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Angel Olsen - Shut Up Kiss Me

Nov 30, 2016
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ANECDOTE

Live Recording and Injury

  • Angel Olsen aimed for a live recording to capture the band's energy.
  • Extensive rehearsals, 6-8 hours daily, led to an arm injury, impacting her guitar playing.
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Collaboration with Drummer

  • Drummer Josh Jaeger acted as a band leader, helping translate Olsen's musical ideas.
  • He and Olsen collaborated closely, sometimes clashing over aesthetics but ultimately creating a strong rhythmic backbone.
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Shit Solo

  • Olsen initially felt hesitant about the line "shit solo," finding it "ratty."
  • Stuart, the guitarist, encouraged her, viewing it as rock and roll, leading to a collaborative riff.
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