The Making of 4 by Foreigner – featuring Lou Gramm
By Life of the Record | December 2, 2025
By Life of the Record | December 2, 2025
Life of the Record
Life of the Record is a documentary podcast about how iconic albums are made. Featuring the voices of the creators, each episode delves into the writing, recording, and touring of a record that became a classic. Produced by Dan Nordheim.
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The Making of PSYCHOCANDY by The Jesus and Mary Chain – featuring Jim Reid and William Reid
By Life of the Record | November 14, 2025
By Life of the Record | November 14, 2025
The Making of PSYCHOCANDY by The Jesus and Mary Chain – featuring Jim Reid and William Reid
The Making of TRAMP by Sharon Van Etten – featuring Sharon Van Etten and Aaron Dessner
By Life of the Record | October 21, 2025
By Life of the Record | October 21, 2025
The Making of TRAMP by Sharon Van Etten – featuring Sharon Van Etten and Aaron Dessner
The Making of WRITER’S BLOCK by Peter Bjorn and John – feat. Peter Morén, Björn Yttling and John Eriksson
By Life of the Record | September 2, 2025
By Life of the Record | September 2, 2025
The Making of WRITER’S BLOCK by Peter Bjorn and John – feat. Peter Morén, Björn Yttling and John Eriksson
The Making of A RIVER AIN’T TOO MUCH TO LOVE by Smog – featuring Bill Callahan
By Life of the Record | August 5, 2025
By Life of the Record | August 5, 2025
The Making of A RIVER AIN’T TOO MUCH TO LOVE by Smog – featuring Bill Callahan
The Making of CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH (Self-Titled) – featuring Alec Ounsworth
By Life of the Record | June 30, 2025
By Life of the Record | June 30, 2025
The Making of CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH (Self-Titled) – featuring Alec Ounsworth
The Making of CRAZY RHYTHMS by The Feelies – featuring Glenn Mercer and Bill Million
By Life of the Record | May 27, 2025
By Life of the Record | May 27, 2025
The Making of CRAZY RHYTHMS by The Feelies – featuring Glenn Mercer and Bill Million
The Making of THE MONITOR by Titus Andronicus – featuring Patrick Stickles
By Life of the Record | April 15, 2025
By Life of the Record | April 15, 2025
The Making of THE MONITOR by Titus Andronicus – featuring Patrick Stickles
The Making of SET YOURSELF ON FIRE by Stars – feat. Torquil Campbell, Amy Millan, Evan Cranley…
By Life of the Record | March 10, 2025
By Life of the Record | March 10, 2025
The Making of SET YOURSELF ON FIRE by Stars – feat. Torquil Campbell, Amy Millan, Evan Cranley…
The Making of I’M WIDE AWAKE, IT’S MORNING by Bright Eyes – featuring Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis
By Life of the Record | January 27, 2025
By Life of the Record | January 27, 2025
The Making of I’M WIDE AWAKE, IT’S MORNING by Bright Eyes – featuring Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis
The Making of MEAN EVERYTHING TO NOTHING by Manchester Orchestra – featuring Andy Hull
By Life of the Record | January 7, 2025
By Life of the Record | January 7, 2025
The Making of MEAN EVERYTHING TO NOTHING by Manchester Orchestra – featuring Andy Hull
The Making of AMERICAN FOOTBALL (S/T) – featuring Mike Kinsella, Steve Holmes and Steve Lamos
By Life of the Record | December 4, 2024
By Life of the Record | December 4, 2024
The Making of AMERICAN FOOTBALL (S/T) – featuring Mike Kinsella, Steve Holmes and Steve Lamos
The Making of LONG AFTER DARK by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – featuring Mike Campbell, Stan Lynch, Adria Petty and Ryan Ulyate
By Life of the Record | October 30, 2024
By Life of the Record | October 30, 2024
The Making of LONG AFTER DARK by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – featuring Mike Campbell, Stan Lynch, Adria Petty and Ryan Ulyate
The Making of NO NEED TO ARGUE by The Cranberries – featuring Fergal Lawler and Stephen Street
By Life of the Record | October 3, 2024
By Life of the Record | October 3, 2024
The Making of NO NEED TO ARGUE by The Cranberries – featuring Fergal Lawler and Stephen Street
The Making of FOOLISH by Superchunk – featuring Mac McCaughan, Laura Ballance and Jim Wilbur
By Life of the Record | September 19, 2024
By Life of the Record | September 19, 2024
The Making of FOOLISH by Superchunk – featuring Mac McCaughan, Laura Ballance and Jim Wilbur
The Making of THEY WANT MY SOUL by Spoon – featuring Britt Daniel, Jim Eno and Alex Fischel
By Life of the Record | August 19, 2024
By Life of the Record | August 19, 2024
The Making of THEY WANT MY SOUL by Spoon – featuring Britt Daniel, Jim Eno and Alex Fischel
The Making of DIARY by Sunny Day Real Estate – feat. Jeremy Enigk, Dan Hoerner and William Goldsmith
By Life of the Record | July 10, 2024
By Life of the Record | July 10, 2024
The Making of DIARY by Sunny Day Real Estate – feat. Jeremy Enigk, Dan Hoerner and William Goldsmith
The Making of THE RUNNERS FOUR by Deerhoof – feat. Greg Saunier, Satomi Matsuzaki, John Dieterich and Chris Cohen
By Life of the Record | June 4, 2024
By Life of the Record | June 4, 2024
The Making of THE RUNNERS FOUR by Deerhoof – feat. Greg Saunier, Satomi Matsuzaki, John Dieterich and Chris Cohen
The Making of VENEER – featuring José González
By Life of the Record | March 13, 2024
By Life of the Record | March 13, 2024
The Making of VENEER – featuring José González
