DMX—“Ruff Ryder’s Anthem”
Rob explores the spiritual genius of the late rapper DMX. He observes X’s power of prayer, recounts the rapper’s destructive childhood, and tells the tale of how the breakout hit “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem”...
24 Nov 20211h 3min
Radiohead—“Creep”
Rob explores the obsessive and eerily constructed hit “Creep,” which arrived on Radiohead’s debut album, ‘Pablo Honey.’ He discusses the origins of the track, the exhaustion caused by the song’s comme...
17 Nov 20211h 6min
Celine Dion—“My Heart Will Go On”
Rob explores legendary Canadian vocalist Celine Dion’s blockbuster hit “My Heart Will Go On” by discussing her illustrious career, the sheer force she brings to every song, and the unapologetic attitu...
3 Nov 20211h 9min
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony—“Tha Crossroads”
Rob explores Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s hit “Tha Crossroads” by discussing the origins of the quintet, their innovative musical style, and the power of singing about grief. Host: Rob H...
27 Okt 202159min
Blink-182—“What’s My Age Again?”
Rob explores punk royalty Blink-182’s “What’s My Age Again?” by discussing the band’s unapologetic celebration of immaturity, their musical influences, and what so-called selling out meant for rock ar...
20 Okt 20211h 10min
Billy Ray Cyrus—“Achy Breaky Heart”
Rob explores Billy Ray Cyrus’s smash hit “Achy Breaky Heart” by discussing the new traditionalist movement in country music and how it affected Cyrus’s career. This episode was originally produced as ...
13 Okt 202156min
Aaliyah—“One in a Million”
Rob explores R&B sensation Aaliyah’s hit single “One in a Million” by discussing her meteoric rise to pop stardom at an early age, her innovative musical style, and her legacy. This episode was origin...
6 Okt 20211h 6min
R.E.M.—“Nightswimming”
Rob explores alternative rock band R.E.M.’s piano ballad “Nightswimming” by discussing the band’s musical journey and their songs’ frequent lack of lyrical coherence. This episode was originally produ...
29 Sep 20211h 1min
