The Feelies were never a household name, but their jangly guitars and propulsive rhythms helped shape generations of indie rock. In the second installment of a two-part Classic Album Dissection, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a deep dive into the band’s second album, The Good Earth.
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by The Feelies founders Bill Million and Glenn Mercer for a deep discussion of the band’s 1986 sophomore album, “The Good Earth.”
Featured Songs:
The Feelies, "The Good Earth," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Feelies, "Raised Eyebrows," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980
The Feelies, "Slow Down," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
The Feelies, "Outdoor Miner (Live on Sound Opinions)," NA, unreleased, 2008
The Feelies, "Paint It Black (Live on Sound Opinions)," NA, unreleased, 2008
The Feelies, "Slipping (Into Something)," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
The Feelies, "Fame (Live in Something Wild)," NA, unreleased, 1986
The Feelies, "The High Road (Live on Sound Opinions)," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
The Feelies, "When Company Comes," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986
The Feelies and Yo La Tengo, "Sister Ray (Live)," NA, unreleased, 2023
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