Track by Track Album Discussion | Bob Schneider's LONELYLAND | Part 1

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Bob Schneider is a highly unique one-man musical and artistic phenomenon from Austin, Texas.

He joins us to talk about the creation of his album Lonelyland and the story behind each track of the album.

We also discuss the value of therapy, the challenges of addiction, and the spiritual experiences Bob’s been through.

“I’ve written over 2000 songs now, I want to play the best songs I’ve written or if not the best songs at least songs that are new and fresh.” - Bob Schneider

In this episode, Part 1 of 2, we go through tracks 1-7 of Lonelyland the album.

Part 2, which will be released separately, will cover tracks 8-14. This is Bob opening up in ways he normally doesn’t with Never-heard-before stories about all the tracks on Lonelyland and more. It’s simple, we go track by track in album order and let Bob tell us how the song came to be.

* Included in the episode are highlights from Host Patrick’s discussion with Bob’s fans who are members of the FAYMily Facebook Group.

What is Covered: 

  • How Bob made the album Lonely Land.

  • The story behind the song Metal and Steel and the value of therapy.

  • What Bob Schneider’s fans think of him.

  • The inspiration behind the song Big Blue Sea.

  • What the track Genie is about.

  • When Bob wrote the track Bullets.

  • Where The World Exploded Into Love came from.

  • The inspiration behind track 6 Round and Round.

  • The theme of Moonsong.

  • Voice submissions from Bob’s fans.

  • How Bob decides what songs to put on a record.

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