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Volume CXXXIII, Number 4 |
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DJs of the Week: Andy Fischer & Jesse McCree
O: Song, artist, or album that changed your life?
AF: There are two albums that changed my life. First, Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Volume I. I got it on tape and couldn't stop listening to music after that. Then my uncle bought me my first CD, which was Pearl Jam's Ten. That made me realize that rock hadn't died after the Rolling Stones.
JM: Paul Simon's "Graceland." My dad had it on tape when I was five years old and I listened to it so much I wore it out until it wouldn't play. That album illustrated Simon's ability to combine intelligent lyrics, folk influences from around the world (African, zydeco, etc.), and pop sensibilities at their best. Still one of my favorite albums.
O: Currently, who gives the best live performance?
AF: Best live performance has to be going to see Paul Simon and Bob Dylan in concert. All I can remember is sitting in a trance as an aged Dylan laid down some of the most beautiful lyrics I know. Then Simon driving everything home with a double drum section. Two living legends, who have written the best songs I know, playing together. I am not sure what could be better.
JM: The White Stripes. Say what you will about these guys (I say, rock and roll and its best), but they put on an amazing show. Seeing Jack White jumping around on stage, thrashing his guitar, writhing on the floor during a 9-minute solo is a sight to see. So much energy.
O: What's in your stereo now?
JM: Youth and Young Manhood by Kings of Leon. Garage rock, with a heavy influence of alt-country and Southern rock. A mix between Tom Petty and the White Stripes.
O: Who is the most underrated artist in your opinion?
AF: The most underrated artist? There are so many. There is an entire musical history that has been forgotten or never known. It began with Black Flag; went through Hüsker Dü, Fugazi, and Sonic Youth. It ended with Nirvana blowing its way into the mainstream. It is really the story of independent (indie) music. There are so many great books about it. If you don't know and you want to, try out Our Band Could Be Your Life by Michael Azerrad (thanks Anthony Costa).
O: What song are you embarrassed to admit you love?
AF: I have the Fraggle Rock theme song in French (for God knows what reason) and it excites me in ways I can't understand. I know... I am ashamed of myself.
JM: "Stacy's Mom (Has Got It Goin' On)" by Fountains of Wayne. Not only does this song confront a very real (and very common) issue for young, pubescent boys, but in the music video, Stacy's mom has TOTALLY got it goin' on...
Fischer and McCree's show "The Sideshow and Nutz RIAA Amnesty Hour,"
is Friday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
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