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#266: Interview with Kevin Martin of Candlebox Feb 16, 2016

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Joining us this week is Kevin Martin to walk us through the past, present and future of Candlebox and his career in music. Kevin fills us in on his earliest musical influences - his Mom and Dad, the Texas punks, and the mid/late 80s Seattle scene. From there, Kevin walks us through the wild ride that landed Candlebox on Madonna’s Maverick record label and put the band on the road for well over the year. We explore trials and tribulations surrounding the release of the bands second album Lucy and third album Happy Pills before going on hiatus. From there, we talk reforming Candlebox, releasing new albums in the ‘00s, politics in music, songwriting (for himself and others), working with Ken Andrews, the new album on Pledgemusic and much much more.

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Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Candlebox medley (You, Simple Lessons, Far Behind, Best Friend, Change)18:25 - You from Candlebox45:18 - Butterfly from Lucy1:02:44 - Best Friend from Lucy1:12:44 - It’s Alright from Happy Pills1:31:35 - Stand from Into The Sun1:43:54 - Simple Lessons from Lucy1:50:48 - Sweet Summertime from Love Stories and Other MusingsOutro - 10000 Horses from Happy Pills
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#265: Emo Roundtable Discussion Feb 09, 2016

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What exactly is emo? To help us, and several listeners who have asked this same question, we’ve assembled an emo all-star team to figure it out. Joining us is Tom Mullen (Washed Up Emo podcast, Is This Band Emo?) Eric Grubbs (Do You Know Who You Are? podcast, author of Post), and Jeff Takacs (Rocketfuel podcast, Punktastic).

In This Episode:

Intro - Emo Medley (Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids, Jimmy Eat World, Cursive, At The Drive-in)9:05 - What does the term “emo” mean?13:40 - What’s the difference between emo, post-punk and post-hardcore?”23:30 - What are the musical hallmarks of emo?30:30 - How did emo become mainstream in the ‘00s?53:50 - What’s the first emo album you give to someone who’s never heard emo?59:25 - What is the current state of emo?Outro - The Day’s Refrain by Texas Is The Reason
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#264: Dog Man Star by (The London) Suede Feb 02, 2016

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With an well-received new album just released, it’s the perfect time to check out an album by Britpop pioneers Suede (or, The London Suede here in the states). We put it up for a vote on our Patreon page, and after a tie-breaking coin flip, we’re checking out the 1994 sophomore album Dog Man Star. Like a lot of sophomore albums in the ‘90s, this album came after a well received (critically and commercially) debut. Did Dog Man Star suffer the dreaded sophomore slump? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - We Are The Pigs5:58 - History of the Band16:17 - We Are The Pigs23:58 - Still Life30:39 - HeroineOutro - The Asphault Life
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#263: Interview with Andy Hindman, Goo Goo Dolls roadie Jan 26, 2016

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For our first interview of 2016, we’re chatting with Andy Hindman, current bass technician (aka, roadie) for the Goo Goo Dolls. Andy started out in Columbus, Ohio playing in bands and going out on the road as a driver/roadie first for Watershed, then Howlin’ Maggie. After short stints with Dovetail Joint and Luscious Jackson, he joined the Goo Goo Dolls crew, which led him to jobs on tours for artists such as Buckcherry, Santana, Alanis Morrisette and Britney Spears. Andy gives us a behind the scene look at the world that takes place in the shadows of your favorite live shows.

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Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Roadie Medley (Jackson Browne, Tenacious D, Motorhead, Alice Cooper)Outor - Fucked by Lights by Angry Neighbors
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#262: Roundtable Discussion on the albums of 1996 Jan 19, 2016

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It’s our first roundtable discussion of 2016, and we’re tackling the albums from 20-years prior, with special guests Matt Wardlaw (Ultimate Classic Rock, Lost Together podcast), Chip Midnight (KidsInterviewBands.com) and Jeff Takacs (Rocketfuel podcast, Punktastic) to help us cover the best, the overlooked, the letdowns and faded-aways of ‘96.

In This Episode:

Intro - 1996 Medley (Soundgarden, Soul Coughing, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Nada Surf)3:36 - Overall Thoughts on Music in 199610:08 - Albums That Made An Immediate Impact29:39 - Anticipated Albums That Were Letdowns40:57 - Discussion on R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi-Fi46:47 - Albums from 1996 Discovered Later in Life56:13 - Albums That Have Not Stood The Test of Time1:04:01 - Choose One Albums to Represent 1996Outro - If I Could Talk I’d Tell You by The Lemonheads
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#261: Black Tie White Noise by David Bowie Jan 12, 2016

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It’s with heavy hearts we share with your are latest episode, recorded four days prior to the passing of David Bowie.

With Black Star, his 26th album just released, we decided to revisit his 1993 album Black Tie White Noise, co-produced with Nile Rodgers, who worked with Bowie on the successful Let’s Dance album ten years earlier. With drum and keyboard loops influenced by the burgeoning house and early 90s dance scene, BTWN shows off Bowie’s penchant for melodic hooks and Rodgers talent for infectious grooves, but the spotless production ended up sacrificing some of the emotion and left us feeling a bit cold, despite the inspired cover choices.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Black Tie White Noise10:44 - The Wedding Song13:33 - I Know It’s Gonna Happen18:41 - Don’t Let Me Down and DownOutro - Jump They Say
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#260: Thrumdrone by Carnival Art Jan 05, 2016

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We start our first show of the 2016 season addressing the passing of Scott Weiland before tackling our first requested review of the year, the 1991 album Thrumdone by Carnival Art. Band member connections to Weezer and Jane’s Addiction make this an interesting listen, but the sounds of those bands aren’t really present, for better or worse. Bouncing between catchy new wave, metal riffing and arty experimentation, Thrumdrone rarely stays on one idea for too long. Does that make for an interesting listen? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Hammers and Nails14:09 - Wrestling Swamis17:12 - Itchy Little House25:19 - Sticky GreenOutro - Mrs. Pears's Reptile Homework
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#259: Review of Season Five Dec 29, 2015

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It’s the final episode of 2015, and what a year it was! We recently kicked off our Patreon campaign, and on this episode dig a little deeper into what that means for the future of the show. We talk about our favorite interviews, roundtable discussions and album reviews, read some listener feedback and preview 2016.
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#258: Aluminum by Gods Child Dec 22, 2015

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For our final review of 2015, we’re checking out the sophomore album Aluminum from Gods Child. This New York City band has an interesting and at times odd combination of influences and sounds, jumping from jazz verses to soaring Bon Jovi choruses literally in the same song. Sometimes it works, other times it left us scratching our heads. But did we like it? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - This is the Real World3:36 - History of the Band7:01 - Serve Yourself13:09 - Need16:24 - Heart of ExtasyOutro - Female Elvis
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#257: Hello by Poe Dec 15, 2015

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As we discussed in our October roundtable episode on female artists of the 90s, 1995 was a historic year thanks to Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette. But Alanis wasn’t the only artist to make an impact. The New York Times noted in early 1996 about the debut album Hello by Poe and her “moody hip-hop to hymnlike piano to fingerpicking pop-folk.” We revisit this eclectic record that features contributions from former Guns ‘n Roses drummer Matt Sorum, late hip-hop producer/artist J Dilla and Alice in Chains/Jane’s Addiction recording engineer Dave Jerden.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Junkie1:38 - History of the Band10:33 - Hello16:36 - Choking the Cherry19:45 - Angry Johnny24:00 Trigger Happy Jack (Drive By A Go-Go)Outro - Hello (Band Version)
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