Somethin To Dü

Episode 32 : Bob Mould "Body of Song" Jul 26, 2024

Sup!!! Fittingly enough, 19 years ago on this very day, Bob Mould released his album "Body of Song" and we talk about it and plot out the next couple episodes that won't take 9 months to drop!

Episode 31 : Hüsker Dü ”Warehouse : Songs and Stories” Oct 17, 2023

Hey! We recorded this on Bob Mould's birthday so you know it's gonna be a fun one. We dive into the Huskers swan song double LP and we think you're really gonna enjoy it.

Here's some of the music we mentioned at the top of the show:

Karate "Some Boots"

boygenius "the rest"

Split Single "Amplificado"

Temple of Void "Summoning the Slayer"

Love Interest "Motherwound"

The Sundays "Reading, Writing and Arithmetic"

Episode 30 : The Replacements ”Tim” & ”Tim : Let It Bleed Edition” (Ed Stasium Remix) w/ special guest Sal Cannestra Oct 06, 2023

Hey! We are posting this new episode on Mats bass player Tommy Stinson's birthday so first and foremost, Happy Birthday to Tommy!

What better way to celebrate than to dig into the 1985 classic major label debut by the Replacements, "Tim". We dig into the songs and discuss the new 2023 remix now that we've had some time to live with it. We brought on our friend Sal who you may remember from such episodes as "Episode 8 : Sal Cannestra talks the Replacements". We had a great time talking about the record with Sal, who was able to experience the album in real time so it added a great perspective.

Anyway, dig in!

P.S. as mentioned in the episode, here's a couple of streaming links to some of the albums mentioned. Give 'em a test play then buy some copies and support your local record shop!

Teenage Fanclub "Nothing Lasts Forever"

Wolves In The Throne Room "Celestial Lineage"

Sumerlands "Dreamkiller"

SUN ORGAN "Candlelight Showertime"

Labi Siffre "Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying"

Sal Cannestra "Department of Amusement"

Episode 29 : Come ”11:11” Sep 01, 2023

Hey! Remember us? better never than late, right? or something like that.
dig in as we take a deep dive into the debut LP by Boston's own Come. We still manage to connect it to the theme of our podcast, have no fear.

Episode 28 : The Replacements ”Hootenanny” Jun 06, 2023

Hey all! Sorry for the slight delay between eps but we're back with a real....hoot!

RUN IT!

Episode 27 : Hüsker Dü ”Metal Circus” May 16, 2023

The hits keep comin'! Listen in as we add a new segment to our intro and then break down the legendary 1983 "Metal Circus" LP from our Huskers.

Go!

Episode 26 : Bob Mould ”Silver Age” May 02, 2023

Told ya we'd be back soon! Tune in as we dive into Bob's first album for Merge Records and see what we think about it. Enjoy!

Episode 25 : The Replacements ”For Sale : Live at Maxwell’s” Apr 23, 2023

It's been a while, huh? Well...we're back! Kicking off our return with a discussion on this killer live album. We also talk about what the next episode will be and promise it won't be another 6 months until it drops. Enjoy!

Episode 24 : The Replacements ”All Shook Down” Sep 25, 2022

As promised, to honor the 32nd birthday of the final Replacements album we present you with Episode 24. Hope you dig it!

Episode 23 : Sugar ”Copper Blue” Sep 04, 2022

Hey! Remember us? We're back! Happy 30th birthday to "Copper Blue". Tune in and listen as we talk about our thought on this massive release and also pin down a date to post our next episode that is within the same month as this one! Can you believe that? Well, you better!

Episode 22 : Hüsker Dü : Zen Arcade Apr 04, 2022

Hey! It's been a while, huh? Miss us? If so, you're in luck because we've got almost 90 minutes of Zen Arcadey goodness for you right now. Tune in as Greg & Jude dissect this monumental 1984 double LP. Go!

Episode 21 : Ken Stringfellow (The Posies, R.E.M., Big Star) Sep 10, 2021

Okay, so we lied! We said "Zen Arcade" was going to be next but we could not resist the chance to share this interview with you so we decided to go off script. Today we have a very special guest. Jude & Greg are joined by Ken Stringfellow of The Posies, R.E.M., Big Star, Lagwagon and so many more as we discuss all things Hüsker Dü AND The Replacements AND tons more!

Make sure you follow Ken on Instagram (@kenstringfellow) and check out the link in bio to obtain tickets to watch a Live Stream broadcast on 9/11/2021 in honor of the 20th anniversary of Ken's solo LP "Touched". You can watch live or get a ticket at any time in the future at this link and watch On Demand.

Episode 20 : Goo Goo Dolls "Superstar Car Wash" Aug 20, 2021

Hey! Hope everyone has been having a nice summer. Time to cool off with a trip to the Superstar Car Wash, the 1993 LP from Buffalo's Goo Goo Dolls that features contributions from Paul Westerberg on a track. Tune in and listen as we discuss one of Greg's favorite albums that Jude had not ever heard until prepping for this episode!

Episode 19 : Sugar "Beaster" Jul 07, 2021

As a thank you to everyone for their patience, we decided to put up Episode 18 and 19 at the same time. For Episode 19, we discuss 1993's "Beaster" by Sugar. Is it an album? is it an EP? Let's talk!

Episode 18 :Scott McCloud talks The Replacements Jul 07, 2021

WOW. We are BACK. This time, we speak with Scott McCloud of Girls Against Boys, Soulside & New Wet Kojak about The Replacements. This was such a fun conversation and we're so grateful to Scott for talking with us. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 17 : The Replacements "Don't Tell A Soul" Apr 19, 2021

THIS IS NOT A TEST! We are BACK, baby! (Are we saying "baby" now?) Anyway, today we dive into the Replacements 1989 album "Don't Tell A Soul". This is a very divisive album for some people. Tune in and find out what we think.

Episode 16 : Hüsker Dü "Flip Your Wig" Feb 18, 2021

Don't call it a comeback! Welcome to our first episode of 2021 after an extended break. We are working to try and get more regular content so we apologize for the delay. At any rate, this is a BIG one! Listen in as Jude & Greg talk about the legendary 1985 album "Flip Your Wig" by Hüsker Dü. Enjoy!

Episode 15 : The Replacements "Pleased To Meet Me" Deluxe Box Set Dec 31, 2020

For Episode 15 (our last of the year! Getting it in just under the wire) Jude and Greg discuss the Mats box set that was released earlier this year. We also do a track by track breakdown of the vinyl LP that comes with the set which is the rough mixes of the album. If you haven't yet, check out Episode 3 where we break down the original album. Enjoy!

Episode 14 : Bob Mould "Blue Hearts" Nov 02, 2020

For Episode 14, Jude and Greg dig into a Bob Mould solo album for the first time on the pod. "Blue Hearts" was just released in September of this year and is perfect for the current climate. STDu wanted to make sure to get this episode out in time for Election Day and managed to get it out one day ahead of schedule. Enjoy and GO VOTE!

Episode 13 : Foo Fighters "Wasting Light" Oct 05, 2020

For Episode 13, Jude and Greg take a slight detour and discuss the Foo Fighters 2011 album "Wasting Light" which features Bob Mould on a track. Give a listen as both hosts talk about their opinion of the Foo Fighters career, the influence of Dave Grohl / Nirvana, the effect this collaboration with Bob had on his own career and much more!

Episode 12 : The Replacements "Tim" Sep 08, 2020

For Episode 12, Jude and Greg discuss The Replacements 1985 album "Tim" released on Sire Records. Topics discussed include a scheduling update, The Replacements biopic, signing to a major label and much more!

Episode 11 : Bob Mehr talks The Replacements Aug 24, 2020

For Episode 11, we are joined by very special guest Bob Mehr ("Trouble Boys : The True Story of The Replacements" author) to discuss all things Replacements. Tune in as Bob talks about his discovery of the band, the writing of the biography, the upcoming "Pleased To Meet Me" deluxe box set and lots more!

Episode 10 : Kamala Radha talks Hüsker Dü Aug 17, 2020

For Episode 10, Jude and Greg are joined by Kamala Radha (Sugar Shack Records) to talk about Hüsker Dü. Tune in as Kamala talks about growing up in the 90's New Jersey hardcore scene, spirituality, sexuality, Grant Hart's Nova Mob and much more!

Episode 9 : Hüsker Dü "New Day Rising" Aug 10, 2020

For Episode 9, Jude and Greg discuss Hüsker Dü's 1985 album "New Day Rising" released on SST Records. Topics discussed include a message from Lou Kregel re: Sugar artwork, the benefit of having multiple songwriters in a band, Spot being Spot and much more!

Episode 8 : Sal Cannestra talks The Replacements Aug 03, 2020

For Episode 8, Jude and Greg are joined by Sal Cannestra (Sleeper/Serpico, The Gerunds, The Thirteen) to talk about The Replacements. Tune in as Sal talks about discovering the band from a magazine review, seeing them numerous times, a hilarious in-store signing story and lots more!

Episode 7 : Sugar "File Under : Easy Listening" Jul 27, 2020

For episode 7, Jude and Greg discuss Sugar's 1994 album "File Under : Easy Listening". Topics discussed include finding the album at a Dollar Store in South Jersey in the early 2000s, Rico and their tinted CD cases, late night burrito runs and so much more!

Episode 6 : The Replacements "Stink" Jul 15, 2020

For episode 6, Jude and Greg discuss the Replacements 1982 EP "Stink". Topics discussed include their short relationship with hardcore, being "frenemies" with Hüsker Dü, dropping out of school, Bob Odenkirk, a possible offshoot podcast exploring the Cave-In catalog and so much more!

Episode 5 : Jeff Dean talks Hüsker Dü Jul 08, 2020

For episode 5, Somethin To Dü welcomes a special guest, Jeff Dean. Jeff plays/played in bands such as Airstream Futures, The Bomb, All Eyes West, Noise By Numbers, Dead Ending and tons of others. Listen as Jeff discusses his roots in the Las Vegas hardcore scene, playing with Bob Mould, meeting Grant Hart, his favorite Hüsker related songs and so much more!

Episode 4 : Hüsker Dü "Everything Falls Apart" Jun 25, 2020

* First day of Celebrated Summer

* Hüsker Dù tribute discussion

* Corrections from Episode 3

* "Never Mind" doesn't sound like The Who * "I Wanna Live" vs. "The Ledge" * New York Hardcore connection * "I've heard this podcast before" * Naming a kid because of a burrito * Fugazi show with a "Metal Circus" shirt * Jude's most rare record? * Siren Records may have a copy of EFA for sale * Reflex Records * Rejected by Twin/Tone * "Remember compilations?" * A feeder for the Majors * The indie label explosion of the early 80s * "Milo Goes To College" * Henry Rollins * Is EFA the best sounding Spot recording? * Rejected by SST then signed by SST as the first non West Coast band * Terry Katzman RIP * Track by Track analysis * Announcement for Episode 5 and lots more!

Episode 3 : The Replacements "Pleased To Meet Me" Jun 10, 2020

Greg’s memory is shot
Singles & B-Sides addressed
Bob’s got a brand new bag
Why “Pleased to Meet Me”?
Gaining steam from “Tim”
Saturday Night Live
Paul gets his finger stomped in the pit
Demos with Bob
Paul quits
Bob’s gone
Three people drinking for four
Vomit on the ceiling
Guitar Hero at Chuck E Cheese
Track by Track analysis
Announcement for Episode 4

and lots more!

Episode 2 : Hüsker Dü "Candy Apple Grey" Jun 02, 2020

- Thanks for the support

- Special shout out to Siren Records in Doylestown, PA

- Why “Candy Apple Grey” first?

- Chronology in six short bursts

- The first American indie/Hardcore band to sign to a major label?

- Spin Magazine concert

- No more SPOT

- Hands off, Warner Bros!

- Opium smoking

- Greg Norton goes camping

- Venn diagram breakdown

- The underground is gettin’ upset!

- This is a Grant Hart album

- "Candy Apple Grey" ignored by Bob?

- ELEVEN MILLION + streams?????

- Track by Track analysis

- Announcement for Episode 3

and lots more!

Somethin To Dü - Episode #1 : New Pod Rising May 27, 2020

Welcome to Somethin To Dü, a podcast devoted to Hüsker Dü and The Replacements with your hosts Jude and Greg.

- Intro

- "A Police shirt at an American Nightmare Show"

- Skateboarding to the record store

- 120 Minutes

- "Pleased To Meet Me" on repeat in a Hyundai Elantra

- Reissue CD's > Reissue vinyl

- Details for Episode #2

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