"I think it's really inspiring as I myself get older to see a band that's been around a long time now continue to make exciting music that's as good as anything they've ever done."Watch this moment
What's In My Bag № 707
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady is an American rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2003. The band consists of Craig Finn, Tad Kubler (guitar), Galen Polivka (bass), Bobby Drake (drums), Franz Nicolay (keyboards) and Steve Selvidge (guitar). Noted for their "lyrically dense storytelling," and classic rock influences, the band's narrative-based songs frequently address themes such as drug addiction, religion and redemption, and often feature recurring characters based within the city of Minneapolis.
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Ep #707 ·
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What The Hold Steady said · 7 records
Every quote links to the moment in the episode.
"York Boulevard, the last record by this fantastic band from Los Angeles, I happened upon this quite by accident and I was happy for it because it kind of changed my life. Mark Whitecap, the guitar player on this record, really radically altered the way I approached the instrument. Such a beautiful player and I'm very thankful for his influence."Watch this moment
"I sort of slept on this... but the other day I heard a song called 'Living in the City' on the radio. It blew me away; it's a very cool song."Watch this moment
"I do have this great one, Dr. John plays Mac Rebennack solo piano."Watch this moment
"One thing that I love about this record is they sound like they're having a really good time and they're funny like you want to hang out with these guys. I think it's just a great light-hearted fun record."Watch this moment
"Steve Reich: Sextet - Six Marimbas is probably my favorite of Steve Reich's work. I find it both invigorating and calming at the same time."Watch this moment
"Base Culture, L.K.J. and Dub, it's a collection. Great dub poet, Linton Kwesi Johnson. The poetry is really cool and the music's cool, and it's just exciting to discover an artist that has a catalog that once you kind of get into it, there's so much more to go to."Watch this moment
Everything in the bag
10 records · pulled off the shelves at Amoeba Hollywood
Sweep It Into Space
Dinosaur Jr.
2021
Zapp II
Zapp
1982
York Blvd.
Acetone
2001
The Navigator
Hurray for the Riff Raff
2017
Plays Mac Rebennack
Dr John
1981
Julian "Cannonball" Adderley
Cannonball Adderley
1955
Cooler Returns
Kiwi jr.
2021
The Boogie Woogie Giants
Various Artists
2011
Steve Reich: Sextet - Six Marimbas
Steve Reich and Musicians
1986
Bass Culture
Linton Kwesi Johnson
1980
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