RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

“drop your shitty attitude, it’s time for gratitude”- Lou Barlow (from the gratisode theme song). After the grum-puh-sode Adelle is ready to feel the feelings of gratitude and share her ever-changing list of appreciated things. Lou takes a more spontaneous approach and makes it up as he goes along. Spoiler Alert: they both like room-temperature foods. They hope you are inspired to contemplate all that you are grateful for!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift is a member of the Barlow family whether she knows it or not. Lou and Adelle discuss how it happened, how long it's been going on, and how they feel about it. Lou covers Midnight Rain giving it, what Adelle describes as, the 'Trent Reznor' treatment. Lou admits to being inspired by Tay's use of profanity on her new LP and unveils a new Folk Implosion song that drops the F-bomb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In advance of RAW impressions 15, the Taylored Swiftisode, Lou interviews special guest Izzy Barlow (Adelle was taking a bath) about her musical preferences (currently Taylor 100%). The episode ends with 5+ minutes of Izzy's vocal improvisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou and Adelle are filling suitcases for their family trip to Los Angeles. Near-death experiences on hotel shuttles and taxi cabs are discussed. Adelle is contending with a sinus infection and Lou wants to remember all the adapters he will need. The episode ends, fittingly, with a new song about packing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou finds his range and fulfills a listener request for Sunshine from the last Sebadoh L.P. Act Surprised, then shares with Adelle an 'awful' archival, unreleased song called People Don't Care. the Sunshine video, shot in Greenfield Massachusetts: https://youtu.be/I_KDYTprXCg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(trigger warning! hunting, roadkill, and animal population control are discussed) Adelle and Lou check-in with their parents. Adelle's parents share anecdotes of life on a frigid Wisconsin lake. Lou's parents talk about the snow-bird life and the dangers of wild boars on the gulf coast of Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To critique or not, that is the question. Lou says he likes criticism, then retracts. He says he doesn't edit then talks about how much he edited his new song of the week, The Waiting. Lou says songs speak to him and tell him what to do, like recording with Izzy's toy piano. The episode ends with a live, acoustic, listener request, Love Is Stronger.tickets are still available for Lou's 2 acoustic shows in L.A.Bourbon Room in Hollywood 2/17/23https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-barlow-in-the-lounge-at-the-bourbon-room-tickets-518381451877?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escbPermanent Records in Glassell Park 2/19/23https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-barlow-at-permanent-records-roadhouse-tickets-524094951107?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle is struggling with depression and the winter blues. She needs to let it out and declares this The Grumpisode. Complaints are shared and Lou recalls a winter that broke him, literally. Meanwhile, Lou had the best January ever and is happy to stay inside and write songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this emotional mini-music-monday, Lou continues his song-a-week challenge with another new song for Adelle, Beautifully Disguised. The song is about California and something else that will remain a mystery to the listener. They discuss home-town show jitters and Lou practices Love Intervene for the upcoming show (which has already happened!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Mini-Music-Monday style episode, Lou leans heavy into cassette 4-track madness and debuts 2 toy commercial recreations. Adelle surprises Lou with a crocheted hat and Lou surprises Adelle with Easy Rider fun-facts. Their imminent trip to L.A., sneezing, and miserable zoo animals are also discussed.Lou plays L.A.! In Hollywood on February 17th get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-barlow-in-the-lounge-at-the-bourbon-room-tickets-518381451877 In Highland Park on February 19, tickets available soon!knitwear, music-related items and more https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou’s self-imposed ‘song a week’ challenge continues with a new 4-track creation ‘Good Times’. Could this be, according to Adelle, ‘the best one yet’? Lou pays tribute to the legendary David Crosby with a live version of Croz’s ‘What’s Happening?’.https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ for knitwear and music-related items (handwritten lyrics and album art re-creations!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Izzy's new found love of reading leads Adelle to vivid childhood memories. Adelle encourages Lou to reframe his thoughts, both struggle with premonitions of death, and mono-tasking vs multi-tasking is discussed. for handwritten lyrics, fine knitwear and music: https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou's engineering skills leave a lot to be desired, after nearly deafening Adelle he plays her a "cloudy" new song: Marlborough Blues (recorded on his cassette 4-track). Another Instagram song request is fulfilled, this time the wildly obscure, possibly unreleased, Lodi. For buckets of Lou favorites and rarities go here: https://loubarlow.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou fails to convince Adelle that the Beatles were a good band and Adelle discovers a new cooking technique. They then pay tribute to their local Honda dealership with another Unsponsored Local Ad. https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Ina Garten Spatchcock Lemon Chicken https://www.tastingtable.com/686545/skillet-roasted-lemon-chicken-recipe-ina-garten/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou makes a confession and then plays Adelle a brand new, RAW impressions exclusive, song recorded on his Tascam Porta-One cassette 4-track. Lastly, a surprise package in the mail leads to a song request being fulfilled. https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the new year and Adelle promises not to cry in this episode and instead shares a story of Izzy crying about the fragility of life. Adelle shares her fear of comedians and pokes fun at Lou’s desire for friendship with A-list rock stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou shares another in-progress Folk Implosion song with Adelle. They discuss taking creative risks, day-to-day beauty, and going boldly into the new year. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post-Christmas, Lou offers to be more helpful next time around. Adelle gifts Lou three enormous, personalized Yeti tumblers, and a discussion on hydration and household tragedy ensues. Lastly, Pete Yorn offers his thoughts for the new year. Check out his new LP:  https://music.apple.com/us/album/hawaii/1623605585 https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! Lou recreates two more vintage toy commercials (Smash Up Derby and Lite-Brite). Adelle recalls her Speak and Spell which leads to Lou reminiscing about touring with the Flaming Lips and Sonic Boom in 1999. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjamin ‘Yardsale’ Bridwell of Band of Horses talks to Adelle and Lou about Ikea, Elliott Smith, bus accidents and the genius of Evan Dando. Stick around until the end to hear his beautiful cover of the Lemonheads’ Great Big No. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou reinterprets the Shaggs classic song Philosophy Of The World and Adelle has a reaction. Then he surprises her with a touching instrumental of one of the most popular songs of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An honest discussion about the Grateful Dead leads to a unique interpretation of John Mayer’s Waiting On The World To Change. Lou muses on the Diff’rent Strokes theme, a Strokes cover band and L+A share fond memories of their parents in the 70s and 80s.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After nailing 'Baby Alive' and 'Rub-A-Dub Dolly (tugboat shower)' on episode 4, Lou treats Adelle to a faithful recreation of doll commercial from -her- youth. He also follows through on his threat to cover a Guided By Voices song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L + A discuss malls, Lou's belt kink, stew whiff, and Adelle's first crush. Lou faithfully recreates two baby doll commercials from the 1970s for your enjoyment. Izzy cameos, of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each Monday Lou plays a song or two and he and Adelle talk a little bit. This week Lou plays Pulse (from his solo-LP Brace The Wave) and Sebadoh's Too Pure. https://loubarlow.bandcamp.com/album/brace-the-wave https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion about red light fever leads to Adelle unexpectedly discovering a sexually explicit Liz Phair song. Lou and Adelle break down body sounds, their own and others. Lastly, Izzy and the family compose an ode to the local CVS with their first unsponsored local ad! Shop our music and knitwear goodies here! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou and Adelle chat with friend John Moloney (Sun Burned Hand of the Man ringleader and Dinosaur Jr tour-manager) about juggling art and work. Among other things, Lou talks about being deeply humbled at a VIP meet and greet with Weird Al. https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ knitwear, music-related items and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the premiere episode, Lou gets vulnerable and plays Adelle the beginnings of a new Folk Implosion song. Lou then checks in with friend Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses to get raw insight into his songwriting process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influential indie-rock musician Lou Barlow brings his lo-fi aesthetic to podcast form. He shares the mic with his wife, charismatic fiber-artist Adelle Barlow. Together they discuss day-to-day life as creators and interview friends and family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.