#437: Hi Fi Way by You Am I

We often discuss production as an aspect of what makes a record sound good to our ears, but the truth is that different styles of music often demand different production choices. On the 1995 sophomore album Hi Fi Way by You Am I, terms like organic or immediate get tossed around to describe the sound of a band that gives a performance not fussed over, but clearly considered. With Sonic Youth's Lee Renaldo behind the board, the band gets the most of out their limited recording schedule, as every instrument gets a chance to shine with minimal overdubs and effects. While other 90s alternative rock bands might have taken the opportunity to layer track upon track or head down indulgent tangents, You Am I focus on melody and concise song structures, resulting in an album that surpasses their debut in every way. Songs In This Episode: Intro - She Digs Her11:43 - The Applecross Wing Commander15:15 - Handwasher19:19 - Pizza Guy26:45 - Ain't Gone And OpenOutro - Jewels And Bullets Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon.Listen to the episode archive at 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