Third Gear Scratch - Episode 186 (Chris Simpson)
Going back to school to study World Religions just seemed like the right thing to do for Chris Simpson, the hugely talented solo artist operating under Mountain Time and formerly of the bands Mineral and later The Gloria Record. Mineral's influence and impact from the late 90's cannot be overstated from their albums The Power of Failing and then EndSerenading, before getting signed to Interscope Records and then promptly disbanding. Dream Homes is the new record from Mountain Time and it sprawls and inspires awe with walls of sound including horn and string sections and loose arrangements that Chris danced...
The Rumors Are True! Podcast: Chris Simpson of Mountain Time / Mineral
In this latest episode I welcome my friend the amazing friend Chris Simpson from the legendary bands Mineral (crank! Records / Arena Rock), The Gloria Record (crank! Records / Arena Rock), and his most recent Zookeeper, and Mountain Time. This was an incredible conversation with an artists I have loved since being a teenager. Mineral for me was a pivotal band that was in heavy rotation in the 90s, and still to this day is a go to quite often. Chris and I talk about growing up, the beginning of Mineral, the transition to The Gloria Record, and his most...
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