Under the Big Black Sun is the third studio album by American punk band X, released in 1982 as their major-label debut on Elektra Records. Produced by Ray Manzarek of The Doors, the album marked a stylistic shift for the band—while retaining their raw punk energy, it introduced country-tinged melodies and introspective themes. The lyrics reflect personal loss, particularly the death of vocalist Exene Cervenka’s sister, which deeply influenced tracks like “Riding with Mary”. Musician Stu Patterson brought the record in and discussed how the record has stayed with him throughout the years and still affects him deeply after all this time.
The discussion along with the complete album will air Saturday evening at 7pm on The Inner Groove program.
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