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Toph’s Cover of ”On My Way Home” by Enya Jun 17, 2022

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A couple of our beautiful listeners asked to hear the full version of Toph's cover of Enya's "On My Way Home" -- which we played a short clip of during Episode 75 discussing the 'Shepherd Moons' album...

This was recorded back in 2004 in the corner of a New York City apartment, using Logic Express and a real guitar routed through the effects portal. So don't expect too much technical brilliance -- but here it is..!

Original Song:

"On My Way Home" by Enya

From the 1996 album 'In Memory of Trees'

Written by Enya & Roma Ryan

Reprise Records/EMI Records Ltd

Episode 75 - Enya ’Shepherd Moons’ Jun 10, 2022

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Toph leads the discussion and review of Enya’s 1991 album ‘Shepherd Moons' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

Is it proggy? Is it new age? Is it proggy-new-age?? Nah, it's just Enya. We explore this unique, original artist, who was always able to save the drama for her mama and let her beautiful music do the talking. Tune in as Nubs finds clever ways to weave his girlfriend Kate B. into the conversation…Toph performs live with his new drum toy, and also drops a clip of a cover song from the past…and the boys do their best to stay awake and alert, without getting all sleepy and nuzzled and snuggly and stuff. Don’t sail away, sail away, sail away -- join us instead..!

Episode 74 - Queensrÿche ’Empire’ May 15, 2022

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Nubs leads the discussion and review of Queensrÿche's 1990 album 'Empire' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

The boys explore the concept of precision metal, at a rather interesting time for commercial music, and wonder if this band was truly too good for their own good. Tune in to hear Toph wonder if we got justice for juicy...Nubs once again makes it all about the drummer...and, the gents discuss whether or not an album cover with delicious looking food actually improved the audible quality of the album itself. Anybody listening? We sure hope so!

Episode 73 - Insane Clown Posse ’The Great Milenko’ Apr 22, 2022

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Toph leads the discussion and review of Insane Clown Posse’s 1997 album ‘The Great Milenko' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

What is a Juggalo? We may have the answer! Tune in as Nubs pontificates on ICP being a prog outfit…Toph makes a bold promise around the attendance of a particular event in the future…and the boys plow through this long and distinguished late 90’s classic, riddled with humor and depth to the delight of all who are down with the clown. Enjoy!

Episode 72 - Aerosmith ’Get a Grip’ Apr 03, 2022

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Nubs leads the discussion and review of Aerosmith's 1993 album 'Get a Grip' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

The boys explore the themes of change...and the theme of hired help...as they walk this way through the band's 11th album in seemingly as many lives. Is it a band? Is it a business? Was Alicia Silverstone the ultimate 90's hottie? Join as we, including a special appearance and introduction from a former president, attempt to answer these questions -- as well as a deep dive into the true differences between Cryin', Crazy and Amazing. Once we can locate them. Enjoy!

Episode 71 - Meat Loaf ’Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell’ Mar 18, 2022

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Toph leads the discussion and review of Meat Loaf's 1993 album 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

Back with a somewhat normal episode, we revisit this alpha voice and alpha personality who was one of the more unlikely rags-to-rockstar stories of all time...and dominated the charts at an unlikely time, with this sequel to a nostalgic classic. Join as we successfully talk about comeback albums, musical marriages and try Nubs' hand at a game -- while unsuccessfully figuring out what "that" actually was. This episode is not a lemon, so don't even think about getting your money back. Enjoy!

Episode 70 - Uriah Heep ’Demons and Wizards’ [w/ special guest Mick Box] Mar 01, 2022

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Nubs leads the discussion and review of Uriah Heep's 1972 album 'Demons and Wizards' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

The boys welcome a rock legend, the great Mick Box, to the show! In addition to reviewing this influential classic, they discuss Mick's life as a road warrior...how he keeps his strikingly good looks...how his Jaguar got stolen by a member of his own band...and, how he manages to be the most 'fun-on-stage' rock star perhaps of all time. This is a beauty, coming to you from the midwest, left coast and across the Atlantic pond...join us!

Episode 69 - Kansas ’Leftoverture’ [w/ special guest Bill Keith] Feb 05, 2022

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Nubs leads the discussion and review of Kansas' 1976 album 'Leftoverture' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

The boys welcome friend of the show, and expert consumer of the prog band from Topeka, Mr. Bill Keith. They talk radio...nerd out on progressive rock...and then pick apart this mid-70's gem of a record often regarded as a prog-rock classic. Why the violin? What did free beer have to do with this album? Who is the old ass man on the cover? And, what in the world is an Opus Insert? Who cares...let's boogie. Join!

Episode 68 - Phish ’Billy Breathes’ Jan 21, 2022

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Toph leads the discussion and review of Phish's 1996 album 'Billy Breathes' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

We are back, doing what we do, for better or for worse…as the fellas dissect this jam band studio triumph -- and ask the age old question: can bands of this genre produce memorable studio albums? Be there as we discuss the importance/non-importance of screen savers...the importance/non-importance of doing a Pelaton cool down ride...and, the sounds, sights and smells of a Grateful Dead show. Feel good about Hood, and join us!!

Episode 67 - 2021 Year in Review + Album of the Year Special Jan 09, 2022

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The boys are back in town...and lend some thoughts to their top album releases of 2021, reveal their respective 2021 Album of the Year, and apologize for their terrible sports predictions. Enjoy!

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