Life of the Record
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Classic albums, told by the people who made them.
For the 45th anniversary of The Soft Boys’ UNDERWATER MOONLIGHT, we spoke to @RobynHitchcock about how it was made. Becoming a songwriter, a young band at its peak, 60s retro in the time of punk, and an album chock full of power pop gems. Listen: lifeoftherecord.com/#/the-soft-boy…
For the 45th anniversary of The Soft Boys’ UNDERWATER MOONLIGHT, we spoke to @RobynHitchcock about how it was made. Becoming a songwriter, a young band at its peak, 60s retro in the time of punk, and an album chock full of power pop gems. Listen: lifeoftherecord.com/#/the-soft-boy…
For the 20th anniversary of @mymorningjacket’s Z, we spoke to @jimjames about how it was made. Recording outside of Louisville, bringing in new sounds and band members, struggling with depression and the pressure of trying to make a great record. Listen: lifeoftherecord.com/#/my-morning-j…
For the 20th anniversary of @mymorningjacket’s Z, we spoke to @jimjames about how it was made. Recording outside of Louisville, bringing in new sounds and band members, struggling with depression and the pressure of trying to make a great record. Listen: lifeoftherecord.com/#/my-morning-j…
The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is one of the all-time great Christmas songs. We spoke to Steve Lillywhite, Jem Finer & James Fearnley about how it was made. The song's long gestation, a key tape edit, an imagined NYC and an unforgettable duet. Listen: lifeoftherecord.com/#/the-pogues/
A recap of our 2025 episodes. One big highlight was chatting with Jim Reid and William Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain about their iconic debut album. PSYCHOCANDY was so ahead of its time and it was a thrill to hear all that went into making it. (1/12) lifeoftherecord.com/#/the-jesus-an…
Speaking of big swings, the 2nd Titus Andronicus album, THE MONITOR, was intended to be the rock album of the century. It was amazing to hear Patrick Stickles talk through his process of making a concept album framed around the American Civil War. (3/12) lifeoftherecord.com/#/titus-andron…
