99. Caleb Nichols Discusses Blur, self-titled

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Singer/songwriter/poet Caleb Nichols (Port O’Brien, Soft People) gets Al acquainted with Blur’s 1997 self-titled album, and they also discuss the album’s significance in Blur’s discography as well as to them personally. Caleb talks about how Blur has influenced their own music and the important role that The Beatles have played in their life. Caleb also delves into their Beatles-inspired solo debut album, Ramon, and a couple of current projects.

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1:02 Caleb joins the show

1:28 Caleb recalls when they first got into The Beatles

3:15 Caleb talks about other artists they listened to growing up

7:22 The Blur album was a launchpad into indie rock for Caleb

9:36 Caleb and Al talk about the Blur-Oasis rivalry

15:16 Caleb explains why they chose to discuss Blur on this episode

17:10 Caleb zeroes in on Graham Coxon’s contributions to the album

23:55 Al was surprised by his initial reaction to the album

24:51 Caleb and Al talk about the benefits of listening to an album multiple times

30:02 Caleb likes the blending of random noises with pop elements

34:53 Caleb identifies their favorite parts of the album

37:42 Caleb appreciates how Blur put themselves into a conversation with David Bowie

38:45 How is Blur a dangerous album?

44:41 Al talks about his favorite parts of the album

47:20 Caleb notes Blur’s use of older synth sounds

50:16 Something in “Essex Dogs/Interlude” shocked Al

54:41 Caleb mentions an athletic feat from Graham Coxon that they witnessed

56:02 Caleb comments on a few more tracks

58:44 Some confusion over Supertramp

59:58 Caleb talks about their upcoming album and book of poems

Outro is from “Run Rabbit Run” by Caleb Nichols.

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