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RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

Barlow Lou Barlow Adelle

Influential indie-rock musician Lou Barlow brings his lo-fi aesthetic to podcast form. He shares the mic with his wife, charismatic fiber-artist Adelle Barlow. Together they discuss day-to-day life as creators and interview friends and family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:27

RUINED by Cats in the Cradle

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/12/19

Emerson, the handheld cassette recorder, plays Adelle and Lou his version of Harry Chapin's 1974 bummerfolk classic Cats in the Cradle. Lou describes the devastating effect the song had on his young psyche and his future songwriting attempts. Also, the belated November birthday shout-outs just don't stop!WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/j5UId7HAL48BARLOW FAMILY GENERAL STORE / WORKS ON PAPER Holiday Pop-Up..DECEMBER 21, 2025, 11-4..44 CHAPMAN ST. GREENFIELD MA 01301!!all kindsa gifts, practical and

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30:22

It's NOT too late for November birthday SHOUT OUTS!...

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/12/13

So what if it's the middle of December, we have some November birthdays to shout about! 4-Track Man is jealous of newcomer/co-announcer Emerson, the hand-held cassette recorder (with AM-FM radio).Barlow Family General Store has expanded to everyday items like Adelle's favorite socks and craft kits! Get the usual handmade crafts and music and stuff!! it's GIFT SEASON!!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/WATCH on LouTube https://youtu.be/GXzRMt8wE0Mhttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/just join

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15:16

willing to wait for Willing To Wait

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/12/08

Adelle and Lou are back from the U.K./Ireland tour and Lou realizes he's never played Sebadoh's Willing To Wait for the podcast. How is it possible that he's played 70+ originals for the pod but not the most requested song of the tour? The situation is rectified and Lou tells the story of how it was in the running to be Ross and Rachel's (Friends) break-up tune.WATCH on LouTube!https://youtu.be/NBLLyrcK0egProcure unique music and clothing related items for Gift Season,

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32:54

going to the U.K. and Ireland, like, NOW!

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/11/20

Lou is playing solo acoustic shows through the United Kingdom and Ireland! They’re leaving today! Hear 4-Track Man run down the tour dates! Come see Lou, meet Adelle!Buy tix online before they sell out!https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlowGlasgow 23 November Nice and SleazyYork24 November Bluebird Manchester 25 November YES the Pink RoomLondon 26 November ICA Tunbridge Wells 27 November The ForumLiverpool 28 November Philharmonic Music RoomDublin 29+30 November BellobarLimerick 1 December

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31:10

Nudism, Adelle’s dream job, and the Magic of Mr. Rogers

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/11/07

Nothing is off topic this week because there is no topic!Lou and Adelle let the conversation roam from young Lou’s desire to be naked to Adelle remembering the Land of Make Believe.WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/IFzzv3OaKgkSEE LOU LIVE (U.K. and Ireland)https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_barJoin our Substack for several years worth of writing, music and video!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Visit our

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25:27

October B-Day Shout-Outs

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/10/31

Hallo-who? Is there anything better than an episode based solely upon the announcement of this past month's birthdays? The answer is a resounding no. 4-Track Man leads Adelle and Lou through the several birthday shout-outs they received this October and it’s awesome!Watch on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/uGpaB_x0v3ojoin our substack for much extra stuff:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/go to our store for one-of-a-kind gifts for gift season:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/RAW Impressions uses

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31:36

-NOT- the Music Machine PART 2

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/10/24

Lou doesn't need his glasses anymore (maybe), meanwhile Adelle is adjusting to her new Progressive lenses. 4-track Man reminds us all that nothing is funny these days, including Lou's cover of The Vandals 1982 song Anarchy Burger (hold the government). Adelle finds an LP called Music Machine Part II that has nothing to do with The Music Machine band but Lou plays with it anyway. Super Sonic Transport is also discussed.WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/SEF9gSF58l0extra stuff on out

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23:25

bump it up

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/10/09

Bamboozled by the times, Lou and Adelle acknowledge they are at a loss for topics to discuss. A random succession of prompts from the 4 Track (called ‘bumpers’) reminds them that they are going on tour soon! The Barlow family will be visiting the U.K. and Ireland as Lou plays 10 solo shows!Glasgow 23 November Nice and Sleazy 7:30 York24 November Bluebird 7:30Manchester 25 November YES the Pink Room 7:30London 26 November ICA 7:30Tunbridge Wells 27 November The Forum 7:00Liverpool 28 November

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15:26

mini-music-monday: SACRED ATTENTION

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/09/22

Practicing for the (then) upcoming (now done) trio of Sebadoh shows, Lou plays Sacred Attention from Sebadoh's 1993 Bubble and Scrape LP and further befuddles Adelle with the band's convoluted history.WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/XOvbugibN0cWant to support our podcasting efforts? Join our Substack and get all kindsa extra things!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Want things you can have and hold and gift? Visit our store for handwritten lyrics and arts and crafts and stuff you can

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25:45

Manhandlers, Tick Check, and a Hug (?)

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/09/11

Rejoice! Lou and 4-Track Man have done another vintage commercial re-creation. This time a Manhandler '78 Mash-Up! In addition Adelle and Lou chat Flipper (the band), inspired adult film ideas, and ponder the ethics of hugs.WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/wtZLxCwdAI0join our Substack for extra extrahttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/The Barlow Family General Store has reopened! get your lathe cut of the RAW Suicidal Tendencies cover(w/Lou B bandana!)!!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

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22:08

oh, Canada!

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/09/08

Lou and Adelle talk about the recent Barlow Family General Canadian adventure. Lou plays two archival requests he meant to play on the tour but did not: Feel Good (from the Canda-centric Lou Barlow and Friends e.p.) and Dragdown Memory (from Winning Losers).The original Lou Barlow and Friends CD e.p. -and- Winning Losers CD e.p. are available, signed, from the Barlow Family General Store (plus personalized lyrics, knitwear, t-shirts etc.) https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/join our substack for

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26:51

Valerie's Visionaries

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/09/04

In advance of the Walk To Defeat ALS event (September 6th in Look Park, Northampton MA at 10 a.m.). Adelle and Lou dedicate this episode to Adelle’s mom Valerie, the inspiration for Adelle’s walking ‘team’ Valerie’s Visionaries.Lou plays a fresh version of the Raw Impressions theme, Adelle reads her acclaimed “Why I Walk” essay, and Lou plays Bob Dylan”s She BelongsTo Me. We hope she enjoys it all! We love you mom!WATCH on LouTubeIt may not be too late to join Valerie's Visionaries and walk with us

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15:41

mini tunes wednesday..what?

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/08/14

Lou plays 3 unreleased tune fragments for Adelle and tries to explain them. The phrase "shits and giggles" is discussed.The conversation continues for paid subscribers on our Substack!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Lou starts a tour this week 8/15! Tickets here!https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_barRAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144XUse code BARLOW for 15% off Samson

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30:17

a tour ends, an endorsement (!) begins

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/08/12

Lou's back from tour, he and Adelle are here to catch y'all up. 4-Track Man is fixed and back with another sluggish introduction. Lou talks Dinosaur Jr tour highlights (Built To Spill, Mudhoney, Babes in Toyland, Kurt Vile, etc), Adelle chats about her recent Wisconsin/Minnesota visit and guess which free-form, lo-fi podcast has an official gear endorsement??? US! Samson has joined the RAW impressions family! Thank You!WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/Ur9QSmBa8YgEven better we have our very first

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24:57

(not so) mini music monday: The Joel Hole

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/07/28

Lou is pulled by forces beyond his control nto covering another Billy Joel song. This timeMatter Of Trust from 1986. He realizes he has more in common with B.J. than he’d like to admit. Adelle quizzes Lou about cannabis and wonders what Billy’s hole -really- looks like.Join our Substack and hear Matter Of Trust without the blabbin’https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/8dyMBE1menMBEST SHOW with Tom

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21:22

Tiny Tunes Tuesday: Just The Way You're Not

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/07/15

Lou plays Adelle his long promised (to himself) mash-up of Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel and I’m Not In Love by 10cc, two of his favorite songs songs from 1970s AM radio. Lou explains the logic behind marrying the two songs and shares some secret information about his health.Hear “Just The Way I’m Not” without interjections on our Substack! (At some point soon)https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/HeN3Rv-8Oi0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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48:58

Bobby Bare Jr is back

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/07/11

With another Bobby Bare Jr Lou Barlow Song-Swap Tour on the horizon what better time for Adelle and Lou to check in on him? Bobby is a veritable fountain of fun-facts and this episode keeps it a-flowin’. Adelle introduces the Sharing Circle and they all have 5 minutes to say whatever’s on their mind!WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/BP2FvjvYlMw ticket links for Lou solo in Vermont and Canada PLUS Lou and BBJr in Michigan and

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17:04

Tiny Tunes Tuesday: The Equals

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/07/08

Izzy is home from sleep-away camp and collaborates with her dad on a cover of Michael and His Slipper Tree by the Equals (from 1969). Lou has been obsessed with the song since listening to his Equals greatest hits CD in their new/old mini-van, Silvie. Our thoughts are with the victims and families of the recent Texas floods, including the Camp Mystic campers. WATCH on LouTube:https://youtu.be/Xos254qpFd0join our Substack for extra stuff! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See

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18:17

tiny-tunes-tuesday: k-sensa-my

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/07/01

Lou digs deep and plays K-Sensa-My for Adelle, it's one of the first 'real' songs he wrote and the first time he's performed it in decades. Nonsense words and Transcendental Meditation are discussed.FInd the original recording of K-Sensa-My on a brand new Lou Barlow asSentridoh compilation LP, "Really Insane"buy and stream here:https://loubarlowsentridoh.bandcamp.com/album/really-insane-a-lou-barlow-compendiumwatch it on LouTube https://youtu.be/CHshr4p-lnMJoin us on our Substack for all kindsa

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27:55

June Birthday Shout-Out +

RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow ·

2025/06/28

Live from the woods, it's the June Birthday-Shout-Out episode. Only one RAW Impressions fan (Duffy) requested a shout-out and Lou and Adelle could only think of one friend (Busy Philipps) with a June birthday. Lou plays a new song, "Blowin' Up", for Adelle's consideration and considers being more 'chill'.If you'd like a July birthday celebrated let us know!rawimpressionspodcast@gmail.comwatch on LouTube:https://youtu.be/Kjjq3aecegwBusy's

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