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The Vinyl Guide

If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Nate is a 40+ year vinyl collector, owns some of the most highly desired titles and enjoys them thoroughly. The Vinyl Guide is his journey through the history of music to speak with the artists and technicians who made music history and get the stories behind the records.

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ep497: mclusky is still here with andrew falkous

May 5, 2025

andrew "falco" falkous discusses the reformation of his band mclusky after a nearly 20-year hiatus, their upcoming album on ipecac recordings, the rare catalogue of vinyl releases and more!

Topics Include:

  • falco confirms mclusky's new album "the world is still here and so are we."
  • album will be released on may 9th on ipecac recordings.
  • falco feels ipecac is the perfect label home for mclusky.
  • he hopes this is just the end of "act one" for their reunion.
  • falco approaches life expecting problems but finding humor in them.
  • humor is essential to mclusky's songs without becoming a joke band.
  • falco keeps files of potential song titles for future use.
  • songs usually emerge from playing together in the same room.
  • first takes often contain the magic that makes songs special.
  • falco writes most lyrics but damien wrote lyrics for two songs.
  • "your mother is a ballpoint pen thief" came naturally in writing process.
  • falco describes songwriting as writing 1000 bad songs to get 10 good ones.
  • performing gives falco confidence he doesn't have in other social settings.
  • the current mclusky lineup consistently delivers intense live performances.
  • "mclusky do dallas" remains their most popular album by far.
  • steve albini recorded both "do dallas" and "the difference between me and you..."
  • "lightsaber cocksucking blues" started as a throwaway whole lotta rosie parody.
  • the line "flying is fearful of me" just emerged while performing.
  • "she will only bring you happiness" had radio potential until "sex criminal" line.
  • self-sabotage is part of mclusky's essence, even when unintentional.
  • falco considers swearing an essential part of rock music.
  • australia has been mclusky's strongest market since early in their career.
  • melbourne, sydney and brisbane show strongest streaming numbers for mclusky.
  • the band has toured australia approximately ten times since 2002.
  • prescriptions music is falco's label for future of the left and christian fitness.
  • falco considers mclusky "mostly my band" but credits all members' contributions.
  • damien sayell (current bassist) recently recovered from a health scare.
  • jack egglestone (drummer) has jazz training and remarkable listening skills.
  • mclusky reunion began with charity shows for venues like le pub in newport.
  • the current lineup feels like a distinct band, not future of the left playing mclusky songs.
  • recording the new album was spread across three weekends over 18 months.
  • bob weston remastered "mclusky do dallas" giving it a different sheen.
  • future of the left albums and more christian fitness reissues are planned.
  • their favorite songs on the new album are those recorded most recently.
  • the name "mclusky" came from a character in british tv show "grange hill."

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