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#197: Psychic Hearts by Thurston Moore Oct 21, 2014

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This week we're revisiting the 1995 debut solo release Psychic Hearts by former Sonic Youth frontman/guitarist Thurston Moore. With a new solo album just released, it's the perfect time to check out Moore's first solo outing, with the inevitable comparisons to his (then) full-time gig in Sonic Youth. Shorter, stripped down and condensed songs dominate the album, but is the lack of experimentation a blessing or a curse? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Psychic Hearts5:22 - History of the Band15:37 - Patti Smith Math Scratch19:17 - Ono Soul21:40 - Tranquilizers25:53 - Queen Bee and Her Pals29:48 - Staring Statues32:01 - Cindy (Rotten Tanx)49:45 - Pretty Bad
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#196: Stoner Witch by The Melvins Oct 14, 2014

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The Melvins have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their 1994 release Stoner Witch. With their combination of metal, psyche and punk, Melvins have carved out a loyal fan base of their brand of "sludge metal." Stoner Witch is the second of their three albums on a major label, but the that doesn't make them any less metal, psyche or punk, as the band turns in some of the most exciting music in their history.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Queen6:59 - History of the Band9:25 - Sweet Willy Rollbar15:55 - Roadbull20:30 - Revolve24:06 - Goose Freight TrainOutro - At The Stake
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#195: Twisted Tenderness by Electronic Oct 07, 2014

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With a new solo album released by Johnny Marr, we decided to check out his post-Smiths band Electronic along with Bernard Sumner of New Order and their third album from 1999, Twisted Tenderness. Steeped in the dance electronic music of the 1990s, Sumner and Marr each bring their respective sounds to the band. While this frees Sumner to explore more pop melodies, Marr can occasionally get lost in the layers of loops and synths. Is Electronic a successful collaboration? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Make It Happen

8:06 - History of the Band

14:14 - Like No Other

16:33 - Twisted Tenderness

22:24 - Can't Find My Way Home

26:23 - Haze

28:49 - Vivid

Outro - Prodigal Son

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#194: Hymns by Corey Glover Sep 30, 2014

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With a new Living Colour on the horizon, you figure now would be a good time to revisit a 90s Living Colour release. But we take a detour, and dig deep for the debut solo release by Living Colour frontman Corey Glover, and his 1998 album Hymns. Steeped in r&b and soul, this record finds Glover exploring Steve Wonder, Al Green and Sly Stone territory, while injecting it with some rock 'n roll swagger. Carving out original sounds while paying homage to those legendary artists, the record wobbles between original and familiar. Does it work as a whole? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Do You First Then Do Myself5:34 - History of the Band10:32 - Things Are Getting In The Way13:34 - Sermon18:55 - Silence24:16 - Lowball Express29:10 - Little GirlOutro - One
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#193: At Action Park by Shellac Sep 23, 2014

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Shellac have a new record out, so we're revisiting their debut release from 1994, At Action Park. Abrasive and metallic, Shellac are the post-punk grinding underbelly of the 90s alternative explosion thanks to producer/guitarist/singer Steve Albini. We dissect the record, and then chat about the recent U2 release through iTunes.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - My Black Ass4:19 - History of the Band10:30 - My Black Ass19:31 - Song of the Minerals21:48 - A Minute24:00 - Dog and Pony Show27:21 - Pull the CupOutro - The Idea of North
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#192: Ruby Vroom by Soul Coughing Sep 16, 2014

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Ex-Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty has a new solo record out, so we decided to revisit his former band's first release, 1994's Ruby Vroom. One of us rated this a worthy album, and one of gave it a decent single, so it's fair to say we don't see eye to eye on this album.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Bus to Beelzebub4:22 - History of the Band15:20 - Casiotone Nation19:34 - True Dreams of Wichita23:42 - Is Chicago, Is Not Chicago/I Wish31:03 - City of MotorsOutro - Screenwriter's Blues
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#191: Faithless Street by Whiskeytown Sep 09, 2014

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With a new solo album about to be released, we decided to revisit where it all started for Ryan Adams with the 1995 debut release Faithless Street from his band Whiskeytown. Steeped in the alternative country that rose to prominence thanks to bands like Uncle Tupelo and The Jayhawks, there is plenty to like about a band forging its own path while still staying ground in traditional country rhythms and themes. Our discussion is occasionally derailed by Ryan Adams "the personality" as much as the singer and songwriter, and the end result is clashing viewpoints on this record. One of thought this was worthy album start to finish. Who didn't. Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Drank Like a River8:00 - History of the Band16:06 - Drank Like a River18:51 - Too Drunk to Dream21:06 - Matrimony29:12 - RevengeOutro - If He Can't Have You
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#190: Subliminal Plastic Motives by Self Sep 02, 2014

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We travel back to 1995 to revisit the debut album Subliminal Plastic Motives by Self. Chock full of production goodness, S.P.M. is a dense, inventive record with a power pop heart, which is both a plus and minus. Self aren't afraid to mix-up genres, sometimes within a single song, but is there too much of a good thing? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Borateen4:19 - Cannon5:19 - History of the Band16:17 - Marathon Shirt20:11 - Sophomore Jinx25:20 - Lucid AnneOutro - Stewardess
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#189: Return of The Rentals by The Rentals Aug 26, 2014

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The Rentals have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their debut album from 1995, Return of The Rentals. The band scored a minor hit with Friend of P, and this debut is full of even more radio-friendly singles, but can the keep the vocal and musical hooks flowing throughout the record with the analog synth, fuzz bass and boy/girl vocal set-up? Tune in to find out, and to hear Jason go on a interface design rant you may or may not want to miss.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - My Summer Girl

3:04 - Friends of P

5:51 - History of the Band

13:46 - Waiting

18:25 - Brilliant Boy

21:47 - Naive

26:32 - Please Let That Be You

Outro - The Love I'm Searching For

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#188: Twice Removed by Sloan Aug 19, 2014

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With a new album out soon and twenty years since their sophomore release Twice Removed, we thought now was a good time to head north of the border and investigate Sloan. We dive into the four-singer/songwriter band, try to figure out if this is the best Canadian album of all time, or even the best by the band, and end up trying to figure out the best decade for Canadian rock 'n roll.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Deeper Than Beauty3:41 - Money City Maniacs5:14 - History of the Band16:22 - Snowsuit Sound19:12 - People of the Sky21:21 - Coax Me/Go Your Own Way27:25 - Bells On30:28 - I Can Feel ItOutro - Worried Now
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