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Episode 170 Recap
Did the Music Industry Kill the Album, or Did We? (Plus 5 New Songs That Don't Suck) Lately, I haven't been able to shake this thought about what it actually…
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Episode 169 Recap
50 Years of the Beast, an Alternate Beatles Reality, and Bollywood Gangster Rap I’m back from San Diego. I’ve got a new tattoo, a lingering case of the "travel crud,"…
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Episode 168 Recap
Discover five live albums that don’t suck—from Rush and Iron Maiden to Peter Gabriel and Tesla. Host Mark Bradbourne shares the best live recordings that capture energy without the crowd noise chaos.
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Episode 167 Recap
Mark explores the Brennan B3 audio jukebox, a "graduation gift" that’s reviving his massive CD collection. Plus, new music reviews featuring Culture Wars, Fantastic Cat, Dylan Santiago, and Man/Woman/Chainsaw.
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Episode 166 Recap
Mark and Seymour break down the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, from the Oasis "pissing match" to Mariah Carey’s surprising snub. Plus, five new songs from Plini, Tigercub, and more that you need to hear.
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Episode 165 Recap
The Nostalgia Spectrum - From Rush’s Tribute to the Stones’ Secret Society The 2026 musical horizon is looking a lot like a greatest hits compilation of our GenX adolescence. Somewhere out…
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Episode 164 Recap
The Eulogy for the Power Ballad Have you ever experienced a "thumb cramp"? Not from texting, but from holding a Bic lighter aloft for the duration of a five-minute power ballad at a…
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Episode 163 Recap
Ever thought classical music was just for nap time? Think again. We’re diving into "Symphonies That Don’t Suck," featuring head-banging Shostakovich, riots in Paris, and the mechanical chaos of John Adams. Strap in for a wild ride through the metal side of the orchestra!
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Episode 162 Recap
Discover why human imperfection beats AI "slop" in music. Mark dives into the controversy of AI-generated tracks, the "Fortnite" comparison, and reviews 5 must-hear songs from The Sheepdogs, Angine de Poitrine, and more
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Episode 161 Recap
Dive into the reality of Spotify's Loud and Clear report, the "infinite shelf" myth, and 5 fresh tracks from Marc Valentine, Michael Stipe, and more that actually deserve your ears.