Starship - Love Among the Cannibals (1989)

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As Starship prepared to release their third album, 1989's Love Among the Cannibals, a lot had changed. Grace Slick had departed from the lineup - severing the last link to the original Jefferson Airplane crew. But vocalist Mickey Thomas, a veteran of six albums with Jefferson Starship and Starship, was there to guide the ship forward vocally. Guitarist Craig Chaquico and drummer Donny Baldwin were also still on board. On the heels of two successful hit albums, it seemed reasonable that they were poised to continue the streak.

So what happened? That's one of the questions that Jeff and Matt seek to answer with today's discussion. They also talk about the long and complicated saga of Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Starship and how it compares to other similarly complex group dynamics.

As mentioned in the episode, music fans who enjoy a good rock book that doesn't hold back on the dirt and brutal quotes are encouraged to seek out a copy of Jeff Tamarkin's book. Got a Revolution: The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane is a crucial trip for all who enjoy this episode.

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