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July 2, 2025 76 mins

In which The Curmudgeons pay loving tribute to one of our favorite bands. Built to Spill is the brainchild of Boise, Idaho, native and guitar maestro Doug Martsch, who's been banging and crunching his way through indie-rock anthems for more than three decades now. As Arturo Andrade likes to say, BTS, as we call them for short, taught indie-rockers everywhere that classic rock and guitar solos were cool. And BTS has served up some remarkable guitar tapestries over the years. We discuss the band's albums and also break down the band's legacy on this episode. 

 

Enjoy the music of Built to Spill by accessing our special Spotify playlist:

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(00:52 - 03:07) - Arturo sets the parameters for our discussion of Built to Spill

 

(04:33 - 15:12) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new music from Snapped Ankles and Little Simz

 

(16:11 - 52:09) - We discuss the origins of Built to Spill and analyze their first five albums, including classics such There's Nothing Wrong With Love, Perfect From Now On and Keep It Like a Secret

 

(53:33 - 01:15:18) - We analyze Built to Spill's last five albums, including their most recent effort, 2022's terrific When the Wind Forgets Your Name

 

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Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor

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