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BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Record Roulette29 May 202400:10:06

This is the FINAL episode of Record Roulette, so we asked the full crew to answer the following questions:

  • What is your dream concert?
  • Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
  • What is your favourite album?
  • Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
  • What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?


Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Which album do you wish we covered on Record Roulette?22 May 202400:07:56

As we close down the show, it's sad to think of the many, many albums we won't cover on Record Roulette. Which album would Eamon, Nathan and Sonya like to cover? Find out. 

Singles Going Steady - Buzzcocks (Review) with Michael Simon20 Mar 202400:41:00

We asked all-star guest Michael Simon - the creator of VH1 Storytellers - to FINALLY pick an album that makes him happy, after previously chatting with us about The Cure, NWA and The Velvet Underground. This is what he picked - a "compilation" by semi-obscure punk rockers Buzzcocks, which comes in at #250 on the Rolling Stone list. On this episode we cover:

  • Whether this is a compilation or not
  • Whether this is punk or not
  • Why this album didn't break the Buzzcocks into America

If you don't know anything about Singles Going Steady, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/singles-going-steady-101

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Mini-Episode: Ready to Die, Blonde and Look-Ka Py Py10 Nov 202100:05:05

In this mini-episode, Eamon tackles episode questions, including:

  • Did any of the songs from "Blonde" hit the charts?
  • How many songs dropped at least 200 spots on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list between 2012 and 2020?
  • How many instrumental albums are on the list?

He also reveals the following week's album.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Look-Ka Py Py03 Nov 202100:45:25

Episode Details

Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Kaleigh Rogers to discuss Look-Ka Py Py, the second studio album from American funk group The Meters. This album ranked #415 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

Runtime: 45 minutes

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Who are The Meters?

The Meters are an American funk group that originally produced music from the late 1960s until 1977, and then sporadically from 1989 onward. They played an influential role as backing musicians for artists like Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint, and they are considered originators of funk along with artists like James Brown. The Meters continue to influence music, with their tracks sampled by artists like LL Cool J and Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, Ice Cube, Cypress Hill, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest and the Beastie Boys. 

What is Look-Ka Py Py?

Look-Ka Py Py is The Meters’ second studio album. Released in 1969, the album is considered a landmark in the New Orleans funk community, with both the album and its title track achieving chart success. Look-Ka Py Py is a mainstay of the Rolling Stone Greatest Albums list, ranking #218 in 2003, #220 in 2012 and #415 in 2020.

Blonde - Frank Ocean (Review)27 Oct 202100:51:45

Episode Details

Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Kate Graham to discuss Blonde, the second studio album from American musician Frank Ocean. This album ranked #79 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

Runtime: 52 minutes

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Who is Frank Ocean?

Frank Ocean (1987-) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, photographer and visual artist. was an American musician, singer and songwriter. His music encompasses jazz, funk, R&B, experimental, soul and psychedelic rock genres. In 2013 he was one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world, and The Wall Street Journal regards him as the most dominant artist of the 2010s. Ocean has two albums in the top-150 of the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list - Blonde (#79) and Channel Orange (#148).

What is Blonde?

Blonde is Frank Ocean’s second studio album. Released in 2016, it was an immediate critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200. Standout tracks include “Nikes,” “Pink + White” and “Ivy.” Blonde was included on numerous lists of the best  albums of 2016, best albums of the 2010s, best albums of the 21st century and best albums of all time.

Ready to Die - Biggie (Review)20 Oct 202100:52:51

This episode is all about Biggie's masterpiece Ready to Die, which is ranked #22 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

One of the listeners grew up in rural Canada. Another in a small city in Canada. The third is from Pakistan. And yet, they're talking about an album that captures the black experience in New York City in the early 1990s. What could go wrong?

Three people, three perspectives and three degrees of experience with The Notorious B.I.G's work come together to discuss an album that's controversial, complex and, in the end, a definitive part of hip hop history.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Runtime: 53 minutes

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Mini-Episode: Major Programming Announcement!13 Oct 202100:03:09

In this mini-episode, Eamon doesn't answer any listener questions but makes a MAJOR PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT!

He also reveals the following week's album.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Coat of Many Colors06 Oct 202100:47:12

We're talking about Dolly Parton's 1971 country classic Coat of Many Colors, which turns up on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #257.

What happens when three people with near-zero Dolly experience listen to this album?

They love it, that's what happens.

Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Anthony Ramsay and Alex Kinsella to discuss this album, their future Dolly-listening plans and more.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Runtime: 46 minutes

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Mini-Episode: R&B Album Construction, Ray Charles, Etta James and Nina Simone29 Sep 202100:08:00

In this mini-episode, Eamon tackles listener questions, including:

  • Was there an actual difference in the culture of r&b or other genres when it came to album construction?
  • Did you know that Ray Charles was nicknamed the “High Priest of Soul” and Nina Simone was nicknamed the “High Priestess of Soul”?
  • How could you possibly confuse Etta James with Nina Simone?

He also reveals the following week's album.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Wild is the Wind22 Sep 202100:46:03
Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Alex Kinsella to discuss Wild is the Wind, the daring and influential album from Nina Simone. This album ranked #212 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

Runtime: 46 minutes

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Who is Nina Simone?

Nina Simone (1933-2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and civil rights activist. Nicknamed “the High Priestess of Soul,” Simone’s music blended gospel, blues, jazz, folk and classical music to create a style all her own. She was one of the earliest established black musicians to produce direct social commentary in support of civil rights. Considered one of the most gifted vocalists of her generation, Wild is the Wind is Simone’s lone entry on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.

What is Wild is the Wind?

Wild is the Wind is Nina Simone’s sixth studio album. Released in 1966, it was cut together from several recordings from sessions in 1964 and 1965 and not originally conceived as an album. Despite this, Wild is the Wind was a “special merit pick” from Billboard Magazine upon release, though some tracks faced backlash due to their social commentary. For example, “Four Women” was released as a single and gained wide attention when it was banned by a New York jazz radio station for its lyrics. In addition to its appearance at #212 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Albums list, Wild is the Wind was also rated the 5th best album of the 1960s by Pitchfork.

Mini-Episode: Basic Questions Answered15 Sep 202100:05:44

In this mini-episode, Eamon tackles listener questions, including:

  • Why did you pick the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list?
  • Are you going to provide in-depth research/commentary on the music?
  • How do you pick which album to do next?
  • Why aren't you playing clips from the albums?

He also reveals the following week's album.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Are You Experienced - Jimi Hendrix Experience (Review)08 Sep 202100:45:33

Record Roulette kicks off with one of the greatest debut albums of all time - the Jimi Hendrix Experience's Are You Experienced, which hits the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #30.

Unlike all of the rest of our selections, we decided to choose this album rather than select it at random because it really sets the standard for everything else. If this is the quintessential top-50 album, then we should be able to gauge where everything else should land. Are You Experienced has it all - excellent writing, musicianship, and vocals, paired with innovation and an influential legacy. In fact, it seems like it'd be hard to beat.

Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton - before they became permanent co-hosts! -  to discuss.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Runtime: 45 minutes

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Singles Going Steady 10113 Mar 202400:10:23

Who were the Buzzcocks? What was a Buzzcock? Is Singles Going Steady a compilation album? Want answers to these questions? Check out our 101 about the Buzzcocks and their 1979 album, Singles Going Steady, which appears on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #250.

In this episode you will learn:

  • the basic info about the album
  • its critical and commercial reception
  • why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time

Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Record Roulette Trailer25 Aug 202100:00:59

Here's what you can expect from Record Roulette - a bi-weekly podcast that will discuss albums we've randomly selected from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Alex Kinsella06 Mar 202400:05:12

We asked Alex Kinsella to answer the following questions:

  • What is your dream concert?
  • Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
  • What is your favourite album?
  • Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
  • What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?


Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Which album resonated most in your teenage years?28 Feb 202400:08:00

If it's too loud you're too old! Music is at its most impactful when we're teenagers. It shapes our attitudes, opinions and even our groups of friends. We self-select who we want to be based on who we want to listen to. That made us wonder - what's the one album that resonated most with you as a teenager?

It's a highly personal question that we asked our guest, Alex Kinsella, to answer.

Which album resonated most in your teenager years? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Licensed to Ill - Beastie Boys (Review) with Alex Kinsella21 Feb 202400:46:51

We asked Alex Kinsella to pick an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest list and he went with a juvenile little disc called "Licensed to Ill" by the Beastie Boys, which just so happens to also be one of the most important albums in hip hop history.  On this episode we cover:

  • The group's unique place in the early days of hip hop
  • Cultural appropriation and why this album IS NOT a good example
  • The use of humour and satire
  • The surprisingly glowing critical reception this album received AT THE TIME

If you don't know anything about Licensed to Ill, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/licensed-to-ill-101

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Licensed to Ill 10114 Feb 202400:10:40

Were the Beastie Boys really important enough to have three albums on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list? A good place to start is a conversation about their 1986 debut album, Licensed to Ill. Don't know anything about it? Well, we have you covered.

In this episode you will learn:

  • the basic info about the album
  • its critical and commercial reception
  • why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time

Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Tyrell Lisson07 Feb 202400:06:01

We asked Tyrell Lisson - host of The Band: A History - to answer the following questions:

  • What is your dream concert?
  • Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
  • What is your favourite album?
  • Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
  • What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?


Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Should live albums be on greatest albums lists?31 Jan 202400:05:45

If there's one album from The Band that everyone knows, it'd The Last Waltz. An epic, iconic moment in rock and roll history, The Last Waltz stands at a pivotal time in history. But is that enough to earn it a spot on a greatest albums list? Should live albums ever be on greatest albums lists?

Our newest episode tries to answer that question through the prism of The Band with Tyrell Lisson, host of The Band: A History.

Should live albums be on greatest album lists? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Music from Big Pink - The Band (Review) with Tyrell Lisson24 Jan 202400:55:58

We asked the guy with a podcast called "The Band: A History" to pick and album and... he picked an album by The Band. We're talking Music from Big Pink with Tyrell Lisson. On this episode we cover:

  • The group's unique vocal capabilities
  • The "rural and rustic" nature of The Band's sound
  • The reasons why they were so influential
  • Publishing rights, publishing rights, publishing rights.

If you don't know anything about Music From Big Pink, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/music-from-big-pink-101

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Music From Big Pink 10117 Jan 202400:12:33

A band so important they're called THE Band released Music From Big Pink in 1968 and it shook up the whole rock and roll establishment. Do you know which Beatle cited this album as a reason he decided to leave the Fab Four? Do you know why it's called Music From Big Pink? Was it a hit? Was it a flop?  If you don't know the answers to these questions, this 101 is for you!

In this episode you will learn:

  • the basic info about the album
  • its critical and commercial reception
  • why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time

Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Thriller/What's Going On - Michael Jackson/Marvin Gaye (Review)15 May 202400:43:35

This is the series finale!

To mark the occasion, we've welcomed former co-host Sonya Walton back to the show to talk about TWO albums at one time - Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On." During this episode we cover:

  • Which type of album would be harder to make
  • How the two albums showcase the vocal talents of their creators
  • How these two albums are emblematic of the different paths to creating great works of musical art.

If you don't know anything about these albums, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/thrillerwhats-going-on-101

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Clare Blackwood10 Jan 202400:06:47

We ask actress, comedian and Twitter miscreant Clare Blackwood to answer the following questions:

  • What is your dream concert?
  • Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
  • What is your favourite album?
  • Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
  • What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?


Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

What's the most iconic Christmas song?20 Dec 202300:05:15

It's that time of year, when the world falls in love... every song you hear, seems to say... Merry Christmas...

Our newest episode meets the challenge of the season by asking our co-hosts and guest Clare Blackwood to name the MOST ICONIC CHRISTMAS SONG. Listen to find out what they pick.

What's the most iconic Christmas song in your opinion? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Cosmo's Factory - Creedence Clearwater Revival (Review) with Clare Blackwood13 Dec 202300:45:15

We asked funny internet lady Clare Blackwood to pick an album, she said she didn't know anything about music, so we ended up with a Creedence Clearwater Revival album, but what an album! Cosmo's Factory was released in 1972 and makes the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #413. 

Listen as we cover: 

  • The similarities between comedy and music performance
  • Whether John Fogerty's vocal style is cultural appropriation
  • The improbability of four random people forming a good band
  • Fogerty's underrated songwriting

If you don't know anything about Cosmo's Factory, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/cosmos-factory-101

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Cosmo's Factory 10106 Dec 202300:10:56

Did you know that Creedence Clearwater Revival *isn't* from the American south? Did you know they only produced music for a handful of years as CCR? Do you know what CCR means? Do you know why they called their album Cosmo's Factory? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, this 101 is for you!

In this episode you will learn:

  • the basic info about the album
  • its critical and commercial reception
  • why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time

Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Emm Gryner29 Nov 202300:06:00

We ask singer, songwriter, musician and author Emm Gryner to answer the following questions:

  • What is your dream concert?
  • Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
  • What is your favourite album?
  • Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
  • What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?


Which artist would you move to a different genre? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Which Canadian act should more people discover?22 Nov 202300:07:22

Our two hosts are Canadian and our guest - Emm Gryner - is a multi-time Juno nominee, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to introduce you Americans, Germans, Brits, Australians and Kiwis to some must-hear Canadian fare.

Which artist from your country would you introduce to foreigners? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Love Deluxe - Sade (Review) with Emm Gryner15 Nov 202300:46:11

We asked Juno-nominated musician, best-selling author and former David Bowie bandmate Emm Gryner to pick an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list and she picked... Sade? The album, Love Deluxe, came out in 1992 and makes the list at #247.

Have either Eamon or Nathan heard of Sade before? Can they resist the temptation to ask Emm about touring with Bowie? Will Emm start asking "wait, why am I here?" halfway through the episode? Only one way to find out! Listen as we cover: 

  • How Emm decides whether to cover a song
  • Whether "icy" and "detatched" are good ways to describe Sade's vocals
  • Why this band that sold 75 million albums isn't EXTREMELY known
  • Probably some Bowie stuff

If you don't know anything about Love Deluxe, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/love-deluxe-101

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Love Deluxe 10108 Nov 202300:10:59

Need a primer on Sade's 1992 album Love Deluxe? Don't know who Sade is? We're here to help. This short explainer gives you everything you need to know to prepare for our upcoming full-length discussion with special guest Emm Gryner. Oh, but listen to the actual album, too. It's a surprise.

In this episode you will learn:

  • the basic info about the album
  • its critical and commercial reception
  • why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time

Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Chris Jones31 Oct 202300:09:13

We ask journalist, author and screenwriter Chris Jones to answer the following questions:

  • What is your dream concert?
  • Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
  • What is your favourite album?
  • Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
  • What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?


Which artist would you move to a different genre? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

What's your go-to karaoke voice?25 Oct 202300:05:51

You show up at a karaoke bar where everyone has their eyes closed and you *need* to convince them you're a famous singer. Who do you pretend to be? Mick Jagger? That guy from Green Day? Or do you get ambitious, like a fool, and try for a Freddie Mercury? 

We asked the Record Roulette hosts and their guest, journalist, author and screenwriter Chris Jones and we want to know your answer, too!

Which artist can you mimic best? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Thriller/What's Going On 10108 May 202400:08:19

Don't know anything about two of the greatest albums of all time? Don't worry, we're here to help fill a gap or two before our episode about Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On."

In this episode you will learn:

  • the basic info about the album
  • its critical and commercial reception
  • why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time

Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Ten - Pearl Jam (Review) with Chris Jones18 Oct 202300:59:15

We asked journalist, screenwriter, author and... uh... Twitter guy Chris Jones to pick an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest List. He went with Pearl Jam's 1991 debut, Ten, which makes the list at #160. 

Do Eamon and Nathan approve of this pick? Can Nathan get over his Nirvana fandom enough to enjoy an album Kurt Cobain hated? Will Chris Jones tell a wild story about suppositories? Listen to find out. In this episode we cover:

  • The definition of "grunge" (ie. is grunge a real thing?)
  • Our collective surprise at the number of face-melting guitar solos
  • Eddie Vedder's oft-imitated vocals
  • The super weirdo subject-matter of each song

If you don't know anything about Ten, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/ten-101

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Ten 10111 Oct 202300:10:56

Need a primer on Pearl Jam's 1991 debut album? We're here to help. This short explainer gives you everything you need to know about "Ten" to prepare for our upcoming full-length discussion. Oh, but listen to the actual album, too. It's a banger.

In this episode you will learn:

  • the basic info about the album
  • its critical and commercial reception
  • why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time

Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Allison Rapp04 Oct 202300:05:51

We ask music journalist Allison Rapp to answer the following questions:

  • What is your dream concert?
  • What is, objectively, the greatest album of all time?
  • What is your favourite album?
  • Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
  • What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?


Which artist would you move to a different genre? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

BONUS EPISODE: Which artist would you move to a different genre?27 Sep 202300:07:31

Tina Turner in heavy metal? Freddie Mercury in straight-up pop music? How about Jimi Hendrix the blues legend? If you had to pluck one artist from music history out of their genre and place them in another, who would you pick and where would you put them?

We asked the Record Roulette hosts and their guest, music journalist Allison Rapp.

Which artist would you move to a different genre? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Continuum - John Mayer (Review) with Allison Rapp20 Sep 202300:51:04

We asked music journalist Allison Rapp to pick an album to chat about from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest list and she picked... something from John Mayer?!?

It's true. We're reviewing Continuum, an album that barely makes the list at #486, from an artist that receives a lot of (unearned?) scoffing. Will Allison's pick make Mayer fans of Eamon and Nathan? You have to listen to find out. In this episode we cover:

  • Mayer's reputation as a guitar god
  • Continuum's reputation as Mayer's "quantum creative leap"
  • The blues/rock elements of the album (or lack thereof)
  • TWO bad opinions from Amazon

If you don't know anything about Continuum, take a quick listen to our 101 here: recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/continuum-101

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Continuum 10113 Sep 202300:07:25

Don't know anything about John Mayer's 2006 album Continuum? No problem. This short explainer gives you everything you need to know - short of listening to the actual album - to prepare for our upcoming full-length discussion. 

In this episode you will learn:

  • the basic info about the album
  • its critical and commercial reception
  • why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time

Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

BONUS EPISODE: What was the best album from Season Two?05 Jul 202300:11:16

This is the absolute last episode before we go on summer hiatus, so we're looking back on the season two to each make our pick for the *best* album of the season.

Quick reminder: this season we talked about Beyonce’s self-titled album, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper, as well as albums from Neil Young, Nirvana, David Bowie, Janet Jackson and NWA. In other words, there was lots to choose from.

What's your pick for the best album from season two? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:

Runtime: 11 minutes

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Young, Gifted and Black - Aretha Franklin (Review)28 Jun 202300:44:42

In the final episode of season two, the Record Roulette crew tackled one of the FOUR albums from Aretha Franklin on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list. Young, Gifted and Black comes in at #388 on the list.

Can they add anything to the discussion about her voice? Will Nathan say something that will infuriate the internet? Anything is possible on Record Roulette.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

Was this fun? Check out these great episodes:

Runtime: 44.5 minutes

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BONUS EPISODE: What's your favourite soundtrack?21 Jun 202300:09:26

It's not a genre that Rolling Stone recognizes on their list of the greatest albums of all time, but soundtracks (and scores, for that matter) are very important contributors to culture.

Do you have a favourite soundtrack? We asked the Record Roulette team to reveal those soundtracks that they love most.

What's your favourite soundtrack? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:

Runtime: 9.5 minutes

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Random Access Memories - Daft Punk (Review)14 Jun 202300:43:08

Ten years after it was released, do we think Daft Punk's Random Access Memories - #295 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums list - is underrated, overrated or just, uh, rated?

The Record Roulette crew weighs in on that question, the suggestion that this is "live" instrumentation, the challenge of comparing dance music to everything else and whether this is another "Nebraska" situation.

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Runtime: 43 minutes

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BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Gia Mora01 May 202400:08:27

We asked Gia Mora to answer the following questions:

  • What is your dream concert?
  • Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
  • What is your favourite album?
  • Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
  • What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?


Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

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BONUS EPISODE: What's your favourite BritPop song?07 Jun 202300:08:56

With groups like Blur, Oasis, Pulp and Suede leading the way, BritPop was a dominant force in mid-1990s music that produced a ton of classic tracks. The question: what's your favourite one?

We asked the Record Roulette crew and our special guest from our episode about Pulp's Different Class - Stewart Reynolds aka Brittlestar - to weigh in on their favourite BritPop song. What'd they pick? Listen to find out.

What's your favourite BritPop song? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:

Runtime: 9 minutes

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Different Class - Pulp (Review)31 May 202300:56:52

What's a Pulp? Well, if you're American or named Eamon you might not know, but they're a BritPop band that has an album from 1995 -- Different Class -- at #162 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.

The Record Roulette crew are joined by Canadian icon Brittlestar to discuss Jarvis Cocker being weird, the meaning of BritPop and the fallout from Sonya's much-discussed move.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

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Runtime: 57 minutes

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BONUS EPISODE: What's your favourite Beatles cover?24 May 202300:08:07

What do Joe Cocker, Frank Sinatra, the B52s, Beastie Boys, Aretha Franklin, The Black Crows,  Blue Oyster Cult, Bon Jovi and David Bowie have in common? They all covered Beatles songs. The Beatles are probably the most-covered group of all time.

We asked the Record Roulette crew and special guest Gia Mora to name their absolute favourite Beatles cover. What'd they pick? Listen to find out.

Who is your favourite guitarist? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:

Runtime: 8 minutes

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles (Review)17 May 202300:50:42

What can you say about Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band that hasn't been said? Good question! Joined by the wonderful Gia Mora, we tackle the idea of Sgt. Pepper as a concept album, unique approaches to storytelling and turning points in Western Civilization in this new episode about The Beatles' eighth studio album, which comes in at #24 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.

Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.

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Runtime: 50.5 minutes

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