Completely Conspicuous 609: Right About Now

15/03/2023 1h 4min Episodio 609
Completely Conspicuous 609: Right About Now

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Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about the music of 1998. Show notes: More of Phil's non-top 5s: Monster Magnet, R.E.M., Hole, Dave Matthews Band Jay's non-top 5s: Tragically Hip, Monster Magnet, Jerry Cantrell, Frank Black and the Catholics, Beastie Boys, Rocket From the Crypt, Rancid, Cat Power Phil tells of a magical mixtape service Phil's #5: Moe with a jazzy jam band album Phil says he's not a "Moe-ron" Not hating on Steely Dan Jay's #5: Silver Jews with downbeat indie rock classic Phil's #4 and Jay's #2: The debut from Queens of the Stone Age kicks serious ass, combining stoner rock with robotic grooves Jay's #4: Followed up Odelay with the experimental Mutations Phil's #3: A fun release from the Beastie Boys Jay's #3: R&B-influenced album from Afghan Whigs was last before they broke up Phil's #2: Phish's 7th album featured a "cow funk" sound Phil's #1: Big breakthrough from Fatboy Slim paved the way for DJ as frontman Jay's #1: Sloan with a '70s vibe, from arena rockers to sunny AM pop Favorite songs: "Praise You" (Phil), "She Says What She Means" (Jay) Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! 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.