Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Completely Conspicuous 629: Star Witness

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about the music of 2006. Listen to the episode below or download directly (right click and "save as").

Show notes:

  • First episode of the year
  • In 2006, Jay had two little kids
  • Phil was having fun
  • When you don't know anybody playing the festival
  • Top-selling album of the year was High School Musical soundtrack
  • The Who released an album in 2006
  • Phil's non-top 5s: Neko Case, Destroyer, the Hold Steady, the Walkmen, Dylan, Heartless Bastards, Tom Petty, Eagles of Death Metal, Black Keys, Yo La Tengo, Sonic Youth, Pearl Jam, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  • Jay: Check out Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
  • To be continued

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The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

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