NPR's All Songs Considered: Music For The Painfully Alone And The Funniest Rock 'N' Roll Around
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All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen returns from a two-week break with new musical discoveries. Hear the cinematic songs of Patrick Watson, an artist who mashes together everything from bicycle sounds to cartoon samples. Also on the program: The gorgeous, contemplative songs of Christopher Tignor, MGMT's musical soulmate Suckers, the irrepressible energy of Akron/Family, music from lonely Casiotone, and the London-based comedic rock group Art Brut.
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All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen returns from a two-week break with new musical discoveries. Hear the cinematic songs of Patrick Watson, an artist who mashes together everything from bicycle sounds to cartoon samples. Also on the program: The gorgeous, contemplative songs of Christopher Tignor, MGMT's musical soulmate Suckers, the irrepressible energy of Akron/Family, music from lonely Casiotone, and the London-based comedic rock group Art Brut.
Broadcast History
Originally podcast Apr. 27, 2009.
Timing and Cues
00:00 IC: Support for NPR...
16:35 OC: ...I'm Bob Boilen.
16:36 *3 sec silence*
16:40 IC: Speaking of an irrepressable energy...
28:59 OC: ...National Public Radio.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Patrick Watson | Wooden Arms. | 00:00 | ||
| Core Memory Unwound | Christopher Tignor | Core Memory Unwound. | 00:00 | ||
| It Gets Your Body Movin' | Suckers | Suckers. | 00:00 | ||
| Everyone Is Guilty | Akron/Family | Set'em Wild, Set'em Free. | 00:00 | ||
| Optimist vs. The Silent Alarm (When the Saints Go Marching In) | Casiotone for the Painfully Alone | Vs. Children. | 00:00 | ||
| Mysterious Bruises | Art Brut | Art Brut vs. Satan. | 00:00 |
Additional Credits
Host: Bob Boilen
Producer: Robin Hilton
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