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Episode Synopsis
In this Album Dive episode, I’m joined by Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s self-titled debut album. We take a deep dive into the history, impact, and unforgettable tracks that made this record a defining moment in ‘90s alternative rock.We dive deep into Chris’s early days performing with Beck’s live band, and the fascinating origins of the band’s signature two-stringed instruments—the “basitar” and “guitbass.” We explore how the band carved out their identity as the “alternative to the alternative,” while breaking down the stories behind iconic hits like “Lump,” “Kitty,” “Feather Pluckin’,” and “Peaches.” You’ll also hear the hilarious tale behind Weird Al Yankovic’s parody “Gump,” and why Wayne Kramer of MC5 initially rejected their cover of “Kick Out the Jams.” We also cover the band’s take on The Buggles’ classic “Video Killed the Radio Star,” their nu-metal collaboration Subset with Sir Mix-A-Lot, and Chris Ballew’s prolific solo work as Casper Babypants—complete with new solo albums released twice a year. From behind-the-scenes stories to musical innovation, this episode is a must-listen for fans of ‘90s alt-rock, deep cuts, and (of course!) The Presidents.Head over to MyWeeklyMixtape.com to stream every song featured in this episode, browse the full archive of curated playlists, check out exclusive artist interviews, and discover even more music content designed for fans of all genres! FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPEWebsite: http://www.myweeklymixtape.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtapeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtapeX: https://x.com/myweeklymixtapeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtapeThreads: https://www.threads.net/@myweeklymixtape Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/myweeklymixtape.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtapeTheme music is "Unveiled" by The 4th. You can find the album on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube, Bandcamp & more!
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