Top Albums of 1984 (Culture Club, Van Halen)
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 o...
30 Sep 202436min
The Power of Lyrics (Taylor Swift, John Lennon)
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 ...
25 Sep 202437min
Final Albums (Sam Cooke, The Police)
Final albums are often last grasps at fame and money, but on occasion they serve as a fitting capstone to a band’s career. On today’s show we explore two final albums that we think send these legendar...
16 Sep 202436min
Legendary Drummers (Neil Peart, Joey Jordison)
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 ...
9 Sep 202439min
Hidden Gems (Talk Talk, Brad)
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. O...
2 Sep 202436min
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 t...
19 Aug 202445min
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 di...
12 Aug 202433min
Trailer
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8 Aug 202455s
