Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s reflects on the band's three-decade career and their latest album. The band's motivation and approach to recording are discussed.
What motivates a band after three decades together, ask the Old 97’s. “It feels so unlikely that we’re here, in this moment, in our career and in our lives, and we’ve built something that’s really pretty unimpeachable,” Rhett Miller tells me. We’re sitting in his office — the basement room in his Hudson Valley, New York, home where he writes, seeks inspiration, and often streams solo shows online. “I don’t want to fuck it up.”, out April 5.
The record features 13 tracks showcasing the band’s range and manages to sound both like a fresh project and classic 97’s. The hauntingly reflectiveWith a lineup unchanged from the group’s founding — Miller, bassist Murry Hammond, guitarist Ken Bethea, and drummer Philip Peeples — the Old 97’s worked on with producer Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket), and opted for the first time to record without any pre-production. Instead, they relied on instinct and trust in one another, as well as on collaborations with guests like Peter Buck of R.E.
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