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Episode 33: Tripping Daisy ”Jesus Hits Like the Atom Bomb” Apr 25, 2022

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If you think you've seen loopy before, this episode may very well top that cake! For episode 33 this week, Savannah has chosen the band Tripping Daisy and their 1998 album "Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb." Tripping Daisy is a neo-psychedelic pop-rock band from Dallas, Texas. They formed in 1990 but would disband in 1999 after the sudden death of guitarist Wes Berggren. The band had hit one-hit-wonder status in 1995 when they released their album "I Am An Elastic Firecracker" which spawned their only charting single "I Got A Girl." Their 1998 album "Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb" was released in July of that year under Island Records. The album spawned two singles, "Waited A Light Year" and "Sonic Bloom." For music, merch and more, go to www.trippingdaisy.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found at: www.ratetherecord.ca All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 32: Kate Bush ”Hounds of Love” Apr 18, 2022

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Another episode, another listener-requested episode! This week, we're going back to the 80s to check out Kate Bush and her 1985 album "Hounds of Love." Get on in here and check it out! Kate Bush is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer. She released her debut album "The Kick Inside" at the age of 20, and it was co-produced by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour. Kate would go on to become a highly influential artist with her unique and experimental approach to both the pop and rock genres. Her fifth studio album "Hounds of Love" was released in September 1985 under EMI records. The album would go on to find massive success and receive vast praise across most of the music review board. The album spawned four singles: Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God), Cloudbusting, Hounds of Love, and The Big Sky. For music, merch and more, go to www.katebush.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 31: Billy Talent ”Billy Talent II” Apr 11, 2022

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It's been a few episodes, but Savannah has the say for episode 31. This week, she's picked Canadian pop-rock outfit Billy Talent and their 2006 album "Billy Talent II." Billy Talent is a pop-rock/pop-punk band that formed in 1993 (originally under the name Pezz) in Mississauga, Ontario. The band's main line-up has stayed the same over the years except for their original drummer Aaron Solowoniuk who has been on hiatus due to a battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Other members consist of Ben Kowalewicz on vocals, guitarist and vocalist Ian D'Sa, Jon Gallant on bass guitar and backup vocals, and Jordan Hastings of Alexisonfire on drums since 2016. Their second studio album "Billy Talent II" was released in June 2006 under Atlantic Records and was recorded at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. The album spawned 5 singles which include "Devil in a Midnight Mass", "Red Flag", "Fallen Leaves", "Surrender" and "This Suffering." For music, merch and more, go to www.billytalent.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 30: TV on the Radio ”Return to Cookie Mountain” Apr 04, 2022

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It's time we do another listener-requested episode! This week, Scott asked us to have a listen to Tv on the Radio and their 2006 album "Return to Cookie Mountain." Sit back, relax, and let's check it out! TV on the Radio is an indie rock/post-punk band out of Brooklyn, New York. They formed in 2001 and have run with the same lineup for all but one member. Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tunde Adebimpe, multi-instrumentalist David Andrew Sitek, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kyp Malone, and Jaleel Bunton on drums and percussion. The band's former bassist Gerard Smith passed away in 2011 after an unfortunate bout of lung cancer. The band's second album "Return to Cookie Mountain" was released in July 2006 under Interscope. Touch and Go, and 4AD. The album was received positively by fans and critics alike, with many 4 out 5's, 9 out of 10's, A to A- rankings, and ranked #2 on Pitchfork's list of the top 50 albums of 2006. The album spawned two singles "Wolf Like Me" and "Province (feat. David Bowie)." For music, merch and more, visit www.tvontheradio.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 29: Primus ”Sailing the Seas of Cheese” Mar 28, 2022

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All aboard for episode 29! This week we set sail on one of Kris' chosen albums. Let's take a look at Primus and their 1991 album "Sailing the Seas of Cheese" Primus is a progressive/funk-rock/metal band out of El Sobrante, California that formed in 1984. The band's most notable and longest last formation consists of Les Claypool on vocals and bass, Larry "Ler" Lalonde on guitar, and Tim "Herb" Alexander on drums and percussion. Their second studio album and major-label debut "Sailing the Seas of Cheese" was released in May 1991 under Interscope records and was recorded in Fantasy studios located in Berkeley, California. The album received positive reviews across several outlets. The album spawned the 3 singles "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver", "Tommy the Cat", and "Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers." For music, merch and more, visit www.primusville.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 28: The Grapes of Wrath ”Now and Again” Mar 21, 2022

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We're finally doing another listener request! Not only that, but we'll be doing 2 more over the next 5 weeks, so stay tuned for that! Today, we're looking at The Grapes of Wrath and their 1989 album "Now and Again." The Grapes of Wrath are an alternative rock band from Kelowna, British Columbia. The band was originally formed in 1983 and has been broken up and reunited twice. The band's current lineup Chris and Tom Hooper along with Kevin Kane is the original band formation minus Vincent Jones. The band's 4th studio album "Now and Again" came out in July 1989 under Nettwerk records. The album has been certified platinum and spawned the band's biggest single to date "All the Things I Wasn't." For more on the band, visit www.grapesofwrath.ca Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 27: Kevin Gilbert ”Thud” Mar 14, 2022

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Out of all the albums Savannah has chosen, she finally picks one truly near and dear to her heart. For episode 27, we take a look at Kevin Gilbert and his 1995 album "Thud." Kevin Gilbert was a rock artist from Sacramento, California. He was born November 20th, 1966, and passed away on May 18, 1996, at the age of 29. Gilbert worked with several projects to varying degrees including Eddie Money, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Keith Emerson and Sheryl Crow. His debut solo album "Thud" was released in March 1995 under PRA. Thud would also be the last album to be released before his unfortunate passing the following year. For more music and information, visit www.kevingilbert.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 26: U2 ”The Joshua Tree” Mar 07, 2022

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It's been a little while since we looked at an album celebrating an anniversary, but that changes today! For episode 26, we look at the massively successful U2 and their 1987 album "The Joshua Tree." The album turns 35 years old on March 9, 2022, so what better time than now to check it out! U2 is a rock and alternative band from Dublin, Ireland that formed in 1976. Through the '80s and into the '90s, U2 found massive success as well as notoriety for their charitable and humanitarian efforts. Their 5th studio album "The Joshua Tree" was released in March 1987 under Island Records. The album spawned 5 hits, including "Where the Streets Have No Name", "With or Without You", "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", "In God's Country", and "One Tree Hill." For music, merch and more, visit www.u2.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page! https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j1xPAI0vf4q6vp3ttCkKaBGvCjKaw_MBKDs5-adPQzU/edit All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 25: Fishbone ”Give a Monkey a Brain and He’ll Swear He’s the Center of the Universe” Feb 28, 2022

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A quarter of the way to 100 episodes, and we're still flying! This week for episode 25, Savannah picks out the band Fishbone and their 1993 album "Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe." *Need to catch my breath after that one* Fishbone is a funk metal band out of Los Angeles, California. They formed in 1979 and are currently still active today. Their fourth full length studio album "Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe" was released in May 1993 under Columbia Records and was recorded at One on One Studios. The album produced five singles including "Swim", "Unyielding Conditioning", "Servitude", "Black Flowers", and "No Fear." For music, merch and more, go to www.fishbone.net. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page! https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j1xPAI0vf4q6vp3ttCkKaBGvCjKaw_MBKDs5-adPQzU/edit All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 24: Saul Williams ”The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust!” Feb 21, 2022

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Another week, another episode. This week for episode 24, Kris has chosen the 2007 album "The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust!" by Saul Williams! Saul Williams is a rapper, actor, singer, songwriter and poet from New York. He has a BA in acting and philosophy, as well as an MFA in acting. He started performing live poetry in 1995 and started making music in 1999. T.I.R.A.L.O.N.T. was released in November 2007. It's William's third studio album. It was produced by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails (who also makes appearances on the album) and was released through Fader Label For music, merch and more, visit www.saulwilliams.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below! All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page! https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j1xPAI0vf4q6vp3ttCkKaBGvCjKaw_MBKDs5-adPQzU/edit All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

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