Cats in Space : Inside Scarecrow: Studio Secrets & Survival Stories | Ep. 2

Cats in Space : Inside Scarecrow: Studio Secrets & Survival Stories | Ep. 2

Author: Phil Aston August 13, 2025 Duration: 37:25

In Episode 2 of From Gods to Time Machines, we dive into the making of Scarecrow (2017) — the bold and cinematic second album from Cats in Space.Join Phil Aston (Now Spinning Magazine) in conversation with founding members Greg Hart and Steevi Bacon as they reveal how Scarecrow took the band from a promising studio project to a full-blown live phenomenon. Hear the inside stories behind legendary studio gear, writing “259” and “Time Bomb,” and the emotional real-life drama that unfolded during rehearsals.🔧 Studio freedom🔥 Arena gigs with Deep Purple & Thunder🎨 Hidden meanings in the album art❤️ A near-death moment saved by instinct🎶 And why Scarecrow was the moment everything changed...
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