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Get into the spooky groove with our Halloween Music special! We dig into iconic haunted hits โ "Monster Mash," "Tubular Bells," โThriller,โ โWerewolves of London,โ and โThis Is Halloween.โ From moonlit howls to dance-floor chills, weโre unearthing the stories behind the songs that make October scream. ๐ป
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So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genreโfrom rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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0:00 Welcome!
1:05 Actual welcome- ignore that first part. Paul Lynde Halloween Special. Donny and Marie Osmond. Ronnie Woo-Woo. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
8:35 _The Monster Mash_ by *Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers.*
This week we explore *Genesis'* stunning first post-Peter Gabriel album, _Trick of the Tail._ Then in our *What's Going On* segment we share some new music releases we're interested in. But waitโฆthereโs more! On Side Three we turn our attention to the brilliant _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.*
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So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genreโfrom rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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๐ผ Episode Breakdown
๐ Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets ๐ *Iron Maiden* _Number of the Beast_ and _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* Who owns Eddie? Did Elmo kill Grover? How do you define a "one hit wonder?" *The Beatles* _Anthology 4._
18:07 When does a band stop being a band?
31:15 *Side One:* _Genesis_ *Trick of the Tail.* Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks. 1981 concert recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD3LnhlZ7_g&t=4877s. Phil Collins v. Peter Gabriel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZhiEj3G3A.
49:28 The songs. Hipgnosis.ย
1:13:48 Landmark?๐บ๏ธ Perfect๐ฏ
1:20:32 *Side Two: What's Going On:* _Tell Me a Tale_ by *Michael Kiwanuka.* _Bowery_ *Zac Bryan* with *Kings of Leon.* _Dry Stick_ *Buddy Guy* with *Joe Bonamassa.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGowAPNlvc
Number of the Beast (2FGA #27)
Episode 29
Monday, October 20, 2025 โข Duration 01:44:37
๐๏ธ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ
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This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus step into the worlds of heavy metal and heartfelt harmonies as they explore two iconic records from opposite ends of the music spectrum. On Side One we bang away at *Iron Maiden's* 1982 metal masterpiece, _Number of the Beast._ On Side Two we check out *What's Going On* with commentary on some our favorite new releases. But waitโฆthereโs more! On Side Three we get warm and fuzzy (sort of) with _Somewhere More Familiar_ a wonderful 90's Alt-Pop album by *Sister Hazel.*
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So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genreโfrom rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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๐ผ Episode Breakdown
๐ Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets ๐ *Black Sabbath's* _Paranoid_ and *The Screaming Trees'* _Sweet Oblivion_. Elmo v. Grover.
7:40 Is all publicity good publicity? Record burning and rock music protests. "Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood."
16:30 The New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
21:37 *Side One:* *Iron Maiden's* _Number of the Beast._ Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Clive Burr, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Eddie.
34:48 The songs.
Paranoid (2FGA #26)
Episode 28
Monday, October 13, 2025 โข Duration 01:41:53
#ClassicAlbums๐๏ธ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ
This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana storytelling. On Side One we explore *Black Sabbath's'* 1970 foundational Heavy Metal masterpiece, ย _Paranoid._ Then on Side Two we take a look at *What's Going On* with concert reviews of ย *The Flaming Lips,* *Friko,* *Good Charlotte* and *Postmodern Jukebox.* But waitโฆthereโs more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Sweet Oblivion_ by *The Screaming Trees.*
So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genreโfrom rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0
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๐ผ Episode Breakdown
๐ Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets ๐ _Let it Bleed_ by *The Rolling Stones.* and _Pressure Machine_ by *The Killers.* Tyler the Creator. Favorite Rolling Stones cover album https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-bluesd-up-songs-of-the-rolling-stones/303811086. _1971: The Year that Music Changed Everything_. Doom Metal *Candlemass,* *Konvent* and *Pallbearer.*
22:22 *Side One:* *Black Sabbath's'* ย _Paranoid._ *Bonerama.* Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Tommy Iommi.
32:22 The songs.
48:20 Landmark?๐บ๏ธ Perfect๐ฏ
53:42 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Beths* _Metal._ *Good Charlotte* _Hotel Du Cap._ *Friko* *Modest Mouse* *The Flaming Lips* and *Postmodern Jukebox.*
1:14:18 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* ย _Sweet Oblivion_ by *The Screaming Trees.* *Hootie and the Blowfish.*
*Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You ๐
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*The Maestro's Current Album Ranking*
Sgt. Pepper (1967) โ The Beatles
Moondance (1970) โ Van Morrison
The Doors (1967) โ The Doors
Wish You Were Here (1973) - Pink Floyd
Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon
Whoโs Next (1971) - The Who
Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes
Nothingโs Shocking (1988) - Janesโ Addiction
London Calling (1979) โ The Clash
Blonde on Blonde (1966)- ย Bob Dylan
American Beauty (1970) - Grateful Dead
Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones
The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats
Moving Pictures (1981) โ Rush
Bat Out of Hell (1977) โ Meat Loaf
Brothers in Arms (1985) โ Dire Straits
Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M
The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets
Discipline (1981) โ King Crimson
OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead
Joshua Tree (1987) U2
Whatโs the Story (1995) Oasis
Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) โ Sting
Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
Let It Bleed (2FGA #25)
Episode 27
Monday, October 6, 2025 โข Duration 02:03:44
๐๏ธ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana Heartland Rock storytelling. On Side One we explore The Rolling Stones' 1969 Blues-Country-Rock masterpiece, Let it Bleed. Then on Side Two we chat about What's Going On with concert reviews of The Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze and Car Seat Headrest. But waitโฆthereโs more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Pressure Machine a profound and emotional Heartland Rock album by The Killers. So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genreโfrom rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist on Apple Music: ย ย /ย two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025ย ย ------------------------------------- ๐ผ Episode Breakdown ๐ Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets ๐ Jane's Addiction. King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard. 18:22 Side One: Let it Bleed by The Rolling Stones. The band: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts and Mick Taylor. Too much information on the autoharp. Double lead guitar. Quasi-fretless bass. The album. Mary Clayton. Robert Johnson. Ry Cooder. Bobby Keys. Nicky Hopkins. Landmark?๐บ๏ธ Perfect๐ฏ Side Two: What's Going On: The Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze, and Car Seat Headrest. Fitzgerald's . Stomach Book. Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Pressure Machine by The Killers. Phoebe Bridgers. Side Four: Ranking and Thank You ๐ ------------------------------------- ๐ Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! ๐ง twofatguysalbum@gmail.com ๐ Diane โ www.yourhomegroupchi.com ๐ง Deeper Connections Counseling โ www.dcctherapy.com ๐ธ LR Media โ LauraRose2003@aol.com ๐ฌ SmidgeFilms โ Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- The Maestro's Current Album Ranking 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) โ The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) โ Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) โ The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who's Next (1971) - The Who 8. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 9. London Calling (1979) โ The Clash 10. Nothing's Shocking (1988) - Jane's Addiction 11.Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 12. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 13. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 14. Moving Pictures (1981) โ Rush 15. Bat Out of Hell (1977) โ Meat Loaf 16. Brothers in Arms (1985) โ Dire Straits 17. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 18. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - Buddy Holly 19. Discipline (1981) โ King Crimson 20. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 21. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 22. Whatโs the Story (1995) Oasis 23. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) โ Sting 24. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp "The Show's" Current Top Ten 1. London Calling (1979) โ The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) โ Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) โ The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) โ Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) โ Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) โ Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) โ Sting ------------------------------------- Tags:
Isnโt it Ironic? JANE'S ADDICTION Nothing's Shocking + King Gizzard & Highly Suspect | Ultimate Album Reactions & Analysis! (2FGA #24)
Episode 26
Saturday, September 27, 2025 โข Duration 01:44:53
๐๏ธ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ
This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into Janeโs Addictionโs alt-rock breakthrough, Nothingโs Shocking ๐ฅโa landmark in alternative and art rock that helped shape the sound of late โ80s and early โ90s music. With Perry Farrell, Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, and Stephen Perkins at the helm, this album was raw, eclectic, and fearless. From its explosive energy to its cultural legacy (hello, Lollapalooza), Nothingโs Shocking left a permanent mark on rock history.
On Side Two, the guys check in on King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and their sprawling psychedelic jam-prog record Phantom Island ๐ด๐. Then Side Three takes a turn into Highly Suspectโs gritty, emotional and alternative powerhouse, The Boy Who Died Wolf ๐บโก.
If you love deep dives, lively debates, and music that pushes at boundaries, youโre in the right place.
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๐ผ Episode Breakdown
0:00 Welcome + Nuggets ๐ (The Who โ Whoโs Next, Keith Moon, rock is dead?, Tyler the Creator podcast rant)
11:55 Side One: Janeโs Addiction โ Nothingโs Shocking (band history, Lollapalooza, Porno for Pyros, Mountain Song video)
32:15 Song breakdown & analysis
51:51 Landmark? Perfect? ๐บ๏ธ๐ฏ
1:01:48 Side Two: Whatโs Going On: Blind Melon, Des Plaines Theater, Becoming Led Zeppelin, BoDeans, Al Scorch, King Gizzard โ Phantom Island, Flying Microtonal Banana
1:25:02 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Highly Suspect โ The Boy Who Died Wolf
1:38:20 Side Four: Ranking + Thank You ๐
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WAIT. WHAT??? Who's Next by THE WHO is a Concept Album? + Bee Thousand GUIDED BY VOICES. (2FGA #23)
Episode 25
Friday, September 19, 2025 โข Duration 01:45:14
๐๏ธ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ
This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Whoโs 1971 Rock masterpiece, Whoโs Next. Then on Side Two we review Matt Beningerโs new Indie album Get Sunk. But waitโฆ thereโs more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Bee Thousand, the seminal Punk/Lo-Fi album by Guided by Voices.
So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre.
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๐ผ Episode Breakdown
๐ Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets ๐ Buddy Holly The Chirping Crickets. Tragically Hip Fully Completely. The greatest rock band in history?
21:30 Side One: The Whoโs Whoโs Next. Band breakdown Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. Zak Starkey.
42:35 Album breakdown. Lowery Organ and synth talk. Concept album? Meher Baba and Terry Riley.
1:02:00 Landmark? ๐บ๏ธ Perfect ๐ฏ
1:07:12 Side Two: Whatโs Going On: New video for the Talking Heads Psycho Killer. YouTube Link
The Cure Mixes of a Lost World. Review Matt Beningerโs new Indie album Get Sunk. Ronboy. Kevin Morby Bittersweet Tennessee.
Angela Ellsworth bonnets aellsworth.com/seer-bonnets. Booker T. Jones.
1:26:26 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Bee Thousand, by Guided by Voices.
1:40:45 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You ๐
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WOW! The OG BUDDY HOLLY Chirping Crickets + The Counting Crows + The Tragically Hip (2FGA #22)
Episode 24
Monday, September 8, 2025 โข Duration 01:52:41
๐๏ธ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album โ the only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ
This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into:
The Chirping Crickets' 1957 rock & roll masterpiece, The Chirping Crickets
The Counting Crows' new album Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets
The Tragically Hip's indie-pop tour de force Fully Completely
Entertaining reviews, thoughtful analysis, and plenty of laughsโbecause these guys just love to talk about music, no matter the genre.
๐ Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets โ Graceland, Phil Collins' drum sound, Billy Strings' guitar sound
16:34 Death Legacy of Rock Stars?
28:45 Side One: The Chirping Crickets โ The Chirping Crickets (Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Chuck Willis, Don McLean)
1:05:47 Landmark? Perfect?
1:08:55 Side Two: What's Going On: Counting Crows โ Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets
1:21:38 Fixing your vinyls โ Watch here
1:24:07 The Sheepdogs' challenge
1:27:54 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: The Tragically Hip โ Fully Completely
1:47:00 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You ๐
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๐ผ The Maestro's Current Album Ranking
๐ถ The Show's Current Top Ten
Is Paul Simon's GRACELAND the most CONTROVERSIAL album ever + Milk Carton Kids (2FGA #21)
Episode 23
Monday, August 18, 2025 โข Duration 01:54:03
๐๏ธ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ
This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Paul Simon's 1986 world music masterpiece, Graceland. Then on Side Two we review Car Seat Headrest's new indie album The Scholars. But waitโฆthereโs more! On Side Three we turn our attention to a Hidden Gem ๐ Prologue a wonderful Indie-folk album by *The Milk Carton Kids*
So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre.
Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0
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๐ผ Episode Breakdown
๐ Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets ๐ *The Sheepdog's* _Changing Colours._ The Beatle's and The Everly Brothers Double Melody. Dawes and Goose.
7:18 Taylor Swift owns her music- what does that mean?
23:12 *Side One:* *Paul Simon's* ย _Graceland._ย
48:00 Track list thoughts
1:08:19 Landmark?๐บ๏ธ Perfect๐ฏ
1:13:26 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Review of *Car Seat Headrest's* new indie album _The Scholars_. Libretto: https://genius.com/Car-seat-headrest-the-scholars-libretto-annotated.ย
*Billy Strings* _Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP0kiNLnzX4
1:34:11 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* Hidden Gem ๐ _Prologue_ a wonderful Indie-folk album by *The Milk Carton Kids.* Tiny Desk Concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp0xjVzmKxY
1:47:25 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You ๐
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*The Maestro's Current Album Ranking*
1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) โ The Beatles
2. Moondance (1970) โ Van Morrison
3. The Doors (1967) โ The Doors
4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd
5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
6. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes
7. London Calling (1979) โ The Clash
8. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- ย Bob Dylan
9. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead
10. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats
11. Moving Pictures (1981) โ Rush
12. Bat Out of Hell (1977) โ Meat Loaf
13. Brothers in Arms (1985) โ Dire Straits
14. Automatic for the People (1992) โ R.E.M.
15. Discipline (1981) โ King Crimson
16. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead
17. Joshua Tree (1987) U2
18. (Whatโs the Story) Morning Glory (1995) Oasis
19. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) โ Sting
20. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
Is SGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND by The Beatles the greatest rock album ever? (2FGA #20) + Pretty.Odd by Panic at the Disco.
Episode 22
Monday, July 21, 2025 โข Duration 01:53:03
๐๏ธ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* โฆthe only fat guys podcast that matters! ๐ง๐ธ
This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on *The Beatles* 1967 masterpiece, ย _Sgt. Pepperโs Lonely Hearts Club Band_ Then on Side Two we take a look at "What's Going on" currently in music. But waitโฆthereโs more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Pretty.Odd._ a Beatlesque album by *Panic at the Disco.*
So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre.
Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0
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๐ผ Episode Breakdown
๐ Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets ๐ Sheepdogs Yay or Nay? Is Rock Dead? *Sleep Token* _Even in Arcadia._ *Ghost* _Skeleta._ Rise of podcasts.
8:28 Death of terrestrial radio?
18:10 *Side One:* _Sgt. Pepperโs Lonely Hearts Club Band_ by *The Beatles.*ย
1:02:50 Landmark?๐บ๏ธ Perfect๐ฏ
1:11:52 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Billy Joel cancels shows. *BeBe Stockwell* _Minor Inconveniences._ John Erlandson. *Matt Berninger* _Bonnet of Pins._ Julia Laws *Ronboy.* *Pulp* _More_. *Counting Crows* *Arcade Fire* *Dawes* *Lily Kershaw* _The New Basement Tapes._
1:32:00 Leave comments on _Changing Colours_ by *The Sheepdog.*
1:34:00 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Pretty.Odd._ by *Panic at the Disco.*
1:46:20 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You ๐
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๐ฌ SmidgeFilms โ Smidgefilms@gmail.com
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*The Maestro's Current Album Ranking*
1. Moondance (1970) โ Van Morrison
2. The Doors (1967) โ The Doors
3. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd
4. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
5. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes
6. London Calling (1979) โ The Clash
7. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- ย Bob Dylan
8. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead
9. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats
10. Moving Pictures (1981) โ Rush
11. Bat Out of Hell (1977) โ Meat Loaf
12. Brothers in Arms (1985) โ Dire Straits
13. Discipline (1981) โ King Crimson
14. Automatic for the People (1992) R.E.M.
15. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead
16. Joshua Tree (1987) U2
17. Whatโs the Story (1995) Oasis
18. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) โ Sting
19. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
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*"The Show's" Current Top Ten*
1. London Calling (1979) โ The Clash
2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- ย Bob Dylan
3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) โ Meat Loaf
5. The Doors (1967) โ The Doors
6. Moving Pictures (1981) โ Rush
7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
8. Moondance (1970) โ Van Morrison
9. Brothers in Arms (1985) โ Dire Straits
10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) โ Sting
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*"The Show's" Current Top Ten*
1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead
2. London Calling (1979) โ The Clash
3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- ย Bob Dylan
4. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
5. Bat Out of Hell (1977) โ Meat Loaf
6. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd
7. The Doors (1967) โ The Doors
8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) โ The Beatles
9. Moving Pictures (1981) โ Rush
10. Automatic for the People (1992) โ R.E.M.
11. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats
12. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes
13. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
14. (Whatโs the Story) Morning Glory (1995) Oasis
15. Moondance (1970) โ Van Morrison
16. Brothers in Arms (1985) โ Dire Straits
17. ย Discipline (1981) โ King Crimson
18. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead
19. Joshua Tree (1987) U2
20. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) โ Sting
*"The Show's" Current Top Ten*
1. London Calling (1979) โ The Clash
2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- ย Bob Dylan
3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) โ Meat Loaf
5. The Doors (1967) โ The Doors
6. Moving Pictures (1981) โ Rush
7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
8. Moondance (1970) โ Van Morrison
9. Brothers in Arms (1985) โ Dire Straits
10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) โ Sting
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#๏ธโฃ Tags:
#TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast