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In this episode of the Album of Record podcast, Craig Lyndall and Andrew Schnitkey discuss a new record by the band F****d Up, the Primus and Coheed and Cambria tour, and the surprise release of the Smashing Pumpkins' new album, Agorimori May. They share their experiences attending the Primus and Coheed and Cambria concert and praise Primus for their incredible live show. They also discuss the unique recording process of F****d Up's new album, Another Day, which was written and recorded in 24 hours. Finally, they review the Smashing Pumpkins' Agorimori May and share their initial reactions to the album. In this conversation, Craig Lyndall discusses his thoughts on the new Smashing Pumpkins album, 'Cyr'. He expresses his appreciation for the album's approachability and songcraft, comparing it to the band's earlier works. Craig also critiques some aspects of the album, such as the complex song titles and mystic imagery. He suggests that Billy Corgan should focus more on the music and let it speak for itself. Craig reflects on the strong year for music overall and highlights some standout songs from 'Cyr'.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Concert Experience
14:31 F****d Up's Innovative Recording Process
21:31 The Smashing Pumpkins' Surprise Release: Agorimori May
25:44 Review of Agorimori May
29:05 Appreciating the Approachability and Songcraft of 'Cyr'
31:27 Letting the Music Speak for Itself
35:33 Billy Corgan's Legacy and Artistic Expression
49:41 Bringing Back Old Records and Getting Them on Streaming
55:19 Standout Songs from 'Cyr'
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