It's been almost 15 years since Arab Strap released an album and nearly that long since Steve was taken in by The Hold Steady. In the past couple of weeks, each band released a new album that harkened back to a decade we were uncertain how to name. Listen in as the Dads take a deep dive into the seedy words these literate lyricists create.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Songs mentioned in the episode:The Shy Retirer by Arab StrapThe Feelers by The Hold SteadySpices by The Hold SteadyThermal Treasure by PolvoLanyards by The Hold SteadyFamily Farm by The Hold SteadyHeavy Covenant by The Hold SteadyThe First Big Weekend by Arab StrapThe Turning of Our Bones by Arab StrapKebabylon by Arab StrapRocket Take Your Turn by Arab StrapCantaloupe by Thurston MooreLet us know what’s up. Support the showDid you know that The New Dad Rock has swag? Coffee mugs, pillow and t-shirts in a multitude of colors and arm lengths.

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