EP 34. Holding an Arab Strap Steady Artwork

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EP 34. Holding an Arab Strap Steady

March 09, 2021 • Steve Nelson & Keith Nottonson • Season 2 • Episode 16

It's been almost 15 years since Arab Strap released an album and nearly that long since Steve was taken in by The Hold Steady. In the past couple of weeks, each band released a new album that harkened back to a decade we were uncertain how to name. Listen in as the Dads take a deep dive into the seedy words these literate lyricists create.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

Songs mentioned in the episode:
The Shy Retirer by Arab Strap
The Feelers by The Hold Steady
Spices by The Hold Steady
Thermal Treasure by Polvo
Lanyards by The Hold Steady
Family Farm by The Hold Steady
Heavy Covenant by The Hold Steady
The First Big Weekend by Arab Strap
The Turning of Our Bones by Arab Strap
Kebabylon by Arab Strap
Rocket Take Your Turn by Arab Strap
Cantaloupe by Thurston Moore

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