Bachelor Of Hearts

This week, it’s a very special Bachie Bonus episode, in which we launch into the Extended Universe of The Bachelor, starting with Aimee Mann’s 1999 album ‘Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo’. We’re joined by Spencer Fox from the fantastic Brooklyn band Charly Bliss to share the story behind the album, and how it reflects (and arguably how it sparked) a turning point for the music industry - as well as what it means to try and write a hit. We contextualise the album within Mann’s career, plus Max tells us about the film Magnolia (which he has definitely seen), and we… somehow end up talking about Jimmy Buffett. Resources: "What's A Record Exec To Do With Aimee Mann?" Jonathan Van Meter, New York Times 11 July 1999 "Aimee Mann Looks Back On 'Bachelor No. 2' In Advance Of 20th Anniversary Reissue" Jim Beviglia, American Songwriter December 2020 "Aimee Mann: Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo" Judy Berman, Pitchfork 17 November 2019 "Math Suks" Jimmy Buffett, MCA Records May 1999