EPISODE · Sep 11, 2018 · 46 MIN
#400: Half Dead and Dynamite by Lifter Puller
from Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock · host Tim Minneci
Craig Finn is best known for his distinctive vocal and lyrical style thanks to The Hold Steady in the 2000s. But while that band channeled Bruce Springsteen, The Replacements and The Band for musical inspiration, his 1990s outfit Lifter Puller took a decidedly more angular approach with nods to Television, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Pavement. Digging into 1997's sophomore released Half Dead and Dynamite, the drugged up and drunken stories familiar to Finn fans are there, but the band backing him presents a different sonic approach, eschewing bombast and power chords for jagged rhythms and Radioshack keyboards.Intro - The Gin and the Sour Defeat10:45 - Half Dead and Dynamite17:03 - Nassau Coliseum21:18 - I Like The Lights29:17 - Rock for Lite BriteOutro - The BearsFacebook / Twitter / Instagram Zazzle Merch Store http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timminneci.substack.com
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#400: Half Dead and Dynamite by Lifter Puller
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