Ep. 225: Joseph Milligan discusses Anberlin’s “Feel Good Drag”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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This week, Anberlin guitarist Joseph Milligan joins Chris DeMakes to discuss the writing and recording of their hit 2008 single "Feel Good Drag." The song, which was initially intended as a fun re-recording of a track from an earlier album, wasn't even meant to be on the New Surrender album. However, it went on to become the band’s widely acclaimed signature single. The song explores themes of infidelity and self-reflection, highlighted by the high-energy and technically proficient performance of a band firing on all cylinders. Listen in for an insightful conversation about this exciting and hard-hitting track. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kit.
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0:34.0	The Hey everyone. Today's guest is Joey Milligan, lead guitarist for the Winter Haven Florida
0:46.0	rock band and Berlin. Together we dissect the writing, recording, and inspiration behind
0:52.0	the hit single
0:52.8	Feel Good Drag, taken from their 2008 major label album,
0:56.8	New Surrender.
0:58.0	The song, formerly titled The Feel Good Drag,
1:01.8	was originally released on the band's second album, 2005's Never Take Friendship Personal.
1:07.0	When the band signed a Universal Records, their ANR person was none other than Nate Albert, former guitarist for the mighty mighty boss tones.
1:15.0	Nate, along with others at the label, suggested that the band re-record the track.
1:20.0	Thinking nothing of it, except for the fact that it would be fun, the band re-recorded the song, this time with producer Neil Avron.
1:27.0	And the result? Over-the-top awesomeness.
1:31.0	I'm typically not a fan of bands re-recording their previous material, but here I hear a band that's not only played the song a ton, but they're still hungry.
1:40.0	Feel Good Drag quickly became the band's signature song, one they played at every show since its release.
1:46.0	So for all this and a ton more, stick around.
1:49.0	Hey, hey, have you heard Krista makes a podcast?
1:55.0	Hey, hey, have you heard Krista makes a podcast?
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