That Record Got Me High Podcast

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S4E186 - Ozzy Osbourne 'Diary Of A Madman' with Eric Loehrmann Sep 18, 2021

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We go full-on metal this week, as Seattle Washington's Eric Loehrmann brings in a record that got his thirteen-year-old self hopelessly high: 'Diary Of A Madman' by the one and only Ozzy Osbourne. This full-throttle follow-up to 'Blizzard of Oz' was also, sadly, the final studio recording of guitar virtuoso Randy Rhoads. His fiercely inventive neo-classical playing is all over this album, making it a true heavy metal classic!

S4EMOVIE -Bonus Patron-curated Episode 'That Soundtrack Got Me High' Sep 12, 2021

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'What movie is that song from?' For this special bonus episode some of our patrons introduce their favorite movie soundtracks. Pass the popcorn and turn it up!!

S4E185 - Andrew W.K. 'You're Not Alone' with Mark Guerita Sep 11, 2021

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Self-proclaimed 'God of Partying' Andrew W.K. is an enigma: a classically trained musical prodigy who's over-the-top songs about parties and positivity make Jim Steinman seem restrained. This week's guest - the mysteriously named Mark Guerita - does his best to explain why this amped-up-motivational-speaker of a record is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. Our advice: check your cynicism at the door and TURN IT UP!

S4E184 - Interpol 'Turn On The Bright Lights' with Josh Mackenzie Sep 04, 2021

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Recorded right after 9/11 2001, Interpol's debut record "Turn On The Bright Lights" struck a darkly satisfying chord for many, including this week's guest Scottish singer/songwriter Josh Mackenzie (Lional, The Joshua Hotel) Their sleek, melancholy sound and enigmatic lyrics were just what he needed to hear at the time, and greatly influenced his own songwriting. New York cares!

The Magic of Charlie Watts - with Bobby MacIntyre Aug 28, 2021

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Never flashy, always classy...there was just SOMETHING about the late Charlie Watts' drumming with the Rolling Stones that was pure rock-n-roll magic! We asked drummer/producer Bobby MacIntyre to join us and shine a little light on what it was that made his playing so special. R.I.P. Charlie.

S4E183 - Prince 'The Gold Experience' with Garry Messick Aug 28, 2021

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In 1995, having changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol, the artist formerly known as Prince released an album combining pop, funk, rock, soul, and jazz that grinds, pulsates and ROCKS like only he can. Returning guest Garry Messick makes the case for it's eclectic brilliance, and we turned it up and went along for the ride. "Only my enemies call me 'Prince.' Only those that want to hurt or offend me call me 'Prince'. 'Prince' is dead. I killed him." - Prince Rogers Nelson, 1995

S4E182 - The Knack 'Get The Knack' with Sam Fogarino Aug 21, 2021

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Old friend - and former bandmate - Sam Fogarino (Interpol) returns with a record that briefly set the world on fire but ultimately fell victim to a somewhat unfair backlash: The Knack's multi-platinum debut "Get The Knack"! As power-pop records go it's a masterclass in super-catchy - if at times lyrically problematic - songwriting and dynamically energetic playing, and it provided a partial blueprint for young Sam's own powerfully precise drumming. Turn it up!! Spotify episode playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1uPOPwShugVEZKdZqo70c8?si=ff54333b5c564a29

S4E181 - Squeeze 'East Side Story' with Peter Norris Aug 14, 2021

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Singer/songwriter Peter Norris phoned in all the way from Glasgow, Scotland to discuss "East Side Story" by Squeeze. Are songwriting duo Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford REALLY the "new wave heirs to Lennon and McCartney's throne"? We don't know about that, but you'd be hard pressed to find a finer collection of pop-rock songs, with notes of R&B, blue-eyed soul, Merseybeat and rockabilly baked right in! Spotify episode playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5FVKRM3x4ipEqP95I54WV3?si=1ddf1308712f4503

S4E180 - Bonzo Dog Band 'Urban Spaceman' with Ira Robbins Aug 07, 2021

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Legendary rock and roll magazine Trouser Press was a big part of my musical coming-of-age, so I was super excited to have founding editor/publisher Ira Robbins on the show to discuss a record that expanded HIS artistic horizons as a NY teenager: "Urban Spaceman" by Bonzo Dog Band. A collective as much as a band, the Bonzo's combined an absurdist mix of pop, cabaret, and Dada to create a surrealist portrait of late-60s England and beyond. Spotify episode playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6oHV5QxS9bYZr8bjFIDbds?si=d10a331b079e4199

S4E179 - Stevie Wonder 'Innervisions' with Steve Dawson Jul 31, 2021

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You might not draw a straight line between Chicago singer/songwriter Steve Dawson's (Dolly Varden)music and Stevie Wonder, but when he first heard Wonder's 1973 record "Innervisions" as a teen living in Idaho it seriously freaked him out. But in a good way. This is the sound of musical prodigy 'Little Stevie Wonder' growing up and tackling real-life themes such as drug abuse, inequality and systemic racism, expanding the boundaries of what popular music could be. Higher Ground indeed! Spotify episode playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mFb9QKQCTEP3OUvITQxzy?si=b648e72d19994898

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