Grew to Love (Death Grips, The The, Green Day)
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 Beach Boys – Pet Sounds
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...
The Who – Who’s Next
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...
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood Sugar Sex Magik
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...
2024 Mid-Year Picks (Adrianne Lenker, Pet Shop Boys, The Black Crowes)
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...
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