Ep532: Lucinda Williams in a World Gone Wrong

Lucinda announces her 18th album "World's Gone Wrong" releasing January 23rd

Reveals dramatic shift from releasing albums every 3-8 years recently

Credits husband-manager Tom Overby for keeping creative momentum going post-stroke

Explains how new band members made working out songs fun

Describes creative process challenges between inspiration and studio deadlines

Shares need for quiet, private spaces to write freely

Reveals hotel rooms as unexpected creative sanctuaries like John Prine

Discusses how songs emerge either formed or requiring detailed work

Explains editing process of refining and "trimming the fat"

Details collaboration with Tom Overby on "We've Come Too Far"

Talks recording at Ray Kennedy's Room and Board studio

Shares Steve Earle connection from Car Wheels on Gravel Road

Laments losing song ideas when unable to record immediately

Recalls taking control in studio despite band's initial surprise

Tells sweet story of meeting Ringo Starr at Capitol Records

Discusses transformative Beatles albums from early work to Sergeant Pepper

Names Bob Dylan as her North Star musical mentor

Explains The Doors' influence especially their dark poetic imagery

Connects tribute album work to preparing for original songwriting

Previews future projects including Neil Young tribute and stroke treatment