Ep. 301: Ken Block discusses Sister Hazel’s “Change Your Mind”

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Chris DeMakes

Music, Music History, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 81 minutes

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This week, Ken Block returns to the show to discuss the writing and recording of Sister Hazel’s fan favorite 2000 single “Change Your Mind.” Though the song didn’t hit the Billboard peaks of “All For You”, its heartfelt lyrics, soaring harmonies, and undeniable hooks have made this song an absolute classic amongst the band’s legions of fans. In this episode, Ken details the love and care that went into the creation of this track that has stood the test of time and still sounds as good today as it did 25 years ago. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:10.0	Hey, everybody. Today's guest is Ken Block, guitarist and lead vocalist for the Gainesville
1:15.4	Florida rock band, Sister Hazel. Together we take a deep dive into the writing, recording, and
1:21.9	inspiration behind the hit single, Change Your Mind, ticking from their third album, Fortress, released in June of 2000.
1:30.0	Man, I could talk to Ken Block all day. He's truly one of the nicest guys in rock and roll.
1:35.5	And I'm not just saying that because both our bands are from Gainesville. He was last year on
1:39.7	Krista Makes a podcast about five years ago to dissect their massive breakout hit, all for you.
1:45.9	Ken discuss the challenges and pressure of coming up with another hit, how a chance opportunity
1:51.6	regarding change your mind imploded as it was about to happen, and how so much of this
1:56.7	business of writing hit songs boils down to one thing. Plain luck.
2:02.1	The message of this lyric is powerful.
2:04.3	The vocal harmonies are killer,
2:06.1	and the whole band is playing what is best for the song.
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