Primal Scream with Chris Ryan

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4.4 • 582 Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 228 minutes

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Today we’re talking about a band who managed to change their sound every single album while still staying absolutely, totally, and utterly themselves: Primal Scream. Bobby Gillespie and co started in the 80s but they most meaningfully bookended the 90s with their two most notable albums – from the hopeful optimism and upbeat acid house that started the decade in Screamadelica to the dark, caustic grit and gunmetal sounds that embodied the end of the dream on XTRMNTR. Join Yasi and guest Chris Ryan as they chart the history and discography of one the most unique bands of our time, Primal Scream. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Listen to the songs we talk about HERE. CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest: Chris Ryan IG: @crashactivated Twitter: @ChrisRyan77 // Listen to the The Watch Producer: Liz Sánchez Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you know the first half of Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morrell and the Big Stepers is a mirror image of its second half?
0:06.1	And that this mirror symbolizes how each human being is a reflection of the whole of humanity?
0:11.2	Hi, I'm Kolkushina and these are the kinds of concepts I discuss on Dissect,
0:15.4	a podcast that examines the lyrics, music, and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode.
0:21.0	The newest season of Dissect is breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale track by track,
0:25.3	and it's available to watch or listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:33.0	What's with this band anyway?
0:36.4	I don't get it.
0:37.4	Can you please explain?
0:40.3	Wait, like, Bansplaine?
0:43.3	Never heard this band in my life.
0:47.3	Oh, you haven't? I love that. Really? Why?
0:51.3	Yeah, I love this song. Oh, I don't know that one. Bansplain, Bansplain, Bansplaine. Hello and Welcome to Bandsblane.
1:13.8	I am your host, Yossi Salick.
1:15.5	This is a show where I invite an expert guest on
1:17.5	to help me explain a cult band or iconic artist.
1:20.0	Today's episode is about primal scream.
1:22.6	If you've never heard primal scream,
1:24.5	we're going to have a good time, babe.
1:26.1	We're going to have a party. We're going to have a good time. We're going to have a good time, babe. We're going to have a party.
1:27.9	We're going to have a good time. We're going to have a party.
1:33.4	My guest today, you guys, is the Andrew Weatherall of Vansplaine. RIP. RIP. The sergeant of the
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