Ep532: Lucinda Williams in a World Gone Wrong

Lucinda Williams discusses her recent creative surge with multiple tribute albums, paying homage to the masters, Folkways days, post-stroke recovery and the new album World's Gone Wrong

Topics Include:

• Lucinda announces her 18th album "World's Gone Wrong" releasing January 23rd
• Reveals dramatic shift from releasing albums every 3-8 years recently
• Credits husband-manager Tom Overby for keeping creative momentum going post-stroke
• Explains how new band members made working out songs fun
• Describes creative process challenges between inspiration and studio deadlines
• Shares need for quiet, private spaces to write freely
• Reveals hotel rooms as unexpected creative sanctuaries like John Prine
• Discusses how songs emerge either formed or requiring detailed work
• Explains editing process of refining and "trimming the fat"
• Details collaboration with Tom Overby on "We've Come Too Far"
• Talks recording at Ray Kennedy's Room and Board studio
• Shares Steve Earle connection from Car Wheels on Gravel Road
• Laments losing song ideas when unable to record immediately
• Recalls taking control in studio despite band's initial surprise
• Tells sweet story of meeting Ringo Starr at Capitol Records
• Discusses transformative Beatles albums from early work to Sergeant Pepper
• Names Bob Dylan as her North Star musical mentor
• Explains The Doors' influence especially their dark poetic imagery
• Connects tribute album work to preparing for original songwriting
• Previews future projects including Neil Young tribute and stroke treatment

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