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...
1984 had tons of iconic cultural moments - Gremlins and Ghostbusters hit theaters, the summer Olympics were in Los Angeles, and the Cosby Show and Miami Vice debuted on TV. Join us as we revisit two of the top selling albums from this year. Culture Club - Colour By...
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...
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...
Many worthy records never receive the recognition they deserve. Promotion, timing and accessibility often get in the way of great art finding its way to the people that might appreciate it the most. On today's show we talk over two album gems from bands that never...
Some albums are love at first listen, but other's take a bit more time to reveal their true value. Whether it's a bad first listen, miss-placed expectations or just being the wrong age - some albums take time to love. Join us as we discuss some of our favorites. Death...
The Who helped define the formula for the prototypical classic rock band. Their 1971 album Who's Next is a large part of what earned them that status. Join us as the Summer of Don shines it's rays down on this seminal classic rock album. The Who - Who’s Next Lava La...
With a title like Blood Sugar Sex Magik, you might expect the music to be graphic, loud and a little weird - and you wouldn't be wrong. The Chili Peppers 1991 effort with producer Rick Rubin is stuffed with lots of big ideas, sounds and personalities. Join for a...
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...
Bowie's final studio album left us all a bit speechless when it came out back in 2016, just a few days before his passing. Join us as we regroup and take a closer listen to the record and discuss its impact. There's a blackstar shinning in the night sky, as the Summer...