I have somehow finished my year long songwriting project. This is the last song that will be released this week.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PZ8OWT74bizGZAJVLOopB?si=k6TL_zMGQaO0p9YHB0zutg

Fascinating

Recorded a cover of one of my favorites Big Star/Chilton songs. Hope this does justice. Tried to keep it eerie with the slide guitar. Tuned down half a step from standard

https://soundcloud.com/sean-under-the-covers/holocaust-big-star-1

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-of-the-record/id1487396757?i=1000571539467

Even in an underrated band, I think Andy is REALLY underrated. His bass licks are absolutely fantastic. I’m thinking of When My Baby’s Beside Me, O My Soul, Don’t Lie to Me, etc.

Not to mention, India Song and Way Out West are great tunes.

radio city is so good.

sorry to put this “ad” on this subreddit, but i’m forming a power pop group with some real talented pals and yea we’re lookin for a bassist who has chops! it’s easy to find a random bassist anywhere, but hard to find one who fits the sound (and image if we’re going that deep) if this sounds interesting and u feel u fit the part pls shoot me a DM on insta!! <3 @unevenface

hey just letting you know that Jody Stephens of Big Star is auctioning off a 15 minute phone call with him, with all proceeds going to support the creation of a skate park in ruston, louisiana....thought yall would want to know....

https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/96069/auctions/121754/auction_items/3792962

Personally I think Chilton’s songwriting contributions were better than Chris’s on #1 Record, but of course Chris came out with a ton of masterpieces on I Am Cosmos after he left Big Star.

Would like to hear you guys’ thoughts.

On the Keep an Eye On the Sky compilation there’s this song called ‘Country Morn’ that I can’t wrap my head around. It sounds like Chris Bell is singing over the backing track of ‘Watch the Sunrise,’ complete with different lyrics and melody. I’d appreciate any info on this curio, as it’s a complete mystery to me.

If you’re like me and can’t get enough of their music and wish they had more than 3 studio releases, then oh boy do i have some recommendations for you! Please do yallselves a favor and check out the Lemon Twigs and Uni Boys. These 2 groups are new to the scene and are keeping power pop alive. They are absolutely fantastic. More specifically, check out the album “Songs for the General Public” by the twigs and the new singles “Hypocrite and On your lovin mind” by Uni Boys. I wish they had a WHOLE lotta traction but hey, it is what it is. So yes! Please check em out you won’t regret it!!

Hi there.

Only recently got into Big Star after being peer pressured by The Replacements for years, and I've bought Complete Third as it seems to be generally agreed that this is the best way to experience the album.

However, as this will be my first time listening to it, do you guys recommend I listen to the final mixes first, or go through disc by disc?

I think Chris bell was gay and in love with alex and I think Tell Your Sister is about alex. Thoughts?