Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, Opinions on CMAT & Listener Calls
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with the leader of the band Wednesday about the group’s country shoegaze sound and their latest album Rat Saw God. Plus, they review the new album from Irish country artist CMAT and hear opinions from some of their listeners.
Crazymad, For Me CMAT
Irish pop artist CMAT brings a Dolly Parton meets Lana Del Rey musicality to her second album, “Crazymad, For Me.” The hosts also positively invoke the witty lyrics of Lily Allen in reviewing the album.
Karly Hartzman
Wednesday's 2023 album, “Rat Saw God” is one of Jim and Greg's favorites of the year. They talk with songwriter, singer and guitarist Karly Hartzman about her musical and literary influences.
Listener Calls
Listeners share their comments on recent episodes.
Featured Songs:
- Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- CMAT, "California," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023
- CMAT, "Where Are Your Kids Tonight_ (feat. John Grant)," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023
- CMAT, "Such A Miranda," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023
- CMAT, "Can't Make Up My Mind," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023
- Wednesday, "Got Shocked," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Wednesday, "Bull Believer," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Wednesday, "Bath County," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Geese, "Cowboy Nudes," 3D Country, Partisan/Play It Again Sam, 2023
- Jess Williamson, "Hunter," Time Ain't Accidental, Mexican Summer, 2023
- Brontez Purnell, "Blues of Every Night," No Jack Swing, Dark Entries/Papi Juice, 2023
- Melody Angel, "Blues In My Hands," Indie Blues Girl, One Melody Publishing BMI, 2023
- Lady Gaga, "Monster," The Fame Monster, Interscope, 2009
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