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The Cardigans: First Band On The Moon, with Brian Kantor (part 2)

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Release Date: 05/22/2023

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Jason and Brian Kantor continue and conclude their conversation about The Cardigans' 1996 album First Band on the Moon

The two friends analyze each song on the record while sharing thoughts on production, arrangement, creativity, Black Sabbath, and more. They even dramatically read a couple of bizarre reviews for this album. 

Brian then shares what he's been up to at The Soundry, and with Sound For and other bands, and more. 

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