NPR's All Songs Considered: When The Lyrics Matter, Wilco, Regina Spektor, More
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Are you a lyrics person? Do the words matter so much that, if they aren't any good, you'll put down a CD after one listen? Bob Boilen certainly is, and does. The new Regina Spektor CD, Far, is full of beautiful and intriguing words. On the blog, tell us what you think.
Also on this episode of All Songs Considered: Wilco returns with a stronger effort; a concept record from Loxsly; Years, an ambient guitar experiment from a Do Make Say Think member; the dreamy pop of Starlight Mints; violinist and singer-songwriter Christina Courtin; and a highlight from the Dark Was the Night concert, which you can listen to in full by clicking here.
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Are you a lyrics person? Do the words matter so much that, if they aren't any good, you'll put down a CD after one listen? Bob Boilen certainly is, and does. The new Regina Spektor CD, Far, is full of beautiful and intriguing words. On the blog, tell us what you think.
Also on this episode of All Songs Considered: Wilco returns with a stronger effort; a concept record from Loxsly; Years, an ambient guitar experiment from a Do Make Say Think member; the dreamy pop of Starlight Mints; violinist and singer-songwriter Christina Courtin; and a highlight from the Dark Was the Night concert, which you can listen to in full by clicking here.
Available for free to NPR member stations. If you're not an NPR member station, contact programservices@npr.orgBroadcast History
Originally podcast June 1, 2009.
Timing and Cues
00:00 IC: From NPR Music, you are connected...
13:39 OC: ...I'm Bob Boilen.
13:40 *3 sec silence*
13:44 IC: The Starlight Mints have been making music
28:59 OC: [song: acoustic guitar, audience cheers, fade]
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everlasting | Wilco | Wilco (The Album). | 00:00 | ||
| As the Constellation's Arms Uncurled | Loxsly | Tomorrow's Fossils. | 00:00 | ||
| Kids Toy Love Affair | Years | Years. | 00:00 | ||
| Laughing With | Regina Spektor | Far. | 00:00 | ||
| Zoomba | The Starlight Mints | Change Remains. | 00:00 | ||
| Bundah | Christina Courtin | Christina Courtin. | 00:00 | ||
| Flume | Bon Iver | Dark Was the Night: The Concert. | 00:00 |
Additional Credits
Host: Bob Boilen
Producer: Robin Hilton
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