web02.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 06:54:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Playing By Ear - Episodes Tagged with “Alternative” https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/tags/alternative Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Every episode of this podcast Doug, Ami, and Kyle break an album down, track by track, to cover why it's not only worth playing, but replaying. en-us episodic Every episode of this podcast breaks an album down, track by track, to cover why it's not only worth playing, but replaying. Doug Lief Every episode of this podcast Doug, Ami, and Kyle break an album down, track by track, to cover why it's not only worth playing, but replaying. no music, music theory, songwriting, rock, pop, metal, alternative, r&b, rock and roll, rock & roll Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Great Divide (Semisonic) https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/19 d0ac756e-a887-4c88-b10d-f3772951768c Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Dan Wilson is one of the most prolific and accomplished songwriters of the last thirty years. Before hitting it big with "Closing Time", his band Semisonic released its first album, "Great Divide" which showcases exactly why Wilson was destined for success. Full of lush, memorable melodies, this record is a perfect calling card of Wilson's legendary skill. Comedian Rich Baker joins us for a look back at this fantastic album. 1:52:03 yes <p>Dan Wilson is one of the most prolific and accomplished songwriters of the last thirty years. Before hitting it big with "Closing Time", his band Semisonic released its first album, "Great Divide" which showcases exactly why Wilson was destined for success. Full of lush, memorable melodies, this record is a perfect calling card of Wilson's legendary skill. Comedian Rich Baker joins us for a look back at this fantastic album.</p> <p>Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "All the Pain Money Can Buy" by Fastball.</p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (<a href="https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/</a>) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.</p> <p>Find us on the socials here:</p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/</a></p> <p>Ami's handmade earrings can be found at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo</a></p> <p>Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw</a></p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman<br> All music by Semisonic </p> pop, rock, music, songwriting, closing time, dan wilson, songwriter, 1990s, 90s, alternative Dan Wilson is one of the most prolific and accomplished songwriters of the last thirty years. Before hitting it big with "Closing Time", his band Semisonic released its first album, "Great Divide" which showcases exactly why Wilson was destined for success. Full of lush, memorable melodies, this record is a perfect calling card of Wilson's legendary skill. Comedian Rich Baker joins us for a look back at this fantastic album.

Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "All the Pain Money Can Buy" by Fastball.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.

Find us on the socials here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/

Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw

Musical Credits:

Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman
All music by Semisonic

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Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "All the Pain Money Can Buy" by Fastball.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.

Find us on the socials here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/

Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw

Musical Credits:

Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman
All music by Semisonic

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