A Conversation With Blitzen Trapper

http://www.bridgerack.com

Blitzen Trapper is a six-piece, Portland-based band that deliciously blends rock, country and folk in melodic and textured pop songs reminiscent of Summerteeth-era Wilco. Their third self-released album, Wild Mountain Nation, is beating eardrums everywhere.

Travis Lou Wavescorx talks with half of Blitzen Trapper before their show supporting Two Gallants in St Paul. We had to contend with all the noises the Turf Club basement could throw at us and were almost swallowed whole by the sound - - but if you listen close enough, we will overcome it. Good times were had by all.

Our love washes over you . . . can you feel it?

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[hattrick627]

best band today, my opinion

[masterfeatherpen]

I agree. Trapper, Banhart, Iron & Wine, and The Low Anthem would make a badass show.

[metaphysicalbeat]

Yes, they are a revival of the great "album rock" bands of the 1970s. So refreshing and so great live. These guys could be huge if they stay together and keep playing. One of the best bands of the last 3 years.

[CactusHands4]

ha. eric is so dry.

[rhcp27tom1]

saw themn wen they supported two gallants in bristol, met marty after the show n he was really friendly n cool

[joebluhm]

Nice. Can't wait to see them live.

[stacklestahl]

thankx. good interview. cool band