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Chris and Paul discuss the 1TGM playlist, Dingwall basses, proud musical moments, and favorite music-related movies. We also feature songs by Sing Street, Frank Black, This Perfect Day, The Bigger Lovers and The Lloyds.
Chris and Paul discuss music-related books that they've recently read and Chris shares some details about his obsession with mix tapes. Also, what exactly definesglam? All this, and songs by Imperial Drag, Grandpaboy, Waltham, Jesse Malin and 22 Jacks.
Chris and Paul talk about the Zeppelin and Bono films, a visit from listener Ken, collecting things beyond records, and we feature songs by Dillon Fence, Gerard, Pernice Brothers, Buxx and Flamingoes.
What if someone offered you money to promote their product? Would you do it? Chris and Paul live in fantasyland for a moment and discuss what we'd do if we had a huge following and were accosted by sponsorship opportunities, and we also feature songs by Biters, The Wrens, Candy Butchers, Brigitte Calls Me Baby, and The Tories.
Join us with our special guest, Steve Coulter, drummer of Tsar and Ridel High, who also goes by the pen name of S.W. Lauden for his multiple fiction and non-fiction books and "Remember the Lightning" Substack. We had a blast talking to Steve and featuring songs by Softjaw, The Beths, Liquid Mike, The Speedways and Kate Clover.
What are the greatest debut albums of the 1960s? Chris and Paul discuss this and feature songs by Kevin Salem, Punch, Broken Promises, Speed McQueen and William Shatner.
Chris and Paul discuss the environmental impact of media over the years, Led Zeppelin's new documentary, and feature songs by Sebadoh, The Cells, Mars Electric, Alcatrazz and Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins.
Chris and Paul discuss the costs of records today vs back in the day, playing live, and feature songs by Catherine Wheel, Adam Schmitt, D.L. Byron, The Leftovers and Blake Babies.
We have a winner to hang with Chris for an evening of music! Paul and Chris discuss this, record promo stickers, a great story involving a mutual love of the band Off Broadway, and feature songs by You Am I, Alexi Lalas, The Press, Kyle Vincent and INXS.
Have you used hand-held devices to capture creative ideas on the fly? Chris and Paul discuss this, Spotify, and all the different types of media we've used over the years, and we feature songs by The Nils, Loud Lucy, Chameleon, Chequered Past and Mint Green.
Chris and Paul talk about Ace Frehley, vocal harmonizing, their top debut albums of the 80s, and feature songs by Diesel Park West, Sponge, DM3, The Carpettes and Brendan Benson.
Chris and Paul discuss the new Elton John/Brandi Carlile song, the signature Ringo Starr drum lick, and feature songs by G.B.H., The Smushies, Picture This, Rick Dufay and Spider.
Chris and Paul discuss liquid imbedded vinyl, a new PBS show about record stores, Record Collector Magazine, and feature songs by Neal Schon & Jan Hammer, The Supers, The Innocents, Chagall Guevara and Ned's Atomic Dustbin.
Chris and Paul talk about Discogs and the way it values collections (and gripe about a few of its idiosyncrasies), whether music should be played loud enough to warrant the use of earplugs, and feature songs by White Flag, Samantha 7, Adam Roth and his Band of Men, Witcyfynde, and The Band Calderisi.
Chris and Paul discuss the evils of self-seal outer sleeves, review some listener mail, and feature songs by Archers of Loaf, Silver Sun, The Shakers, Coward and The Rolling Stones.
What's the most you'll spend on a record? Paul keeps breaking the barrier and upping the ante! Join Chris and Paul as they continue to celebrate their 100th episode and discuss their concert history, recie some great listener feedback, present their favorites from the last 100 songs, and feature songs by Enuff Z'nuff, All, The Toms, The Caulfields and The Wigs.
Chris and Paul reach their 100th episode! We celebrate with some great listener feedback, a description of the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, an extensive dissertation on Marvelous 3, and a bottle of Goldschlager. Join us as we feature songs by Four O'Clock Balloon, Breathless, Club Wow, Marvelous 3 and Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen.
What's the distinction between a great song vs a great track? And do you remember an oddity on the Billboard charts from 1999 known as the Sunscreen Song? Chris and Paul discuss and feature songs by The Muffs, Mick Manz and the Cocktails, Adam Daniel, Gunbunnies and North by North.
Do you have a favorite 1TGM episode? Does it happen to be one in which Paul picked all five songs? If so, nice job! Chris and Paul discuss their baseball walk-up songs, Chris wonders if he needs to stop buying records, and they feature songs by Willie Wisely, Danger Danger, Mark Bacino, Knievel and Deer Tick.
Chris talks about a metal collection he recently purchased, Chris and Paul reveal their favorite 70s debut albums, and they feature songs by CIVIC, Big Bang Babies, Size 14, The Diodes, The Grays.
Does it make sense to buy vinyl of a digital recording? And do you long for the days when you could get floor seats without a big hassle and without having to sell your first-born child? Chris and Paul discuss and feature songs by Andy McCoy, Jon Auer, Edguy, Copperpot and Margaret Glaspy.
Is a needle drop akin to swiping left on dating apps? Discuss. Chris and Paul talk CD rot, Questlove's recent TV productions, and features songs by Bastards of Melody, Hess, Streetcar Eyes, The Churchills and TV on the Radio.
Chris and Paul discuss music listening events, watching comforting movies for the billionth time, The Beatles, and feature songs by The Damned, MovieStar, Crumbacher, Candy and White Reaper.
Paul and Chris highlight a podcast about Buddy Holly's last tour, a huge collection of autographed music memorabilia Chris recently purchased, and feature songs by Died Pretty, Titanic Love Affair, Nowherefast, Phil Daniels + the Cross and The Elvis Brothers.
Chris and Paul discuss CDs and LPs that you can always find at used stores and feature songs by High Back Chairs, Pantera, Ian Shelter, Jonny Sevin and The Judybats.
Paul quizzes Chris on the top 20 from September of 1980. How will you fare? Join us as we feature songs by Any Trouble, Umajets, Translator, Sunshine Boys and Spoons.
Chris and Paul discuss streaming services and whether to support those that pay more to musicians, and we feature songs by Erik Voeks, Randy Hansen, The Bloods, Velvet Crush and Jason Falkner.
Chris and Paul are back! We discuss Rick Beato's video on yacht rock and highlight songs by Cleaver, Norman Allan, Tsar, Rain and The Beths.
Peter Jesperson - author, co-founder of Twin/Tone Records, former record store manager, and discoverer of The Replacements - joins us to discuss his expansive music history and to feature songs by Artful Dodger, The Only Ones, SVT, Marshall Crenshaw and Sneakers.
Guest Ted Ansani talks about his days as a recording artist with Material Issue, including touring with the Pretenders, sleeping in a van (it's a cliche for a reason, folks!), upcoming concerts, and the how the documentary on the band came about. Join us as Ted picks five tunes he loves by The Association, Redd Kross, The Cowsills, Death Cab for Cutie and The Shins.
We welcome BJ Kramp, founder of the terrific music podcast Rock and/or Roll and the author of This Band Has no Past: How Cheap Trick Became Cheap Trick. Join us as BJ highlights songs by Da Biz, The Argyles, Snatches of Pink, The Planets and Luxury.
Chris and Paul discuss their personal year-end Spotify recaps and feature holiday music by Cheap Trick, GGOOLLDD, The Critics, The LeeVees, Billy Mack, Matisyahu, Christopher Grey and Paul Heinz.
This week we replay our interview with guest John Borack - musician, journalist and author of The Beatles 100 and Shake Some Action 2.0 - and feature five songs from John's collection by Attention, The Patriots, The Bats, Stanley Frank and The Shake Shakes.
Chris and Paul share some news about the podcast (spoiler alert - we're taking a short break), go over fan mail, and discuss the idea of mystique in music and how that's been lost along the way. Also, why has no one chimed in to dis The Boys Band from episode 87? We'll be dropping a holiday music episode in two weeks!
Chris and Paul discuss buying records with a particular audience in mind, Steve Porcaro's empathy for lead singers, and feature songs by House of Love, Taboo Zoo, The Records, The Daily Planet and Doug Powell.
Would you like some 1TGM swag? Give us a shout and we'll send you a link to order anything your heart desires with our logo. And how many of you save ticket stubs or log your concert attendance some other way? Paul and Chris discuss this, argue about what separates good schlock from bad schlock, and feature songs by Peter Emmett, Blue Oyster Cult, The Caulfields, Crosswind Band, and The Boys Band.
What would you do if you one the lottery? Chris and Paul share their thoughts, discuss the remix of Kiss's album Hotter than Hell, and highlight songs by Rox, The Rainmakers, The Pink Spiders, The Raves and The Sighs.
Chris and Paul stop blabbering and manage to finish an episode in under 30 minutes! Join us as we feature songs by Fire Town, The Last, Bash and Pop, Page One and Roadmaster.
Is it okay for Foreigner to call itself Foreigner when their are no original band members left? Chris and Paul discuss this and take a break from their usual format to have some fun with music trivia and highlight two killer songs you might not know about by Prefab Sprout and OK Go.
Paul and Chris discuss Sweetwater music, dropping record prices, and a record that sold for $677 weeks after Chris sold it for $100! Join us as we feature songs by The Odds, Big City Rock, Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, Scuba Drivers and Noise Boys.
Chris and Paul discuss being overwhelmed by musical choices and talk about a current news story about a guy who tried to game the music streaming industry - and succeeded (until he got caught). Join us as we feature songs by Highway Chile, Jill Sobule, Teddy Geiger, Sequel and See No Evil.
Chris and Paul feature three of each other's songs and offer a little insight into the songwriting and recording process. Come and join us for a little self-indulgence!
Paul picks the tunes today, including three from this century, and Chris and Paul discuss a great music documentary and some podcasts and books you might be interested in. Oh, and we feature songs by Company of Thieves, Martin Briley, The Hush Sound, The Jags and The Red Button.
Chris and Paul discuss their favorite songs from the previous batch of 100 on 1TGM and put a moratorium on complaining about what's not available for streaming. Oh, and we also feature songs by The Bombers, Airrace, Passage, Witness and Squares.
Do you ever dream about purchasing records? Chris does! Chris and Paul discuss this, the Rockman, the allure of Tommy Shaw's "Girls with Guns," Not Lame Recordings, and feature songs by Icon, Knee Deep, The Jigsaw Seen, The Innocent, and The Popes.
Chris and Paul discuss our high school personalities (which may continue today), Euclid Records in St. Louis, mental timelines, and feature songs by Four One One The Actors, Terraplane, 92 Degrees and Nine Below Zero.
Is dying on stage the best way to go? Confer with your friends. Our Apple playlist is complete thanks to a dedicated listener, and Chris and Paul discuss the connection between the band The Cretones and Linda Ronstadt (not to mention Elvis Costello). Join us as we feature songs by The Beat Farmers, Pumphouse Gang, The Stereo, April Wine and Steve One and the Shades.
Chris and Paul discuss expanding one's horizons and feature five lesser-known songs by well-known acts: Daryl Hall & John Oates, Thin Lizzy, Sammy Hagar, Nick Gilder, and Huey Lewis and the News.
Chris and Paul discuss title tracks that are the last track on the album, lyric sheets, song forms, and feature tracks by The Slugs, Steel Breeze, Earth Quake, Randy Bishop & the Underdogs, and The Rings.
Chris fanboys all over the Kiss solo records and exposes Paul's major-league blind spots in music trivia. Join us as we feature songs by New England, Paul Stanley, The Yo-Yo's, Johnny and the Distractions and Y&T.
Chris and Paul discuss owning just one album by an artist, whether stressing the wrong syllable of a word in a song is acceptable, and how much tambourine is enough. Join us as we feature songs by Refugee, Hot Mama Silver, The Tremblers, Tokyo Blade and Dirty Angels.
While Chris is off this week, Paul and associate producer Bob Blum feature five lesser-known tracks by bands everyone knows. Join us on this special episode as we play songs by Big Country, Pete Townshend, Rickie Lee Jones, The Fixx and Aerosmith.
White Sox radio announcer and Sonic 45 bass player and songwriter Len Kasper joins us on 1TGM to talk about his band, meeting Johnny Cash, seeing The Romantics in multiple states, and how he views announcing for a struggling team. Oh, and he picks five fabulous songs by The Someloves, The Plimsouls, 20/20, Comsat Angels and The Kinks!
What makes a band derivative? What makes a band original? Chris and Paul discuss this, the alien conspiracy to soften the minds of humans, and feature songs by The Finders, The Social Act, The Broken Homes, Smashers and Figures on a Beach.
Chris wants to retire to invest more time in music...good luck! We discuss a few additional questions that Peter Jesperson answered via email and where to learn about new books with music themes. Join us as we feature songs by The Boyfriends, Trevor Rabin, Walter Egan, Sussex, and Starry Eyed and Laughing.
Chris and Paul share their favorite YouTube music channels, discuss how many copies of Off Broadway's "On" you should own, and feature songs by Eargazm, The Accelerators, White Sister, The Dreamz and Don Dixon.
Peter Jesperson - author, co-founder of Twin/Tone Records, former record store manager, and discoverer of The Replacements - joins us to discuss his expansive music history and to feature songs by Artful Dodger, The Only Ones, SVT, Marshall Crenshaw and Sneakers.
Chris and Paul discuss an episode of the podcast Sound Opinions regarding why many stop listening to new music as we age, and what to do about it. Join us as we feature songs by Heavy Pettin', Matthew Sweet, Phil Cristian, The A's and Big Bang Rodeo.
Guest Ted Ansani talks about his days as a recording artist with Material Issue, including touring with the Pretenders, sleeping in a van (it's a cliche for a reason, folks!), upcoming concerts, and the how the documentary on the band came about. Join us as Ted picks five tunes he loves by The Association, Redd Kross, The Cowsills, Death Cab for Cutie and The Shins.
Paul and Chris read listener emails, discuss the new Bon Jovi documentary, and Chris gets his comeuppance for not divulging his record "honey hole" from a few episodes ago. Join us as we highlight songs by The Majik, Reaction Formation, The Pop, Six Feet Under and The Lambrettas.
We do a big thank you to all of our supporters and ask, "Have you ever fallen victim to "vinyl fatigue?" Paul is currently suffering from a confirmed case. And how does "The Patridge Family" hold up 50 years after its last episode? All this, and songs featured by The Dictators, Holland, Glass Moon, Demon, and The Tweeds.
On episode 64 we invite five women to share a greatest miss! Join Chris and Paul as we feature songs by Pat McCurdy and the Confidentials, Trusty, Enuff Z'Nuff, EIEIO and Rockpile.
Chris and Paul discuss the childhood thrill of hearing a song for the first time and working hard to track it down, and we've got a fun group of people picking songs for episode 64! Join us as we feature songs by Fingerprintz, Avalon, Matt Barrett, The Misstakes and Radio One.
Why can we listen to some great songs thousands of times and others only a few dozen? Chris and Paul discuss this, whether we listen to our own recordings, and feature songs by Huxton Creepers, Justus, Casual T's, Mark Saffan and the Keepers, and Shire.
Paul picks his top 10 of songs 201-300, and Chris and Paul discuss anonymous tunes amassing billions of streams on Spotify, rockers who achieve stardom later in life, and feature songs by The Chords, Gary Myrick, Channel 3, Shebang and The Quick.
Did you watch Live Aid when it aired in 1985? What are your lasting impressions of that killer concert? Paul and Chris discuss and feature songs by The Rockin' Bricks, The Bombardiers, Ground Zero, Airborne and Something Happens.
Is it fair game to take donations from a store before they're priced? Chris has a tale to tell! Join us as we feature songs by Eric Martin Band, Eye Eye, Jaguar, Love Affair and Leyden Zar.
Can you guess what songs we'll play next week? Start sending us your guesses? And what are you favorite movies about music? Favorite concert films? Paul and Chris discuss this and feature songs by X Spand X, The Creek, Stiff Little Fingers, Hurrah! and Modern Minds.
What do you think the ideal album length is? is 31 minutes too short? Is 55 minutes too long? Chris and Paul discuss this, music fandom, and feature songs by The Deal, Haywire, Samson, John Palumbo and 3-D.
Can you listen to these songs and guess what bands/acts they became? Guest Peter Kuehl challenges Chris and Paul to take a stab, as we highlight songs by The Act, The Stripes, Great Buildings, Blue Angel and Graduate.
Paul and Chris discuss selling on Discogs and feature songs by Spys, Band 19, Helix, Blubird and Verity. And Paul manages to eat a cookie mostly unnoticed.
A loquacious Chris and Paul discuss auction houses selling records that have been slabbed and graded, Green Day's recent rip-off of Pink, and whether Velma songs or Daphne songs are better. Join us as we feature songs by Sunset Bombers, Glen Burtnik, Scott Wilk + the Walls, Streets and Waysted.
We discuss the documentaries on the making of "We Are the World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas," and feature songs by Silent Pictures, Ya Ya, He Said She Said, Viva and The Watch Society.
Paul and Chris discuss a record-buying binge in Madison and radio station promo records, and feature songs by Fury, Diamond, Rockphonics, Grimm Jack and Advertising.
Chris and Paul discuss AI in music, flexi discs and tape trees, and feature songs by The Tomboys, Joey Harris and the Speedsters, The Treble Boys, Michelle L. Law and The Trademarks.
Chris and Paul discuss digital song theft, their love for Off Broadway, and Paul reveals the song he plays when anxious about flying. Join us as we feature songs by Smash Palace, Yipes!, The dB's, Tony Banks and Off Broadway.
Bob Blum joins us to talk about his childhood as the son of a jukebox vendor and his love of 45s, and he picks songs by The Vers, The Vertebrats, The Sneetches, Dangtrippers and Tackle Box.
We announce our first anniversary Zoom gathering, discuss best TV theme songs, and offer our takes on The Doors and Wings. Join us as we feature songs by The Zippers, Vinny Hooliganz, Sharp Edges, Marc Tanner Band and David Raven and the Escorts.
Chris and Paul discuss Rick Beato's latest video on music corruption and greed in the 90s, and feature songs by The Chant, Wize, Shake, The Reducers and Virginia Wolf.
What do you know about album cutouts, obis, genre labels or dating music lovers? We share what our knowledge (such as it is) and highlight songs by Fanatiks, Hound Dog, Sybill, Bill Wray and The Heartbeats.
Did you ever make a mix tape to woo a partner? Paul and Chris discuss this and the remix of The Replacements' Tim and Pink Floyd's Animals, and feature songs by Born Ready, Garrie and the Roosters, Harlequin, Savvy and UFO.
Do you worry that you'll die with albums in your "to-be-played" pile? Chris does! He also discusses the book High Bias by Marc Masters, and we features songs by Super Deluxe, A-Pace, Nuclear Valdez, Pop Combo with Lenny Zenith and Visitors.
Do you even get turned on to new music via TV shows? We are living in the golden age of identifying unfamiliar songs. Join Chris and Paul as they highlight songs by The Long Ryders, Dogs, Plain Wrap, Squalls and Pretty Maids.
Paul reveals his top 10 Greatest Misses from songs 101-200 and Chris regales us with his story of meeting Motely Crue back in 1984. Joins us as we feature songs by Jess Cox, Crash Davenport, Dick Coulson & Letter O, The Graces and Renegade.
Chris and Paul discuss Record Store Day, Holly Knight's book, the film Chinatown Punk Wars, and highlight songs by The Keys, The Consultants, The Furys, The Blazers and The Reivers.
What do you think about a 1KTM Zoom cocktail gathering to talk about music and commiserate with fellow victims of vinyl obsession? Shoot us an email if you're interested! Join Chris and Paul as they discuss the benefits of being an artist with a small but loyal following (not that they'd know about that), inner sleeve advertisements, and songs by Tim Feehan, Riot, The Armoury Show, Blind Date and Tracker.
How would you like a 1KGM t-shirt? Give a listen to the episode and shoot us an email. And do you drool when a Music Direct catalog arrives at your house? If you do, you're not alone! Join us as we features songs by All, Rocker, The Pushups, The Toms and Dark Side.
Do you have trouble remembering the bands we feature on our podcast? Paul sure as heck does! We also discuss "final vinyl" and highlight songs by Riggs, The Rave-Ups, Royal Court of China, Roman Holliday and The Rods.
Are you a completist when it comes to collection? We have our moments for sure, and we welcome associate producer Bob Blume. This week we features songs from soundtracks by Cinema, Oingo Boingo, Baxter Robertson, Blow-Up and Paul Carney.
What's your take on your favorite songs being covered? How about couches in record stores? We've in favor! Join us as we feature songs by Bronz, Color TV, Phantom Rocker & Slick, The Aerosols and Danny Wilde.
Care to assist two aging podcasters with a little research help? If so, shoot as an email? And have you seen the latest John Carney movie, Flora and Son? Join us as we feature songs by Jules and the Polar Bears, The Back Beats, Photograph, Holland and Fay Ray.
Chris calls an audible and selects five songs that he's new to, just like Paul always is! Join us as we feature songs by The Broken Hearts, The Pumps, Flyboys, The Features and Pretty Rough.
Ever noticed how your mood can change your opinion of a song? And Paul discusses attending a recent Peter Gabriel and watching the film Rock 'n' Roll High School. Join us as we feature songs by Astrosurf, The Indigos, Jeff Paris, Thieves and Fist.
When did you first hear the term "Power Pop"? And do you ever buy vinyl from Amazon? Paul has in the past, but he's rethinking this habit after watching a YouTube Video on the subject. And have you ever heard the soundtrack to the show Red Oaks? Join us as we feature songs by Alexis, Arroyo, Exit, Prism and The Look.
We have an exciting announcement about The Diff! And we discuss how investment funds are selling the same music portfolios they purchased just two years ago. Join us as we feature songs by The Elevators, Stranger, Budgie, Screams and Steve Perry.
We welcome BJ Kramp, founder of the terrific music podcast Rock and/or Roll and the author of This Band Has no Past: How Cheap Trick Became Cheap Trick. Join us as BJ highlights songs by Da Biz, The Argyles, Snatches of Pink, The Planets and Luxury.
How have your listening habits changed over the years? And do you find that you need glasses to read liner notes? Chris and Paul do! Join us as we feature songs by The Tunes, Stand Bush, Falcon Eddy, Love and Money, and Zen.
Join us as we feature songs by The Specs, Beneath the Surface, The Offenders, True Rumor and John Entwistle.
Is it wrong for a touring artist to only play tracks from their latest album? Chris and Paul have some opinions on the matter and feature songs by RPM, Whitford/St. Holmes, Angie 'M', Piper and The Secrets.
Do you know exactly how Spotify calculates plays? We don't. Join us as we feature songs by The Shivvers, The Diff, Snowmen, Peter Himmelman and The Beckies.
Paul reveals his ignorance of PJ Soles and Rock 'n' Roll High School, while Chris reveals a different sort of ignorance by making up a word. Join us as we highlight songs by The Heat, Tommy Keene, Ron Goedert, Ian Lloyd and The Taxi Boys.
Can you remember the first time you heard a CD? How about the first CD you purchased? Chris and Paul recall their first exposure to the CD format, and highlight songs by The Odd, Heroes, Fortnox, Stampede and The Roulettes.
Chris fesses up to a few corrections, and we ask the question: does your spouse have to like the music you like? Join us as we feature songs by Streetband, The Queen City Kids, Yanks, Teaze and Hawks.
Chris and Paul loved speaking with author and musician John Borack and we've got lots of extra content from our discussion. In this bonus episode John talks about concerts he's seen, projects he's been involved with including a forthcoming power pop documentary, and all sorts of insights. Check it out!
We welcome our first guest, John Borack - musician, journalist and author of The Beatles 100 and Shake Some Action 2.0 - and feature five songs from John's collection by Attention, The Patriots, The Bats, Stanley Frank and The Shake Shakes.
Chris and Paul reveal their favorite songs of those featured in the podcast so far, and they discuss albums, movies, sitcoms, and possibly even literature (anyone love the Iliad?).
Sometimes the deepest cuts on an album are the best, and Chris makes a plea to take "Baby Tee" by Pajamazon over 1000 streams on Spotify. Join us as we feature songs by Innocence Mission, The Producers, The Bad Examples, The Beat and The Raisins)
Can you name a song in 1.5 seconds? Paul puts Chris's ears to the test, Chris reveals his favorite barroom bet, and we highlight songs by Marseille, Teddy Boys, Distant Relatives, One Night Stand and The Late Show.
We celebrate 1000 downloads and a treasure trove of goodies from Bowery Boys, and Paul has a bone to pick with Discogs. Join us as we highlight songs by Farrenheit, Hellanbach, MSC, Badger and Pajamazon, with a pick by listener Jim Tobin.
Can you like both prog rock and punk? You betcha! Join Chris and Paul as we discuss the magazine Kerrang and feature songs by Hilly Michaels, Rockspurs, Paul Warren, Tank and The Look, as well as an original bonus track by listener Aaron Hardt.
Has your spouse ever voluntarily helped you shop for records? Paul's has! Join us as we discuss white label promos and feature songs by The Cryers, Easter, Kaos, The Radio and Nervous Eaters.
Chris and Paul discuss the philosophy behind double A-side 45s, nearly come to blows about "That's What Friends Are For," and feature songs by The Lads, Zuma II, The Photos, The Wigs and Billy Bremner.
When it comes to music-themed movies and TV shows, what draws you in? Chris and Paul discuss their favorite moment from the film Once, and feature songs by Dedringer, States, The Talk, Panic and The Stage Dolls.
Have you ever been terribly disappointed with a band's highly-anticipated release? Chris and Paul talk about a few, as well as bands that made it through some low points to reach the other side. We'll highlight songs by New Marines, Tami Show, Cretones, Russia and The Gweedles.
Chris and Paul unlock the mystery of The Bowery Boys, discuss the Ed Sheeran lawsuit, and highlight songs by Bad Boy, Twiggs, Bricklin, Gaskin and Jilted John.
How do you like to categorize your music collection? And have you read Jacob Slichter's fabulous book, So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star? Tune in to learn more, as Chris and Paul feature songs by Aviator, Stevie Stiletto, Sterling, Steve Grimm Band and Speedies.
How bad does a lyric have to be to ruin a song? Join the discussion, as Chris and Paul feature songs by A=440, The Jolt, The Front, Fingers and Joey Stec.
Do you care if your favorite rockers are playing to backing tracks? Join our discussion as Chris and Paul feature songs by O'Aces, The Kids, The Numbers, Theatre and Bowery Boys.
Does your spouse's taste in music reveal more than couples therapy ever could? Tune in to find out, as Chris and Paul feature songs by Racer X, Spagna, Single Bullet Theory, Playmates and Streek.
If the first thing you like about a song is the bass track, is that the equivalent of saying "She's got a great personality"? Possibly! Join us as we review songs by The Mice, Schoolboys, USA, Barren Cross and Rich Kidz.
Was your spouse blindsided when s/he learned the extent of your music obsession? Chris's was! We announce our first record giveaway, listener Aaron displays his National Treasure-like music geekness, and Chris and Paul feature songs by Boyfriend, The Brakes, The Heartbeats, Best Kissers in the World and The Smythe Brothers.
Have you seen the new series Daisy Jones & The Six? Is music today as diverse as back in the 70s and 80s? Learn more on this week's episode, when Chris and Paul feature songs by The Orbits, Shrapnel, Dreamer, Noiseworks and Shy.
Has Elvis Costello ever told you to f*** off? For liking a song that HE wrote? Learn more on this week's episode, when Chris and Paul feature songs by Louis and Clark, Jonah Koslen and the Heroes, Wrathchild, Boys with Toys and The Goods.
Did Quincy Jones commit one of the biggest cases of douchebaggery known to man? Find out this week, when Chris and Paul feature songs by Trigger, Q8, Quincy, New York Flyers and Phil Lynott.
Is Rob Lowe's saxophone mimicry in St. Elmo's Fire the go-to reference for 80s sax performance? Stay tuned! This week Chris and Paul feature songs by The Skunks, Yankee Rose, Hot Romance, Kupersmith, and Mike Viola. Also, Chris threatens to choke Paul over Zoom.
You ever buy an album based on its title, cover art and band photo? We have! Chris and Paul start off their 1000 song quest with Shelter, Rathskeller, Alex Call, Green and August, and offer a few musical observations and philosophies to boot.
Blue Avenue - Alex Call
Gotta Get a Record Out - Green
Underneath Your Makeup - Shelter
Middle of The Night - August
She Loves Me Not - Rathskeller
Rewind to the era of radio station compilations, when unknown local bands would contribute their best songs in the hopes of attracting the attention of a major record label. In this introductory episode, Paul Heinz and Christopher Grey explain what 1000 Greatest Misses is all about, kicking off what they hope to be 200 episodes of undiscovered, obscure and underappreciated AOR, Power Pop, Heavy Metal, Punk and New Wave songs. Let's play some tunes!