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Episode 23: Living Colour ”Vivid” Feb 14, 2022

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Time to push on forward with Episode 23. This week is Savannah's pick, and it's all about Living Colour and their 1988 debut album "Vivid." Living Colour is a hard rock/funk metal band out of New York City, New York. They formed in 1984, but wouldn't release their debut until four years later. They have been described as heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip hop, punk, and alt-rock/metal. Their debut album "Vivid" came out in May 1988. It was recorded in New York City through three different studios; Skyline, Sound on Sound, and Right Track Studios. The album was released through Epic Records and co-produced by Rolling Stone's Mick Jagger. The album spawned one of the band's biggest singles "Cult Of Personality." For music, merch and more, visit www.livingcolour.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

Episode 22: Animals As Leaders ”Self-Titled” Feb 07, 2022

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Episode 22 is now HEAR for you... what an awful pun. But it's a great episode though! This week we take a look at Animals As Leaders and their 2009 self-titled debut album! Animals as leaders is a progressive metal band out of Washington, DC. The band was originally created in 2007 but lead guitarist Tosin Abasi. Second guitarist Javier Reyes and drummer Matt Halpem (replaced by Navene Koperweis in 2009, and Koperweis was replaced by Matt Garstka in 2012) joined the band soon after the release of the self-titled album for touring support, only to become full-time members for every release since. The self-titled album was released in April 2009 under Prosthetic Records. For music, merch and more, visit www.animalsasleaders.org 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 All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 21: Megadeth ”Countdown to Extinction” Jan 31, 2022

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For episode 21, Savannah pulled a classic out of the metal vaults. Does the album hold up? Is it as good as people remember? Let's talk about it as we take a look at "Countdown to Extinction" by Megadeth. Megadeth is a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. They formed in 1983, shortly after frontman Dave Mustaine parted ways with his former band Metallica. Their fifth studio album "Countdown to Extinction" was released in July 1992. it was recorded at "The Enterprise" in Burbank, California, and was released through Capitol Records. The album produced four singles, including Symphony of Destruction, Foreclosure of a Dream, Sweating Bullets, and Skin o' My Teeth. For music, merch and more, go to www.megadeth.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 All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 20: Bob Dylan ”Blonde On Blonde” Jan 24, 2022

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For episode 20, we used theshfl.com again to give us another randomized album to look at. If you remember, we did this for episode 10 as well. This time we pulled Bob Dylan and his 1966 album "Blonde On Blonde." Bob Dylan is an iconic folk artist born in Duluth, Minnesota until residing in New York City, New York. His seventh studio album "Blonde On Blonde" was released in June 1966 was released through Columbia Records, and recorded at two different Columbia studios; one in New York City, and the other in Nashville. The album had five singles, the highest chartist and most well-known of the bunch being "Rainy Day Women No. 12 & 35." 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 All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 19: Brooks & Dunn ”Steers & Stripes” Jan 17, 2022

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It's episode 19, and our second listener-requested episode! By request, we take a look at Brooks & Dunn and their 2001 album "Steers & Stripes." Brooks & Dunn is a country duo out of Nashville, Tennessee. The group consists of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Each artist found success in their solo careers but joined forces in 1990. Their seventh studio album "Steers & Stripes" was released in April 2001. It was released through Arista Nashville and spawned 5 singles. For more music and information, visit www.Brooks-Dunn.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 All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia

Episode 18: Nine Inch Nails ”Year Zero” Jan 10, 2022

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We're back for season 2 of the podcast. There couldn't be a better way to kick it off than with the 2007 Nine Inch Nails album "Year Zero| Nine Inch Nails is an industrial rock band from Los Angeles, California (originally Cleveland, Ohio). The band's only original studio member was Trent Reznor until Reznor recruited longtime collaborator Atticus Ross in 2016. NIN's 5th studio album "Year Zero" was released in April 2007 through Interscope Records. For more music and merch, visit www.nin.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 or drop us an email at ratetherecord@gmail.com! 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 17: Cynic ”Kindly Bent To Free Us” Dec 20, 2021

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This is the final episode of 2021. So let's take a look at Cynic and their 2014 album "kindly Bent To Free Us." There will be a best of coming out next week, and a new bonus episode on January 3rd. The podcast/episode 18 will come back on Monday, January 10tth, 2022. Cynic is a three-piece progressive metal band from Miami, Florida. The album has the band's only remaining original member Paul Masvidal on vocals and guitars, as well as Sean Malone on bass and Chapman stick, and Sean Reinert on drums. Their 3rd studio album "Kindly Bent To Free Us" was released in February 2014. It was recorded at Perfect Sound Studios in Los Anegles, and was released through Season of Mist. For music, merch and more, visit www.cyniconline.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 or drop us an email at ratetherecord@gmail.com! 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 16: Big Wreck ”Ghosts” Dec 13, 2021

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Here it is, the 2nd last episode of 2021. This week we listen to "Ghosts" by Big Wreck! Big Wreck is a Canadian-American rock band that started originally in Boston, Massachusetts in 1994. The band has seen many lineup changed, with lead singer and guitarist Ian Thornley being the sole original member. Their 4th studio album "Ghosts" was released in Canada in June 2014, and the US in July 2014. The album was recorded at Revolution Studios in Toronto, Ontario, and was released through Anthem Records. For more music and merch, visit www.bigwreckmusic.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 or drop us an email at ratetherecord@gmail.com! 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 15: Eagles ”Hotel California” Dec 06, 2021

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It's episode 15, and it's also the 45th anniversary of "Hotel California" by Eagles! Eagles are a rock band out of Los Angeles, California. They formed in 1971 and the band consists of Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy Schmit, Deacon Frey, and Vince Gill. Their fifth studio album "Hotel California" came out in December 1976 through Asylum Records. For music, merch and more, visit www.eagles.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 or drop us an email at ratetherecord@gmail.com! 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 14: Pitchshifter ”www.pitchshifter.com” Nov 29, 2021

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It's time for episode 14, and our freshmen episode takes a look at Pitchshifter and their 1998 album "www.pitchshifter.com." Pitchshifter is an industrial metal band from Nottingham, England, and they formed in 1989. Their 4th studio album "www.pitchshifter.com" was released in April 1998 under Geffen Records. The name of the album is (at the point of this episode's release) a dead URL that is currently for sale. For more music and merch, you can visit www.pitchshifteruk.bandcamp.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 or drop us an email at ratetherecord@gmail.com! 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

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