RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

As Lou and Adelle gather themselves and adjust the The Shift, why not listen to an olden show of yore! Lou was in a Hollywood Movie many years ago (Laurel Canyon starring Francis McDormand, look it up! ) and told the very unglamorous stinky story. He also sings the movie's pivotal tune: Shade and Honey by Sparklehorse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Lou shares a 30+ y.o.song from a fan known only as 'Terry C from Connecticut'. He and Adelle catch up on birthday shout-outs then he launches into an unrehearsed new song from a mysterious new project. The Barlow Family General Store will be open for one weekend again this month! 11am-4pm March 28+29. Come hang out! 44 Chapman St. Greenfield MA 01301Paid subscribers to our Substack receive a 20% off coupon to the BFGS on-line (and in person)!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle’s mom Valerie has passed away after a two year struggle with ALS. Adelle and Lou talk about it.The Barlow Family General Store is delightful gift shop carrying not only Lou’s music and personalized, handwritten lyrics, but a variety niche gifts curated by Adelle! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/*a recent addition: awesome cassette mixtapes curated by Back of Beyond Press from Minneapolis! (look under the “music” tab)*Substack..'cause archived music from the pod lives there along with thoughtful essays etc. etc. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4-Track Man dominates, Psychocandy (the cat) investigates, and a Stevie Wonder song is on endless Izzy repeat. Also, Lou embraces a Netflix gameshow (Floor is Lava).The Barlow Family General Store, more than ever, is a wonderful place for gifts...music related (handwritten lyrics) and much, much, more!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/Our Substack still houses a dizzying array of pod-related stuff: music, essays and more!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTube: https://youtu.be/lzlU7HBOmcM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perfectly dovetailing from talking about the crisis in Minnesota to reproductive rights and activism, Adelle and Lizz continue their sweet, coherent, discussion. Lou, still searching for a connection, offers paranoia and a pre-recorded version of his song Privatize after Adelle encourages him to share one of his political songs with Lizz.  WATCH on LouTube!https://youtu.be/I6udJOvhQLsFollow Lizz'z organization!https://www.instagram.com/abortionfront?igsh=YmNyMXFwMmE0a3JkListen to her Feminist Buzzkill podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/march-for-life-madness-with-kristin-hady/id1575776538?i=1000747413502support RAW Impressions by joining our Substack!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/our online store is happening, bespoke lyric-art, knitwear, cozy household items, music.. stuff we make and like, we share!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle and Lou are joined by activist/comedian Lizz Winstead to discuss what's happening in Minneapolis. Lizz'z podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-buzzkills/id1575776538?i=1000747413502Lizz'z abortion rights organization:https://www.instagram.com/abortionfront?igsh=YmNyMXFwMmE0a3Jkcome hang out with Adelle and Lou at the Barlow Family General Store Valentine's pop-up Feb 7-8 11-4 44 Chapman St.Greenfield MA 10301 https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/JOIN our Substack:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gently hyping the BARLOW FAMILY GENERAL / WORKS ON PAPER Valentine's pop-up shop (Feb 7-8, 11-4, 44 Chapman St. Greenfield MA!) Lou plays Adelle his favorite love song. Love by John Lennon.WATCH THIS:https://youtu.be/WDgGJIOUc10we started OUR Substack ages ago! It’s still going!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/The Barlow Family General Store is ALWAYS on-line!!!Get some handwritten lyrics!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou digs up a 7" from a band called Crayon and a cassette from a band called Crayon. Two different bands, one from Bellingham Washington, the other from Sydney Australia, both from the 1990s. Lou attempts to explain it all and covers both. WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/4amomZN2TkUSHOP the Barlow Family General Storehttps://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4-Track Man critiques 3 years of RAW Impressions and urges Lou and Adelle to do better. Pumpkin the cat visits the studio and audibly meows. 4-Track Man mocks Lou and interrupts Adelle as she makes a painful admission. WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/4QhFlmY4u0MJoin our Substack https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/handwritten lyrics, knitwear, rare music, and hand-held cassette recorders!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this Tiny Tunes Tuesday, part 2 of his RUINED series, Lou plays one of the first songs he learned on guitar: Games People Play by Joe South. He discusses how it's finger-wagging lyrics impacted his future songwriting attempts (it RUINED them).WATCH on LouTube https://youtu.be/HbS9t7LBXqQYou too can own Emerson and be Lo-Fi like Lou! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/products/emerson-portable-cassette-player-recorder-w-amfm-radio You can join the Barlow Family General Substack and READ Adelle's poignant essays and HEAR Lou's collected podcast music! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas day and Lou is, once again, faced with a seeming inability to make it special. He does find a cassette tape of the Barlow family Christmas 1984 and Izzy treats listeners to a, one time and one time only, version of Here Comes Santa Claus. ALSO, several December birthday shout-outs! GIFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND! Use that holiday money on some personalized, handwritten lyrics and/or a big-ass beanie. https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/Substack..just 'cause..https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emerson, the handheld cassette recorder, plays Adelle and Lou his version of Harry Chapin's 1974 bummerfolk classic Cats in the Cradle. Lou describes the devastating effect the song had on his young psyche and his future songwriting attempts. Also, the belated November birthday shout-outs just don't stop! WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/j5UId7HAL48 BARLOW FAMILY GENERAL STORE / WORKS ON PAPER Holiday Pop-Up..DECEMBER 21, 2025, 11-4..44 CHAPMAN ST. GREENFIELD MA 01301!! all kindsa gifts, practical and whimsical, plus the usual knitwear, music related items and more.. come say hi!shop online!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/join our Substack just 'cause!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So what if it's the middle of December, we have some November birthdays to shout about! 4-Track Man is jealous of newcomer/co-announcer Emerson, the hand-held cassette recorder (with AM-FM radio).Barlow Family General Store has expanded to everyday items like Adelle's favorite socks and craft kits! Get the usual handmade crafts and music and stuff!! it's GIFT SEASON!!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/WATCH on LouTube https://youtu.be/GXzRMt8wE0Mhttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/just join it!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle and Lou are back from the U.K./Ireland tour and Lou realizes he's never played Sebadoh's Willing To Wait for the podcast. How is it possible that he's played 70+ originals for the pod but not the most requested song of the tour? The situation is rectified and Lou tells the story of how it was in the running to be Ross and Rachel's (Friends) break-up tune. WATCH on LouTube!https://youtu.be/NBLLyrcK0egProcure unique music and clothing related items for Gift Season, HURRY! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/join our Substack for a sea of extra content, free (and paid)https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou is playing solo acoustic shows through the United Kingdom and Ireland! They’re leaving today! Hear 4-Track Man run down the tour dates! Come see Lou, meet Adelle! Buy tix online before they sell out!https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlowGlasgow 23 November Nice and Sleazy  York 24 November Bluebird  Manchester 25 November YES the Pink Room London 26 November ICA  Tunbridge Wells 27 November The Forum Liverpool 28 November Philharmonic Music Room Dublin 29+30 November Bellobar Limerick 1 December KasbahGalway 2 December Roisin Dubh WATCH this episode on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/bija_BfXYMwShop the Barlow Family General Store for gift season! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/Support us by joining our Substack and feast on 2+ years of extras! Essays, music, video etc. etc. GIft a paid subscription! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.