Today we talk about metal kings METALLICA! AND an award-winning cover.

Audio Clippies:

Whiplash - Metallica

Sad But True - Metallica

Fight Fire With Fire - Metallica

The Day that Never Comes - Metallica

Battery - Metallica

Whiplash - Motorhead

Turn the Page - Metallica

Whiskey In The Jar - Metallica

Michael gets sandblasted by a pile-up of Swervies in full flight.. 

Audio Clippies:

Duress - SWERVEDRIVER

The Birds - SWERVEDRIVER

How Does It Feel to Look Like Candy? - SWERVEDRIVER

Blowin’ Cool - SWERVEDRIVER 

Do You Know the Way to San Jose? - Dionne Warwick

https://swervedriver.bandcamp.com/music

Sometimes, all it takes is a singer and a guitar to take you someplace magical. Willie moves us in a way few others can…come shed a tear with Clay and Michael

Need a quick song to put a spring in your step? Brenton Wood delivers this perfect pop song from 1967. Additional Recommended Listening: Baby You Got It I'm The One Who Knows I Want Love

Our first live guest joins us! Dear old friends Christopher, Clay, and Michael discuss two iconic, but disparate British rock bands: Motörhead and The Verve.

Somehow, Third Eye Blind’s self-titled debut album eluded us for 25 years… but we’ve seen the light!… well, except for Semi-Charmed Life, which doesn’t sit well with Mikey. Find out why!

The Beatles. What can we say that hasn’t already been said? Come along with us as we discuss an alternate take of Let It Be.

Two legendary artists, one heartbreaking song…today, Clay and Michael discuss "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails and covered by Johnny Cash. 

Audio Clips:

Disarm - Smashing Pumpkins

Life’s Been Good - Joe Walsh

Hurt - Johnny Cash

Hurt - Nine Inch Nails

I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbit

On Episode 040 we try to discuss space rock, a mismatched rock show billing, covers, the usual.

Audio Clippies:

Star Roving - slowdive

Home is a Feeing - RIDE

Ladies and Gentlemen we are floating in space - Spiritualized 

The Nurse Who Loved Me - Failure

The Nurse Who Loved Me - A Perfect Circle

Stars - Hum

I’d Like Your Hair Long - Hum

Silver Machine - Hawkwind

Tiny Galaxies - Gong

Turnstile Blues - Autolux 

Stuck on You - Failure

Matrix - Cayuga All Stars

I’m Corrupt - Kid Creole & the Coconuts

Son of Mustang Ford - Swervedriver

Enjoy the Silence - Failure

Support Failure:

https://failureband.bandcamp.com/

Michael loves 90s alternative rock…and yet, one of the finest bands of this genre slipped right by him for decades Audio Clips: Get Me - Dinosaur Jr. Start Choppin - Dinosaur Jr Forty Six & Two - Tool Ocean of Wine - Helium Almost Ready - Dinosaur Jr The Boy With the Thorn in His Side - J Mascis

Audio Clips: Once in A Lifetime - The Talking Heads Psycho Killer - The Talking Heads Burning Down the House - The Talking Heads Strange Overtones - Poolside Strange Overtones - Whitney Gurdy’s Green - Patty Gurdy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGfnlO_z97E Paperboy Theme - Hal Canon The Sims Soundtrack: Neighborhood 3 - Jerry Martin & Marc Russo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsW1LL2j7Lc#:~:text=The%20Sims%20Soundtrack%3A%20Neighborhood%203,Jerry%20Martin%20and%20Marc%20Russo

Clay has always had a bit of a distaste for The Beach Boys…can Michael change his mind with the song “God Only Knows”? 

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Audio Clips:

With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker

With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles

God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

Wouldn’t It Be Nice - The Beach Boys

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band - The Beatles

I Get Around - The Beach Boys

Episode description:

“Sticks & stones …” but can words actually hurt? Can you convey true pain through song? Can a song be used as “revenge”? 

Time Codes for those who like to skip:

Ep. 049 - 00:00-46:54

Sleep Like a Cactus - (Original song by Clay) - 46:50-48:18

Ep. 049.5 - 48:15-01:44:08

Clips:  

You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette

Silver Springs - Fleetwood Mac

Second Hand News - Fleetwood Mac

Over My Head - Fleetwood Mac

Ep. 049.5

Clips:

I Got A Name - Jim Croce

Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours - Stevie Wonder

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye / Tammy Terrell 

Cruisin’ - D’Angelo

Girl/Boy Song - Aphex Twin

Shame - Stabbing Westward

Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, Dhani Harrison

Higher Love - Steve Winwood

Cemetery Gates - Pantera

Spirit of Radio - Rush

Ennio Morricone's musical career spanned over 60 years. He scored over 400 films. We can barely scratch the surface in this show but we at least try.

* Audio Clips: Winds of Change - Scorpions (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding L’arena - Ennio Morricone The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - Ennio Morricone Ancora Qui - Ennio Morricone, Elisa Toffoli The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio Morricone A Fistful of Dollars, Ver. 2 - Ennio Morricone, Michele Lacerenza Gabriel’s Oboe - Ennio Morricone The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly theme - Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra

One of the most iconic and beloved pieces of music from the 80s wasn’t heard on the radio…it was heard in a Nintendo game. Clay and Michael discuss Koji Kondo and his masterful work in Super Mario Bros ** Audio Clips: The Legend of Zelda Theme - Koji Kondo Final Fantasy Prelude - Nobuo Uematsu Super Mario Bros. Underground Theme - Koji Kondo Super Mario Bros. Underwater Theme - Koji Kondo Super Mario Bros. 2 Theme - Koji Kondo Super Mario Bros. 3 Map Theme - Koji Kondo April - Deep Purple Halo Theme -  Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori Super Mario Bros. Level Complete - Koji Kondo ** Thanks for listening and extra special thanks to the musicians and composers who makes video gaming extra magical with their musical talents and gifts.

What do you think about when you hear the word “ROCKSTAR”? Clay goes straight to Billy Idol and brings Michael along for the ride.

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Go see Billy Idol on tour and buy the new Rebel Yell (2CD Expanded Edition)! Rockaroll!

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Audio Clips: Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol Dancing With Myself -  Generation X Top Gun Anthem - Harold Faltermeyer, Steve Stevens I’m A Wonderful Thing, Baby - Kid Creole and the Coconuts I’m Corrupt - Kid Creole and the Coconuts

Eyes Without A Face (Poolside Remix) - Billy Idol, Poolside

White Wedding, pt. 1 - Billy Idol * * Guitar Center Sessions performance that we referenced and watched for the show (the Steve Stevens guitar solo is particularly exquisite) : https://youtu.be/8voHB7uugrk?si=-B3m3yJZ-cm8Jehy Go see Billy Idol on tour and buy the new Rebe Yell (Expanded Edition)! Rockaroll!

Musician, singer, songwriter (and childhood friend of Clay and Michael) David Galloway of Element 80 joins us on the show. We talk about the Smashing Pumpkins, Collective Soul, and a maybe a few too many 90's teenage memories... oh? The Pumpkins/Collective Soul beef that you may or may not know about? Yeah, it's in here too a little.

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Audio clips: Thirty-Three - the Smashing Pumpkins Shine - Collective Soul Black or White - Michael Jackson Candy Rain - Soul for Real Drown - the Smashing Pumpkins

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You can find David Galloway and Element 80 in the following ways:

Element Eighty info

Instagram: @elementeightyofficial

Facebook: Element Eighty Official

YouTube: Element Eighty Official

Merch: Elementeighty.bigcartel.com

All music platforms as Element Eighty

Solo material

Instagram: @davidgallowaymusic

Facebook: davidgallowaymusic

YouTube: davidgallowaymusic

Tik tok: davidgallowaymusic

Merch: dgmusic.bigcartel.com

All music platforms as David Galloway

Let's introduce Michael to the song "These Days" in three ways. Plus, we talk a little Wes Anderson.

Audio Clips:

These Days - Nico

Femme Fatale - The Velvet Underground  

These Days - Jackson Browne

These Days - Gregg Allman

The Man In Me - Bob Dylan

Summer Breeze - Seals & Croft

In 2004, Prince exceeded his own musical genius and delivered one of the most magical guitar solos ever recorded. Michael shares this once-in-a-lifetime performance with Clay.

See the performance here:

https://youtu.be/dWRCooFKk3c?si=KeZudTPmH54qa7sl

Audio clips:

Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog

New Fang - Them Crooked Vultures

Higher Love - Steve Winwood

Dear Mr. Fantasy - Traffic

Gimme Some Lovin’ - Spencer Davis Group

Special Guest Coco joins the show to talk about Jeff Buckley and my bloody valentine. Audio clips: The Last Goodbye - Jeff Buckley Song To the Siren - Tim Buckley Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Aag Daman Main Lag Jayegi Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley soon - my bloody valentine i only said - my bloody valentine The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - Jeff Buckley Check out that Tim Buckley appearance on the Monkees tv show here: https://youtu.be/vMTEtDBHGY4?si=ZEjTqVstYU5Cg8sI

On Episode 29, we discuss the many MANY faces of electronic musician and composer Richard D. James, also known as the Aphex Twin.  From ambient to abrasive.  From the calm to the chaotic.  PLUS! A callback to episode 023 with a special gift to Michael. Audio Clips: Avril 4th - Aphex Twin #3 - Aphex Twin Girl/Boy Song - Aphex Twin Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin I Love You… I’ll Kill You - Enigma Freedom Fighter - Bowery Electric  Ventolin - Aphex Twin

A song can sometimes be a part of the soundtrack of your life - it can weave in and out, but is always there when you need it. Audio Clips: Crazy Love - Van Morrison Into the Mystic - Van Morrison Nobody - Keith Sweat

There's way more to this band than that one song you know.

Let's learn a little more about James!

Song Clips:

Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson

Laid - James

Sometimes - James

Stand By Me - The California Raisins

Finally! The GLAM episode that no one has been waiting for!

Audio Clippies:

Ballroom Blitz - The Sweet

Fox On The Run - The Sweet

Somebody to Love - The Queen

Bang A Gong - The T. Rex

Nothin’ But A Good Time - The Poison

When mining an album for musical treasure, the deep dive tracks are often more rewarding than the popular singles. "Anna Begins" is one such example.

Audio Clips:

Numb - U2

Anna Begins - Counting Crows

Mr. Jones - Counting Crows

Omaha - Counting Crows

Rain King - Counting Crows

Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins

A Murder of One - Counting Crows

Perfect Blue Buildings - Counting Crows

A Long December - Counting Crows

Jane Says  - Jane’s Addiction

Triumphant "post" on Episode 025. No debate on this one. We're (still) solidly on the same page with Russian Circles. Song clips and Recommended Listening/Purchasing: Melee - Russian Circles Harper Lewis - Russian Circles Untoxicated - Helms Alee Vorel - Russian Circles Deficit - Russian Circles Greet Death - Explosions in the Sky Ethel - Russian Circles

Support these bands at your local record shop.

Clay, why don’t you love the band Stabbing Westward, like Michael does? What did they ever do to you?

Ep. 024 Clips

The Smashing Pumpkins - the Everlasting Gaze

Nine Inch Nails - Wish

Filter - Welcome to the Fold, My Long Walk to Jail

Stabbing Westward - The Thing I Hate (feat. in the Duke Nukem PS1 game)

Swervedriver - Duel, Son of Mustang Ford, The Birds

This episode puts Michael to the test on his SOUNDTRACK knowledge and asks, "Is this the greatest feel-good track of all time?". Clay piensa que si.

Michael’s love of Classic Soul all began with a cassette tape of covers of old soul songs by none other than The California Raisins.

Special Episode: I Got A Song…You Will Hate.

Michael takes a power metal beatdown.

Special Episode: I Got A Song…You Will Hate.

Why does Clay hate happy music? I thought REM is one of his favorite bands? Answers to these questions, and more!

Clay presents his favorite Mastodon track to Michael (not a Mastodon fan).

Further Recommended Mastodon:

A Spoonful Weighs a Ton (gorgeous Flaming Lips cover)

Mother Puncher

March of the Fire Ants

Steambreather

The power to heal and provide hope…Michael shares what music (and specifically Hammock) gave to him when he needed it the most. Recommended listening: Black Metallic I Can Almost See You Shift

Don't overthink it; the pedal steel guitar just sounds COOL. Additional Recommended Related Listening Extra Credit Songs to Vibe To: Will Van Horn covers Aphex Twin - "Alberto Balsam" Brian Eno - "Deep Blue Day" Daniel Lanois - "Orange Kay" from the Sling Blade soundtrack (not really a pedal steel song; it's just a really cool track by DL). Thanks for listening.

Mikey pulls up his (kinda) famous 90s playlist and hits Shuffle…only to find an absolute JAM from the 80s.

Audio Clippies:

Graduate - Third Eye Blind

All for Love - Bryan Adams, Sting, Rod Stewart

It’s Only Love - Bryan Adams feat. Tina Turner

Summer of 69 - MxPx

Heat of the Night - Bryan Adams

Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? - Bryan Adams

What’s Love Got to Do With it ? - Tina Turner

I Don’t Wanna Fight - Tina Turner

 High Pressure Days - Units

We have songs and albums that grab us and move us and we love talking to people who feel the same way. Dallas Owen is such a guest and he’s done his homework, bringing us a gift of a song we’ve never heard! We’re stuck in the 70’s again.. do we HAVE to leave?

What day did the Lord create Spinal Tap, and couldn't He have rested on that day too?

Something NEW grabbed Clay and he just had to tell someone. Michael just happened to be handy. https://fullbody2.bandcamp.com/

Music, movies, horses, VISTAS, bounty hunters. It all works somehow. A good song becomes a great song in the right movie scene!

On this episode, Michael experiences Big Star for the first time ever! .. and why does he invoke Wilson-Phillips? Just hold on .. More Big Star: #1 Record (just do the whole album, ok?)

A joyride on waves of fuzz and reverb. Gorgeous vocals. Clay presents Michael with a modern(ish) shoegaze banger. Additional PSUB listening: Kiddy Pool Dreams Umi Holy Forest Ravestar Supreme https://www.instagram.com/_pinkshinyultrablast_/ https://pinkshinyultrablast.bandcamp.com/music

Michael steps back into the hallowed antiquity of Classic Soul, and shares a track by one of the most beloved voices of the 60s, Sam Cooke. Michael's Further listening: What A Wonderful World Twistin the Night Away Good Times Clay's Further Listening: A Change is Gonna Come It's Got the Whole World Shakin'

Michael (a big U2 fan) sends the song ‘Bad’ to Clay (also a big U2 fan). We ponder the questions: “Is this U2’s best song? Is this your favorite U2 song?”

Finding out a cover is a cover and exposing Michael to his first real dose of the Smiths..

Michael drops a deep cut for Clay to absorb, from one of the biggest bands of the 90’s.

Audio Clippies : 

High Pressure Days - UNITS

Anything - Screamers

Back on the Grid - POW!

Cannibals - UNITS

Check out official UNITS content on their youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYBLTeG-FsKRg-kkwNts7w

Clay drops an unsung favorite on Michael in the first episode, which was just meant to be a sound check. Hear us gush about "Gish", a little about gear, and get our podcast feet wet. For more on the Gish Strat see the link below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy7eNpzOqg8/?igshid=NnRtd2dqbTRqeWY=

Michael and Clay discuss a rather un-country country song, “Nothing” by Dwight Yoakam. 

Audio Clippies:

Nothing - Dwight Yoakam

A Thousand Miles from Nowhere - Dwight Yoakam

Guitars, Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam

Honky Tonk Man - Dwight Yoakam

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Dwight Yoakam

I Sang Dixie - Dwight Yoakam

Here Comes Santa Claus - Dwight Yoakam

Baby Don’t Go - Dwight Yoakam & Sheryl Crow

When life gets crazy, take a few minutes to reset with a smooth song, like Cruisin’ by D’Angelo. 

Audio Clippies:

#3 - Aphex Twin

1/1 - Brian Eno

The Llama’s Dream - Windy & Carl

Cruisin’ - D’Angelo

Cruisin’ - Smokey Robinson

Orthodox Caveman - sunn o)))

Sumthin’ Sumthin’ - Maxwell

Unshaken - D’Angelo

Blah blah blah blah RUSH blah blah BLAH blah BLAH! Blah blah blah I GOT A SONG.

Audio Clippies:

Fishin’ in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Rocketown - Michael W. Smith

My Place in This World - Michael W. Smith

The Spirit of Radio - Rush

Limelight - Rush

Freewill - Rush

Tom Sawyer - Rush

Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison