Show Notes
Here's the thing about icons, after a while people take them for granted. No one should ever do that with the inimitable Billie Holiday.
CW: We briefly mention the assault Holiday experienced as a child and later racial violence during our discussion of the song, Strange Fruit.
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We live in strange times. Maybe one of the ways to cope is to get a little strange ourselves. If you only know the B-52s from the song Love Shack, you need to listen to their weird and wonderful debut album.
Does experimentation and risk taking automatically make an album more interesting? Or do you need an album that has a more familiar template to keep your interest? This record definitely falls into the former category. Listen to it. Then listen to us, and make your decision.
Some people love to hate on Rush. To that we say, poppycock! Open your ears! Also follow us on Instagram and Threads @brothersinsong
Thank you for bearing with us during our little hiatus. We're back to give you a little update. A new full-length episode is on the way soon! Good to be back!