Hey, guess what - its our 200th episode! To celebrate the landmark achievement, we've decided to take a look at a landmark list - Rolling Stones top 200 albums. As a fun little twist, we only picked records from artists we've never featured on the show. Here's our...
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New Lead Singers (Kvelertak, Echo & The Bunnymen, Van Halen)
Changing lead singers is usually a make-or-break moment for a band. Occasionally it goes smoothly, but often it results in a shift in sound and perhaps fan base. On today's show we discuss albums from lead singer switches that we think went well. Kvelertak - Splid...
Hair Metal (Saigon Kick, Whitesnake, Mötley Crüe)
Yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaah! The 80s hair metal scene left its mark not only with glass shattering vocal performances, but also plenty of glam, partying and general craziness. Today on the show we explore 3 hair metal albums that helped define The Decade of Decadence. Saigon...
Rock Operas (Mike Watt, Roger Waters, David Bowie)
Everyone loves a good story. Combine that with some good music and you have the potential for magic. Today on the show we look at 3 albums that both sound great and tell a compelling story. Mike Watt - Contemplating the Engine Room (Andy)Roger Waters - Radio K.A.O.S....
Sax Appeal (Sonny Rollins, Roxy Music and Bruce Springsteen)
Ah the saxophone, a surprisingly versatile, though often under utilized instrument in modern music. This week we discuss albums that embraced the woodwind to its full potential. Let's get saxy... Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus (Andy)Roxy Music - Roxy Music...
Rose City Band, John Moreland, Betty Davis, and The Darkness
A new release recommendation from the spaced-out, country-tinged rock group Rose City Band. Plus a new folk album from John Moreland that tests the limits of the genre. Our Old Dog picks feature a classic 70s funk record from pioneer Betty Davis. And a fun rock record...