Sometimes (more so in recent years) country albums are so beloved they find appeal not only with country music fans, but also with a larger pop audience. On today's episode we discuss three albums that were able to make that leap. Glen Campbell - Rhinestone Cowboy...
Time to laugh - or at least to give it a good try. On today's episode we explore music albums focused on making you chuckle. As we quickly find out, combining music and comedy is easier said than done. Flight of the Conchords - Flight of the Conchords (2008) “Weird...
Ho, ho, ho Nerds! Pour yourself some eggnog and join us for a nostalgic look back on a trio of records that we grew up listening to during the holiday season. Hope you're having a fun, safe and warm holiday! Alvin and the Chipmunks - A Chipmunk Christmas (1981) Nat...
New Wave music funneled together a diverse range of sounds from 70s punk, pop and electronic music to form something original and distinctively 80s. Join us as we discuss albums from this classic era of popular music. Blondie - Parallel Lines (1978) The Psychedelic...
From curated popular music selections to original works specifically created for a film, great soundtracks have the power to elevate scenes, guide audience emotions, and sometimes become enjoyable listening experiences on their own. Pull up a comfy chair, grab some...
Growing up ain't easy, but we all gotta do it. Luckily we have great music to get us through the trials and tribulations of coming of age. Join us as we discuss three albums that deal with the journey of youth to adulthood. Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, M.A.A.D City...
Feel the power... of words! Great lyrics have a way of cutting to the heart of our emotions, beliefs, and cultural values. Join us as we discuss a pair of records that smacked us in the face with their powerful lyrical punch. Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets...
What better way to put a bow on the Summer of Don then to talk about one of his favorite records - The Beach Boy's landmark album Pet Sounds. Join us as we try to decipher Brian Wilson's genius and discuss the record's significance today. The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds...
Happy mid-new-year-ish! We're taking a short break from the Summer of Don to look back on the first half of 2024. Join us as we highlight some of our favorite new releases. Shabaka - Perceive It’s Beauty, Acknowledge It’s GraceLes Amazones d’Afrique - Musow DanseThe...
Sade's debut record Diamond Life stood out from the rest of the 1984 musical landscape in the US and UK. Join us for a discussion on the landmark album as well as some other records we've been enjoying. The Summer of Don rolls on. Sade - Diamond Life La Luz - News of...