S3E4 Mind Science of the Mind Nathan Larson Interview
S3E4 Mind Science of the Mind Nathan Larson Interview  
Podcast: Backtracking
Published On: Wed Mar 25 2026
Description: Welcome to Backtracking – the podcast where three old friends take a second listen to influential bands' albums, track by track. For our third season, we've each selected five albums that we think deserve a good old Backtracking.Wrapped around my email: backtrackingrox@gmail.comGUESTNathan LarsonInstagram | SpotifyShudder to ThinkBandcampCHAPTERS0:00: Welcome Nathan!1:14: Nathan’s early days in the D.C. punk scene3:10: Swiz and early influences (Metallica! Megadeth!)4:30: Transitioning from bass to guitar and joining Shudder to Think6:45: Developing a "guitar pyrotechnics" style influenced by 80s rock like Van Halen and Def Leppard8:40: The New York scene: Knitting Factory, The Swans, and noise rock10:20: Musical complexity: Finding the balance between Prog and Pop12:15: Recording Pony Express Record in Baltimore and the creative process behind Mind Science of the Mind15:10: Working with Joan Wasser, Mary Timony, and Kevin March16:45: The influence of Jeff Buckley and his love for "weird rock"18:15: Lyrical approach: Word games and the "exquisite corpse" technique20:50: Transitioning to film scoring and the pop sensibility of First Love Last Rites22:30: Solo work: Jealous God and the challenges of being a frontman24:10: Personal growth, sobriety, and meditation26:00: Looking back at the Mind Science of the Mind record: "Do You Rule"28:45: What’s next: New music and a new era for Shudder to ThinkBACKTRACKING SOCIALSTwitter: @backtrackingroxYouTube: @backtrackingroxInstagram: @backtrackingroxReddit: u/backtrackingroxLISTEN TO THE ALBUMSDan’s 5 AlbumsRaf’s 5 AlbumsJW’s 5 AlbumsSEASON 3 BAND DIRECTORYAsiaOfficial Website | Facebook | X (Twitter)Barenaked LadiesOfficial Website | Bandcamp | Instagram | FacebookCandlemassOfficial Website | Bandcamp | Instagram | FacebookCardinalOfficial Website | Bandcamp | FacebookDumptruckBandcamp | FacebookFeltBandcamp | InstagramGang of YouthsOfficial Website | Instagram | X (Twitter)IdahoOfficial Website | Bandcamp | Instagram | FacebookMen at WorkOfficial Website | FacebookMind Science of the MindBandcampOzzy OsbourneOfficial Website | Instagram | X (Twitter)StingOfficial Website | Instagram | FacebookThe ChameleonsOfficial Website | Bandcamp | Instagram | FacebookThe Tragically HipOfficial Website | Bandcamp | Instagram | FacebookU2Official Website | Instagram | X (Twitter)