Pushkin.

Grant Lee Phillips first made his name in the 90s as the frontman of Grant Lee Buffalo,

a critically acclaimed band that released four albums and toured with Pearl Jam,

The Smashing Pumpkins, and

R.E.M. Rolling Stone named Grant Lee Best Male Vocalist in 94, and his band became known

for their folk-infused rock sound and their reflections on American history. After Grantley

Buffalo disbanded in 99, Phillips launched a solo career, eventually becoming familiar to a wider audience through his

recurring role as the town troubadour on Gilmore Girls. Last September, he released his 12th solo

album, and The Hour of Dust. The album's title was inspired by an ancient Indian painting

Grant Lee saw at a museum in Pasadena that depicts the twilight moment when cows are led home

and kick up dust as nightfalls.

On today's episode, Bruce Hedlam talks to Grant Lee Phillips about making in the hour of dust.

He tells the story of how he trip to the Librea Tar Pits with his old friend Michael Stipe

inspired his song American Lions.

And he discusses his songwriting process and how he approaches writing lyrics that balance the personal with larger societal themes.

This is Broken Record. Real musicians, real conversations.

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