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2322: '90s Album Madness - 2nd Round, Critics and Listeners Quadrants Mar 11, 2026

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It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim to recap the second round in the Critics Quadrant and preview the second round in the Listeners Quadrant.

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Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.

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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

2321: Second Album Syndrome, Part Two Mar 10, 2026

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This week, we dive into a new series of episodes on the fabled Second Album Syndrome. As Patrick explains in the first episode, SAS is not a hot new band, but the challenge of following up a debut that was a critical or commercial success. While the first episode dealt with Patrick’s bad experience with SAS, part two focuses on a good experience: “Reckoning” following up “Murmur.”

Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2320: Second Album Syndrome, Part One Mar 09, 2026

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This week, we dive into a new series of episodes on the fabled Second Album Syndrome. As Patrick explains in the first episode, SAS is not a hot new band, but the challenge of following up a debut that was a critical or commercial success. First up, we’ll hear about Patrick’s first encounter with SAS in the form of Men Without Hats.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2319: '90s Album Madness - Second Round, Sales and Critics Quadrants Mar 07, 2026

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It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analyst Jason Goebel joins Jim and Patrick to recap the second round in the Sales Quadrant and preview the second round in the Critics Quadrant.

Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

2318: A Brief Tour of Patrick’s Shazam History Mar 05, 2026

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Patrick has been looking through the songs he identified with Shazam and he has questions… for himself.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2317: The Albums of 1975: Still Crazy After All These Years Mar 04, 2026

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Mark Neese takes over the pod today, following up on a series of episodes we did on the music of 1975 (Episodes 2240-2244). Mark’s focus is Paul Simon’s iconic 1975 record, Still Crazy After All These Years.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2316: January 2026 New Music 9: ASAP Rocky, Julian Lage, Bonerama, The Molotovs Mar 03, 2026

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Patrick was doing his usual maintenance on the January 2026 New Music Train when he discovered two people passed out at the back of the caboose. It was Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan and they were both holding new music picks. So today’s episode is for them and their discussion of music by ASAP Rocky, Julian Lage, Bonerama and The Molotovs.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2315: ’90s Album Madness – First Round, Hosts Quadrant and Second Round, Sales Quadrant Mar 02, 2026

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Patrick is joined by Mike Kohli and Jason Goebel (bracket analysts extraordinaire) to recap the first round of the host quadrant of our 90’s Album Madness tournament. The trio also preview the second round match up in the sales quadrant.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2314: January 2026 New Music 8: Imarhan Feb 27, 2026

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Patrick has rounded up the January 2026 New Music Train and is heading back to the depot to get it cleaned up, have the oil changed and given a wash and wax. On the way, he discusses the new album from Algerian group Imarhan.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2313: January 2026 New Music 7: Dry Cleaning, Blackwater Holy Light, Black Pistol Fire, Gluecifer Feb 26, 2026

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The January 2026 New Music Train has a pair of midwestern riders aboard on this episode: Mark Neese from Michigan and Sunny Varney from Illinois. The pair dish on new tunes from Dry Cleaning, Blackwater Holy Light, Black Pistol Fire and Gluecifer.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

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