This was originally posted to the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on September 20, 2024.

This week we are joined by Justin Hensley from Punk Lotto Pod to break down and properly give star ratings to the discography of Long Island, NY’s Iron Chic.

TL;DL 

• Demo ‘08 (EP; Dead Broke Rekerds debut; 2008)

• Justin:  ****¼ 

• Dave:  ***

• Shitty Rambo E​.​P. (EP; 2009)

• Justin:  ***¾ 

• Dave:  ***

• Not Like This (Full-length debut; 2010)

• Justin:  *****

• Dave:  ****

• Split N' Shit (EP; 2011)

• Justin:  ***¼ 

• Dave:  ***

• Spooky Action (EP; Bridge Nine Records debut; 2013)

• Justin:  ***½ 

• Dave:  ***

• The Constant One (Bridge Nine full-length debut; 2013)

• Justin:  ****¼ 

• Dave:  ****½ 

• Ys (EP; 2015)

• Justin:  ***¾ 

• Dave:  ****

• You Can't Stay Here (SideOneDummy Records debut; 2017)

• Justin:  ****½ 

• Dave:  *****

• Catgut (Single; 2021) and Ancient Pistol (EP; 2023)

• Justin:  ***½ 

• Dave:  ****½ 

References:  

BandCamp - Music | Iron Chic:  https://ironchic.bandcamp.com/ 

Rate Your Music - Iron Chic:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/iron_chic 

Discogs - Iron Chic:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/1403345-Iron-Chic 

Wikipedia - Iron Chic:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Chic 

Oklahoma Lefty - Top 50 Records of the 2010's: 50-41:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2019/11/top-50-records-of-2010s-50-41.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Top 40 Records of 2017: 10-1:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2017/12/top-40-records-of-2017-10-1.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Top 30 Albums of 2013: 10-1:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2013/12/top-30-albums-of-2013-10-1.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Album Review: The Constant One:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2013/11/album-review-constant-one.html 

Outro Track:

“Instrumental (Thunder Jam)” by Roustabouts from 3017 (2018)BandCamp:  https://roustaboutsokc.bandcamp.com/album/3017 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3xvjP1CpanE8S1H3n0eLtV

In five short years, The Smiths released four studio albums, one live album, 18 singles, and three compilations. Since then, the band has become legendary, hugely influential, and a cornerstone of what would become known in the '90s as alternative music.

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:11:48 - “What Difference Does It Make?” from The Smiths (1984)

00:15:33 - Part 2

00:21:23 - “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want” from William, It Was Really Nothing (1984) and Hatful of Hollow (1984)

00:23:09 - Part 3

00:27:35 - “How Soon Is Now?” from William, It Was Really Nothing (1984) and Hatful of Hollow (1984)

00:34:12 - Part 4

00:47:45 - “Panic” from Panic (1986) and The World Won't Listen (1987)

00:49:59 - Part 5

01:00:11 - “Is It Really So Strange?” from Sheila Take a Bow (1987) and Louder Than Bombs (1987)

01:03:12 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources:  

Wikipedia - The Smiths:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiths 

Bandsplain - The Smiths: Part 1 With Naomi Fry:  https://www.theringer.com/2023/9/21/23883645/the-smiths-part-1-with-naomi-fry 

Bandsplain - The Smiths: Part 2 With Naomi Fry:  https://www.theringer.com/2023/9/28/23894043/the-smiths-part-2-with-naomi-fry 

Discogs - The Smiths:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/83080-The-Smiths 

Rate Your Music:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/the-smiths 

AllMusic - The Smiths:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-smiths-mn0000899530 

Genius - The Smiths:  https://genius.com/artists/The-smiths 

YouTube - The Smiths - Morrissey interview 1984:  https://youtu.be/FlsQlQzgEIM 

YouTube - Kevin and Dave Kendall discuss the end of The Smiths on MTV 120 Minutes with Kevin Seal (1987.09.27):  https://youtu.be/bBUKs4TjGE4 

YouTube - Martha pierces the perverted sense of Morrissey on MTV New Video Hour with Martha Quinn (1986.09.01):  https://youtu.be/HSuT7HLMewY 

This was originally posted on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on July 31, 2024.

I have vivid memories of seeing the River City Rebels albums Racism, Religion And War and Playin' To Live, Livin' To Play in stores in the early 2000s (and I'm pretty sure I owned a copy of Playin' To Live, Livin' To Play at one time or another). Both albums have distinctive covers that leave an impression. Fast forward to 2024 and I got a message from a friend on Instagram suggesting I cover River City Rebels. He also admitted to being the band's roadie/merch guy, so I did what anyone with an ounce of journalism training would do (I have an AA in Broadcast Journalism btw) and I asked if he could hook me up with an interview/guest for the podcast.

Dan "Bopper" O'Day started River City Rebels in 1997 in Burlington, VT. During their initial run, the band released seven full-length albums and toured all over the world. After calling it a day in 2010, Bopper reformed the band and released their first new music in 13 with 2013's single "Humble Me" and the 2024 EP Pop Culture Baby.

Follow River City Rebels and Bopper

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverCityRebels/ 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rivercityrebels/ 

YouTube-Rebel Rock Records and more…:  https://www.youtube.com/@RebelGamingClub 

References:

AllMusic - River City Rebels:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/river-city-rebels-mn0000283518 

Discogs - River City Rebels:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/742694-River-City-Rebels 

Last.fm - River City Rebels:  https://www.last.fm/music/River+City+Rebels 

Hailing from Southern California, Madcap formed in 1999 and signed with SideOneDummy Records in 2000, releasing Stand Your Ground in 2001 and East To West in 2002.  In 2004 the band released Under Suspicion on Victory Records before calling it a day later that year.  

Special Guest:  Bopper of River City Rebels

Note:  Something weird happened with the audio in Part 1 that I couldn’t fix.  I’m sorry about that. 

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:04:56 - “Downtown” from Stand Your Ground (2001)

00:07:59 - Part 2 

00:09:19 - “French Quarters” from Stand Your Ground (2001)

00:13:36 - Part 3

00:17:51 - “Bright Lights, Big City” from East To West (2002)

00:21:34 - Part 4

00:29:05 - “Lovesick” from Under Suspicion (2004)

00:32:28 - Part 5

00:41:29 - “Under Suspicion” from Under Suspicion (2004)

00:45:41 - Part 6

Follow River City Rebels and Bopper

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverCityRebels/ 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rivercityrebels/ 

YouTube-Rebel Rock Records and more…:  https://www.youtube.com/@RebelGamingClub

References and Clip Sources:

Discogs - Madcap (5):  https://www.discogs.com/artist/397962-Madcap-5

Rate Your Music - Madcap:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/madcap

AllMusic - Madcap:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/madcap-mn0000195356 

Last.fm - Madcap:  https://www.last.fm/music/Madcap

Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Japandroids is a two-man rock 'n' roll machine consisting of Brian King on guitar and vocals and David Prowse on drums and vocals. Since forming in 2006. the band has released three full-length albums (with a fourth to be released in October 2024), two EPs, one compilation, 10 singles, and two music videos. This guitar and drums duo has mixed elements of garage, classic, indie, and punk rock creating a sound that is simple, energetic, hook-filled, and exceptionally fun.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:07:39 - “Young Hearts Spark Fire” from Post-Nothing (2009)

00:12:40 - Part 2

00:20:26 - “Younger Us” from Celebration Rock (2012)

00:24:15 - Part 3

00:30:32 - “Continuous Thunder” from Celebration Rock (2012)

00:35:24 - Part 4

00:37:17 - “Near To The Wild Heart Of Life from Near To The Wild Heart Of Life (2017)

00:41:58 - Part 5

00:52:43 - “In A Body Like A Grave” from Near To The Wild Heart Of Life (2017)

00:57:40 - Part 6

01:01:03 - “Chicago” from Fate & Alcohol (2024)

01:04:56 - Part 7

References and Clip Sources:  

Wikipedia - Japandroids:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japandroids 

Wikipedia - Japandroids discography:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japandroids_discography 

Last.fm - Japandroids:  https://www.last.fm/music/Japandroids 

Discogs - Japandroids:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/1473872-Japandroids 

Rate Your Music - Japandroids:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/japandroids 

AllMusic - Japandroids:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/japandroids-mn0001636552 

Stereogum - Japandroids Announce Final Album Fate & Alcohol:  https://www.stereogum.com/2271990/japandroids-announce-final-album-fate-and-alcohol/music/ 

BrooklynVegan - Japandroids announce final album, share sweaty comeback single "Chicago":  https://www.brooklynvegan.com/japandroids-announce-final-album-share-sweaty-comeback-single-chicago/ 

Oklahoma Lefty - Album Review: Celebration Rock:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2012/12/album-review-celebration-rock.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Top 30 Albums of 2012: 20-11:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-30-albums-of-2012-20-11.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Top 40 Records of 2017: 10-1:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2017/12/top-40-records-of-2017-10-1.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Top 50 Records of the 2010's: 50-41:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2019/11/top-50-records-of-2010s-50-41.html 

YouTube - Japandroids: a Coming-of-Age Album Trilogy:  https://youtu.be/rd1APm0l02g 

YouTube - Japandroids - "I Like Your Belt":  https://youtu.be/i3KSxumguMs

This was originally posted on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on June 1, 2024. I'm still getting caught up with getting all of the bonus audio up on the main feed.

In our first Currently Listening, we discuss the 10 albums/EPs I listened to this week and the playlist they inspired.

Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LFdivAenRcbmT03rAXu01) 

1.  "Dancing on a Wire" by Keygrip (from The Unaimed Arrow Never Misses)

2.  "Shine Like It Does" by INXS (from Listen Like Thieves)

3.  "The Shine" by Dave Hause (from Devour)

4.  "My Life" by Saigon Kick (from Saigon Kick)

5.  "Kyrie" Mr. Mister (from Welcome To The Real World)

6.  "Die Alone" by Baby Queen (from Quarter Life Crisis [Deluxe])

7.  "Cocoon" by Holly Humberstone and Medium Build (from Cocoon)

8.  "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen (from Born to Run)

9.  "Spirit Of '76" by The Alarm (from Strength)

10.  "Waiting for the Great Leap Forward" by Billy Bragg (from Workers Playtime)

11.  "Pandemic PTSD" by Frank Turner (from Undefeated)

12.  "Old Guard" by The Iron Roses (from The Iron Roses)

13.  "One Tree Hill" by U2 (from One Tree Hill)

14.  "Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly) - Single Version" by The Icicle Works (from Dance Vault Mixes - Whisper To A Scream [Birds Fly])

15.  "Lips Lie Sugar" by Echo & the Bunnymen (from Echo & The Bunnymen)

Albums

• A Juvenile Product of the Working Class by Swingin’ Utters

• Listen Like Thieves by INXS

• Quarter Life Crisis by Baby Queen

• FTHC (Deluxe) by Frank Turner

• Refuse To Lose by Sam Russo

• The Joshua Tree by U2

• Undefeated by Frank Turner

• Jump Rope by Buffalo Tom

• Rage Gracefully by Rad Owl

• The Unforgettable Fire by U2 (05/31-06/01)

Clip Source

• One Tree Hill - 9x13 | The final moments - Goodnight Tree Hill:  https://youtu.be/bLsUHa_UQNI

Originally, One Band, 5 Songs was only available on Spotify and thus limited to playing songs that were available on the service.  Now that the show is not limited to what we can play, I thought it would be fun to look back at five old episodes and play songs we couldn’t play before.

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:09:24 - “Alright, Let’s Go” by John Moreland & the Black Gold Band from Things I Can’t Control (2010)

00:12:52 - Part 2

00:19:26 - “James 5” by Riot Squad from Riot Squad (1997)

00:22:54 - Part 3

00:28:53 - “Typical” by Dag Nasty from Field Day (1988)

00:31:26 - Part 4

00:34:22 - “Let the Boys Be Girls” by Two Cow Garage from Brand New Flag (2016)

00:38:10 - Part 5

00:46:43 - "Take It or Leave It" by The GC5 from Every Dog Will Have It's Day: Adeline Records Comp., Vol. 2 (2002)

00:49:55 - Part 6

Episodes Referenced: 

John Moreland (# 01; 06/21/2021) https://tinyurl.com/4a8r8f9k 

The Staggers (# 17; 10/17/2021) https://tinyurl.com/2ravdktn

Dag Nasty (# 27; 01/23/2022) https://tinyurl.com/3n27s64r 

Two Cow Garage (# 59; 12/11/2022) https://tinyurl.com/4b4u9ap7 

The GC5 (# 77; 04/23/2023) https://tinyurl.com/2d8nm8uv 

Otis Redding (# 39; 04/24/2022) https://tinyurl.com/42bhvru9

References:  

Oklahoma Lefty - Top 30 Records of 2015: Song of the Year:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2015/12/top-30-records-of-2015-song-of-year.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Album Review: 'Brand New Flag' by Two Cow Garage:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2016/10/album-review-brand-new-flag-by-two-cow.html 

This was originally released on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on May 28, 2024.

Inquiring minds want to know.

Reference:

Oklahoma Lefty: Do You Fall in Love with Bands or Records?: https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2011/05/do-you-fall-in-love-with-bands-or.html

This was originally released on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on May 26, 2024.

A pondering.

This was originally released on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on July 10, 2024.

I first met Steve Long while working in the America Online call center in Oklahoma City.  One day, he was wearing a Bad Religion t-shirt, I said “I like your shirt,” and we have been friends ever since.  Steve is the cohost/host of the podcasts Rebel Rock Radio and Radio Unfriendly and former frontman of the bands Get Fired and Otisburg.

Steve was a guest on One Band, 5 Songs in July 2024 to discuss the legendary Bad Religion.  Find links to all of Steve’s projects and social media at https://bio.link/otter272.

Hailing from San Francisco, CA, Dead To Me has released three full-length albums, three EPs, and a smattering of singles and splits.  Despite the relatively short discography and multiple lineup changes, the band has remained consistent, putting out some of the most powerful and emotionally important music of the 21st Century. 

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:05:33 - “Special Professional” from Cuban Ballerina (2006)

00:07:54 - Part 2

00:14:31 - “Ran That Scam” from Little Brother (2008)

00:17:08 - Part 3

00:23:56 - “California Sun” from African Elephants (2009)

00:27:34 - Part 4

00:31:10 - “Never Relief” from Moscow Penny Ante (2011)

00:34:07 - Part 5

00:46:38 - “Tune It Out” from I Wanna Die in Los Angeles (2016)

00:48:39 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources: 

Wikipedia - Dead to Me (band):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_to_Me_(band) 

Discogs - Dead To Me:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/1177133-Dead-To-Me 

Rate Your Music - Dead to Me:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/dead-to-me 

Oklahoma Lefty - EP Review: 'I Wanna Die in Los Angeles' by Dead To Me:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2016/10/ep-review-i-wanna-die-in-los-angeles-by.html 

Dead to Me (Chicken) interview with PunkWorldViews @ PRB 2012:  https://youtu.be/JA2emdrdm_Q

This was originally released on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on May 14, 2024.

TL;DL

• Chronic Town (EP; 1982):  ****

• Murmur (Full-length debut; 1983):  ****½ 

• Reckoning (1984):  ***½ 

• Fables of the Reconstruction (1985):  ***

• Lifes Rich Pageant (1986):  ****¾ 

• Document (R.E.M. No. 5) (First crossover success; final record for IRS Records; 1987):  ****¾+ 

• Green (Warner Bros. debut; 1988):  ****

• Out of Time (First # 1 album on Billboard; 1991):  *****

• Automatic For The People (1992):  ****½

• Monster (1994):  ***½ 

• New Adventures in Hi-Fi (Final record with drummer Bill Berry; 1996):  ***

Sometimes circumstances make you reevaluate or give you a new perspective on a song.  That is exactly what happened to me with Frank Turner’s “Heartless Bastard Motherfucker.”

References:

Frank Turner - Heartless Bastard Motherfucker:  https://frank-turner.com/tracks/heartless-bastard-motherfucker/ 

Wikipedia - Frank Turner discography:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Turner_discography 

Discogs - Frank Turner:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/534926-Frank-Turner 

Rate Your Music - Frank Turner:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/frank-turner

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA and forming in 1980, Bad Religion has become one of the most important and influential punk bands of all time.  Over their nearly 45-year-long career, the band has released 17 full-length albums, two live albums, four compilations, one box set, two EPs, 29 singles, and 25 music videos.  

Special Guest: Steve Long of Rebel Rock Radio and Radio Unfriendly

BioLink:  https://bio.link/otter272.  

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:06:53 - “We’re Only Gonna Die” from How Could Hell Be Any Worse? (1982)

00:09:03 - Part 2

00:15:54 - “Do What You Want” from Suffer (1988)

00:19:58 - Part 3

00:23:02 - “I Want to Conquer the World” from No Control (1989)

00:25:18 - Part 4

00:33:19 - “American Jesus” from Recipe for Hate (1993)

00:36:30 - Part 5

00:51:15 - “My Sanity” from Age Of Unreason (2019)

00:54:10 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources:  

Wikipedia - Bad Religion:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Religion 

Wikipedia - Bad Religion discography:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Religion_discography 

Bad Religion's Greg Graffin - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?:  https://youtu.be/7hcnjiZtclQ 

This was originally released on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on July 1, 2024.

My nine favorite records of 2024 so far.

Hailing from Boston, MA, The Ducky Boys released six full-length albums, several splits, and one EP between 1995 and 2013. Even though they got their start in the mid-to-late 90s oi/street punk scene, they quickly outgrew those labels to become one of the most underrated punk rock 'n' roll bands of the 21st Century.

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:04:40 - “The Ballad of the Forgotten” from Dark Days (1998)

00:06:53 - Part 2

00:09:22 - “Alone Tonight” from Three Chords And The Truth (2004)

00:11:12 - Part 3

00:15:01 - “Kids” from The War Back Home (2006)

00:17:27 - Part 4

00:23:17 - “You Sing the Chorus” from Chasing the Ghost (2012)

00:25:47 - Part 5

00:30:09 - “In the Scars” from Dead End Streets (2013)

00:32:32 - Part 6

00:35:28 - “Stand By Me” from Three Chords And The Truth (2004)

00:38:19 - Part 7

References and Clip Sources:  

Wikipedia - The Ducky Boys:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ducky_Boys 

Discogs - The Ducky Boys:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/642813-The-Ducky-Boys 

Oklahoma Lefty - Album Review: Chasing the Ghost:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2012/02/album-review-chasing-ghost.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - EP Review: Chemicals:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2012/06/ep-review-chemicals.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Album Review: Dead End Streets:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2013/07/album-review-dead-end-streets.html 

YouTube - The Ducky Boys - "Stand By Me" (live):  https://youtu.be/9YcORQdi8kw 

This was originally released on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on April 20, 2024.

I first found Punk Lotto Pod in late 2019, or early 2020 while searching for podcasts that covered the best music of the 2010s. After listening to one episode, I was in. Shortly after that, I went back and listened to pretty much everything that they put out up to that point and shot them an email. Four years later I'm still listening but more than that, I found some great friends.

Hosted by brothers Justin and Dylan Hensley, Punk Lotto Pod dives deep into albums from the greater punk and punk adjacent genres/subgenres, providing context from the times, opinions, and analysis, all through the lens of their unique personal histories and anecdotes.

Justin was a guest on One Band, 5 Songs in August 2023 to discuss the legendary Teenage Fanclub.

Punk Lotto Pod: https://linktr.ee/punklottopod

One Band, 5 Songs - Teenage Fanclub (with Justin Hensley of Punk Lotto Pod): https://spoti.fi/3KCuG7C

Hailing from Dallas, TX, Hagfish played a type of pop punk that helped them to fit in as perfectly next to the likes of Tripping Daisy and the Toadies as they did with Face To Face and the Descendents.  Over the course of 10 years, three albums (four if you count the spin-off band Armstrong’s full-length), one live album, and one compilation, the band forged a path that was raucous, a bit raunchy, and always a sh*t-ton of fun.

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:08:54 - “Sad” from Buick Men! (1993)

00:11:47 - Part 2

00:16:53 - “Happiness” from …Rocks Your Lame Ass (1995)

00:19:00 - Part 3

00:19:12 - “White Food” from …Rocks Your Lame Ass (1995)

00:20:02 - Part 4

00:22:41 - “Band” from Hagfish (1998)

00:25:08 - Part 5

00:29:56 - “Average” from Armstrong’s Dick: The Lion Hearted (2002)

00:32:47 - Part 6

00:34:35 - “Teenage Kicks” from Happiness (1995) and That Was Then, This Is Then (2001)

00:36:21 - Part 7

Discography:  

Spotify - Hagfish:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/74KzdiBiTfEUkdnoG5fQUF 

YouTube - Armstrong - Dick: the Lion-Hearted (Full Album):  https://youtu.be/3A85TC11m90 

References and Clip Sources:  

Wikipedia - Hagfish (band):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagfish_(band) 

Discogs - Hagfish:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/224186-Hagfish 

Rate Your Music - Hagfish:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/hagfish 

The Dallas Observer - This Week In Dallas Music History: Hagfish Cries Breakup and Quickly Reunites:  https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/this-week-in-dallas-music-history-hagfish-cries-breakup-and-quickly-reunites-7052806 

Lollipop Magazine - Hagfish:  https://lollipopmagazine.com/1998/09/hagfish-interview/ 

YouTube - HAGFISH TULSA CAINS BALLROOM DESCENDENTS 11/17/18:  https://youtu.be/wDmNx9K94Ro 

YouTube - Hagfish - Live at Trees, Deep Ellum Texas (April 1998):  https://youtu.be/NjyCttPUQlU 

This was originally released on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on April 12, 2024.

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Our first attempt at some bonus audio, an impromptu recording at 7-something in the morning, complete with all the screw-ups.
Links:
The Blackburns by The Blackburns:  https://theblackburns.bandcamp.com/album/the-blackburns
"Modern Western World" by WAX WAV (from EP2):  https://waxwav.bandcamp.com/album/ep2
"The Early 2000s" by The Rentiers (from Bring me the Finest World Map Shower Curtain in all the Land):  https://therentiers.bandcamp.com/album/bring-me-the-finest-world-map-shower-curtain-in-all-the-land

Forming in 1997, New Jersey's Hudson Falcons have released six full-length albums, five splits, three EPs, and two collections of purely incredible punk-inspired rock 'n' roll.  The band first gained notoriety in the late 90s street punk scene but quickly outgrew that genre tag, becoming one of the most well-rounded and powerful bands of the 21st century.

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:07:10 - “Free Lori” from Desperation & Revolution (1999)

00:10:23 - Part 2

00:21:42 - “Disciples of Soul” from For Those Whose Hearts and Souls Are True (2001)

00:26:12 - Part 3

00:30:26 - “Jersey City Streets” from La Famiglia (2004)

00:35:40 - Part 4

00:39:03 - “Latin Knights” from La Famiglia (2004)

00:46:44 - Part 5

00:53:15 - “Lonely Girl” from Desire to Burn (2008)

00:57:57 - Part 6

01:03:13 - “Peace of Mind” from Peace of Mind (2015)

01:06:09 - Part 7

01:14:38 - “No Place I’d Rather Be (Snapper Magee’s)” from No Place I’d Rather Be (Snapper Magee’s) (2024)

01:17:21 - Part 8

Discography:

BandCamp: https://hudsonfalconsnj.bandcamp.com/

References and Clip Sources: 

Discogs - Hudson Falcons:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/417581-Hudson-Falcons 

Rate Your Music - Hudson Falcons:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/hudson_falcons  

Oklahoma Lefty - CD Spotlight: Desire to Burn:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2011/06/cd-spotlight-desire-to-burn.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Album Review: 'Peace of Mind' by Hudson Falcons:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2015/03/album-review-peace-of-mind-by-hudson.html 

Oklahoma Lefty - Top 50 Records of the 2010's: 50-41:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2019/11/top-50-records-of-2010s-50-41.html 

YouTube - SONIC LOBOTOMY #9 -- THE HUDSON FALCONS:  https://youtu.be/i8WpQFJEze0

Hailing from Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, The Soup Dragons formed in 1985 and have released four full-length albums, three EPs, three collections, and numerous singles. The band is best known for their 1990 hit "I'm Free" and their 1992 hit "Divine Thing."

Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Part 1 00:04:03 - “Quite Content” from The Sun Is In The Sky (1986) and Raw TV Products [Singles & Rarities 1985-88] (2022) 00:06:35 - Part 2 00:07:18 - “Hang Ten!” from Hang-Ten! (1986) 00:09:31 - Part 3 00:14:09 - “Sweetmeat” from Lovegod (1990) 00:18:30 - Part 4 00:21:23 - “Pleasure” from Hotwired (1992) 00:25:14 - Part 5 00:28:45 - “No Music On A Dead Planet” (feat. Fred Schneider) from Love Is Love E.P. (2023) 00:31:29 - Part 6 00:38:54 - “I’m Free” from Lovegod (1990) 00:42:40 - Part 7

References and Clip Sources: 

• Wikipedia - The Soup Dragons:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Soup_Dragons 

• Discogs - The Soup Dragons:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/45031-The-Soup-Dragons 

• Rate Your Music - The Soup Dragons:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/the_soup_dragons

• AllMusic - The Soups Dragons:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-soup-dragons-mn0000511257 

• The Guardian - ‘I had to fax the lyrics to the gospel choir’s pastor’: how the Soup Dragons made I’m Free:  https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/nov/06/lyrics-gospel-choirs-pastor-soup-dragons-im-free-bon-jovi-madonna 

• Oklahoma Lefty - Artist Challenge Day 4: The Soup Dragons, Jesus Jones, and Ned's Atomic Dustbin:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2020/05/artist-challenge-day-4-soup-dragons.html 

• YouTube - Soup Dragons - Divine Thing [April 1993]:  https://youtu.be/GCa3cRXyuSs 

• YouTube - Soup Dragons - 1990 interview with Paul King:  https://youtu.be/KMtUAtiyDTI 

Formed in Boston, MA in 1986, the Pixies were one of the most important and influential artists of the late 20th Century.  The band split up in 1993 after releasing a legendary catalog of four full-length albums, one EP, and numerous singles.  They reunited in 2004.

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:13:19 - “Gigantic” from Surfer Rosa (1988)

00:17:09 - Part 2

00:24:38 - “Here Comes Your Man” from Doolittle (1989)

00:27:54 - Part 3

00:32:59 - “Wave of Mutilation [UK Surf]” from Here Comes Your Man (1989) and Pump Up the Volume [Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (1990)

00:35:53 - Part 4

00:42:08 - “Allison” from Bossanova (1990)

00:43:23 - Part 5

00:55:01 - “U-Mass” from Trompe le Monde (1991)

00:58:01 - Part 6

01:09:57 - “Head On [Video Version]” from Trompe le Monde (1991)

01:12:12 - Part 7

References and Clip Sources:  

• Wikipedia: Pixies (band):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixies_(band) 
• Bandsplian: The Breeders With Caryn Ganz:  https://www.theringer.com/2024/5/23/24163135/the-breeders-kim-deal-kelley-deal-with-caryn-ganz 
• loudQUIETloud: a film about the Pixies:  https://tubitv.com/movies/623383/loudquietloud-a-film-about-the-pixies 
• pump up the volume movie part 13 (13th clip):  https://youtu.be/kpD2fbwSrVE 
• Garrett Morris - White Guilt Relief Fund:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxAoPcZZatY 
• Wait:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWMDo5eXPo8 
• Pixies.- Live & Interview (MTV 120 Minutes 1991):  https://youtu.be/P3YWKNbIHe0 
• Henry Rollins reports breakup of The Pixies on MTV 120 Minutes (1993.01.31):  https://youtu.be/phW45Kz6YgA 
• Pitchfork: Here Are the Lyrics to the New Pixies Song Apologizing to Kim Deal:  https://pitchfork.com/news/66983-here-are-the-lyrics-to-the-new-pixies-song-apologizing-to-kim-deal/ 
• Best Movie Scene Fight Club Ending Pixies Where is My Mind?:  https://youtu.be/QNpkgeLA6ng

Hailing from Columbus, OH, singer-songwriter Micah Schnabel is one of the most powerfully poignant voices in rock ‘n’ roll today.  Since 2009, he has released five full-length albums, one live album, and two EPs, including 2024’s brilliant The Clown Watches the Clock.  Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Part 1

00:04:49 “Throwing Rocks at the Sun” from When the Stage Lights Go Dim (2010)

00:06:28 Part 2

00:08:53 “Blame It On Geography” from I’m Dead, Serious (2013)

00:11:27 Part 3

00:13:47 “Not the Boy You Used To Know” from Not the Boy You Used To Know (2015)

00:16:56 Part 4

00:23:15 “Hello, My Name Is Henry” from Your New Norman Rockwell (2017)

00:26:31 Part 5

00:28:59 “How to Ride a Bike” from The Teenage Years of the 21st Century (2019)

00:31:13 Part 6

00:40:33 “Get Rich Quick” from The Clown Watches the Clock (2024)

00:43:20 Part 7

Clip Source:

• Unauthorized with Micah Schnabel from Two Cow Garage:  https://youtu.be/EbmzHNVN8Pg

Discography:  

• BandCamp:  https://micahschnabel.bandcamp.com/

References:  

• Matter News: Micah Schnabel is okay with the discomfort:  https://www.matternews.org/culture/music/micah-schnabel-is-okay-with-the-discomfort

Hailing from Garden Grove, CA, The Offspring were one of the biggest bands in the mid-90s punk explosion.  Since forming in 1984, the band has released 10 full-length albums (with an 11th coming in October 2024), 4 EPs, and two compilations. 

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:14:44 - “Beheaded” from The Offspring (1989)

00:17:18 - Part 2

00:22:25 - “Nitro (Youth Energy)” from Smash (1994)

00:24:49 - Part 3

00:30:06 - “I Choose” from Ixnay on the Hombre (1997)

00:33:57 - Part 4

00:37:27 - “Staring at the Sun” from Americana (1998)

00:39:39 - Part 5

00:56:00 - “(Can’t Get My) Head Around You” from Splinter (2003)

00:58:11 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources: 

Wikipedia - The Offspring:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Offspring 

YouTube - Does Gen Z Know These Iconic 90s Songs? (Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette):  https://youtu.be/uJELRM5E7Qw

Hailing from New York City, The Heartdrops played full-tilt, catchy as all-get-out, greaser punk rock.  Sadly, the band’s run was short (about five years producing a handful of 7-inch EPs and two full-length albums) and now all but forgotten, which is a crime.

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Part 1

00:06:49 “Truth Comes Around” from Truth Comes Around / Eight Days A Week (1997) and Three Songs EP (2021)

00:09:22 Part 2

00:11:15 “Fool for Love” from This Is The Heartdrops (1998)

00:14:41 Part 3

00:19:35 “Torn” from This Is The Heartdrops (1998)

00:22:15 Part 4

00:25:17 “Lesson Learned” from East Side Drive (1999)

00:28:43 Part 5

00:31:55 “Coming Back” from East Side Drive (1999)

00:35:23 Part 6

Clip Source: 

• THE HEARTDROPS - Continental NYC ‘95:  https://youtu.be/hqzWRL_hxBc

Discography:

• This Is The Heartdrops (1998): https://youtu.be/hjYx1MCikWo
• East Side Drive (1999): https://rumbarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/east-side-drive-melted-records-archives
• Three Songs EP (2021): https://rumbarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/three-songs-ep-free-digital-download

An update on the future of One Band, 5 Songs.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneBandFiveSongs

Itro/Outro "Highway 27" by Don't Make Ghosts from Death Ride: https://dontmakeghosts.bandcamp.com/album/death-ride

Hailing from Bugs Bunny’s least favorite place to travel through, Albuquerque, NM, The Eyeliners was formed in 1995 by sisters Gel (guitar), Lisa (bass), and Laura Baca (vocals and drum).  Over the next 10 years, the band released four albums (each one better than its predecessor), and relentless touring playing shows with the likes of Alkaline trio, The Donnas, Fugazi, L7, Red Aunts, The Specials, Dillinger Four, and Man of Astro-Man?, just to name a few.

Timestamps: 

• 00:00:00 Part 1
• 00:06:21 “Six Years” from Confidential (1997)
• 00:08:24 Part 2
• 00:11:01 “Do the Zombie” from Here Comes Trouble (2000)
• 00:13:06 Part 3
• 00:14:57 “Play It Again” from Sealed With a Kiss! (2001)
• 00:17:05 Part 4 (includes a clip of “From Within” by The Staggers from One Heartbeat Away from Hell https://spoti.fi/3vRMw2g) 
• 00:22:58 “It Could Have Been You from Sealed With a Kiss! (2001)
• 00:24:56 Part 5
• 00:28:45 “Destroy” from No Apologies (2005)
• 00:32:08 Part 6

Clip Sources:

• the Eyeliners:  https://youtu.be/jviHzel1VwU
• Bully For Bugs - Left Turn At Albuquerque:  https://youtu.be/9MHDObiSplA

Hailing from Fort Collins, CO, Drag the River formed when ALL's Chad Price and Armchair Martain's Jon Snodgrass started writing songs together in 1996.  The band released their full-length debut, Hobo's Demos, in 2000 and since then have released six additional full-length albums, two live albums, and a slew of splits, EPs, and 7 inches.  Their latest release was 2013's self-titled album.

Timestamps:  

• 00:00:00 Part 1
• 00:11:45 “Calloused Heart # 2” from Closed (2002)
• 00:13:45 Part 2
• 00:16:23 “She Used to Smile” from Chicken Demos (2004)
• 00:19:30 Part 3
• 00:29:05 “Me & Joe Drove Out to California…” from It’s Crazy (2006)
• 00:31:50 Part 4
• 00:38:25 “Beautiful & Damned” from It’s Crazy (2006)
• 00:41:30 Part 5
• 00:49:45 “Brookfield” from You Can’t Live This Way (2008)
• 00:53:18 Part 6
• 00:54:54 “Not That Kind” from Drag the River (2013)
• 00:58:13 Part 7
• 01:07:46 “Having a Party” from Under the Influence, Vol. 5 (2009)
• 01:10:20 Part 8

Clip Sources: 

• DRAG THE RIVER // Interview // Montreal 2013:  https://youtu.be/qL97U1_S4Uo
• Agentin Alice in interview with drag the river:  https://youtu.be/2bL6SgmJy18
  

(Limited) Discography:  

• Closed (2002):  https://hometowncaravan.bandcamp.com/album/closed
• You Can't Live This Way (2008):  https://open.spotify.com/album/1nG5jhFf4SaqyXmQs427UA
• 2010 Demons (2010):  https://dragtheriver.bandcamp.com/album/2010-demons
• Drag the River (2013):  https://hometowncaravan.bandcamp.com/album/self-titled and https://open.spotify.com/album/1zprIOiRQ3UOaJ12X3MaKS

Hailing from San Francisco, CA, One Man Army was formed by Jack Dalrymple (guitar, lead vocals), Brandon Pollack (drums), and James Kotter (bass) in 1995.  Kotter was replaced on bass by Heiko Schrepel after the release of the band's debut full-length Dead End Stories in 1998.  Dead End Stories was the first release for Adeline Records.  The band's follow-up, Last Word Spoken, was also released by Adeline in 2000.  In 2002 One Man Army released their final album, Rumors & Headlines, on BYO Records, with Chip Hanna taking over on drums.  This lineup would record one final record, a split with Alkaline Trio, BYO Split Series, Vol. 5 in 2004.  In 2005 the band called it a day.  Dalrymple went on to play in Dead To Me, Swingin' Utters, and toyGuitar.  In 2011, the band reunited with Pollack back on the drums and released their final EP, She's An Alarm, in 2012 on Adeline Records.  The band ended for good after the passing of Schrepel in 2015. Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Part 1
• 00:15:14 “Down the Block” from Dead End Stories (1998)
• 00:18:03 Part 2
• 00:24:52 “Another Night” from Last Word Spoken (2000)
• 00:27:22 Part 3
• 00:40:10 “S.O.S.” from Rumors & Headlines (2002)
• 00:43:14 Part 4
• 00:56:03 “All the Way” from BYO Split Series, Vol. 5 (2004)
• 00:58:28 Part 5
• 01:06:44 "I Got Hung Up" from She's An Alarm (2012)
• 01:09:20 Part 6
• 01:16:28 “H.L.S.” from Swingin’ Utters' Peace and Love (2018)
• 01:19:35 Part 7 

Clip Sources:  

• One Man Army - Live + Interview On No Cover (ESPN):  https://youtu.be/KMWmrcr9pys

Discography:  

• One Man Army - Dead End Stories [1998, FULL ALBUM]:  https://youtu.be/DqnnN4uXfkg?si=vNw1Ms64DAe_ZVyP
• One Man Army - Last Word Spoken [2000, FULL ALBUM]:  https://youtu.be/q4zR567ET_M?si=BaNsbB2EzccuxNWO
• One Man Army - Rumors & Headlines [2002]:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3AURRRnJ97zYcp3n8ednp0
• Alkaline Trio / One Man Army - BYO Split Series: Volume V [2004, FULL ALBUM]:  https://youtu.be/nJwu8M6Q_FQ?si=JMOG0Ao9hOvNaf82&t=1213
• One Man Army - She's An Alarm [2012]:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbWvtJ-PQ9YIy3iFMbmxfO9aWithvycq&si=PiwFLXfUaHa_cqYF
• Swingin' Utters - Peace and Love [2018]:  https://open.spotify.com/album/7CfZLjCDP5d4PcYbaHxbBO

Quoted Article: 

• Fan’s Guide To: One Man Army:  https://www.getalternative.com/fans-guide-one-man-army/

Spotify for Podcasters recently announced a series of changes to the platform including the sunsetting of a number of features. These changes will affect how One Band, 5 Songs is produced and how the listener will experience it. So now the question is, what to do about it?

This was originally posted to the One Band, 6 Songs Patreon on June 24, 2024.

How are we supposed to handle and discuss "cancelled" musicians? Is it okay to tell the story of a disgraced artist if we think there is something to be learned from it? Inquiring minds...

References:

Oklahoma Lefty's Midlife Crisis - Where Do You Draw the Line?: Cancellation and Music: https://oklahomalefty.substack.com/p/where-do-you-draw-the-line-cancellation

Oklahoma Lefty - When Your Favorite Band Breaks Your Heart: https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2021/01/when-your-favorite-band-breaks-your.html

Rilo Kiley was an indie rock/indie pop band that was formed in Los Angeles, CA in 1998 by former child actors Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett, along with Pierre de Reeder, and Dave Rock. The band released four full-length albums and one proper EP before calling it a day in the early 2010s.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:14:50 - “Frug” from Rilo Kiley (1999)

00:17:26 - Part 2

00:21:06 - “Pictures Of Success” from Take Offs And Landings (2001)

00:27:51 - Part 3

00:30:38 - “With Arms Outstretched” from The Execution Of All Things (2002)

00:34:17 - Part 4

00:46:37 - “Portions for Foxes” from More Adventurous (2004)

00:51:17 - Part 5

01:02:26 - “15” from Under The Blacklight (2007)

01:05:15 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources:

Wikipedia - Rilo Kiley:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rilo_Kiley 

Last.fm - Rilo Kiley:  https://www.last.fm/music/Rilo+Kiley 

AllMusic - Rilo Kiley:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/rilo-kiley-mn0000215296 

Discogs - Rilo Kiley:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/242238-Rilo-Kiley 

NPR - Rilo Kiley:  https://www.npr.org/artists/14984051/rilo-kiley 

Pitchfork - Rilo Kiley:  https://pitchfork.com/artists/3575-rilo-kiley/ 

YouTube - Nardwuar vs. Rilo Kiley:  https://youtu.be/G5Olx9Gck8A 

It’s that time of year…kids are heading back to school, the days are becoming doggier, and it is hot as hell outside.  To commemorate the coming end of summer, I give you my Top 5 “Summer” Songs (i.e., songs with “summer” in the title). 

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:05:22 - “Boys of Summer” by The Ataris from So Long, Astoria (2003)

00:09:40 - Part 2

00:13:45 - “Summer of Drugs” by Soul Asylum from Sweet Relief-A Benefit for Victoria Williams (1993) 

00:17:40 - Part 3

00:23:04 - “Summer Nights” by Van Halen from 5150 (1986)

00:27:50 - Part 4

00:30:10 - “Summer Babe (Winter Version)” by Pavement from Slanted & Enchanted (1992)

00:33:21 - Part 5

00:35:14 - “Rain in the Summertime” by The Alarm from Eye of the Hurricane (1987)

00:40:25 - Part 6

00:44:51 - “Celebrated Summer” by Husker Du from New Day Rising (1985)

00:48:45 - Part 7

00:56:29 - “Constructive Summer” by The Hold Steady from Stay Positive (2008)

00:59:22 - Part 8

References: 

Inlander-Causally ranking 100 songs with "summer" actually in the title:  https://www.inlander.com/music/causally-ranking-100-songs-with-summer-actually-in-the-title-26128608 

Quora-What are some songs with “summer” in its title or lyrics?:  https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-songs-with-summer-in-its-title-or-lyrics 

Scribd-323 Songs Containing The Word SUMMER in The Title:  https://www.scribd.com/document/162911846/323-Songs-containing-the-word-SUMMER-in-the-title 

Wikipedia - The Boys of Summer (song):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boys_of_Summer_(song) 

Wikipedia - Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Relief:_A_Benefit_for_Victoria_Williams 

Wikipedia - 5150 (album):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5150_(album) 

Wikipedia - Summer Babe:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Babe 

Wikipedia - Eye of the Hurricane (The Alarm album):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_the_Hurricane_(The_Alarm_album) 

Global News - Throwback Thursday: The Alarm and Rain in the Summertime (1987):  https://globalnews.ca/news/9751736/throwback-thursday-the-alarm-and-rain-in-the-summertime-1987/ 

Songfacts - Rain In The Summertime by The Alarm:  https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-alarm/rain-in-the-summertime 

The Alarm Archive - Rain In The Summertime – (Song):  https://thealarmarchive.com/encyclopedia/rain-in-the-summertime/ 

Wikipedia - Celebrated Summer:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrated_Summer 

Wikipedia - Stay Positive (album):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stay_Positive_(album) 

The Hold Steady Wiki - Constructive Summer:  https://holdsteady.fandom.com/wiki/Constructive_Summer 

Genius - The Hold Steady-Constructive Summer Lyrics:  https://genius.com/The-hold-steady-constructive-summer-lyrics 

American Songwriter - The Hold Steady, “Constructive Summer”:  https://americansongwriter.com/hold-steady-constructive-summer/ 

YouTube - Dave Hause - 100K / Coma Girl / Constructive Summer @ Wolverhampton 4 May 2013:  https://youtu.be/g-8VpoG0BeM

Intro/Outro Track:

“Instrumental (Thunder Jam)” by Roustabouts from 3017 (2018)BandCamp:  https://roustaboutsokc.bandcamp.com/album/3017 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3xvjP1CpanE8S1H3n0eLtV

Hailing from Philadelphia, PA, The Loved Ones formed in 2003 when former members of The Curse (Dave Hause), Kid Dynamite (Michael Cotterman), and Trial by Fire (Mike Sneeringer) got together. In less than a decade, the band produced two full-length albums, two EPs, and one split before calling it a day. While they periodically reunite for a show here and there, the band formed, released a handful of excellent records, and then exited stage right all in about seven years.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:06:10 - “Candy Cane” from The Loved Ones (2005)

00:09:21 - Part 2

00:11:01 - “Jane” from Keep Your Heart (2006)

00:13:54 - Part 3

00:20:56 - “Pretty Good Year” from Build & Burn (2008)

00:23:08 - Part 4

00:27:48 - “I Swear” from Build & Burn (2008)

00:32:00 - Part 5

00:38:10 - “Last Call” from Distractions (2009)

00:41:11 - Part 6

00:52:00 - “For Broken Ears” from Give and Take (2008)

00:55:25 - Part 7

References and Clip Sources: 

The Loved Ones-fan page of The Loved Ones band:  https://www.thelovedonesband.com/ 

Wikipedia - The Loved Ones (American band):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Loved_Ones_(American_band) 

Facebook - The Loved Ones:  https://www.facebook.com/TheLovedOnesBand/ 

Fat Wreck Chords - The Loved Ones Press Information:  https://fatwreck.com/pages/the-loved-ones-press-information 

Last.fm - The Loved Ones:  https://www.last.fm/music/The+Loved+Ones/+wiki 

Discogs - The Loved Ones (3):  https://www.discogs.com/artist/557755-The-Loved-Ones-3 

Rate Your Music - The Loved Ones:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/the-loved-ones-3 

YouTube - The Loved Ones Studio Video 3 - Build and Burn:  https://youtu.be/9t5CM-yBGZA  

This was originally posted on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on June 12, 2024.

Before last week, I'd never listened to an album by Coldplay. I'd heard of the band and even liked a few of their songs, but that was it. So I decided to change that and give them a go. I created a playlist with their albums and EPs, listened to it all, and recorded my first impressions.

Playlist: 

Coldplay (discography):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7gkjOfmzZPvZrwtk2c1H2q 

References:

Wikipedia - Coldplay:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldplay 

Wikipedia - Coldplay discography:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldplay_discography 

Billboard - Coldplay:  https://www.billboard.com/artist/coldplay/ 

Rate Your Music - Coldplay:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/coldplay 

YouTube - Coldplay: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert:  https://youtu.be/j82L3pLjb_0

Paul Westerberg’s solo career began in 1992 when his songs “Dyslexic Heart” and “Waiting for Somebody” appeared on the soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe-directed, Gen X masterpiece Singles.  In 1993 he released his solo debut 14 Songs.  Westerberg has released six full-length solo albums, one EP and two full-length under the moniker Grandpaboy, an album with Julianna Hatfield under the name The I Don’t Cares, along with numerous singles, appearances on soundtracks, and other random things.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:03:54 - “Waiting for Somebody” from Singles [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (1992)

00:07:11 - Part 2

00:09:28 - “World Class Fad” from 14 Songs (1993)

00:12:52 - Part 3

00:25:05 - “It’s A Wonderful Lie” from Suicaine Gratification (1999)

00:27:51 - Part 4

00:33:15 - “High Time” from Mono by Grandpaboy (2002)

00:36:12 - Part 5

00:43:26 - “As Far As I Know” from Folker (2004)

00:46:25 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources: 

Paul Westerberg - Best Thing That Never Happened:  https://paulwesterberg.net/ 

Wikipedia - Paul Westerberg:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Westerberg 

AllMusic - Paul Westerberg:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-westerberg-mn0000039258 

Discogs - Paul Westerberg:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/236256-Paul-Westerberg 

Rate Your Music - Paul Westerberg:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/paul-westerberg 

Paul Westerberg World Class Fad (World Premiere Video) MTV 120 Minutes with Lewis Largent 1993.06.13:  https://youtu.be/UmdL2Xk3Ago 

JBTV Mini Segment #6 - Paul Westerberg and Michael Bland:  https://youtu.be/BchooLkL1I4

A quick update on the status of the podcast.

Intro/Outro Track:

“Instrumental (Thunder Jam)” by Roustabouts from 3017 (2018)

BandCamp:  https://roustaboutsokc.bandcamp.com/album/3017 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3xvjP1CpanE8S1H3n0eLtV

Hailing from  Saint Paul, MN, Husker Du was formed in 1979 by guitarist/vocalist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer/vocalist Grant Hart.  Before calling it a day in 1988, the band released six studio full-length albums, two live albums, two EPs, 10 singles, and two live albums (one released after the band broke up).  More importantly, the band was hugely influential, helping to pave the way for the alternative rock boom in the 1990s.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:07:26 - “In a Free Land” from In a Free Land (1982)

00:10:16 - Part 2

00:14:04 - “Never Talking to You Again” from Zen Arcade (1984)

00:15:40 - Part 3

00:17:38 - “I Apologize” from New Day Rising (1985)

00:21:12 - Part 4

00:22:28 - “Flip Your Wig” from Flip Your Wig (1985)

00:24:58 - Part 5

00:29:20 - “Keep Hanging On” from Flip Your Wig (1985)

00:32:30 - Part 6

00:35:33 - “Sorry Somehow” from Candy Apple Grey (1986)

00:39:53 - Part 7

00:43:43 - “These Important Years” from Warehouse: Songs and Stories (1987)

00:47:27 - Part 8

References and Clip Sources: 

Wikipedia - Husker Du:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%BCsker_D%C3%BC

Encyclopedia Britannica - Hüsker Dü:  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Husker-Du 

The Current - Do You Remember?:  https://www.thecurrent.org/podcasts/husker-du 

Hüsker Dü Database:  http://www.thirdav.com/hddb.shtml 

MinnPost - How St. Paul punk pioneers Hüsker Dü paved the way for grunge music:  https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2018/12/how-st-paul-punk-pioneers-husker-du-paved-the-way-for-grunge-music/ 

YouTube - Husker Du and The Replacements segment from "The Minneapolis Sound" documentary.:  https://youtu.be/uRIhtn-SWLI 

YouTube - Husker Du Could You Be The One & She's A Woman Joan Rivers Show 27/04/87:  https://youtu.be/N7i_KL-2rEc

Hailing from New York City, NY, Vampire Weekend was formed by four college friends at Columbia University in 2006. Since then the band has released five critically acclaimed albums, won multiple awards, and toured the world.

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:07:51 - “A-Punk” from Vampire Weekend (2008)

00:10:05 - Part 2

00:13:51 - “Giving Up the Gun” from Contra (2010)

00:18:30 - Part 3

00:23:38 - “Unbelievers” from Modern Vampires of the City (2013)

00:28:59 - Part 4

00:32:21 - “Harmony Hill” from Father of the Bride (2019)

00:38:19 - Part 5

00:52:45 - “Gen-X Cops” from Only God Was Above Us (2024)

00:56:25 - Part 6

01:02:23 - “Ruby Soho” recorded live on BBC Radio 1 (2010)

01:04:46 - Part 7

References and Clip Sources: 

Wikipedia - Vampire Weekend:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Weekend 

Discogs - Vampire Weekend:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/861083-Vampire-Weekend 

Rate Your Music - Vampire Weekend:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/vampire-weekend 

Genius - Vampire Weekend:  https://genius.com/artists/Vampire-weekend 

Pitchfork - Listen: Vampire Weekend Cover Rancid:  https://pitchfork.com/news/37822-listen-vampire-weekend-cover-rancid/ 

YouTube - Ruby Soho - Vampire Weekend (Rancid Cover):  https://youtu.be/ITLzR1cqIDs 

YouTube - Maya Rudolph and Vampire Weekend Promise a “Resplendent” SNL:  https://youtu.be/0HTRnE1jMdw 

YouTube - Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig on why he never made it as a rapper:  https://youtu.be/cEWMmCJqs6E 

This was originally posted on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on October 14, 2024.

I first heard Australia’s Gang of Youths in 2022 when they released their third full-length album angel in realtime., but for whatever reason, their music didn’t stick with me.  While doing research for a future bonus audio, I rediscovered the band and decided to give their discography a whirl.  This is my first impression.

Playlist: 

Spotify - Gang of Youths (discography):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uuGLaiOPnzmxfn8Fva6Hc

References:

Wikipedia - Gang of Youths:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang_of_Youths 

Discogs - Gang of Youths:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/4450915-Gang-of-Youths 

Rate Your Music - Gang of Youths:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/gang-of-youths 

Rate Your Music: Big Music:  https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/big-music/ 

Switched on Pop - Learning to love: Coldplay:  https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/coldplay-moon-music 

Hailing from Boston, MA, Buffalo Tom formed in 1986 by college friends Bill Janovitz (guitar), Chris Colbourn (bass), and Tom Maginnis (drums).  During their initial run, the band released six full-length albums and appeared on numerous soundtracks and compilations before going on hiatus sometime around 2000.  The band returned in 2007 and has since released four full-length albums, the most recent being 2024’s Jump Rope.

Timestamps:  

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:10:18 - “Taillights Fade” from Let Me Come Over (1992)

00:12:59 - Part 2

00:20:06 - “Late At Night” from Big Red Letter Day (1993)

00:23:53 - Part 3

00:26:43 - “For All To See” from No Alternative (1993) and Besides: A Collection of B-Sides and Rarities (2002)

00:30:13 - Part 4

00:38:02 - “Three Easy Pieces” from Three Easy Pieces (2007)

00:41:50 - Part 5

00:50:47 - “All Be Gone” from Quiet and Peace (2018)

00:54:12 - Part 6

References:  

Wikipedia - Buffalo Tom:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Tom 

Discogs - Buffalo Tom:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/190553-Buffalo-Tom 

Rate Your Music - Buffalo Tom:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/buffalo-tom 

YouTube - MTV 120 Minutes with Dave Kendall and guest Buffalo Tom (May 17, 1992):  https://youtu.be/ui09kvu5oHw 

YouTube - "Mojo Bubbles" (PowerPuff Girls / Los Dos Mojos):  https://youtu.be/7XZlxsJoZkU 

YouTube - My So-Called Life - Angela & Jordan Hallway Scene:  https://youtu.be/eQAAQeNnC-E

Sometimes circumstances make you reevaluate or give you a new perspective on a song.  That is exactly what happened to me with Sam Russo’s “Darkness.”

References:

BandCamp - Back To The Party by Sam Russo:  https://samrusso.bandcamp.com/album/back-to-the-party 

Oklahoma Lefty - Album Review: 'Back To The Party' by Sam Russo:  https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2020/04/album-review-back-to-party-by-sam-russo.html

Hailing from Portland, OR, Haley Heynderickx is an indie folk singer-songwriter.  In 2016 she released her debut EP Fish Eyes and has since released one live EP, a second studio EP, and two full-length albums including 2024’s Seed of a Seed.

Opening Track:  “Worth It” from I Need to Start a Garden (2018)

Closing Track:  “Seed of a Seed” from Seed of a Seed (2024)

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:07:54 - “Drinking Song” from Fish Eyes EP (2016)

00:11:05 - Part 2

00:15:44 - “The Bug Collector” from I Need to Start a Garden (2018)

00:19:23 - Part 3

00:28:38 - “Oom Sha La La” from I Need to Start a Garden (2018)

00:31:30 - Part 4

00:32:09 - “The Park” with Max Garcia Conover from Among Horses III (2018)

00:35:11 - Part 5

00:46:56 - “Swoop” from Seed of a Seed (2024)

00:50:40 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources:

Haley Heynderickx - About:  https://www.haley-heynderickx.com/about 

Wikipedia - Haley Heynderickx:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haley_Heynderickx 

Mama Bird Recording Co. - Haley Heynderickx:  https://www.mamabirdrecordingco.com/haley-heynderickx 

NPR - Haley Heynderickx:  https://www.npr.org/artists/559602345/haley-heynderickx 

AllMusic - Haley Heynderickx:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/haley-heynderickx-mn0003562978 

Rate Your Music - Haley Heynderickx:  https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/haley-heynderickx 

Discogs - Haley Heynderickx:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/5479539-Haley-Heynderickx 

Genius - Haley Heynderickx:  https://genius.com/artists/Haley-heynderickx 

Exclaim!: It Took Haley Heynderickx Three Tries to Make Her Debut Album:  https://exclaim.ca/music/article/it_took_haley_heynderickx_three_tries_to_make_her_debut_album 

Pitchfork - Haley Heynderickx: Seed of a Seed Album Review:  https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/haley-heynderickx-seed-of-a-seed/