Shipe shares 5 inspiring albums

Interview by Global Texan Chronicles, Walter Price, August 26, 2020

John Denver - my first musical solid food. I learned guitar by covering every Neil Young Song. Lucinda Williams’ honesty gave me permission to be more vulnerable. Michelle Shocked prodded my breakthrough into detailed storytelling.

Jesus Christ Superstar - bottomless pathos and ceilingless drama. I actually auditioned for the part of Judas.

I grew up listening to Prog/Artrock. But it seems that the Americana stuff had the lasting impact on my craft.