Gordon Raphael | Interview

One of the most important producers of the 21st century Gordon Raphael is not only ‘’The Strokes producer’’ but an important figure in the Seattle Sound. At the same time as grunge took over Seattle and the world, his bands Mental Mannequin, Color Twigs and Sky Cries Mary became equally as popular in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
He is most known for his work with The Strokes, Regina Spektor, The Libertines and The Psychedelic Furs. However, his music showcases an alternative side of Seattle during its 1980s and 1990s musical revolution years, whilst demonstrating the same level of social and political consciousness. Not only did he revolutionize rock music with The Strokes, but he produced songs on Green River Dry As a Bone (1987) and they are considered as one of the first grunge bands. Here is an interview with one of the most important Seattle musicians about Seattle, psychedelic rock and how he met The Doors!