Producer of "Planet Rock" Arthur Baker, Plus Opinions on Wednesday
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with record producer and author Arthur Baker about his new book, Looking for the Perfect Beat: Remixing and Reshaping Hip-Hop, Rock and Rhythms. The hosts also review the new album from Wednesday.
Following up on the breakthrough success of their album “Rat Saw God,” the North Carolina band Wednesday is back with a very impressive album called “Bleeds.” The songwriting of Karly Hartzman and the guitar playing of MJ Lenderman are only two of the elements that make this a contender for album of the year.
Arthur Baker
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with DJ and producer Arthur Baker about his long and eventful career in the music industry. He shares stories about working with everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Rick Rubin. His memoir “Looking For The Perfect Beat” was published in May.
Featured Songs:
Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Looking for the Perfect Beat (Original 12" Version)," Looking for the Perfect Beat, Tommy Boy, 1982
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025
Wednesday, "Candy Breath," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025
Wednesday, "Townies," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025
Wednesday, "Gary's II," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025
Wednesday, "The Way Love Goes," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025
New Order, "Confusion," Confusion, Factory, 1983
Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock," Planet Rock: The Album, Tommy Boy, 1986
Run-D.M.C., "It's Like That," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984
Thundercat, "Walk On By (feat. Kendrick Lamar)," Drunk, Brainfeeder, 2017
New Order, "Thieves Like Us," Thieves Like Us, Factory, 1983
Bruce Springsteen, "Dancing In The Dark (Blaster Mix)," Dancing In The Dark, CBS, 1985
Artists United Against Apartheid, "Sun City," Sun City, Manhattan, 1985
Warpaint, "Love Is to Die," Warpaint, Rough Trade, 2014
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