In this week's conversation, The Guys talk about "Black Holes And Revelations" by Muse. Along with the usual suspects of Bert, Drew, Ron, and Ryan they welcome special guest Mark Davis to the pod. What do the Château Miraval, Pink Floyd album artwork, and Monty Python all have in common?

15 episodes into this project and the listeners are responding! In this not-so-mini, mini-episode, The Guys welcome Brian Miller to the podcast. They discuss Brian's affinity for Massive Attack, and the "Blue Lines" album specifically. 

...and Brian brought receipts! Some required listening that he pointed to during (and after) the episode:

Horace Andy - You Are My Angel (1973) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfYLAUNynE

Daddy G rapping with The Wild Bunch (cued to verse) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_X1Mg0FMJM&t=1803s

Daddy G's same verse as it appears in "Five Man Army" (cued to verse) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOkykdCdyNY&t=89s

Thanks to Brian for joining in and bringing his perspective! Do you have an opinion about one of the albums discussed on the podcast? Let The Guys know by writing to 100Albums@bertislo.com - and you might get invited to appear on a future episode!

In this episode, The Guys discuss Massive Attack's influential 1991 release, "Blue Lines". What do trip-hop, Eagle-Eye Cherry, and Sprechgesang all have in common?

This week The Guys talk about "Back To Black" by Amy Winehouse. What do beehive hairdos, American Idol, and The Dap-Kings have in common?

On this mini-episode, The Guys discuss songs that play in the store while you’re Black Friday shopping that make you want to leave. Quickly.

• Mariah Carey - "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
• Paul McCartney - "Wonderful Christmas Time"
• David Foster & Natalie Cole - "Grown Up Christmas List"
• Anything by Pentatonix
• Madonna - "Santa Baby"
• Band Aid - "Do They Know It’s Christmas?"
• Honorable mention: NewSong - "Christmas Shoes"

Agree? Disagree? Do you have others? Let The Guys know at 100Albums@bertislo.com. 

 

This podcast ain't nothin' to f*ck with. Join The Guys as they explore "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" by the Wu-Tang Clan. What do drunken boxing, t-shirt ubiquity, and Mitch Hedberg all have in common?

In this mini-episode, The Guys once again take a break from talking about albums from The Poster. This week they are chatting about songs to add - or remove - from your Thanksgiving playlist. 

Bert:

• "Thanksgiving Theme" from the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Soundtrack by the Vince Guaraldi Trio
• "Pass The Peas" from Food For Thought by the JBs

Drew:

• "That Spirit Of Christmas" from The Spirit of Christmas by Ray Charles
• "Holiday Road" from National Lampoon's Vacation Soundtrack by Lindsey Buckingham
• "Hyperballad" from Telegram by Bjork (Brodsky Quartet version)

Ron:

• Italian street music (in general as a genre)
• "Sweet Potato Pie" by Ray Charles and James Taylor

Ryan:

• "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" from Alice's Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie
• "Elephant In The Room" from Thanks For Listening by Chris Thile
• "Homeward Bound" from Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme by Simon and Garfunkel

Agree? Disagree? Let The Guys know what you think at 100albums@bertislo.com.

 

Join The Guys this week as they analyze "Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw. What do the rolls from Texas Roadhouse, Bob Newhart, and CMT's "Trick My Truck" have in common?

In this first mini-episode, The Guys take a break from talking about albums from The Poster. Instead, they discuss some of the albums and artists that have been getting regular plays in their day-to-day lately. 

• Ron: "Highway Prayers" by Billy Strings 
• Ryan: "Extra" by Peter Evans 
• Drew: "Pictures At An Exhibition" by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer 
• Bert: "MM...FOOD" by MF DOOM, and "Madvillany" by Madvillain

Have some recommendations for what The Guys should listen to next? Hit them up at 100albums@bertislo.com.

This week The Guys do a deep dive into "Songs In The Key Of Life" by Stevie Wonder. What do A Clockwork Orange, Kurzweil keyboards, and Chick Korea all have in common?

In this week's episode, The Guys ruminate on the themes presented in the Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 album, "Ready To Die". What do Kentucky Fried Chicken, pickle juice, and Slim-Fast all have in common?

Baby, we were born to pod! This week The Guys don some denim and wax philosophical about Bruce Springsteen's seminal 1975 album "Born To Run". What do The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Phil Spector all have in common? 

On this mini-episode, The Guys discuss a CD that Ron found that holds something of a musical time-capsule for him. Here is the track listing:

1. "El Muerto", Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
2. "Like A Feather", Nikka Costa
3. "Under Cover", The Rolling Stones
4. "Superstition", Ben Harper
5. "Ain’t No Grave", Richard Buckner
6. "Boys, The Night Will Bury You", Richard Buckner
7. "Blueberry Hill", Fats Domino
8. "Do The Revolution", Pearl Jam
9. "Cocaine Blues", Townes Van Zandt
10. "Roses from A Friend", Ben Harper
11. "Sin Wagon", The Chicks
12. "Poor Girl", Pearl Jam
13. "One More Cup Of Coffee", White Stripes
14. "Are You Ready", Supersuckers
15. "Excuse Me Mister", Ben Harper
16. "The Whole World", OutKast

Terrible title aside, what do you think? Let Ron and The Guys know at 100AlbumsPodcast.com, or shoot them an email at 100Albums@bertislo.com. 

This week The Guys all scream for Primal Scream's 1991 album "Screamadelica". What do Edie Brickell's "What I Am", Robert Johnson's "Terraplane Blues" the Peter Fonda film "The Wild Angels" all have in common?

In this week's episode, The Guys talk about country music legend and "amazing human being" Dolly Parton and her 1974 album "Jolene". What do ancient Welsh ballads, Smoky Mountain folklore, and Porter Wagoner all have in common?

In this week's episode, The Guys dive into U2's fifth studio album "The Joshua Tree". What do wedding bands, ostinato, and Christian rock all have in common? 

On this mini-episode, Ryan and Bert discuss the iconic holiday soundtrack from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. 

Join The Guys this week as they dissect Metallica's self-titled fifth studio album. What do Bob Rock, selling out, and the Gadsden flag all have in common?

On this mini-episode, The Guys draft their 12 Albums Of Christmas - and throw in some honorable mentions as well. 

GUY ALBUM ARTIST Bert A Charlie Brown Christmas Vince Guaraldi Ron The Nutcracker Suite Tchaikovsky Drew Harry For The Holidays Harry Connick, Jr. Ryan Christmas Tree-O Matt Wilson Ryan Socks JD McPherson Drew Boogie Woogie Christmas Brian Setzer Orchestra Ron Christmas Album The Ventures Bert Merry Christmas Bing Crosby Bert When My Heart Finds Christmas Harry Connick, Jr. Ron Christmas Songs Bad Religion Drew Wonderful Christmas Jollies Sal Soul Orchestra Ryan A Christmas Together John Denver and The Muppets

 

Honorable mentions

Bert:

• Frank Sinatra, Christmas Songs by Sinatra
• Skafish, Tidings of Comfort & Joy - A Jazz Piano Trio Christmas
• Ellis Marsalis, A New Orleans Christmas Carol
• The Old ‘97s, Love The Holidays (special shout-out to "I Don't Know What Christmas Is")

Ron:

• Burl Ives, Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
• The Rogues, Christmas In Washington
• Bob and Doug McKenzie, 12 Days Of Christmas

Drew:

• Tom Waits, "Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis"
• Oscar Brown Trio, Christmas Jazz
• Barbara Streisand, A Christmas Album
• Johnny Cash, "The Little Drummer Boy"

Ryan:

• Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, It's A Holiday Soul Party
• Rush Coil, 8-Bit Christmas
• Rotary Connection, Peace
• Ella Fitzgerald, Wishes You A Swinging Christmas

What are The Guys missing? Write in and give 'em a piece of your mind at 100Albums@bertislo.com. 

Happy Holidays!

Here we are with the final album of the first season! This week The Guys are discussing "At Folsom Prison" by Johnny Cash. What do gospel music, social justice, and entire wardrobes of black clothes all have in common? 

[Footnote: the article that Ryan references in the episode can be found here.]

This week The Guys wanna be startin' somethin'. They tackle Michael Jackson's 1983 monster album "Thriller". What do Paul McCartney, Toto, and Van Halen all have in common?

This week The Guys discuss the incomparable Ray Charles and his epic country-crossover record "Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music". What do country, rhythm and blues, and "easy listening" music all have in common?

In this mini-episode, Ryan dives deep into the philosophy and construction of a mixtape that he presents to the rest of The Guys. Discussion, hilarity, and perhaps some confusion ensues.

Ryan's McDLT Mixtape:

Side 1

Song Artist Album 1. Rock & Roll Deserves To Die The Darkness Easter Is Cancelled 2. Stupidly Happy XTC Wasp Star 3. Zero Sum The Smile Cutouts 4. Tattooed Love Boys The Pretenders The Pretenders 5. Contort Yourself The Contortions Buy 6. Electricity Captain Beefheart Safe As Milk 7. Maggot Amyl & The Sniffers Comfort To Me 8. R&B English Teacher This Could Be Texas

 

Side 2

Song Artist Album 1. Carsick Youbet Way To Be 2. Come Back For It Your Friend Gumption 3. Road Nick Drake Pink Moon 4. Rollercoasters Aimee Mann Mental Illness 5. Born To Beg The National Sleep Well Beast 6. A Stolen Kiss Robert Plant Lullaby And The Ceaseless Roar 7. Yesterday Is Here Tom Waits Franks Wild Years 8. Till I Die The Beach Boys Surf’s Up

 

Want to listen? Ryan's Mixtape on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VZXAaKNsedslpYpEi3SyH

 

Additional listening from the conversation

• Robert Plant & Allison Krauss - "Raise the Roof": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2B9H2M4Cb0&list=PLgaFNC_I_Zkkaq0APJASjzc-yT4mnXeBl 
• Billy Joe Armstrong/Norah Jones - "Foreverly": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czpMQN4CStQ 

What do you think? Let Ryan and The Guys know at 100AlbumsPodcast.com, or shoot them an email at 100Albums@bertislo.com. 

In this week's episode, The Guys talk about The Who and their second rock opera "Quadrophenia". What do Modernism, Schizophrenia, and concept albums all have in common? 

This week The Guys ponder what the "theory" is in A Tribe Called Quest's sophomore album "The Low End Theory". 

Referenced in the episode

Interview with Q-Tip & Jonah Hill: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/khal/jonah-hill-q-tip-mid90s-a24-zine-interview 

Q-Tip needle-dropping loops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMK1l0MmqoM 

Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrbS29R0U-U 

 

This week The Guys are taking a short break to gather their thoughts and celebrate the USA's independence. Looking for some awesome content? Please go back through the archive and get caught up on episodes that you have missed - there's a ton to choose from!

The Guys will be back next week! 

This week The Guys look at some of the nuances of Bon Jovi's 1986 hit record "Slippery When Wet". What do record store appearances, moderate head-banging, and skating rinks all have in common/

 

Referenced in the episode

"Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx93Z6zBnGE 

In this mini-episode, The Guys put forward their nominations for genuinely great songs that would be terrible if used in a strip club. 

What are your suggestions to add to the list? Let us know at 100Albums@bertislo.com!

On this episode, The Guys are going soul surfing in heaven as they discuss Fatboy Slim's 1998 sample-laden album "You've Come A Long Way, Baby". What do big beats, enormous outdoor concerts, and obscure sample references all have in common?

 

Referenced in the episode

Big Beach Boutique II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ET-hf8B-tI4

"Trainwreck: Woodstock '99" Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81280924

Balance and Rehearsal JBL Sessions (Hoyt Axton): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVZFMLQn13Q&t=175s 

"Scratch" Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcOUYOg-dAM 

"Toe Jam" by The BPA feat. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHyK4Q5HYfo 

We will always love you, 100 Albums Family!

On this week's episode, The Guys dig into "The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album" by Whitney Houston. What do Kevin Costner, Kenny G., and C&C Music Factory all have in common?

 

Referenced in the episode

"People Get Ready" by The Impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8sIIiuB8Us

 

On this mini-episode, The Guys regale each other with stories from their first concerts. From the Jackson 5 to Kenny G, there are some laughs to be had! 

What was your first concert experience? Write-in and let The Guys know at 100Albums@bertislo.com!

As always, thanks for listening!

On this week's episode, The Guys dive into "Elephant" by The White Stripes. What do siblings, spouses, analog, and Burt Bacharach all have in common?

This week The Guys are discussing "Damn The Torpedoes", the 1979 release from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. What do Pink Floyd's "The Wall" and Beats headphones have in common? 

This week The Guys dive into the quirks, eccentricities, and legacy of the Pixies' 1989 album "Doolittle". What do "loud-quiet-loud" dynamics, Nirvana, and The Breeders all have in common?

Referenced in the podcast:

Rig Rundown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szqx1NNkg-A

On this week's episode, The Guys dive into Daft Punk's 1997 banger "Discovery". What do creative control, robots, and anime all have in common?

Referenced in the podcast:

"Untitled 18" by Darlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp20n8Wdg9w

And here is great primer on sampling techniques that Daft Punk uses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AqHSvR9bqs 

On this mini-episode, The Guys talk about what they would use as "walk-out music" if they were professional athletes. 

Drew: “Genesis” by Justice

Ryan: “Car Horn Prelude” to Le Grand Macabre by György Ligeti

Ron: “O Death” by Ralph Stanley 

Bert: “Groove Holmes” by the Beastie Boys

What would your walk-out music be? Write-in and let The Guys know at 100Albums@bertislo.com!

Thanks for listening!

On this mini-episode, The Guys (minus Ryan) chat about what artists are getting heavy rotation in their day-to-day. Here's the breakdown:

• Ron: The Black Crowes, Happiness Bastards
• Bert: Claudio Corona, "Burn The House Down" (feat. Adam Deitch) from Imagination Unlimited
• Drew: Christophe Chassoul, "Mario, Part II" from LUDI, and Lady Blackbird, "Man on a Boat" from Slang Spirituals

What are you listening to right now? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com!

In the second episode of this season The Guys dive into the murky waters of "electronica" and "big beat" with 1997's "Fat Of The Land" by The Prodigy. What do alternative music, Kurt Loder, Nazi quotes, and the article "the" have in common?

The Guys kick-off Season 2 of the podcast by discussing Sinead O'Connor's sophomore album, "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got". What do Prince, U2, and Saturday Night Live all have in common? 

In this Between The Episodes, The Guys once again take a break from talking about albums from The Poster. Instead, they discuss some of the albums and artists that have been getting some regular spins in their day-to-day. 

 

Ryan:

MJ Lenderman, "Manning Fireworks" 

Tiny desk concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAY74NyLMGs 

Ron:

Pantera, "Cowboys From Hell"

Bert:

Noga Erez, "The Vandalist"

Aquarium concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2SQmjN8bU0

 

Check these out and let The Guys know what you think, or let them know what you're listening to right now. Connect with the podcast at 100albums@bertislo.com, or on Facebook and Instagram @100AlbumsPodcast. Thanks for listening!

We hope you have been enjoying the 100 Albums Podcast! The Guys are taking a break this week, since the "bracket playoff" episode marked the end of season one.

But don't fret! We’re putting together some really interesting stuff for season two. We’ll kick things off with Sinead O’Connor’s "I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got", and have conversations about Daft Punk, Whitney Houston, The Beach Boys, Dr. Dre, Blur, and many, many more! 

While The Guys take a break, please go back and check out all of the episodes from the first season and let us know what you think! Shoot The Guys an email at 100albums@bertislo.com - and maybe you'll be featured in an upcoming episode!

Thanks so much for listening!

In the final episode of their first season of the podcast, The Guys debate the first 20 albums from the poster. Who will be the champion? 

Spoiler: you can see the final bracket, with all of the winners and losers, HERE. 

What do you think? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com! Thanks for listening!

This week marks the end of the first season of the 100 Albums Podcast! 20 albums down, only 80 more to go!

For the final episode, The Guys will be lining up the first 20 albums in a bracket competition. However, prior to listening to the season finale, The Guys want you to join in the fun!

Down your own bracket HERE. Then listen to the podcast and see how your bracket holds up against The Guys'. You can also email your thoughts (or bracket!) to 100albums@bertislo.com. Thanks for listening!

This week The Guys get a little Dizzee... which results in a very interesting conversation, particularly given that on the first listen all four of The Guys panned "Boy In Da Corner", Dizzee Rascal's seminal debut album. 

 

Referenced in this episode

0860 Podcast with Fracture: https://lnk.to/0860pod 

Pitchfork article about Grime music: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/2345-boy-in-da-corner/ 

This week The Guys dive into John Lennon's second solo album "Imagine". Tune in to hear what Ryan really thinks about the title track. 

 

Referenced in this episode

Paul McCartney - "Ram": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZVDIpTUTDQ 

Trainspotting - “Just A Perfect Day” scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IDJpB9de3E 

Lennon/Claypool Delirium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DhRs288uuM 

On this week's episode, The Guys talk about Frank Sinatra and his 10th studio album, "Songs For Swingin' Lovers!" 

 

Referenced in the episode

Tinpan Alley - https://www.tinpanalley.nyc/ 

Great American Songbook - https://thesongbook.org/about/what-is-the-songbook/ 

Tom Waits “Frank’s Wild Years” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMeJJ3LdHU&list=PLTMN6OMDTnKkHKH6wWJKtW6D_SJ5hTn4x 

Pat Boone “In A Metal Mood” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ktY8L6v0A&list=OLAK5uy_mf_mdzl_BPV2FKBL6VRWCsdUdSOLkLKfI&index=2 

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On this week's episode, The Guys waive away the puffs of smoke to discuss Dr. Dre's solo debut album, "The Chronic". Which, according to Drew, is "The Gangstarist Album Of All Time". 

 

Referenced in the episode

"Straight Outta Compton" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F5WcFPDzko

• The 2015 film chronicling the rise and fall of N.W.A.

On this week's episode, The Guys dive into the Stone Roses self-titled debut album, "The Stone Roses". 

 

Referenced in the episode

Drew's "shoegaze" music examples:

• Tame Impala - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFptt7Cargc 
• Toro Y Moi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INaL-BvxYi8 

Ron's "math":

• B2 ÷ B (XY) = SR

Does that make sense to anyone other than Ron? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com, and thanks for listening!

On this week's episode, The Guys dive into Van Morrison's 1970 release "Moondance". It is what one of The Guys describes as, "soul wallpaper for white people". 

Let them know what YOU think at https://100albumspodcast.com! 

This week The Guys welcome their friend Matt to the podcast to talk about The Beach Boys' 1964 work of art, "Pet Sounds". What do trains, tonal centers, and "our freaky friends" have in common?

Special thanks to Matt and the gents in The Bourbon Brothers Quartet for the shiny new 100 Albums Podcast "theme song". Please check them out on Facebook or Instagram to see and hear more of their great harmonies!

 

Referenced in the episode

"The Wrecking Crew", full documentary -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZgBexrZvM0 

"Four Parts, No Waiting: A Social History Of Barbershop Harmony" by Gage Averill - https://books.google.com/books?id=4N6Q7dYV2FoC 

"If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir" by John Stamos - https://www.google.com/books/edition/If_You_Would_Have_Told_Me/7z-qEAAAQBAJ 

"The Usual Suspects" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3t0Nc6fg7w