Inside The Burrito Brothers’ The Magic Time Machine of Love Album

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, we’re joined by Chris P. James, front man of the legendary The Burrito Brothers, to dive into the band’s bold new album, The Magic Time Machine of Love.

Rather than leaning on nostalgia, the Burritos are bending time—fusing recordings spanning 1983–2024 into a genre-blurring journey where jazz motifs inspired by Charles Mingus collide with cosmic country, prog-psych textures, and honky-tonk grit polished for the future.

Chris P. James shares insights into the creative process behind the 12-track release, including:
- The album’s “time machine” concept
- Innovative recording approaches inspired by The Beatles
- Reimagining classics from artists like Procol Harum and Quicksilver Messenger Service
- Honoring the legacy of country-rock pioneer Gram Parsons
- Blending vintage Burritos spirit with modern sonic innovation

The album also features remarkable moments, including archival contributions from original Flying Burrito members Jon Corneal and Ian Dunlop, a fiery guest turn from former Burrito Brothers guitarist Bob Hatter, and even two tracks featuring Gram Parsons’ vocals brought forward through groundbreaking AI technology.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1968 as the The Flying Burrito Brothers, the Burritos helped pioneer country-rock with landmark albums like The Gilded Palace of Sin. Today’s Nashville-based lineup—Chris P. James, Steve Allen, Tony Paoletta, and Peter Young—continues that legacy while fearlessly pushing forward.

Learn more: https://www.theburritobrothers.net/