Buried Treasures, RIP Dolly Parton
Summary
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot open with a tribute to Dolly Parton, analyzing her songwriting depth and feminist legacy. The episode then features a "Buried Treasures" segment highlighting new discoveries, including Japanese artist Ado, French band Prisoner, and Hemlock Springs. They also discuss the "Congressman Davey" musical, Saint Divine, and a reissued live album by Absolute Gray. The show closes with tracks from Odyssey Cult, Jaws of Brooklyn, and Portraits of Tracy.
Topics discussed
Intro, Goose Island sponsorship, and Chicago moments
Tribute to Dolly Parton: Life, legacy, and feminism
Analyzing Dolly Parton's songwriting: 9 to 5 and Down From Dover
Dolly Parton's return to roots and bluegrass influences
Personal anecdotes: Dolly's guilty pleasure and Ebert & Siskel
Sponsorship: Quince wardrobe staples
Buried Treasure: Otto (Japanese J-Pop/Math Rock)
Buried Treasure: Prisoner (French Garage Psych)
Buried Treasure: Hemlock Springs (Psychedelic Pop)
Buried Treasure: Nia Archives (Drum and Bass/Soul)
Buried Treasure: Congressman Davey Musical (Kelly Hogan)
Buried Treasure: Saint Divine (Garage Rock Duo)
Buried Treasure: Absolute Gray (80s Indie Rock Reissue)
Buried Treasure: The Odyssey Cult (Psych Rock Ensemble)
Buried Treasure: Jaws of Brooklyn (Soul/R&B)
Buried Treasure: Portraits of Tracy (Experimental Storytelling)
Outro and preview of next week's guest David Porter
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