Ep. 191: Jonah Matranga discusses Far's "Mother Mary"

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January 29, 2024 • 64 mins

Far's 1998 album Water & Solutions is considered an influential record by a number of beloved bands. Filled to the brim with haunting melodies, powerful guitar hooks, and thought-provoking lyrics, this album is a significant piece of music history. In this episode, vocalist Jonah Matranga discusses the writing and recording of the band's most well-known single, "Mother Mary" – a moody rocker that packs a huge punch for a relatively short song. If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party (plus an ENORMOUS back catalog of past episodes), head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. It's just like a Patreon. You'll be supporting the podcast you love, and also getting TONS of bonus episodes. It's a win-win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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