Lizzy McAlpine summons Nick Drake & Joni Mitchell
Summary
Lizzy McAlpine discusses the making of her fourth album, *Angel*, with songwriter Charlie Harding and bandmates Mason and Taylor. The trio explores how the 2025 LA fires forced them to abandon their original studio, resulting in a raw, tape-based sound that defines the record. They delve into specific tracks like "Anybody Is a Fool" and "A Car Wash and a New Pair of Pants," revealing influences from Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell. The conversation also covers Lizzy’s Broadway experience, the accidental Nick Drake similarity in one track, and the creative freedom found in their collaborative p…
Topics discussed
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Introduction to the new album and 'Anybody Is Fool'
Writing 'Anybody Is Fool' and the breakup
Recording the demo during the LA fires
How the fires changed the album's production
Assembling the band and finding the right sound
Influences: Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and chemistry
Lyrics about transactional relationships
The 'Car Wash' song and Nick Drake inspiration
Clearing the Nick Drake estate and production details
Songwriting as therapy and accidental similarities
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The story behind '211s' and the house alarm
Recording '211s': Speeding up and the Ham Bone
The Autotune experiment and memory as a theme
Why scratch vocals stay: lack of pressure
Broadway experience and vocal strengthening
Analyzing 'Our Strange Ways': Themes of displacement
Sonic landscapes and the Bezuki instrument
Collaboration with Fleet Foxes on 'Soldier of the Road'
Writing 'Soldier of the Road' and touring chaos
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The story behind 'Peach': Independence and routine
Producing 'Peach' with only pianos
Album conclusion and personal growth
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