Dry Cleaning, Reviews of Margo Price and SZA, and RIP Jeff Beck
Post-punk tunes topped with dadaist deadpan lyrics are an unlikely formula for popularity in music, but that’s the secret to Dry Cleaning’s success. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with band members Florence Shaw and Nick Buxton about one of their favorite albums of 2022. They also review new albums by SZA and Margo Price and pay tribute to Jeff Beck.
SOS SZA
The second full-length album from the celebrated songwriter, SZA's SOS arrived late in 2022.
Strays Margo Price
On Strays, Margo Price proves she is much more than just a country artist.
Dry Cleaning
Florence Shaw and Nick Buxton of Dry Cleaning join the show for a wide-ranging interview. The British post-punk band is notable both for their dada approach to lyrics and their rapid ascent in the UK music scene, counting Iggy Pop, Simon LeBon and John Parish among their fans. Their 2022 album, Stumpwork, was Jim's favorite album of the year (and a favorite of Greg's, too).
Jeff Beck
Guitarist Jeff Beck died January 10, 2023 at age 78. Jim and Greg pay tribute to his work in The Yardbirds and especially his early solo albums, which demonstrated his ability to sculpt guitar noise into music.
Featured Songs
Dry Cleaning, "Don't Press Me," Stumpwork, 4AD, 2022
SZA, "Shirt," SOS, Top Dawg, 2022
SZA, "Nobody Gets Me," SOS, Top Dawg, 2022
SZA, "Kill Bill," SOS, Top Dawg, 2022
SZA, "Gone Girl," SOS, Top Dawg, 2022
Margo Price, "Been To The Mountain," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023
Margo Price, "Radio," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023
Margo Price, "Time Machine," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023
Margo Price, "Lydia," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023
Margo Price, "Change of Heart," Strays, Loma Vista, 2023
Dry Cleaning, "Magic of Meghan," Sweet Princess, It's OK, 2019
Dry Cleaning, "Scratchcard Lanyard," New Long Leg, 4AD, 2021
Dry Cleaning, "Unsmart Lady," New Long Leg, 4AD, 2021
Dry Cleaning, "Anna Calls From The Artic," Stumpwork, 4AD, 2022
Dry Cleaning, "No Decent Shoes For Rain," Stumpwork, 4AD, 2022
The Yardbirds, "Shapes of Things," (Single), Epic, 1966
Jeff Beck, "Beck's Bolero," Truth, Epic, 1968
The Kinks, "People Take Pictures of Each Other," The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Pye, 1968
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