Ep532: Lucinda Williams in a World Gone Wrong

Ep532: Lucinda Williams in a World Gone Wrong

Author: The Vinyl Guide January 19, 2026 Duration: 55:38

Lucinda Williams discusses her recent creative surge with multiple tribute albums, paying homage to the masters, Folkways days, post-stroke recovery and the new album World's Gone Wrong

Topics Include:

  • Lucinda announces her 18th album "World's Gone Wrong" releasing January 23rd
  • Reveals dramatic shift from releasing albums every 3-8 years recently
  • Credits husband-manager Tom Overby for keeping creative momentum going post-stroke
  • Explains how new band members made working out songs fun
  • Describes creative process challenges between inspiration and studio deadlines
  • Shares need for quiet, private spaces to write freely
  • Reveals hotel rooms as unexpected creative sanctuaries like John Prine
  • Discusses how songs emerge either formed or requiring detailed work
  • Explains editing process of refining and "trimming the fat"
  • Details collaboration with Tom Overby on "We've Come Too Far"
  • Talks recording at Ray Kennedy's Room and Board studio
  • Shares Steve Earle connection from Car Wheels on Gravel Road
  • Laments losing song ideas when unable to record immediately
  • Recalls taking control in studio despite band's initial surprise
  • Tells sweet story of meeting Ringo Starr at Capitol Records
  • Discusses transformative Beatles albums from early work to Sergeant Pepper
  • Names Bob Dylan as her North Star musical mentor
  • Explains The Doors' influence especially their dark poetic imagery
  • Connects tribute album work to preparing for original songwriting
  • Previews future projects including Neil Young tribute and stroke treatment

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