Episode 31: Taking Back Sunday, "Tell All Your Friends"
The earliest years of Taking Back Sunday marked the end of a friendship between two former best friends - John Nolan from Taking Back Sunday, and Jesse Lacey from Brand New. And "Tell All Your Friends...
9 Apr 201952min
Episode 30: ABBA, "ABBA Gold"
For the better half of the 70s, Swedish band ABBA was one of the most popular acts in the entire world. ABBA created a library of hits that still live on today, soaked in the sparkle of a decade long ...
2 Apr 20191h 6min
Episode 29: The History of the Parental Advisory Label
In this episode, we discuss the black and white Parental Advisory label that is still today printed on the cover of albums containing explicit content. We'll discuss why & how the label was introduced...
27 Mars 201930min
Episode 28: Hootie & the Blowfish, "Cracked Rear View"
Hootie & the Blowfish came on to the scene just as grunge's mainstream moment was ending. And the timing couldn't have been better. After years of angst saturating the airwaves, four nice guys from So...
19 Mars 201949min
Episode 27: John Mayer, "Continuum"
"Continuum" is the album that changed John Mayer's trajectory in the best way. I'm covering a lot of ground in this episode, including which song on "Continuum" single-handedly turned me into a fan of...
12 Mars 20191h 20min
Episode 26: Ariana Grande, "thank u, next"
Ariana Grande's success right now is, in a word, dominant. In this episode, we'll talk all about the specific experiences that provided inspiration for "thank u, next," including her relationship with...
26 Feb 20191h 10min
Episode 25: Smashing Pumpkins, "Siamese Dream"
The Smashing Pumpkins are historically one of rock's most dysfunctional bands. In this episode, I discuss how Siamese Dream was made during the most turbulent time in their career, as well as the clea...
19 Feb 20191h 4min
Episode 24: Valentine's Day Variety Show
It's Valentine's Day this week, so let's celebrate with a variety show! First, I'm sharing a playlist of songs to inspire your own V-Day mix, including songs by Outkast, Frank Zappa, The Cure, and mor...
12 Feb 201950min
