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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2016 · 28 MIN

Bonus Song Thursday - Liz Phair "Why Can't I?"

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It's Bonus Song Thursday! Brian and Bill tackle Liz Phair's 2003 attempt at a mainstream breakthrough "Why Can't I." We discuss the sound curated by production team the Matrix, the early aughts sing-songwriter sound, and how this song alienated as many fans as it gained, basically not helping Phair's career the way the label had envisioned. Additionally, we read some listener emails and tweets. We got a lot of interaction from the Television episode, so we tackle the Elektra stable of artists, who the band influenced, and some great 10 minute songs!

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Bonus Song Thursday - Liz Phair "Why Can't I?"

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