Neil is known as the long-time collaborator of the late Elliot Smith in the Portland band Heatmiser, which released three albums and an EP starting in 1993. Then Neil fronted the band No. 2 for two albums before taking a break until recently from music.

We discuss "You Might Be Right" (and listen at the end to "I'm on a Mission") from the new No. 2 album First Love, "Critical Mass" from No Memory (1999), and "Why Did I Decide to Stay" by Heatmiser from Cop and Speeder (1994). Intro: "Rest My Head Against the Wall" by Heatmiser from Mic City Sons (1996). Hear more at no2music.bandcamp.com.

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NEM#183: Neil Gust (No. 2, Heatmiser) Walks Around