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Liz Phair
When it was released in 1993, Liz Phair's debut "Exile in Guyville" was heralded as many things: a response to the Stones' "Exile on Main Street," a fresh (and frank) collection of songs, and a great rock record. It was also a complex feminist manifesto -- one that's endured for 15 years. (Rolling Stone called it one of the 500 best albums of all time.) Phair joins us to talk about the album, which is being reissued next week, and her work on the CBS television series "Swingtown."
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I love Liz Phair and this album! Although I'm glad that the album is being re-issued, it's just a shame that today's music industry aren't producing "Liz Phairs" anymore; we're losing originality and creativity-- much like the Broadway shows that are not producing new shows, but instead re-hashing old ones.
Nonetheless, Liz Phair -- you rock! It was bummer that you had to cancel the Cafe Campus concert in Montreal in November 2005, but instead you had to sing the national anthem at Comiskey Park for the World Series.
why reissue your single most popular album?
the deep thoughts are appreciated.....but i would guess there is a commercial aspect to the idea.
that said...i enjoy the music on that record.
This album helped me survive my senior year in high school ('94-'95)... I got it on cassette and listened to the second side first, because I was so intrigued by the title of the first song on that side. I've always thought of side B as the start of the album as I experience it.
Liz Phair and all of her albums certainly carried me through those turbulent post-college years. Yet, still now--married and with kids--her music still resonates. It's a pleasure to have such a brillian musician to "grow up" with. Look forward to her many albums to come!
I don't care what they are saying, you still rock, and unfortunately dudes is still wearing tight jeans and chains on their wallets.
Liz is one of the great songwriters of our time -- male or female. That's her greatest contribution.
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