The Vinyl Detroit Podcast Interview - A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness by Rocketship

For this episode of The Vinyl Detroit Podcast Interview, Brian had an in-depth conversation with Dusty Reske of Rocketship. Brian and Dusty spoke about Rocketship’s 1996 release A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness on Slumberland Records.A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness appeared on the scene as a departure from the guitar-based indie pop music of the day. With organs and analog synths taking front stage on the album, it represents a landmark work in independent pop.Recorded in a garage in Sacramento with friends and members of Dusty’s previous projects including Jim Rivas from The Rosebuds, Dusty brought together a phenomenal group of musicians. During their conversation, Dusty shared the origins of the band, the recording process as well as the album’s connection to bossa nova legend Astrid Gilberto and even TV Guide!Brian and Dusty also speak about the term “twee” and the duality of having twee elements woven through Rocketship’s work. Also hear about how the genre shoegaze and bands like Stereolab and My Bloody Valentine helped shape Rocketship’s creative approach to the album.This episode features extended samples from A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness including the opener I Love You Like The Way I Used To Do, Kisses Are Always Promises, Let’s Go Away, I’m Lost Without You Here, We’re Both Alone and Friendship And Love.Dusty was a pleasure to speak to and provided a rare and look into the creation of the album. With that, we’re hopeful you will enjoy this episode as much as we loved putting it together. A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness represents an important milestone in the American independent pop movement of the 1990s.Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-10-a-certain-smile-a-certain-sadness-by-rocketship/pl.u-x2ENTkxkyKy