RENT STRIKE - Words Are Spells, Concept Albums & Planning Our Escape #38

John Warmb of the band Rent Strike returns to the show & talks to Pepe about recording their latest album Möbius Strip Mall & why they often makes concept albums. A large portion of the conversation focuses on the power of words & the magic that flows through & out of them. Together, Pepe & John explore some practical of examples of how we cast a spell with the words we speak & how that can affect the very fabric of reality for better or for worse.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• Thoughts on concept albums
• The story of the Möbius Strip Mall
• Advertising is like sorcery
• Laurel Airica word alchemy
• Words as spells
• A snitch spoke magic words that led Pepe to prison
• The liberating value of using or not using certain words
• Language & perception
• Dr. Emoto water experiment
• Does John have any new beliefs since recording the latest album
• Covid, collapse & the time for liberating acts
• Exploring our escape plans through music

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