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Big Star - Radio City (w/ guest Jack Linden)

Big Star - Radio City (w/ guest Jack Linden)

FromThe Great Albums


Big Star - Radio City (w/ guest Jack Linden)

FromThe Great Albums

ratings:
Length:
118 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Musician Jack Linden (Rose Boulevard, Karma Gambit) joins Bill and Brian to discuss Big Star's second album Radio City (1974, Ardent). Jack talks about his "power pop" phase and how influential this sound has been on him as he starts his new project, Karma Gambit.Then Bill, Brian, and Jack discuss the absence of Chris Bell and that influence on Alex Chilton and the band, Andy Hummel's songwriting chops, Jody Stephen's underrated drum skills, and much more as we make our way through the album track by track! And support this week's sponsor: Blind Tiger Record Club!
Released:
Apr 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Two indie rock musicians, Bill Lambusta and Brian Erickson, dive into great rock and pop music, having a conversation about how it connects to their lives through the lens of the medium they care for most, the album. Episodes frequently include guest contributions from musicians, podcasters, and journalists and always culminate in a track by track review.