One Band, 5 Songs – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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.