AHHHH! Every once in awhile you gotta get it out. Music is a great release for anything that might make you angry. On today's show we explore three albums that deal with anger in different ways. Scream into a pillow and join us for a little music therapy. Machine Head...
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Legendary Drummers (Neil Peart, Joey Jordison)
Drums have been a part of music for thousands of years, which is probably why it's so hard to imagine modern day music without them. On today's show we discuss what it takes to be a legendary drummer and some of our favorite drummer-focused records. Rush - Moving...
Double Albums (The Rolling Stones, Donna Summer, Metallica)
Double albums - the topic so nice, we had to cover it twice. Join us as we discuss another round of some of our favorite double LPs. The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street (Andy)Donna Summer - Bad Girls (Don)Metallica - …And Justice for All (Dude) What do you think...
Record Store Day (Freddie Gibbs, Mavis Staples, Dio)
Happy Record Store Day, Nerds! On today's show we celebrate independent record stores by exploring some of the holiday's special releases. Here's our picks: Freddie Gibbs - Pinata (Andy)Mavis Staples - Have a Little Faith (Don)Dio - The Last in Line (Dude) What do you...
Bromances (Jan & Dean, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Queens of the Stone Age)
Great popular music is often a result of creative partnerships. From Gilbert and Sullivan to Lennon and McCartney, men have joined forces and inspired each other to amazing heights. Join us as we discuss records from some of our favorite bromances. Jan & Dean -...
Solid Gold (Rick James, Madonna, Twisted Sister)
Besides the fabulously be-dazzled Solid Gold Dancers, the TV show of the same name featured a wide variety of popular artists of the early to mid 1980s. Even though the performances were lip-synced, the program exposed audiences to all sorts of new music. On today's...
Cover Albums (Angelique Kidjo, The The, Metallica)
Cover albums are essentially love letters from a band to their influences. Some pull from a variety of artists, others focus on one. Some even go as far as doing a track-by-track rendition of the entire record. On today's show we explore one of each type of cover...
Seattle (7 Year Bitch, Death Cab for Cutie, Soundgarden)
Besides being known for rain and coffee, Seattle has a rich musical history. From as far back as Jimi Hendrix, through the grunge movement of the 90s, to the Sub Pop label that's still relevant today - something about the city seems to inspire good music. On today's...
Legends Latest (Nas, Sting, Metallica)
We often end up focusing on albums from early in the careers of our favorite artists, when they're at the supposed peak of their creative powers. On today's show we take a listen to the latest releases from some of our favorite legendary artists. Nas - Magic 3...
In the Movies (Stealers Wheel, The Replacements, Queen)
Sometimes songs are as important to a film as the images. Iconic scenes are often paired with a classic song. On today's show we talk about albums that feature a song that's forever etched into our memories by a movie. Stealers Wheel - Stealers Wheel (Andy)The...