CD Burners 20: Hot Girls Love The Maine - CD Burners Podcast
Aug 6, 2024
Pat Kirch, the drummer for The Maine, shares a behind-the-scenes look at the band's debut album, 'Can't Stop Won't Stop'. He discusses how producer Matt Squire encouraged them to innovate with new instruments, making the album a standout of its time. The conversation touches on the challenges the band faced during production and the importance of community in the music scene. Kirch reflects on the band's evolution and their journey towards greater recognition in the music industry.
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Push Through Workout Soreness
- Starting a new workout causes intense soreness that lasts about a week or two before improvement.
- Persistence through initial discomfort is key to adapting and feeling better.
Thin Mix Despite Big Producers
- Despite big producers, the album's mix sounded thin and muddled to listeners.
- Possible reasons include mixing decisions aimed at newer platforms like MySpace or laptop speakers.
John's Unexpected Band Entry
- John, lead singer, was a baseball player with no prior music experience before joining The Maine.
- He joined after a drunken acoustic singalong impressed the band members.
