008 – Bleachers’ Strange Desire

I Love That Record

It’s a Christmas miracle! Jon and Eric are back to celebrate the holiday season with a record that is decidedly un-Christmasy. This episode, they talk about Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers’ album Strange Desire. As Eric (and probably others) put it, it’s Jack’s love letter to the John Hughes movies of the 1980’s. Synths, electronic drums, and vocal effects galore! Plus, a whole slew of catchy tunes.

Album Details

Band: Bleachers
Year Released: 2014
Label: RCA
Producer: Jack Antonoff, John Hill, Vince Clarke, and Greg Kurstin
Wikipedia Description: Strange Desire is the debut album released by American indie pop act Bleachers, led by guitarist Jack Antonoff. The album was released on July 10, 2014, through RCA Records, and produced the singles “I Wanna Get Better”, “Shadow” and “Rollercoaster”.

Jon’s Favorite Songs

• “Rollercoaster”
• “Who I Want You to Love”
• “Like a River Runs”
• “You’re Still a Mystery”
• “I Wanna Get Better”

Jon’s Least Favorite Songs

• “I’m Ready to Move On/Wild Heart Reprise”

Jon’s Honorable Mentions

• “Reckless Love”

Eric’s Favorite Songs

• “Wild Heart”
• “Rollercoaster”
• “I Wanna Get Better”
• “Like a River Runs”
• “You’re Still a Mystery”
• “Who I Want You to Love”

Eric’s Honorable Mentions

• “I’m Ready to Move On/Wild Heart Reprise”

Eric’s Least Favorite Songs

• “Take Me Away”

Episode Links

• A live version of “You’re Still a Mystery”