Major Label Debut

Sound Team - "Movie Monster" with Bill Baird

April 6, 2026·1h 16m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Graham is joined by Bill Baird to discuss what he calls the "major label cautionary tale" that is Sound Team's "Movie Monster". Released on Capitol Records in 2006, the expectations for Sound Team's major label debut were big, but creative issues with the album, questionable spending by the label, and critical reception from one particular outlet doomed not only the album, but the entire band.  Also, weird theories about eggs.📻🎚️Sound Team “Your Eyes Are Liars” (1:13)Spoon “The Agony of Lafitte” (7:02)Sound Team “Born To Please” (26:30)The Walkmen “We’ve Been Had” (30:05)Mazarin “For Energy Infinite” (30:31){{{ SUNSET }}} “Man’s Heart Complaint” (36:45)Heavy Meddo “Hairpiece Horseman (feat. Britt Daniel) (60:07)* times inaccurate because of adsCheck out Bill's truly awesome website!Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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