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Podcast Episode
Season
Two
number
97
Type
Album Review
Post Date
11/20/2012

Grandaddy

097 Under the Western Freeway by Grandaddy

Under the Western Freeway

Label
V2
Release year
1997
Producer
Jason Lytle
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Some describe Grandaddy's sound as lo-fi space-rock, drawing comparisons to The Flaming Lips, Brian Wilson and Pavement.

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In our quest to knock out our backlog of listener suggestions, for episode #97 we're checking out the 1997 album Under the Western Freeway by Grandaddy. Some describe Grandaddy's sound as lo-fi space-rock, drawing comparisons to The Flaming Lips, Brian Wilson and Pavement, but we also heard some more straight-forward 90s rock and pop in the vein of Weezer and Guided By Voices. Question is, does it work, and what could Grandaddy learn from Journey?

Does This album bring back some great vibes?

Remember when you first discovered this album? We’re grateful to dig into these hidden gems and bring them the attention they deserve. Your support helps us uncover more albums deserve another moment in the spotlight.

Songs in this episode

  • Intro - A.M. 180
  • 2:13 - History of the Band
  • 6:08 - A.M. 180
  • 9:39 - Summer Here Kids
  • 13:50 - Poised at Hartsy Thai Food
  • Outro - Why Took Your Advice

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