#80: Cissy - Seán Barna (2018)

On this emotionally charged episode of 300 Favorite Albums, I’m joined by the brilliantly audacious singer-songwriter Seán Barna to unpack his visceral 2018 opus, Cissy.—a five-track lightning strike of grief, queer survival, and unflinching rock ’n’ roll truth.

Born from an impulsive, sleepless studio session alongside producer Dave Drago, Cissy. captures the devastating weight of sudden family tragedy, the razor-sharp defiance of marginalized identity, and the delicate lifeline of unexpected artistic brotherhood—including a covert, pivotal vocal contribution from Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz.

In one of the most raw, vulnerable, and deeply personal conversations in this show's history, Sean opens his heart about the trauma behind modern anthems like "Routines," "Modern Man," and the devastating "Queer Mad Blues." How did an accidental EP made on pure instinct become an urgent survival guide for a generation, and why did its release almost never happen?

You’ll have to hit play, step into the room with us, and feel the voltage for yourself.

Cissy"Serious Child"Danger Baby""Routines""Modern Man""Queer Mad Blues"Additional Selections:"Modern Man" - Recorded Live in 2021"Queer Mad Blues" - Thew Knitting Factory, 2/27/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices