148. Jim Wilbur Discusses The Triffids, Born Sandy Devotional

Send us Fan MailSuperchunk guitarist Jim Wilbur joins Al and introduces him to The Triffids’ 1986 album Born Sandy Devotional. Jim talks about how he first heard the album when he was a college DJ, which tracks he gravitated towards and why he still listens to the album now. He and Al compare their impressions regarding both the album’s music and lyrics. Jim also discusses what’s in store for Superchunk in the coming months, including the Merge 35 Festival.Keep up with Superchunk on Merge Records' website! https://www.mergerecords.com/artist/superchunkAlso be sure to check out their music on Bandcamp: https://superchunk.bandcamp.com/Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has accounts on Instagram and Threads at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/1:16 Jim joins the show2:01 Jim talks about discovering Born Sandy Devotional as a college DJ4:31 The album almost defies description7:40 Jim hears all of the album’s songs as relating to a single character10:00 Jim talks about the connection between the Triffids and Nick Cave11:49 Jim and Al make note of the lighter and darker sides of Born Sandy Devotional14:57 Jim explains how the album reminds of him where he grew up16:58 Jim talks about what it was like to DJ at a small college radio station19:54 Jim recalls some other bands he played as a DJ21:26 Jim extols the merits of listening to the album straight throughDiscussion of specific tracks23:19 The Seabirds27:14 Tarrilup Bridge30:00 Lonely Stretch33:44 Life of Crime35:10 Stolen Property37:27 Jim shares his perspective on the role of David McComb’s lyrics39:32 Jim talks about what gives Born Sandy Devotional a timeless quality41:57 Jim’s relationship with rock music has changed over time43:47 Jim explains why he likes to listen to classical music45:36 Jim talks about David McComb’s difficult life48:19 Jim recommends some other Triffids albums to check out50:14 Al was surprised to see that Born Sandy Devotional was produced by Gil Norton51:43 Jim provides an update on Superchunk’s upcoming recording and tour plansOutro music is from “Everybody Dies” by Superchunk.Support the show