Episode 141 – Watchtower Discography in 10 Tasty Snips

This band is a major cog in the engine that powers us. We’ve said that about Voivod, King Crimson, and Arcturus, and will add Watchtower as a major ingredient of what compels Radical Research. Formed in 1982 by four maniacs whose handle on their instruments was far beyond their years, and with record collections spanning speedy heavy metal as well as wild prog rock and jazz fusion, Watchtower made perhaps the largest impact of any metal band with a mere two full-length albums to their credit. Listen in wonder right along with us, because we’re still trying to figure it all out! Note I: Jeff’s Voivod book, ‘Always Moving: The Strange Multiverse of Voivod,’ is now available. You can purchase a copy of the 540-page, 3-pound behemoth HERE: radicalresearch.org/voivod Note II: The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast

Music cited in order of appearance: “Meltdown” (Cottage Cheese From the Lips of Death compilation, 1984) “Tyrants in Distress” (Energetic Disassembly, 1985) “Energetic Disassembly” (Energetic Disassembly, 1985) “Cimmerian Shadows” (Energetic Disassembly, 1985) “The Eldritch” (Instruments of Random Murder demo, 1987) “Mayday in Kiev” (Control and Resistance, 1989) “Control and Resistance” (Control and Resistance, 1989) “Life Cycles” (Control and Resistance, 1989) “Coming Home” (Scott Jeffreys audition, 1990) “Technology Inaction” (Concepts of Math: Book One, 2016) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.