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#177: Kiss My Ass - Classic Kiss Regrooved Jun 03, 2014

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What's a good way for an otherwise musically incompatible band to find an audience in the 1990s? Enlist the most popular country artist, several popular alternative bands, a few respected metal bands, and for the hell of it, and Japanese artist, to cover your songs. That's exactly what KISS did for the 1994 tribute album Kiss My Ass - Classic KISS Regrooved. We dive into the songs, and reasoning behind this not-so-easy to digest compilation existing in the first place.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Plaster Caster

25:30 - Hard Luck Woman

37:37 - Rock and Roll All Nite

46:10 - Goin' Blind

58:18 - Detroit Rock City

Outro - She

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#176: Now I’m a Cowboy by The Auteurs May 27, 2014

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This week we tackle one of those on the edge of Britpop bands we always kinda, sorta heard about and kinda, sorta remember, The Auteurs, and their 1994 sophomore album Now, I'm a Cowboy. The lead track and single, Lenny Valentino, gets rave reviews from both of us, but how does the rest of the not-so-similar album stack up? Tune int to find out, and chime in on our discussion on how music discovery and commitment to ill-advised purchases has changed thanks to the web.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Life Class/Life Model3:57 - History of the Band8:45 - Lenny Valentino14:16 - Underground Movies21:10 - The Upper Classes26:02 - New French GirlfriendOutro - Daughter of a Child
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#175: Front End Loader by Front End Loader May 20, 2014

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Friend of the show Gavin provides another requested review from down under, this time it's the 1993 self-titled debut album by Front End Loader, who describe themselves as Australia's "least popular, relatively well-known band." FEL perfectly encapsulate the odd and uneasy transition of 80s metal and punk into 90s alternative, jumping from Metallica-influenced thrash to moodier grunge sounds. Does FEL succeed? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Fucking Great3:48 - History of the Band10:27 - My Side12:26 - I.G.18:37 - Me To Know26:10 - All Star JamOutro - 'fraid Not
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#174: The 12 Point Master Plan by Bobgoblin May 13, 2014

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Thanks to our most recent Requested Review, we're tackling the sophomore release by Dallas, Texas power-pop quartet Bobgoblin, 1997's The 12 Point Master Plan. Big guitars and big hooks make the Bobgoblin sound, but they've got to some hidden tricks up their sleeves thanks to a nimble rhythm section and tastefully used synths. Is The 12 Point Master Plan the best album you haven't heard? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Climb3:02 - History of the Band7:56 - One Down, One Across10:50 - Standing Up (to the Voice of America)17:36 - Close Your Eyes, KidOutro - Nine
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#173: Three Hundred by The Stereo May 06, 2014

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Thanks to a listener, this week we're checking out the 1999 debut album Three Hundred by The Stereo. Big hooks and loud guitars dominate this pop-punk record, with an occasional piano detour to mix things up. It was the right sound released at the right time, so why isn't The Stereo mentioned along side early 2000's successes like Fall Out Boy and New Found Glory - was it merely the public overlooking a hidden gem, or is this worth passing up? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - She Would Never4:52 - History of the Band14:48 - Ramona21:20 - DevotionOutro - Divine
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#172: Frankfurt: Telephonics by Mars Accelerator Apr 29, 2014

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This week's request review takes us to the unexplored world of Mars Accelerator, and their sophomore release from 1998, Frankfurt: Telephonics. Exploring the mathematical side of indie rock, Mars Accelerator aren't afraid to incorporate long sections of noise and dissonance paired with Built To Spill and Polvo-esque guitar riffage. Frankfurt: Telephonics is an interesting album, but is it for everyone? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Starlxt2:17 - History of the Band10:30 - Spites Are Looming14:13 - Zeroes And Ones17:08 - 1040 mOutro - Id Et Mien
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#171: Bang, the Earth is Round by The Sugarplastic Apr 22, 2014

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We're back with another listener review, this week week exploring the quirky power-pop of The Sugarplastic on their sophomore 1996 release, Band The Earth Is Round. The Sugarplastic combine the twisted pop of XTC and the Pixies with clear Beatles influence, occasionally detouring into They Might Be Giants and Presidents of the United States goofy-pop territory. The album works in places, but does it make for a cohesive listen? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Another Myself

2:35 - History of the Band

11:37 - Another Myself

16:29 - Polly Brown

19:04 - Sheep

Outro - Transworld Modal Operator
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#170: A Very Special Afghan Whigs Episode Apr 15, 2014

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Grab a beverage, find a comfortable seat, or hop in the car for a road trip, because this is a long one. We take in an in-depth look at the history of one our favorite bands, The Afghan Whigs, with special guest Lee Heidel, proprietor of SummerKiss.com, the longest running and most comprehensive Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers, Gutter Twins and all-things Greg Dulli website on the planet. Then, we go off into uncharted territory and review a new album! Do To The Beast is the first Afghan Whigs album in sixteen years, but did the beast slay our expectations? The results may shock you, tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Gentlemen

15:27 - Retarded

21:47 - Come See About Me

35:05 - Stage Banter/Never Take The Place of Your Man

42:33 - 66

1:06:23 - Matamoros

1:17:16 - Algiers

1:47:30 - Royal Cream

1:55:42 - These Sticks

Outro - Miles Iz Dead

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#169: Play With Love by Crow Apr 08, 2014

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We're back again to Australian for this week's requested review - the 1998 album Play With Love by Crow. Dark and ominous, with comparison to Girls Against Boys and Nick Cave, Crow shift gears throughout the album, from an industrial grind one track to a samba swing on the next - a dangerous combination in the wrong hands. Does Crow have what it takes to pull it off? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - A Broken Machine4:49 - History of the Band13:03 - Hate Need16:55 - Swollen Venus21:27 - Bobby PinOutro - Press On Let Go
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#168: Elsewhere for 8 Minutes by Something for Kate Apr 01, 2014

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Our run of Requested Reviews continues with the 1997 debut album Elsewhere for 8 Minutes by Australia's Something for Kate. On the surface this band sounds like a slightly edgier Bush, but dig deeper (as we always do) and a more complex and interesting band appears. But what made Bush successful, besides Gavin Rossdale's beautiful hair, were the radio-friendly vocal hooks. Does SFK produce the same results? Tune in to find out.

Songs in this Episode:

Intro - Prick2:41 - History of the Band11:54 - Captain (Million Miles An Hour)17:39 - Prick22:10 - Working Against MeOutro - Strategy
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