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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1991 - December - Matthew Sweet - Girlfriend
Description: With his third studio album, Girlfriend, alternative rock artist Matthew Sweet saw his career launched to the next level. Although originally from Nebraska, Sweet connected with REM so much that he met up with them and left home to became a part of the music scene in Athens, Georgia. The album cover is of a 50’s actress named Tuesday Weld. The album was written after Sweet went through a divorce, and that may drive some of the creativity exhibited - a kind of therapy for the artist. Join us as Wayne takes us on this tour of pre-grunge alternative ro...