:13||Ep. 2Colin and Michael offer a deep appreciation of Elvis Costello’s 1982 sonic masterpiece, Imperial Bedroom—once Colin figures out which album they’re talking about. The record has everything from howling punk to Cole Porter-like sophistication. Can the same be said for this episode? Tune in and find out!
1. Old 97s
47:46||Ep. 1Yee-haw! Michael and Colin start things off with the ultimate Texas roadhouse band, Old 97s. These hardworking road warriors make music that sounds like where it comes from. Their songs range from earnest and lovely to anthems that make you want to raise your beer and scream along. This episode serves as an introduction to Old 97s and dives deep into their iconic 1997 release, Too Far to Care. As the band would say, it’s a good time spent!