124. Maia Sharp Discusses Lucy Dacus, Historian

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Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Maia Sharp introduces Al to Lucy Dacus’ second album, Historian. Maia talks about how she wound up getting obsessed with the album and how it has influenced her songwriting and production approach. She also discusses her soon-to-be-released album, Reckless Thoughts, and her upcoming tour and production work.

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1:15 Maia joins the show

1:26 Why Maia chose Historian over Rickie Lee Jones’ debut album

7:43 Maia talks about the ways she keeps up with new music

12:12 Maia recalls how she introduced herself to Lucy Dacus’ music

14:42 Maia explains how Dacus has influenced her own music

18:33 Dacus is masterful at building up the intensity of her songs

20:23 Hearing Dacus’ vocals gave Maia a different perspective on her own

25:15 Al grappled with understanding Dacus’ music when he listened to Home Movies

28:18 Maia surmises what might make Dacus so popular with so many people

31:43 Maia discusses the elements of Historian that made a particularly big impression on her

36:32 Different parts of “The Shell” made a big impact on Al and Maia

40:04 Maia explains why the lyrics of “Pillar of Truth” are so powerful

44:16 Maia likes the lower, darker tones of the album

48:14 Has Maia completed the Lucy List?

49:53 Maia asks Al which album he is obsessed with now

51:13 Maia has also gone through obsessions with Bon Iver albums

54:21 Maia discusses her soon-to-be released album, Reckless Thoughts, and upcoming tour

59:58 Maia also has some production work in her near future

Outro is from “Kind” by Maia Sharp

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