The Feelies' "The Good Earth"
The Feelies were never a household name, but their jangly guitars and propulsive rhythms helped shape generations of indie rock. In the second installment of a two-part Classic Album Dissection, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a deep dive into the band’s second album, The Good Earth.
The Feelies’ The Good Earth
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by The Feelies founders Bill Million and Glenn Mercer for a deep discussion of the band’s 1986 sophomore album, “The Good Earth.”
Featured Songs:
- The Feelies, "The Good Earth," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
- The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- The Feelies, "Raised Eyebrows," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980
- The Feelies, "Slow Down," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
- The Feelies, "Outdoor Miner (Live on Sound Opinions)," NA, unreleased, 2008
- The Feelies, "Paint It Black (Live on Sound Opinions)," NA, unreleased, 2008
- The Feelies, "Slipping (Into Something)," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
- The Feelies, "Fame (Live in Something Wild)," NA, unreleased, 1986
- The Feelies, "The High Road (Live on Sound Opinions)," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
- The Feelies, "When Company Comes," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
- The Feelies and Yo La Tengo, "Sister Ray (Live)," NA, unreleased, 2023
- In3, "Beijing Evening News," Unknown Artists, self-released, 2008
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