Distortion 101

Soundcheck | Mar 10, 2011

It reads like a story for the ages: a faulty connection, an initial surprise, and an eventual love affair. Today: the happy accident that led to distortion, and the intentionally grit-friendly products that resulted. And: we share our CD picks of the week. Plus: Queens emcee Homeboy Sandman joins us live in the studio.

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