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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 11 MIN

Buck Meek

from What's In My Bag? [The Podcast] · host Amoeba Music

Buck Meek, the singer, songwriter & Big Thief guitarist, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. He talks about Steve Cropper's quintessential guitar sound, how Lucinda Williams uses repetition in her songwriting, and Milford Graves' study of the human heart impact on a drummer's rhythmic signature. Buck Meek's fourth solo album, The Mirror, is available now via 4AD. Buck Meek's picks:• Booker T. & The M.G.'s - In The Christmas Spirit (LP) • Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay b/w Sweet Lorene (7")  • Terry Allen - Juarez (LP) • Terry Allen - Lubbock (On Everything) (CD) • George Stevens - Shane (BLU-RAY)  • Lucinda Williams - Essence (CD) • Lucinda Williams - World's Gone Wrong (CD) • Victoria Williams - Loose (CD) • Porches - Scrap And Love Songs Revisited (12") • Milford Graves - Babi (LP) Featured Artist: Buck MeekEditor: Charlie McTavish SmithExecutive Producer: Rachael McGovernProducer/Director: Craig MillerAssistant Director: Derich HeathCameras: Derich HeathAudio Recorded by: Patrick EmswilerAssistant Editor: Patrick EmswilerWatch Buck Meek's "What's In My Bag?" episode on Amoeba.comFollow Amoeba Hollywood on InstagramFollow Amoeba San Francisco on InstagramFollow Amoeba Berkeley on Instagram

Buck Meek, the singer, songwriter & Big Thief guitarist, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. He talks about Steve Cropper's quintessential guitar sound, how Lucinda Williams uses repetition in her songwriting, and Milford Graves' study of the human heart impact on a drummer's rhythmic signature. Buck Meek's fourth solo album, The Mirror, is available now via 4AD. Buck Meek's picks: • Booker T. & The M.G.'s - In The Christmas Spirit (LP) • O...

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