Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Completely Conspicuous 632: Don't You Evah

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about the music of 2007. Listen to the episode below or download directly (right click and "save as").

Show notes:

  • Phil's #5: Sharp alt-country debut from Deer Tick
  • Jay's #5: Nick Cave rocks out with Grinderman
  • Phil's #4: Compelling raunch rock from QOTSA
  • Jay's #4: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists with another quality ripper
  • Phil's #3: Soulful belter Sharon Jones with a great throwback
  • Jay's #3: Radiohead's "pay what you want" experiment
  • Labels were not happy that they took the risk
  • Phil's #2: Dad-rock kings Wilco with a mellower affair
  • Jay's #2: The original Dino Jr. lineup with their first album since '88
  • Phil's and Jay's #1: Spoon breaks through with a classic
  • The decline of rock as a popular genre
  • Favorite songs: "Don't You Evah" (Jay), "Impossible Germany" (Phil)

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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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