The Deep Cut Tells You More Than the Hit

Does knowing an artist's biggest hit mean you really know the artist? In Episode 40 of Dave's Side One, Dave makes Musical Argument #2: the deep cut may tell you more about a band than the hit. Using Styx's Styx II and the familiar landmark of “Lady,” Dave asks what happens when we temporarily remove the famous song and pay attention to everything around it. The episode also introduces The Deep Cut Test: remove your favorite band's three biggest songs and then choose the track you'd play to explain why that band matters to you. The hit may provide the introduction. The deep cut starts the conversation. Side One Spin: What deep cut would you play to explain your favorite band?