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#217: Bands Reuniting Round Table Discussion Mar 10, 2015

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For our March Round Table Discussion, we're joined by Chip Midnight of Kids Interview Bands, Tom Mullen of the Washed Up Emo, and Louise Post of Veruca Salt to talk about bands reuniting. Louis fills us on how how the band got back together, how the new songs for their Record Store Day seven inch came to be, and plans for a full length album in 2015. We also discuss the break-up of the band and how families and maturity change band dynamics. in addition, we go round the table and discuss whether or not it's necessary for new bands to even put out new material, or if shows are enough, and is it important to have original members back in the band. We also dig into bands if some bands appear to be more interested in the festival paycheck than reuniting for more artistic reasons, what bands reunited that none of us expected, which reunions exceeded expectations and which were let downs, and what bands do we really, really wish would reunite, but probably won't. It's a big show you don't want to miss.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - It's Holy by Veruca Salt11:01 - The Museum of Broken Relationships by Veruca Salt18:36 - Son of Three by The Breeders21:07 - Matamoros by The Afghan Whigs42:52 - Almost Ready by Dinosaur Jr.Outro - Surface Envy by Sleater-Kinney
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#216: Release by Cop Shoot Cop Mar 03, 2015

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This week's Requested Review is the fourth and final album by Cop Shoot Cop, 1994's Release. Neither of us knew what to expect, and our preconceived notions based on the album cover were quickly dashed as this hard-to-categorize two-bass, drum, minimalist guitar, vocal and occasional piano, horns and harmonica band took us on a interesting ride through post-punk, industrial and straight-up rock conventions.

Songs in the Episode:

Intro - Interference2:21 - History of the Band8:20 - It Only Hurts When I Breathe12:03 - Any Day Now14:34 - Suckerpunch21:43 - LullabyOutro - Turning Inside Out
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#215: Interview with John Davis of Superdrag and The Lees of Memory Feb 24, 2015

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Joining us this week is John Davis of Superdrag and The Lees of Memory. We discuss how The Lees of Memory formed, writing and recording the debut Sisyphus Says released last year, and plans for touring and the second album due out later in 2015. John tells us about his musical up bringing, getting his first guitar, playing in a variety of real and imagined bands, before hooking up with the guys who would form Superdrag. From there, we discuss the pros and cons of working with a major label in the 1990s, how age can alter the perception of lyrics written over a decade ago, the importance of publishing in keeping a band together, and we get an impromptu drum solo from a young member of the Davis clan. John also explains his decision to (temporarily) put the Superdrag name to rest and record as a solo artist, then front Epic Ditch before taking Superdrag for one last spin.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - We Are Siamese by The Lees of Memory4:36 - Deliquesce by The Lees of Memory28:26 - Pine Away by Superdrag43:51 - Bankrupt Vibration by Superdrag1:06:19 - Drag Me Closer To You by Superdrag1:16:58 - I Hear Your Voice by John Davis1:28:52 - Singular Form by Epic DitchOutro - Little Fallen Star
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#214: Attack of the Grey Lantern by Mansun Feb 17, 2015

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Thanks to a Requested Review, we're able to continue our Britpop month with Mansun and their debut released from 1997, Attack of the Grey Lantern. We (re)discover the perils of trying to review a record released with different versions for the US and UK on various streaming platforms, and not communicating about it before the review. Still, we managed to form some coherent thoughts about a band that draws as much from their nearby Britpop influences as American bands from decades earlier.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Take It Easy, Chicken5:07 - History of the Band10:32 - Stripper Vicar16:05 - Wide Open Space22:46 - The Chad Who Loved Me / Millennium (Robbie Williams)Outro - Taxloss
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#213: Discussion on Britpop Feb 10, 2015

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For our Britpop round table, we're joined by returning guests Neal Schmitt and Andy Derer, as well as newbie Jim Kopeny. We talk about how we discovered Britpop and our favorite bands and albums of the era, discuss the effect of "Noelrock" and Wonderwall on the second wave of Britpop bands, and legacy Britpop left behind.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Connection by Elastica3:54 - When & Where We Discovered Britpop11:02 - Albums That Have Stood The Test of Time and Haven't11:51 - King of the Kerb by Echobelly16:36 - Are The Verve Britpop/What Makes the Britpop Sound?24:14 - A Design For Life by Manic Street Preachers30:36 - "Noelrock" and the Wonderwall Effect35:57 - One-Hit Wonders36:59 - Hey Dude by Kula Shaker43:01 - Discussion on Pulp52:49 - Legacy of Britpop/Post-BritpopOutro - Pick A Part That's New by Stereophonics
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#212: Your Arsenal by Morrissey Feb 03, 2015

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This week's Requested Review kicks off our Britpop month with one of the Godfather's of the sound, Morrissey, and his 1992 album Your Arsenal. While Morrissey's partnership with Johnny Marr in The Smiths produced legendary results, his output as a solo artists hasn't been nearly as consistent or compelling. With a new band for this album, do they match the lyrical aspirations of Morrissey? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Glamorous Glue3:44 - History of the Band11:47 - You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side15:16 - We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful17:57 - Certain People I Know20:18 - Glamorous Glue26:42 - The National Front DiscoOutro - We'll Let You Know
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#211: Interview with Kellii Scott of Failure Jan 27, 2015

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Joining us this week is Kellii Scott of the recently reunited Failure, who will release their first new (and fourth overall) album this Spring (most likely May). Kellii takes us through his drumming history, starting out listening to AC/DC and Rush records while staring at KISS Alive artwork, through his move to Los Angeles and starting out with Liquid Jesus before joining Failure. He shares the story of how he joined Failure (and almost blew it), through the making of Fantastic Planet to the demise of the band, as well as his post Failure gigs playing with Blinker the Star and Veruca Salt, as well as a drumming for Linda Perry, up to the writing and recording of the as-yet-untitled album (we tried to get it out of him!) in progress. How are Failure songs written? Is Fantastic Planet a concept album? What was the catalyst for the band reuniting? Can a band with "mystique" survive in the social media world? We answer all these questions and many more.

Note: the sound quality is a little bumpy for the first six or so minutes thanks to a choppy phone connection, but clears up after that.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - The Focus by Failure9:52 - The Colourful Ones by Liquid Jesus25:46 - Let It Drip (Demo) by Failure37:03 - Heliotropic by Failure56:49 - Enjoy The Silent (Depeche Mode cover) by Failure1:09:44 - Lift Me Up by Christina Aguilera1:15:17 - So Weird by Veruca SaltOutro - Come Crashing by Failure
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#210: Blues for the Red Sun by Kyuss Jan 20, 2015

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Our Requested Review for this week is Blues for the Red Sun by Kyuss from 1992. Desert rock, stoner rock, metal - whatever you call it, it's heavy, and their sound has influenced bands like Mastodon, Baroness and many more for over twenty years.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Green Machine6:54 - History of the Band20:32 - Molten Universe26:30 - Freedom Run29:13 - Writhe35:20 - Thong SongOutro - Allen's Wrench
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#209: Discussion on Favorite and Forgotten Albums of 1995 Jan 13, 2015

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This week, we tread new water with our first round table discussion. Joining us are Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine and Chip Midnight of Kids Interview Bands to revisit the albums of 1995. First we dive into our favorites from 1995 that still stand the test of time before heading in the other direction, albums that we used to love, but not so much anymore.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Fig Dish - Bury Me3:33 - The Abbreviated History of 1990s Music6:45 - Favorite Albums from 199529:16 - Foo Fighters discussion31:07 - Not So Favorite Albums from 199543:10 - Neil Young discussion49:59 - White Zombie discussionOutro - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane
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#208: Hi-Fi Sci-Fi by Dramarama Jan 06, 2015

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Our first review of 2015 is a request to check out the 1993 album Hi-Fi Sci-Fi by Dramarama. Best known for their mid-eighties single "Anything, Anything," Hi-Fi Sci-Fi was the last recording from the band for over a decade. The sound is more refined from their earlier recordings, and incorporates a wide range of influences into their brand of rock that borders on pop punk one minute and Stones-y ballads the next. The album didn't make much of a dent commercially in '93, does it deserve a second listen? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Shadowless Heart4:08 - Anything, Anything5:47 - History of the Band12:46 - Work for Food15:05 - Senseless Fun22:05 - Prayer29:35 - Bad SeedOutro - Right On Baby, Baby
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