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This is the first of a two-part conversation with indie rock singer, guitarist and songwriter Mary Timony (Autoclave, Helium, Wild Flag, Ex Hex, solo). In this episode, Mary introduces Al to Andy Pratt’s self-titled 1973 album. (In Part 2, Mary will discuss her soon-to-be-released solo album Untame the Tiger.) Mary discusses how she came to learn about Andy Pratt, which songs on the album are her favorites and why she thinks more people need to know about his music.

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1:13 Mary joins the show

1:44 Mary became fascinated with Andy Pratt’s story

5:39 The first seconds of Andy Pratt grabbed Mary and Al’s attention

7:45 Even before starting the conversation, Mary and Al knew they had some shared musical tastes

9:54 Mary has clear favorite tracks from the album

11:55 Mary doesn’t understand why Pratt’s music didn’t become more popular

13:44 Mary explains why she loves “Sittin’ Down in the Twilight”

15:12 Mary was impressed by the musicianship on the album

20:29 Mary and Al were both mesmerized by “Inside Me Wants Out”

23:16 Mary provides some background on Pratt’s career

Discussion of the album’s tracks

26:23 Avenging Annie

30:54 It’s All Behind You

37:26 Call Up That Old Friend

40:13 Give It All to Music

47:08 Who Am I Talking To

48:08 Is there such a thing as a perfect album?

51:46 All the King’s Weight

57:34 So Fine

59:09 Deer Song

1:00:31 It’s hard to pick the last song that goes on an album

Outro music is from “The Guest” by Mary Timony.

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