SEPTEMBER 1990 (Part Two): Twin Peaks, My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins, Flaming Lips, The Replacements
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit 120months.substack.comOn Part Two of our discussion of music released in September 1990, John and I dive into the ethereal world of dream pop and psychedelic grooves that pulsed underneath this weird moment in pop culture. We listen to the puzzling, haunting work of Angelo Badalamenti and Julee Cruise on the soundtrack to David Lynch’s batshit TV show Twin Peaks; Glider, a t…
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SEPTEMBER 1990 (Part One): Soul Asylum, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Indigo Girls, Superchunk
September 1990 was so packed with incredible music that we’ve split the month into two episodes. In Part One, we listen to Soul Asylum’s eclectic, promising And the Horse They Rode in On, Bob Dylan’s legendary clunker Under the Red Sky, Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s grunge punk masterpiece Ragged Glory, Indigo Girls’ folky, pristine Nomads Indians Saints, and the self-titled debut from indie rock icons Superchunk. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 120months.substack.com/subscribe
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Jeff Buckley's Grace w/ Jacob Givens
Released in August 1994, Jeff Buckley’s Grace is an album like no other. A moderate hit in the ‘90s, Grace has now risen into the pantheon of “greatest albums of all time” lists by countless fans and critics, with his cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” frequently cited as one of the finest songs ever recorded (there’s even an entire book about just that song). What is it about Buckley’s music that strikes such a deep (secret?) chord? This week I talk with Jacob Givens, a writer, musician, and podcaster widely known for his viral videos that capture the visceral feeling of hearing ‘90s music for the first time. We talk about the new documentary, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, and reflect on ‘90s music culture, masculinity in American rock, the weird tragedy of Buckley’s untimely 1997 death, and the evolving appeal of his signature work.Subscribe to the 120 MONTHS Substack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 120months.substack.com/subscribe
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AUGUST 1990: Jane's Addiction, Alice in Chains, Pixies, NWA, Black Sabbath
This week we’re talking about albums released in August 1990, and wow — what a time for new music. Two now-classic collections came out on the same day (8/21/90): Jane’s Addiction’s Ritual De Lo Habitual and Facelift, the debut album from Alice in Chains. On top of that, we listen to NWA’s harrowing if uneven EP 100 Miles and Runnin’, Black Sabbath’s pulverizing, non-Ozzie metal journey Tyr, and the reliably infectious Pixies with Bossanova. Check out this month’s playlist: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 120months.substack.com/subscribe
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Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, and Wilco w/ Jason P. Woodbury
This week Jason P. Woodbury of Aquarium Drunkard’s excellent Transmissions podcast (not to mention his own expansive musical projects) joins us for a discussion of Uncle Tupelo’s 1990 album No Depression, as we consider how the “country punk” genre label doesn’t quite capture the breadth and depth of Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy’s diverse artistic output. From the joys and challenges of songwriting collaboration to the solo projects each of them pursued after Uncle Tupelo’s sad breakup, we reflect on an important piece of ‘90s music history that continues to have influence today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 120months.substack.com/subscribe
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