That Record Got Me High Podcast

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S2E96 - The Stranglers "The Raven" w/Adam Franklin of Swervedriver Jan 18, 2020

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This episode plays out like a clash of three titans: Swervedriver's Adam Franklin...vs. Moe and Curly Howard. We've never faced a challenger from Oxford, England (we've done Oxford, Mississippi), but suffice to say the corner man should have thrown in the towel for us before the intellectual knockout blows were landed. It was, however, our great pleasure to talk about The Stranglers with someone who appreciates their oddness and brilliance, and who probably knows the names of all the pieces on a chess board, and perhaps even how it's played. Thanks Adam. Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/

S2E95 - The Grifters "One Sock Missing" - with Chris White Jan 11, 2020

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Chris White is not a grifter, as far as we know, and frankly we didn't get close enough for him get his hand in our pockets. But he didn't try and sell us any life-changing vitamin supplements. He did bring this wonderful 1993 piece of work by Memphis's Grifters. It's a beautifully low-fi melange of blues, psych, and ever-shifting melodic wonderment, apparently spinning a tale of insomnia at the hands of Owsley Stanley's specialty. No bad vibes here though, guaranteed bruh. Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/

S2E94 - Billie Eilish "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" w/Bill Orcutt Jan 04, 2020

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Thanks to much-celebrated guitarist Bill Orcutt, That Record Got Me High has now driven into the proverbial Everglades and begun wading around, in the dark. The alligators are sure to take notice, and who can blame them? Daring to approach 17-now-18-year-old wunderkind Billie Eilish, and her pop masterpiece, as 55+ dads, is bound to elicit some stink eye. We did it though, didn't we? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/

S2E93 - St. Vincent, "Actor" with Adele Stock Dec 28, 2019

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Adele Stock – who might be distantly related to cohost Barry Stock – brings her insights and history with St. Vincent (Annie Clark) to our last episode of 2019. It's a striking, beautiful album with (maybe) a hidden narrative structure, or maybe it's just what happens when you watch movies with the sound off and write songs to explain what's going on. Adele has her own take on it and the 55+ duo chase after her coattails. Happy New Year from Rob, and Barry, and Adele! Please Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/ Our amazing sponsor: http://isthistomorrow.com/

S2E92 - "Purple Mountains" with Rachel Angel Dec 21, 2019

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This week's show features songwriter/guitarist Rachel Angel and the late David Berman's masterpiece, "Purple Mountains." It's a dark, beautiful, moving album of songs sung by someone who really means it. Thanks Rachel for letting us tag along on this journey, and thanks for playing your own bit of heartache for us at the close of the show. Support Rob and Barry and this show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/ Visit our sponsor for eight panels of wonderment: http://isthistomorrow.com/

S2E91 - Half Japanese "Charmed Life" with Marc Masters Dec 14, 2019

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Despite being afflicted with a case of dengue fever (or maybe just a cold) his children brought home from school, journalist and author Marc Masters found his inner resolve and brought this marvelous album to our show. "Charmed Life" is at Half Jap's tipping point between their raw and noisy roots and their (also) raw pop sensibilities. No monkeys were harmed in the making of this recording. Support Rob and Barry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/

S2E90 - "Foo Fighters" debut w/Hillary Dougherty Dec 07, 2019

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For unknown reasons, another charming guest has visited the charm wasteland that is That Record Got Me High, and has left with her wits intact. Hillary Dougherty felt like Dave Grohl's solo-except-for-one-bit Foo Fighters debut needed polishing off, and since Rob LOVES Dave Grohl, I said "yes" while he wasn't looking. We dispel any caveats, though, finding that there's a lot to love, enjoy (and puzzle over) in this album, and Hillary definitely brings the groceries as a contributor. Support That Record Got Me High on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH Support those future political prisoners Woody and Kelly at Is This Tomorrow: http://isthistomorrow.com/

S2E89 - The Cure "Disintegration" w/Natalia Bellus Nov 29, 2019

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Natalia Bellus brings scholarly insights into Robert Smith and his gothic, romantic inclinations to That Record Got Me High. We try and try to not look stupid, but alas, a lass does us in and gets the upper hand intellectually on Barry, and Jethro – which is Rob's real name. Disintegration will put you in a mood – to tease your dyed black hair, drink absinthe, and stand on cold deserted beaches. Support That Record Got Me High on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH? Thanks again to our bitchin' sponsor, http://isthistomorrow.com/

S2E88 - Howard Jones "Dream Into Action" with Cathi Marro Nov 23, 2019

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Friend of That Record Got Me High and (as will become obvious) extraordinarily good-natured Cathi Marro brings a record her 14-year-old self was touched (platonically) by, with, for, whatever. She loves Howard Jones and who are...we...to...argue? A spectral Orson Welles makes an appearance via Ouija Board and eats all of the food, drinks all the wine, and smokes cigars while playing with the cats.

S2E86 - The Go Betweens - "16 Lovers Lane" w/Steve Michener Nov 16, 2019

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