009 – Bear’s Den’s Islands

012 – Less Than Jake’s Hello Rockview

Wow, it’s been a minute since Eric recorded an episode of I Love That Record, but he’s back in style with not one but two special guests. First up is Less Than Jake’s guitar player and lead singer Chris DeMakes. That’s right — Eric managed to convince Chris to chat with him about how the band wrote and recorded Hello Rockview, how he and the band felt about the album after they made it (hint: it passed the Dad Test), and what it feels like to meet people at every show who still connect with the band’s music. To round out the episode, Eric invited his sister Becca Jorgensen onto the show to talk about their favorite songs on the album. Jump into the car and don’t be the last one out of Liberty City — it’s time to dig into Hello Rockview! TIDBITS FROM WIKIPEDIA [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_Rockview] Hello Rockview is the third studio album by ska punk [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ska_punk] band Less Than Jake [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Less_Than_Jake], released on October 6, 1998. Produced by Howard Benson [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Benson], it is the band’s second and final album on Capitol Records [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_Records], and recorded at Mirror Image Studios in Gainesville, Florida [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gainesville,_Florida]. The album is the first to feature trombonist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombone] Pete Anna, who joined the band during its recording. The album is dedicated in memory of Niki Wood. The album yielded two singles, “History of a Boring Town [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_a_Boring_Town]” and “All My Best Friends Are Metalheads [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_My_Best_Friends_Are_Metalheads]“, with “History of a Boring Town” reaching #39 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart. The CD booklet had the unorthodox format of a comic book. It was illustrated by Steve Vance, who would later illustrate the song artwork for “The Ghosts of Me and You” on Anthem [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthem_(Less_Than_Jake_album)]. Stylistically, it is similar to Dick Tracy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Tracy]. Each page is a separate song, with all dialog, thoughts, and captions being the lyrics to each song. The lyrics themselves all appear in proper order, but the order of the individual songs is different from that of the track list. ALBUM DETAILS Band: Less Than Jake Year Released: 1998 Label: Capitol Producer: Howard Benson BECCA’S FAVORITE SONGS * “Help Save the Youth of America From Exploding” * “History of a Boring Town” * “All My Best Friends Are Metalheads” * “Nervous in the Alley” * “Last One out of Liberty City” ERIC’S FAVORITE SONGS * “History of a Boring Town” * “Last One out of Liberty City” * “Help Save the Youth of America From Exploding” * “Five State Drive” * “Scott Farcas Takes it on the Chin” EPISODE LINKS * Chris DeMakes a Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-demakes-a-podcast/id1515022631] * Auto-Tune on Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto-Tune] * Article on the 2008 fire that destroyed masters owned by Universal [https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/what-did-we-lose-universal-music-fire-blazed-through-archives-n1025556] * Less Than Jake [https://lessthanjake.com/]

011 – Limbeck’s Hi, Everything’s Great

The global pandemic is still a thing, so Eric decided to get real crazy and record another episode of I Love That Record, this time covering Limbeck’s 2003 alt-country/indie rock/whatever classic Hi, Everything’s Great. Kyle Lindsay joined Eric again this episode to bring his unique perspective as the former member of a touring band, and they were thrilled to welcome a couple of special guests to help them go deep into the nitty gritty of what went into making this record so special. Throughout this two-hour ride (no kidding!), you’ll learn about the genesis of Patrick Carrie’s slinky (or maybe surfy?) guitar leads, where the songs on the record were written (a crawlspace might be involved), the Chrysler Sebring that almost made it into the “Julia” music video, and how the Limbeck Band and friends saved a catfish from certain death in St. Paul, MN. Everyone let’s buckle up — we are going to drive side by side on a highway in the beehive state, reminisce about those friends who used to be goth kids, and maybe even sit in Ohio on some steps as we talk about Limbeck’s Hi, Everything’s Great! TIDBITS FROM WIKIPEDIA [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi,_Everything%27s_Great.] Hi, Everything’s Great. is the second album by Doghouse Records [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doghouse_Records] recording artist Limbeck [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbeck]. Limited Editions of the album came with the companion disc, Hey, Everything’s Fine., which included the whole album done live, acoustic with many of their close friends. The vinyl edition of the record features two bonus tracks “Yeah Totally” and “The State [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_State_(song)]“. ALBUM DETAILS Band: Limbeck Year Released: 2003 Label: Doghouse Records Producer: Ed Rose KYLE’S FAVORITE SONGS * “Honk + Wave” * “Silver Things” * “In Ohio on Some Steps” * “Comin’ From Tuscon” * “I Wrote This Down” ERIC’S FAVORITE SONGS * “Honk + Wave” * “Silver Things” * “In Ohio on Some Steps” * “Comin’ From Tuscon” * “Julia” EPISODE LINKS * “Julia” music video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vIA29kplU] * Ed Rose [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Rose], producer of Hi, Everything’s Great * Flowers Studio [http://www.flowersstudio.com/], the Minneapolis studio where Limbeck recorded their follow up record, Let Me Come Home * Utah [https://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ut_intro.htm], the Beehive State * Limbeck playing “Silver Things” live from the Rock Room [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xQohh0jCv4]

010 – Saves the Day’s Stay What You Are

It’s been two years since the last episode, and there’s a global pandemic on, so what better time than to bring this podcast back and share another favorite album? In this episode, special guest Kyle Lindsay, formerly of the band Camera Can’t Lie [http://www.cameracantlie.com/], joins Eric to talk about Save the Day’s 2001 career-defining masterpiece Stay What You Are. Listen to hear Eric gradually realize how emo this record truly is but also how okay he is with it as well as to find out how eerily similar Kyle and Eric’s lists of favorite tracks on the album are. This podcast will definitely become the anthem of your underground. [https://ilovethatrecord.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/std.jpg] TIDBITS FROM WIKIPEDIA [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stay_What_You_Are] Recording began on March 17, 2001 and continued into April with producer Rob Schnapf [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Schnapf]. Vocalist and songwriter Chris Conley described Schnapf as “a really mellow, laid back guy. Him being relaxed just made for a nice, creative environment in the studio.” Recording was spread over three studios: Sunset Sound [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Sound_Recorders] and Sound Factory [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_Factory] in Hollywood, California, and Sonora Sound in Los Feliz, California. Doug Boehm recorded the proceedings with assistance from Steven Rhodes and Seth Mclain. Josh Turner acted as the Pro Tools engineer during the sessions. Productivity was initially slow due to, as the band explains, “some difficulty we’re having with tuning guitars”. Schnapf and Boehm mixed the recordings, while Don C. Tyler mastered them at Precision Mastering. 13 tracks were recorded in total, including two outtakes “Ups and Downs” and “For Erminie”. The album was a shift from the band’s previous power chord-based sound and featured more intricate guitar work and arrangements. ALBUM DETAILS Band: Saves the Day Year Released: 2001 Label: Vagrant Records Producer: Rob Schnapf KYLE’S FAVORITE SONGS * “This is not an Exit” * “At Your Funeral” * “Certain Tragedy” * “See You” * “Nightingale” KYLE’S LEAST FAVORITE SONGS * “All I’m Losing is Me” ERIC’S FAVORITE SONGS * “This is not an Exit” * “Certain Tragedy” * “Freakish” * “At Your Funeral” * “Nightingale” ERIC’S HONORABLE MENTIONS * “See You” * “Jukebox Breakdown” ERIC’S LEAST FAVORITE SONGS * “All I’m Losing is Me” * “As Your Ghost Takes Flight” EPISODE LINKS * Sputnik Music’s review of Stay What You Are [https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/28940/Saves-the-Day-Stay-What-You-Are/] * Saves the Day performing “At Your Funeral” on the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ugXw284lU] * Blamo Podcast interview with bassist Eben D’amico [https://blamopod.com/blamo-podcast/2017/2/12/eben-damico] * Acoustic performance of “This is not an Exit” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py0Zp7m0U3k]

009 – Bear’s Den’s Islands

How could Jon and Eric possibly top their last episode [https://ilovethatrecord.com/podcast/008-bleachers-strange-desire/] when they discussed 2014’s Strange Desire [https://ilovethatrecord.com/podcast/008-bleachers-strange-desire/]? By analyzing another fantastic 2014 release, of course!  This episode, they talk about UK band Bear’s Den’s folk-pop record, Islands. Close your eyes, grab your banjo, and get ready to sing along! ALBUM DETAILS Band: Bear’s Den Year Released: 2014 Label: Communion Records Producer: Ian Grimble JON’S FAVORITE SONGS * “Elysium” * “Above the Clouds of Pompeii” * “Bad Blood” * “Agape” * “Think of England” JON’S LEAST FAVORITE SONGS * “Stubborn Beast” JON’S HONORABLE MENTIONS * “Isaac” ERIC’S FAVORITE SONGS * “Elysium” * “Above the Clouds of Pompeii” * “Bad Blood” * “Agape” * “Think of England” ERIC’S HONORABLE MENTIONS * “Isaac” ERIC’S LEAST FAVORITE SONGS * “Stubborn Beast” EPISODE LINKS * Clash magazine’s preview of Islands [http://www.clashmusic.com/features/premiere-bears-den-preview-debut-album-islands] * Solo version of “Elysium” by Andrew Davie [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4GWdYlzYNo] * 2015 Ivors – nomination for best song of the year, lyrically and musically [https://www.prsformusic.com/press/2015/nominations-announced-for-the-ivors-2015]

008 – Bleachers’ Strange Desire

It’s a Christmas miracle! Jon and Eric are back to celebrate the holiday season with a record that is decidedly un-Christmasy. This episode, they talk about Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers’ album Strange Desire. As Eric (and probably others) put it, it’s Jack’s love letter to the John Hughes movies of the 1980’s. Synths, electronic drums, and vocal effects galore! Plus, a whole slew of catchy tunes. ALBUM DETAILS Band: Bleachers Year Released: 2014 Label: RCA Producer: Jack Antonoff, John Hill, Vince Clarke, and Greg Kurstin Wikipedia Description [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Desire]: Strange Desire is the debut album released by American indie pop act Bleachers, led by guitarist Jack Antonoff. The album was released on July 10, 2014, through RCA Records, and produced the singles “I Wanna Get Better”, “Shadow” and “Rollercoaster”. JON’S FAVORITE SONGS * “Rollercoaster” * “Who I Want You to Love” * “Like a River Runs” * “You’re Still a Mystery” * “I Wanna Get Better” JON’S LEAST FAVORITE SONGS * “I’m Ready to Move On/Wild Heart Reprise” JON’S HONORABLE MENTIONS * “Reckless Love” ERIC’S FAVORITE SONGS * “Wild Heart” * “Rollercoaster” * “I Wanna Get Better” * “Like a River Runs” * “You’re Still a Mystery” * “Who I Want You to Love” ERIC’S HONORABLE MENTIONS * “I’m Ready to Move On/Wild Heart Reprise” ERIC’S LEAST FAVORITE SONGS * “Take Me Away” EPISODE LINKS * A live version of “You’re Still a Mystery” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-zn3Dag18A]