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0:00 Intro by The Lin
0:23 Sea Dog episode! Sponsor thanks and Chris Busby intro
1:50 The Bollard – history and info. We’re here to focus on music reviews – Chris mentions various reviewers and begins to get into his own approach.
6:00 Thoughts on writers taking this seriously.  Chris’ history with music and current things – WMPG show, etc
9:00 Approaching listening to and reviewing as a fan of music instead of as a musician.  Chris explains the full scope of The Bollard beyond music, TackleBox, etc
12:25 “A Horse Named Reginald” by Phantom Buffalo from their album “Tadaloora“
15:55 Live music reviews
17:45 Metal Feathers, recent press releases on Handful of Fog and responses between local writers / Chris’ thoughts on responsibilities as a writer and how to best serve reader and scene.
21:20 Where personal taste comes in – Chris discusses the things he looks for in music and for The Bollard in general.  Where do you go when you review music out of your personal tastes?
25:50 Saying “no” to reviewing something vs negative reviews, more on general state of local music criticism
30:00 “Big Monsters” by Theodore Treehouse from their album “Mercury Closest to the Sun“
32:50 Music in culture, making sure “cool shit survives.” Chris’ thoughts on his role as well as others roles. More on the indie scene, artists
36:25 Metal Feathers and Chris’ thoughts on the different pieces about the new album, press on the band.
41:00 Chris: The positive/negative effects of consumers listening/buying based on reading reviews and how they can hurt more than help bands (still on MF and local outlets)
44:35 The responsibility to the reader and the responsibility to the band – trying to help good music succeed and not just “blow sunshine”
46:50 “Off The Twist” by Metal Feathers from their album “Contrast Eats The Slimey Green“
49:00 Is there a place for just description without opinion?  How people/bands treat/take criticism.
56:00 The definition of a review vs “listings” or bios.  What’s at stake for the people putting their names on their writing?
59:55 “Slow Vein” by Cult Maze
1:03:10 Release formats and listening mediums, vinyl, cassette, cd, digital.  Recording quality, decisions. What hurts/helps and/or how it could change the vibe of the album.
1:13:00 Episode wrap up, links and info, bye. (episode rolls out with Endless Jags clip – “Seen Men“)