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On this episode David sat down with longtime friend and musical collaborator Joe Vowels to discuss the midwest 90's indie band Braid's second full length album The Age of Octeen from 1996.

On this episode David sat down with longtime friend and musical collaborator Joe Vowels to discuss the midwest 90's indie band Braid's second full length album The Age of Octeen from 1996.

In this very special and very unorthodox episode David sat down with his longtime friend and bandmate Chris Brubeck. Chris wanted to discuss the orgin of their friendship, the history of his musical journey and the many twists and turns that led to playing a Christmas gig in his hometown with his wife Kamme.

In this very special and very unorthodox episode David sat down with his longtime friend and bandmate Chris Brubeck. Chris wanted to discuss the orgin of their friendship, the history of his musical journey and the many twists and turns that led to playing a Christmas gig in his hometown with his wife Kamme.

On this episode David had the extreme pleasure of talking about REM's 4th ablum "Lifes Rich Pageant" with Andy Buck. They discussed how this album was a turning point for the band and garnered them a bigger audience in their ever growing ascent leading to superstardom. Buckle up and enjoy.

On this episode David had the extreme pleasure of talking about REM's 4th ablum "Lifes Rich Pageant" with Andy Buck. They discussed how this album was a turning point for the band and garnered them a bigger audience in their ever growing ascent leading to superstardom. Buckle up and enjoy.

In this extremely special episode of the podcast Nathan Jochum wanted to sit down with David, Zach Evans and Billy Perkins to just hang out and talk music. Nathan is moving to upstate New York at the beginning of 2026 and was gracious enough to fit in one more podcast recording before the big move. Godspeed Nathan. May the wind be at your back and the road rise to meet you. 

In this extremely special episode of the podcast Nathan Jochum wanted to sit down with David, Zach Evans and Billy Perkins to just hang out and talk music. Nathan is moving to upstate New York at the beginning of 2026 and was gracious enough to fit in one more podcast recording before the big move. Godspeed Nathan. May the wind be at your back and the road rise to meet you. 

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with Tony Aiken and Tommy Ellis to discuss the Wall of Voodoo album "Dark Continent" from 1981. Both the band and the album were brand new to David so it was very much a learning experience. Enjoy

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with podcast favorite Billy Perkins. Billy introduced The Tragically Hip to David for the first time with their 1992 album Fully Completely.

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with podcast favorite Billy Perkins. Billy introduced The Tragically Hip to David for the first time with their 1992 album Fully Completely.

on this episode of the Album Atmosphere Nathan recalls his whirlwind adventure in seeing Billy Strings perform at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame in 2025.

In this episode David sat down with friend of the pod and music critic Tommy Ellis to discuss the debut album by Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Scream from 1978.

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with Billy Perkins and Nathan Jochum to discuss My Morning Jackets 2003 album It Still Moves

EPISODE 201!!!!!! Here we are. For this extremely important and mile marker episode David got to sit down and talk with Jeremy Graham and Sarah Tant about one of his favorite albums, Bruce Splringsteen's 1978 classic Darkness on the Edge of Town. Huzzah!!!!

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EPISODE 200!!!!!! Here we are. For this extremely important and mile marker episode David got to sit down and talk with Jeremy Graham and Sarah Tant about one of his favorite albums, Bruce Splringsteen's 1978 classic Darkness on the Edge of Town. Huzzah!!!!

On this episode David sat down with Kate Bently. An avid Bowie fan and newcomer to the pod that was extremely gracious to let David gush about Bowie. 

On this episode David sat down with Kate Bently. An avid Bowie fan and newcomer to the pod that was extremely gracious to let David gush about Bowie. 

on this episode David sat down with his bandmate and wonderful friend Andrew Baum to discuss Bruce Springsteens second album "The Wild, the Innocent and The E Street Shuffle"

on this episode David sat down with his bandmate and wonderful friend Andrew Baum to discuss Bruce Springsteens second album "The Wild, the Innocent and The E Street Shuffle"

On this episode David learned about Hozier from Sarah Tant. Sarah was just about to go see Hozier in concert a few days after this recording.
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On this very special episode David sat down with his esteemed bandmate Zach Evans (from Corduroy Oribison) to discuss seeing Paul Simon on his recent tour. David, having just come back from Seattle and seeing Simon there. Zach having seen Simon at The Ryman (Ryman Simon) in Nashville a few months earlier. 

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat back down with podcast favorite Andrea Adams to discuss Carol King's smash success and chart topping second album Tapestry. 

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat back down with podcast favorite Andrea Adams to discuss Carol King's smash success and chart topping second album Tapestry. 

On this special episode David sat down with music critic Tommy Ellis to discuss The Human League's debut LP "Reproduction". David had never heard the album before so this was an interesting learning experience for him and one that he would not soon forget.......... 

On this special episode David sat down with music critic Tommy Ellis to discuss The Human League's debut LP "Reproduction". David had never heard the album before so this was an interesting learning experience for him and one that he would not soon forget.......... 

On this special episode of the Album Atmosphere David and Chris Passage discuss Jason Isbell's 2025 show in Evansville, Indiana. Chris, being an Event Manager amongst other things at the venue of the show provides an inside look at the behind the scenes while David gushes about the performance.

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with Chris Passage to further continue their nerdy love of Jason Isbell and his new 2025 album "Foxes in the Snow". This episode was recorded shortly before the two caught Isbell on his 2025 tour supporting the album

For this episode David sat down with Andy Buck to discuss the early 2000s album The Last Broadcast by the band Doves along with the early history of the band.

For this episode David sat down with Andy Buck to discuss the early 2000s album The Last Broadcast by the band Doves along with the early history of the band.

For this special episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with Oregon's own Christopher Brubeck. Together they discuss the early history of The Decemberists and the seminal album Picaresque. Christopher Brubeck's strong and varied opinions are not representative of the Album Atmosphere or of David Davis. 

For this special episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with Oregon's own Christopher Brubeck. Together they discuss the early history of The Decemberists and the seminal album Picaresque. Christopher Brubeck's strong and varied opinions are not representative of the Album Atmosphere or of David Davis. 

On this episode David sat down with podcast favorite Billy Perkins to discuss one of their personal favorites, Pulp's 1995 Britpop classic album "Different Cass"

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with Tony Aiken and Tommy Ellis to discuss Devo's debut classic 1978 album

On this episode of the Album Atmosphere David sat down with Tony Aiken and Tommy Ellis to discuss Devo's debut classic 1978 album

On this episode of the podcast David sits down with Jeremy Graham to discuss Bright Eyes 2007 album Cassadaga

On this episode of The Album Atmosphere David sits back down with Jeremy Graham to discuss the Bright Eyes 2007 album Cassadaga

On this week's episode of The Album Atmosphere, David sits down with Andrew Baum to discuss fourth album from Simon & Garfunkel, "Bookends".

On this week's episode, David sits down with Andy Buck to discuss The Doors' second studio album, "Strange Days". 

This is part two of that conversation.

On this week's episode, David sits down with Andy Buck to discuss The Doors' second studio album, "Strange Days". 

This is part one of that conversation.

On this week's episode of The Album Atmosphere, David sits down with Joe Vowels to discuss the 1995 major label debut by HUM, "You'd Prefer and Astronaut" 

Part 2 of SO with Andy Buck and Sarah Tant. 

On this week's episode, David sits down with Andy Buck and Sarah Tant to discuss the 1986 progressive pop art rock classic, "So" by Peter Gabriel.

This is part one of that conversation.

On this weeks episode David sits down with Tony Aiken to talk about The Velvet Underground and Nico. 

This is part two of that conversation 

On this week's episode, David sits down with Tony Aiken to discuss The Velvet Underground & Nico, the debut studio album by the American rock band the Velvet Underground and the German singer Nico. Released by Verve Records in March 1967, the album underperformed in sales and polarized critics upon release due to its abrasive, unconventional sound and controversial lyrical content. It later became regarded as one of the most influential albums in rock and pop music and one of the greatest albums of all time.

This is part one of that conversation. 

On this week's episode, David sits down with Billy Perkins to discuss Sufjan Stevens' 2005 masterpiece centered around the state of "Illinois". 

This is part two of that conversation

On this week's episode, David sits down with Billy Perkins to discuss Sufjan Stevens' 2005 masterpiece centered around the state of "Illinois". 

This is part one of that conversation.

On this week's episode, David sits down with musician, Brick Briscoe, to discuss the second studio album by The Cure, 1980's classic, "Seventeen Seconds".

This is part two of that conversation. 

On this week's episode, David sits down with musician, Brick Briscoe, to discuss the second studio album by The Cure, 1980's classic, "Seventeen Seconds".

This is part one of that conversation. 

On this week's episode, David sits down with Sarah Tant to discuss the 1989 debut studio album from industrial rock legends, Nine Inch Nails, and their album, "Pretty Hate Machine".

Here is part two of that conversation.