RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

Lou pays homage to late Frank Farian with his jet lagged version of Boney M’s “Daddy Cool”. Frank was also the mastermind behind the legendary duo Milli Vanilli. Frank and Lou share a love for freak beat U.K. band The Creation inspiring a live acoustic cover of “painter man”. Adelle is present and shares commentary. https://youtu.be/6odMZh_2JaE?si=jm6Su5axyynkC6xGhttps://youtu.be/b0YdOoLDkR4?si=XviWFF_ageIymyt3Barlow Family General Storehttps://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/products/handwritten-personalized-lyrics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou finds the original version of Sebadoh's notorious "Showtape" and is itching to share it. Before that happens 4-track Man makes sure Adelle shares her thoughts, specifically how hot she thinks Harrison Ford is. Become a paid subscriber to our Substack and here the full version of the original tape.... free or paid there's tons of shit on our Substack!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having just finished the last show of the Dinosaur Jr Australian tour, it's late night and Lou is fading. Before he passes out he attempts to answer a few questions from his in-laws, by way of Adelle, about Australia and New Zealand. Join our Substack for all kindsa extra pod-related and non-pod-related stuff: music, recipes, video check-ins etc.https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou just finished the Dinosaur Jr show in Adelle and plays Adelle a midnight version of Dinosaur Jr's Love Is from the Give A Glimpse of What You're Not LP. On a technical note: Lou just purchased a new microphone and, because he hasn't learned to use it properly, the song is very distorted. Oh well!extra RAW stuffhttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On his flight to Australia Lou stumbles upon a new life 'hack'. He then confesses to feeling entitled to ruin Dinosaur Jr's rider. Adelle appreciates his honesty. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com join our Substack, yo! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com > knitwear, music related items and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dinosaur Jr is in Australia and so is Taylor Swift! Lou speaks of streets full of Swifties and tells the tale of his on-stage encounter with a topless Sebadoh fan. He plays Dinosaur Jr's Left/Right on a guitar with a broken string and Adelle explains the difference between a G-string and a thong. Join the Barlow Family General Substack! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having just landed in Melbourne Australia on Valentines day, Lou covers his favorite love song by a member of Adelle's not-so-favorite band. 13,000 miles apart, they discuss Beyonce and Lana Del Rey's upcoming 'country' LPs and the air in airplanes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou covers the Cheers theme song for Adelle and really wants her to know that SS Decontrol's The Kids Will Have Their Say LP cover photo was shot a block away from the Cheers Bar. Adelle is curious about SS Decontrol, Lou shows her the record and she reads an excerpt from the inner sleeve of the LP. join our Substack for extra stuff! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RAW Impressions has been nominated for 5 podcast Grammys, The Pammys, (or so says 4-Track Man). 4-Track Man intends to accompany Adelle to the awards ceremony in Las Vegas next week since Lou be on tour in Australia.extra RAW stuffhttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adelle wished, so it is done. Lou covers the Family Ties theme song. This is actually the THIRD version of this MMM they recorded!Hear the first version, deemed unsuitably cranky for Prime-Time streaming, as a paid subscriber to the Barlow Family General Substack!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comgot a question? just wanna reach out? [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An innocent reference to showering triggers a conversation about genital fungus. A psuedo-expert in antihistamines and ring-worm, Lou details his opinions and experiences with both. go to our Substack immediately and become a paid subscriber : ) https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com you may not regret it!Lou does weddings, birthdays and/or house shows! Inquiries: Tina Dunn [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

apologies are in order, Lou has, indeed, played Walk Through Me twice already : / .. 4-Track Man steps in with a surprising take on the song's origin...more exciting stuff!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.come-mail us! why? why [email protected] if you want to host a house show or have me play a party please contact Tina Dunn: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4-track Man hosts this recap of Lou's Pacific Northwest jaunt on Dinosaur Jr 's Where You Been celebration tour. Lou details each guest musician visit! Dave Matthews and Isaac Brock are featured in this merciless procession of name-dropping.extra awesome shit , including a new cooking video! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Folk Implosion have completed their new LP, does Lou play an acoustic version song of the title song? Listen and find out! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com freewheelin' first cooking episode out NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou is in Seattle for some Dinosaur Jr shows with some very special guests, Adelle is home with Izzy, contending with a 5 day weekend. join our fucking Substack! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou plays Adelle some of his answering machine messages from the mid-90s. Adelle's childhood dream profession and Milli Vanilli/Boney M producer Frank Florian are also discussed. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comjoin our Substack for all kindsa other shit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou plays two tunes too many times on this Tiny Tunes Tuesday. I'm A Hog For You by The Coasters and Whole Hog by The Folk Implosion/ Deluxx Folk Implosion. join our Substack for extra stuff https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle has an acronym for her new years resolutions B.C.M.R., bake, create move, read, Lou suggests she listen to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Many other things are discussed, obv. check out our Substack!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou plays a song from his 'one-off' band Beltbuckle and befuddles Adelle. stream the original e.p. (for free) on our Substack! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of another rollercoaster of a calendar year, Lou and Adelle ponder the creative process and doing more with less. Lou is loving some new music from Brazil:https://open.spotify.com/track/1pRj80g1ZF938azjy8xsJ1?si=99807e4da2624563visit our Substack! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas Day and Adelle is already considering her New Years Resolutions! #1: read the books she got for Christmas. Lou's resolution is to play songs on the podcast without trying to perfect them. He debuts Walk Thru Me, a song from the new album by The Folk Implosion. wanna get exclusive stuff? go here https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle and Lou are on a family trip and spend a day at Disneyland and have plenty of RAW impressions to share in this slightly longer than usual episode! Dig in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ione Skye and Ben Lee host a wine and cookie holiday party with a special RAW Impressions live appearance. To a select audience, Lou and Adelle seize the opportunity to share a couple of their most embarrassing stage performance stories. Recorded in Ben and Ione's living room. Join our Substack for songs and stuff https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Taylor Swift's birthday and 4-Track Man shares some interesting 'fun-facts' about Tay's life.join our g'dam Substack for all kindsa extra stuff! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou follows through on covering Ready For The World's 1985 hit, Oh Sheila. More behind-the-scenes tidbits from the Dinosaur Jr Where You Been shows are revealed. Stream and download the song (and so much more) as a paid subscriber to the Barlow Family General Substack https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle visits Lou in Brooklyn. He's there playing a series of shows celebrating the 30th anniversary of Where You Been, Dinosaur Jr's most successful LP. They take time out of Holiday shopping, for themselves, to record the most podcasty show of their podcast! 80's RnB wonders Ready For The World, the Japanese mini-department store MUJI and many, many other things are discussed. Join our Substack https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com for podcast extras, exclusive music releases and food related stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou plays the song None Of Your Goddam Business, written for his dad's 60th birthday, a long time ago. Adelle compliments Lou's unique bowling style, inherited from his father. Want more of this conversation? There's more on our Substack, Lou further explains the song's lyrics! woo! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com (exclusive podcast-related music, food and domestic tips also!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou is thrilled to complete his trifecta of -novelty songs from the 1970s-. Adelle and Lou discuss kung-fu vs karate. Lou's cover LP is now available to paid subscribers of the https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com among many, many other things! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle reflects on her successful holiday pop-up shop, Lou listens to 'The Woman in Me', Britney Spears' autobiography, and covers Baby One More Time.https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com for audio extras and domestic stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a whole week off, Adelle and Lou are back. They kick off season 2 with a conversation about paranoia, bald eagles and Adelle's new-found respect for Seal Team. Please consider joining our Substack for all kindsa extra stuff. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou and Adelle are astonished that they have done RAW Impressions for one year. Lou plays a song, recorded in California, based on their daughter Hannelore's made-up words. They then reminisce about Los Angeles and share celebrity sightings.join our Substack, get music and meal plans! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comgo to our store and buy stuff for the Holidaze! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RAW Impressions season #1 concludes with Lou covering Dinosaur Jr's Not The Same and the conversation with Adelle leading, inevitably, to The Price Is Right. Thank You listeners!!!! woo!one of a kind Christmas gifts!> https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/food! music! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After covering The Streak Lou is revisiting novelty songs of his youth. Next up, Convoy by C.W. McCall. Adelle and Lou discuss regulations and politics. podcast songs end up here: https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comgift season is upon us, get yr one-of-a-kind stuff here: https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After hosting their annual Hotdish Halloween party, Lou visits the doctor and reveals one of his 'most embarrassing' moments. the holiday season is almost upon us and a gift from https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.comis sure to please!for music, food plans and extras https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comis the place to go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou covers a number-one-hit from 1974, The Streak by Ray Stevens. Adelle and Lou ponder whether streaking and public nudity are acceptable today.https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com downloads for the music, domestic know-how.. fun-shithttps://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com want knitwear/hand-written lyrics/ Christmas ornaments?... here's yr place for one-of-a-kind gifts for yr fam/friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou tries to drink a Pepsi and introduces Adelle to two, possible, new segments for the show: Answering Machine Messages from the 1990's and Unopened Fan mail from 1994.music, menus, MORE> https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com ornaments! hand written lyrics! stuff!! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling fall vibes Lou and Adelle go to a local favorite spot, Mike's Maze. The episode debuts Izzy's wild, synth driven, improvised ode to Halloween and Lou plays his perennial, oft-requested, season-appropriate Vampire, live.. the Substack is where it's at https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.combuy our hand-crafted crap for the holidaze! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle and Lou interview the wildly prolific, indie-rock adjacent fine/folk/artist Steve Keene. buy Steve's book!: https://hatandbeard.com/products/the-steve-keene-art-booksupport Daniel Efram's other projects! https://www.danielefram.com/projects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 After a 3 week(!) mini-music-monday break Lou pulls it together and plays Adelle a new song, Haunted House, and explains why it’s not new. new music lives here: https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comfun gift items are here: https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The theme is Time. 4-Track Man takes lead vocals for a cover of The Pozo-Seco Singers 1966 hit 'Time' while Adelle and Lou discuss test results and upcoming Dinosaur Jr shows featuring the Where You Been LP performed in it's entirety.ornaments! handwritten lyrics! GIFT IDEAS! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.commusic, stories, domestic tidbits! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou plays a new version of his song 'only fading' after having a realization that his vocals on the released version are 'terrible'. Adelle is possessed by Covid and Paxlovid attempts an exorcism. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com music, menus, and more!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com buy quirky holiday gifts, the sooner the better.. y'know it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou's first attempt at recreating his tinnitus Hz. Adelle ponders age-ing, Lou shares his fear mantra.exciting stuff on the way: https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comLou makes art of his song lyrics, Adelle's beautiful knitwear: https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week's conversation continues and Lou plays another collage from the tape he made for a friend 40 years ago. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com for weekly posts of music and menushttps://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com knitwear, music-related items and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou is home on a brief break from Dinosaur Jr., 4-track Man reappears and the topics fly fast and furious! Sex toys, Don Henley, the Barlow Family General Store, the Barlow Family Substack and the approaching holiday season (among many other tings) are discussed! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com so much stuff! music, menus!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com things: knitwear! handwritten lyrics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou reacquires a compilation cassette he made for his late friend Mark in 1983. He and Adelle listen to one of his song/noise collages from the tape and talk about it.https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com for all all kinds of new and archival sounds + Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou checks in with Adelle from Asbury Park, NJ. His bathroom accident and dogs, domesticated and feral, are discussed. Lou plays riffs from Wet Leg and the Stooges on Stylophone as accompaniment. support us on Substack! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the heels of The Unknown Stuntman, Lou surprises Adelle with another television show theme song. This time he re-creates the intro to her special favorite Grizzly Adams and performs a full version of the song, Maybe, originally performed by Thom Pace.go to our Substack for podcast related stuff plus:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comgo here for things we make:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou's on tour, Adelle at home. Lou insists he's not sick, Adelle tries Zoom yoga. Lou surprises Adelle with the theme song and opening narration for one of her favorite 80s TV shows. bonus podcast audio here!:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.comBarlow Family General Store!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of Lou's tribute to his late friend Mark Harris, he plays more excerpts from Marks cassette letter from 1983, Insanity #1. Adelle informs Lou of Bob Barker's passing and they talk about their deep and abiding love of the Price Is Right game show. Insanity #1's greatest hits appear on the Barlow Family General Substack! NOW! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of RAW impressions 41: Mark and Lou part 1, Lou searches his cassette bins and finds a tape titled 'aborted Mark tape circa '83', a mix of his favorite songs of the time punctuated with sound collages and short nonsensical songs. He rediscovers Green On Red's classic That's What You're Here For in the mix and covers it for the episode. An unreleased lo-fi nugget, Pink and Blue, also appears.https://loubarlow.bandcamp.com/album/artist-enabler-club-complete-collectiongo here for an exhaustive collection of Lou's un/under/released music!go hear for podcast music extricated and archivedhttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.