Completely Conspicuous 492: Count It Off, Smart Guy

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling about our favorite music of the first half of 2018. Show notes: - Recorded at Clicky Clicky world HQ - On to the top 10 - JB's #10 - Side project of the late Scott Hutchison - JK's #10 - Welcome return of alt-rock faves - The laid-back recording style of Steve Albini - JB's #9 - Ambient music via Philly - JK's #9 - Boston alt-rock icons back with a vital new record - JB's #8 and JK's #7 - Another fine album from an Aussie rocker - JK's #8 - The evolution of a band's sound - JB's #7 - No new Johnny Foreigner release, but this works - JB's #6 - Minimal electronic act from the city of Brotherly Love - Good chillout music - JK's #6 - A solid solo release from another alt-rock legend - Surprising political bent on a few songs - To be continued Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.