We were obsessing over getting something on tape that reflected our very specific idea of how a particular bit of music should sound when he said, “Perfection is a second-rate idea.” To me, that means whatever one’s platonic ideal of something might be, the idea is inherently limited in scope. T Bone Burnett, who produced the Punch Brothers album The Phosphorescent Blues, had a great quote that I think about often. It’s a good assignment, a LISTENING assignment. But first, let me give you a little background. The album is out March 31 on Free Dirt Records. Read more about the band and its debut, self-titled album in our interview, and watch an exclusive video performance of “Blackjack Davy” here. EDITOR’S NOTE: Mighty Poplar is No Depression ’s Spotlight artist for March 2023.
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