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Boston College Radio, Chestnut Hill, MA
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Carl Thien's previous playlists
Nov 28, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#599
An LP tracks rock show in groups of 3. Was good to hear Orange Juice and Band Of Outsiders (who went perfectly with Love And Rockets). Coil tested my skills getting rid of the FCC violations. New Sparks is way better than I hoped. The ‘Keep It In Motion’ GBV tribute comp on Bunnygrunt’s Silly Moo Records brings 2 awesome tracks to the second hour. The In Camera / PIL segue that close out the second hour works so well. Every song has a story – listen and love.
Nov 21, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#598
A non-rock LP tracks show that starts controversially (is it non-rock?) with a track from Roxy Music’s ‘Siren’, and later in the show has a track from Dave Lombardo (drummer of Slayer – can THAT be non-rock!?) – I say yes, and this show is a great place to sit yourself during a Thanksgiving dinner: a decidedly US-centric event, even as it features artists from all over the world [Romain Azzaro, Nikolaienko, Eva Hurychová & Jan Neckář, Zuchy, Pejzaż, Sylvester Levay] and artists the seem from another world altogether [Yves Tumor].
Nov 14, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#597
Rock LP tracks show with lots of new music [Uni Boys, Wreckless Eric, The Evening Sons, Inner Lorre, Chris Stamey, Now, Julian Cope, Gaye Su Akyol], stuff a few years old that is waiting to be heard or heard again [The Mudd Club, Burnt Envelope, Giant Sand, The Hepburns, Beachwood Sparks, Dave Lombardo], great reissues [Betty Davis, Game Theory, Fun Boy Three, Eddie Hazel, David Byrne, Lung Leg], hidden compilation tracks [Bunnygrunt from Cool English Jumpsuit, Cypress Grove from We Are Only Riders (The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project), and just plain must-hear tracks from the past [Band 19, , John Fogerty, Harry Crews, The Mad, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Marcel Bontempi, Blairmailer]. Hope you hear them all.
Nov 7, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#596
Today’s Carl’s living room Gulls Window Circus plays a lot of post-punk an artists that pushed boundaries after leaving their more successful bands. Mick Jones went from The Clash to Big Audio Dynamite, Lara Logic went solo after X-Ray Spex, Steve Hackett went solo after Genesis, Edgar Froese went solo after Tangerine Dream, Jody Harris went solo after Contortions, Paul Haig went solo after Josef K, Gareth Sager went solo after The Pop Group, Klaus Dinger went solo after Neu!
Oct 31, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#595
A Carl’s living room LP tracks show that brings a middle ground rock sound (not too fast, not too slow) into the fringes, with the likes of… well, pretty much every artist fits the bill, none to be missed, all to dig deeper on your own. Hope you enjoy, and Happy Halloween!
Oct 24, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#594
Rock LP tracks show – a ‘Carl’s living room’ listening session that buzzes with lots of special faves by artists that don’t get much attention [The Bluebells, The Fans, The German Measles, The Invertebrates, Iron Prostate, Bone Of Contention, Ivy Green, The Jacks, The Jeanies, Jilted John, Joneses, The June Brides, Just Water, KRGA, The Last, Last Men, The Last Words, Laurels The Limiñanas, Liverpool Echo, The Lotus Eaters Comateen, Moviola, Blueboy, Jazzateers, Hairband], plus some that do get attention in certain circles [The Jazz Butcher, The Lemon Twigs, Lilys, Love Tractor, Nick Lowe, Richard Lloyd, Pavement]. All are chosen with love for you to enjoy.
Oct 17, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#593
The first ever jazz show on Gulls Window Circus - I have planned a jazz show for some time, but never programmed one. There will be more - not a series - but more spread through time. This premier features many of the biggest names [Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Freddie Hubbard], plus artists you may not have heard [Stanley Turrentine, Shirley Scott, The Southern University Jazz Ensemble, The Tony Williams Lifetime, Wendell Harrison & Phil Ranelin] and offers a current Polish jazz artist [Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet] as well. Hey, ho, let's go!
Oct 10, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#592
Non-rock LP tracks that involve some rock-ish electronic stuff [Fever Ray, John Cale, Everything But The Girl, Alan Vega], chilled ambient texture [Ferdi Schuster, Dream Dolphin], Leftfield balearic fusion [Jpye, Régis Tareau, Régis Tareau, YMA], Funk/soul/beat modern interpretation [MoreEats, Orbs of Light, Lewis Taylor, The Soul Searchers], and interesting international [Bokaye’, CW] – I’m describing the sounds, not the artists, and I’m saving an artist description for last: the new CD (yes, they made me break my vinyl-only tradition to play them), the mighty Boston band Violet Nox. All rank ‘Wow!’.
Oct 3, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#591
Rock LP album tracks with some from the 60s [The Attack, Os Mutantes, The Monkees, The Yellow Balloon], 70s [Unicorn, Tucker Zimmerman, Terra, The Mamas & The Papas, Neil Young], 80s [Prefab Sprout, David Westlake, Nico, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds], 90s [Ivy, Combustible Edison, Silver Jews], 00s [The Bevis Frond, Karate], and 20s [The Church, The Cowsills]. Huge span, but when arranged into Gulls Window Circus 2-song set pairings, each sits pretty at the table.
Sep 26, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#590
Rock LP tracks: the first hour features underground guys and gals, then the second hour has a fresh view into artists from the classic era, shining a light on inspirations that rightfully continue to this day.
Sep 19, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#589
Non-rock 12″ singles by some of my favorite labels [Leng, Isles Of Jura, Duca Bianco, Moton Records Inc., Emotional Rescue, Le Heartbeat Records, How Do You Are?] Their recent offerings take flight with love here on Gulls Window Circus.
Sep 12, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#588
Non-rock LP tracks with 11 pairings over the course of the two hour-long halves. The show starts with the 1969 s/t Moondog LP, paired with Madlib from his Medicine Show series, immediately communicating that this show is riding a different track. I love every track here, from the Polish artists [ETNOBOTANIKA and Pejzaż] to the soundtracks [Ennio Morricone, Galt MacDermot, Stelvio Cipriani, Mario Bertolazzi] to Africa [Friimen Muzik Company, The Good Samaritans], Saint Lucia [Boo And The Tru Tones] and other places, times and genres.
Sep 5, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#587
LP tracks crossing a large area in sound, era and locale. Some interesting pairings, such as Joy Division paired with Ringo Starr (it works!), or the more sensible Superstar paired with Sidewalk. Spend time here and you may just find something new to dig deeper on.
Aug 29, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#586
All 7″ singles today (The True West song is not, but just HAD to pair it with The Pundits). Speaking of, 3 singles from Igor Records [The Pundits, Catamount, Bone Of Contention]. 2 Punk 45 Soul Jazz singles [Electric Chairs, Dansette Damage], 2 from Hi-Tide Recordings [Messer Chups, The Babalooneys], a single given to me by bestest friend [Bearz], 3 Spinout Nuggets singles [Thee Headcoats, The Guy Hamper Trio Featuring James Taylor, The William Loveday Intention], 3 Just Add Water singles [Gumbo, Rockin’ Horse, A Rainbow], and a bunch of other singles that I would love to highlight one by one.
Aug 22, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#585
This Rock show of LP tracks covers a bunch of post-punk [Throbbing Gristle, Joy Division, Scream + Dance, Pere Ubu, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Sisters Of Mercy, Swamp Children, Animal Magic, Getting The Fear] with a sprinkling of hard-psych [High Rise, Greg Prevost], hard hard [Melvins, Kyuss] and some other treats mixed in for flavor.
Aug 15, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#584
All-vinyl (as usual) rock show starting with 2 Norwegian artist – one of them a fave of mine (Mats Wawa) that includes some recent reissues/anthologies by Mystic Chords Of Memory, The Particles, The Judybats, Comet Gain, Bill Fox, Duster, and Shadow 15. New releases by Robyn Hitchcock, The Ekphrastics, The Harry Von Zells, Wild Billy Childish & CTMF, The Damned, Pere Ubu, The Rubs, and Tito Ramírez. Fave label releases by Reminder Records [Heroes Of The Night Vol. 2, Steve Starlust, Dogs] and Hozac [The Rubs, Burnt Envelope, Revelons]. Also some recent discoveries – the New Orleans band Planchettes and the LA band Nervous Gender, and a bit of joy from Los Straitjackets.
Aug 8, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#583
Some RSD items include April March Meets Staplin, Geraint Watkins, The Hoax, and Jerry Harrison. New music here from Gareth Sager [used to be in The Pop Group], Nervous Eaters, Starcrawler, and Witch. Reissues by A Blaze Colour, Young Marble Giants , Heavenly, The Hawks, The Slits, Jetz, The Dishrags, The Trend, Vitamin, De Cylinders, The Bevis Frond, Deep Purple, and The American Dream, Diggin’ deep older original releases by The Wake, Russ Tolman [of True West], Vomit Launch, Tyler Gang, and The Demons. Stir together well.
Aug 1, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#582
Rock show that as usual spins all-vinyl, excused by 2 worthy exceptions that only came out on CD: 2023 band The Ekphrastics and 90s band Veronica Black Morpheus Nipple. A bunch of 2023 RSD releases including Metronomy, Ian McCulloch, Jonathan Richman, The Jazz Butcher, Nightingales, Madness, and The Specials. Diggin’ deep to pull out Penn Central, Fish Turned Human, The Optic Nerve, and Grey Factor. Hot new-ish releases by The Long Ryders, Nervous Eaters, David Byrne, Robert Forster, Luke Haines & Peter Buck, and Flying Mojito Bros . Favorite label new releases from Reminder Records [Brian Jaye], Projectile Platters [The Clothespins] and Pop Supérette [Les Problèmes and Mitzpah].
Jul 25, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gulls Window Circus
Specialty
With Carl Thien
#581
The second week of 1970s: Many 70s genres/locations are here, and a few earlier as well. Tex-mex is covered by Sir Douglas Quintet and ? & The Mysterians. Canyon and folk are covered by Neil Young, John Prine, New Riders Of The Purple Sage and Gene Clark. Obscurities are covered by Ottilie Patterson, Godley And Creme, The Sons Of Adam, Churchill’s, and Calcium. (Well chosen) classics [not afraid of classics!] include Todd Rundgren, The Rolling Stones, Bobbie Gentry, Lou Reed, J.J. Cale, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Suzi Quatro, Carole King, Alex Chilton, and Keith Richards. And well-known fringe members such as The Trashmen, Larry Coryell, Hawkwind, Coven, Fanny, The Knickerbockers round out the show. All fly together as a happy flock.