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Decomposition Podcast

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratings

Hyper-analyzing all of your favorite terrible songs. From Taylor Swift or Nicki Minaj to Billy Joel or Rush...no one is safe.

New episodes every time we feel like it!

Artists like: Billy Joel, Ariana Grande, Kiss, Iggy Azalea, Britney Spears, Alice Cooper, Heart, Pitbull, Steve Miller Band, Taylor Swift, one-hit wonders galore, actors gone rogue, anything and everything else

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Decomposition's Favorite Songs

March 05, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 76.5 MB

Wanna know what our favorite songs are?  Well, here they are.  No parameters other than "Name your 5 favorite songs."  Somehow this takes us 2 hours E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @decomp_pod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/decompositionpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decompositionpod/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6A5hEYnaHG95s2XKbnHwPu?si=1YHCvM_DRiOuTji8jYOrYA

Pour Some Sugar On Me- Def Leppard Decomposition

February 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Katie didn't realize the drummer only had 1 arm     Thats literally the only thing that people remember aout Def Leppard this episode gets dirty. Thanks  a lot, Mutt Lange Razzle and dazzle e-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @Decomp_Pod @PFGrounders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decompositionpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/decompositionpod/

Everybody Have Fun Tonight- Wang Chung Decomposition

January 12, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 27.9 MB

This is an iconic song with an iconic video.  We didn't know the words to this song before sitting down to record this episode, but it feels like we picked a good one.  Babylon? The edge of oblivion? Strong words? The song is excellent, and we are all very glad that it wasn't a ballad.   We are also not sure that it was appropriate to have on Alvin and the Chipmunks or Veggie Tales Things get sexy Rock out with your chung out Insert finger guns here Have fun, wang chung e-mail: Decomp...

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animal!

December 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

I would like to make this abundantly clear; what is about to get stuck in your head is entirely Natty Bumpercar's fault!  Here are three animal-related Christmas songs.   Ugh, that's all I got, go buy his book And adopt his puppy https://www.amazon.com/Douglas-Christmas-Tale-Joseph-Carney/dp/B08NZTPSBR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Douglas+Joe+Carney&qid=1608823193&sr=8-1 E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @Decomp_Pod @NattyBumpercar Facebook, IG, whatever: Decomposition Podca...

Holiday Road- Lindsey Buckingham Decomposition

December 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MB

Oh Lindsey, where do we even begin.  He hardly even tried with this one, and now it is a decades-spanning Christmas classic.  Easily the fewest lines per song we have ever discussed.  Plus Barking!! He does some strange things, and makes strange choices...and has for 50 plus years. Plus you get to learn about the origins of "Windows down, radio up!" All that and we have a new arch-nemesis! Take a ride on that West Coast Kick [email protected] Twitter: Decomp_Pod IG: https://w...

Banditos- The Refreshments Decomposition

November 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

Teresa didn't do her homework.  Katie gets saucey. This song sounds like 1996.  If you listened to the radio in 96' then hopefully you remember this song.  Or the chorus, at least.  The Refreshments released Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big and Buzzy in 96, had a big his with "Banditos." and then promptly disappeared from the radio and Mtv.  They are still around today as Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers and still writing fantastic songs.  This album is a top 10 for Brad.  High energy songs with stellar gu...

Buffalo Stance- Neneh Cherry Decomposition

November 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

Are you ready to party safely?  Katie is! Brad is barely awake.  But if you are ready for a safe party then turn on Buffalo Stance, do katie's new dance, and buckle up.  Neneh Cherry is nothing if not an extremely versatile artist.  And we learn a lot about her and her life.  From her musical family, to her various musical projects over the years.  Learning is fun!!!   This song is wild.  DJ Timmy/ Bomb the Bass, Mutant crocodile feet, padded boob warmers. Whats so bad about drinking beer t...

Yellow Ledbetter- Pearl Jam Decomposition

November 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MB

This week we try something a little different.  We each wrote out what we thought we heard when listening to the song "Yellow Ledbetter."  It's an excellent song with famously mush-mouthed lyrics. Hannah and Carmine, wearing boxers, on the rayside. onna gomman onna way.  Who knows?  Just sing whatever you want to close out a Pearl Jam concert.  Its all about community Also, Brad doesn't want to hear your opinions  #teresaepisode

Holy Diver- Dio Decomposition

April 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Ronald James Padavona, AKA Ronnie James Dio, died a heavy metal legend in 2010.  He left the world a great gift in the form of a little song called "Holy Diver," which feels like a parody of itself.  AllMusic called Dio's work "unquestionably stellar songwriting." Teresa thinks this song is "fantastically written." Katie andBrad both think this is rhyming metal-garbage.  And yet they love singing along with the song, and Teresa doesn't like it. Anyway, this episode is a goofy one.  Enjoy.

Radiation Vibe- A Decomposition Tribute to the Works of Adam Schlesinger

April 14, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 33.4 MB

Nerdy suburban kids need music too.  Thankfully we had Adam Schlesinger.  The message of many Fountains of Wayne songs was that even if things are terrible now we can still be optimistic and thankful for what we have. Katie cries. Its the best spring break ever Thanks for all you gave us, Adam Schlesinger #ShineOnShineOnShineOn

We Are Young- fun. ft. Janelle Monae

March 30, 2020 19:31 - 44 minutes - 25.1 MB

WE'RE BACK, BABY!  And we are quarantined, and thus have time to occasionally record an episode for you guys.  2011 was huge for the band fun.  Thats "fun period."   This is a fun-period song, not a fun, period song. Also, Nate Ruess is history's greatest monster. Bergenfield, NJ's own Jack Antonoff and his band, fun., smashed two adequate songs together to make one terrible song... and it blew up They completely underused the talents of Janelle Monae Then broke up Bleachers is better....

Digging In The Dirt- Peter Gabriel Decomposition

October 02, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 27.8 MB

PSYCHOLOGY!! This song is dark and sticky.  And its really really really good.  Brad has an idea about the scene, Katie decides whether or not it holds up. She also has no idea which songs are by Peter Gabriel and which songs are by Phil Collins. That's all I want to type.

Daydream Believer- The Monkees Decomposition

September 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Katie had no idea what other song by the Monkees contained the word "Believer." First-time guest John Trumbull joins us in our new podcast studio/ murder basement. Spoiler alert: he doesn't get murdered. John has a lot of Monkee-love (hubba hubba) so it is fitting that we have him over for this song. He has the hat! He brought a DVD! Thats a real fan right there. This song was the beginning of the end for this fake-band-turned-tv-show-turned-real-band. Find out how little Peter Tork contr...

Call Me Maybe LIVE- Carly Rae Jepsen

September 04, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 38 MB

Well, it's happened. Brad has finally fully embraced his role as the villain of the podcast. And plenty of people got to watch it happen. Gawker described this song as "flawless," but somehow we were able to find flaws. This song was a super-mega-hit that was certified Diamond (10 Mil. units sold.) Things get sloppy, we got a bit sloppy, you got a bit sloppy, its a good time. You had to be there Twitter: @darincredible @nattibumpercar @decomp_pod iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.co...

Champagne Supernova Re-release

August 21, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MB

VACATION, SUCKERS! Enjoy this classic (?) 'sode

Shut Up + Dance- Walk The Moon Decomposition

August 07, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 19.9 MB

Remembering the name of this band is difficult. It isn't Walk Off The Earth... they are a much better band. Walk The Moon wrote a song that has already been written by several other bands from the 80's. Why do white people love this song so much? Do white people love this song? Did Brad invent a stereotype? This one is short and sweet. Get psyched for DECOMPOSITION LIVE on Fri. Aug, 9: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/decomposition-podcast-live-tickets-63364070641 Twitter: @Decomp_Pod ...

Work It- Missy Elliot Decomposition

July 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MB

Bees, Pubes, Elephant trumpets... all sorts of wiedness happening here. And yet, a lesser rapper couldn't pull it off. Thats why Missy Elliot is a gift. We hear about a new YouTube Channel "Sex Parts with Kate Nichols," so long as there isn't already a "Sex Parts with Fate Pickles," out there already. For whom is Missy shaving her cha-cha (Cho-cha?) Who knows? The pube truthers demand an answer! Second great idea: a lift-and-shape thong for your ba-donk-a-donk-donk. Did Missy just as...

Decomposition Interview: Chris Trapper

July 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MB

This is a very special episode of Decomposition. Katie and Brad had the chance to interview one of their favorite songwriters around; Chris Trapper, front man for the band The Push Stars. We discuss the songwriting process, rubbing elbows with other big name musicians, writing hit songs for movies, winning awards, and making hands tremble. Feel free to drunk text the man... we would! Twitter: @ChrisTrapper @decomp_pod @ThePushStarsTCB www.christrapper.com www.thepushstars.com Chris...

Do You Believe In Love- Huey Lewis and the News Decomposition

June 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MB

Patrick Bateman was correct, despite how you feel about his murderous rampage, about Huey Lewis and the News. This is one of Brad's favorite bands. Katie is on board, for the most part, but still finds them to be cheesy. Darin is way, way, WAAAAAAY on board. When they team up against Katie then she is the one who gets schooled! This song, penned by legendary producer Mutt Lange, was Hu-Lew-and-the-New's first big hit song, which paved the way for 18 other Top 10 hits, was perhaps their...

Fight Song- Rachel Platten Decomposition

June 12, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 27.6 MB

Are you interested in ways to torture your loved ones? Well, Brad has a technique that you have to try. Rachel Platten wrote this song to convince herself that she still had a place in the music industry, and it quickly became an anthem for overcoming obstacles. Brad uses this song as a punchline for overcoming the tiniest inconveniences. we hope that this song could start a twitter fight(song.) Teresa, very pregnant at the time, has a filthy mind. Words like Pre-chorus, wrecking balls...

Ramble On- Led Zeppelin Decomposition

May 29, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 32.4 MB

Led Zeppelin; rock gods, right? They really were greater than the sum of their parts. Even with the addition of Robert Plant. This is a story-song. Is it a story? Who is the main character? Who is his girl? Is she a bluebird? Has it been ten years to the day, or was this years ago in days of old? Erik is both a Zep-head as well as a LOTR nerd, so there is no better guest suited for this, perhaps the biggest juxtaposition between musical ability and lyrical content. Did Tom Bombadil...

Re-release: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now- Starship

May 22, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 21.8 MB

We are taking the week off. Why? Because we deserve it. So instead of some brand new content, why don't you re-live this classic episode from January of 2018?

Donna Summer- MacArthur Park Decomposition

May 15, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 26.3 MB

It is frequently considered one of the worst songs of all time. And yet we, as a people, shot this song up onto the charts 5 times since its composition in 1968. The most popular of which was released by Donna Summer as a 17 minute-long suite. We should be ashamed. Cake melting? Rivers in the sky? Chinese checkers? Somehow it has won two Grammy's. This is pseudo-surrealism without the benefit of being written by someone who has used drugs. Jimmy Webb is not good at this... Moxie stay...

REM- It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

May 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

This isn't your typical episode of Decomposition. This episode is more of a love letter to the band REM. Natty Bumpercar grew up in Macon, Georgia. He went to school at UGA in Athens. Thus, REM is a very important band to him. He has been able to rub elbows with the likes of Stipe, Buck, Mills and Berry on numerous occasions and Michael Stipe himself even doled out the nicest complement Natty has ever gotten. But fear not, we still have a ton of fun along the way. With discussions abo...

Styx- Mr. Roboto Decomposition

May 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 30 MB

Dennis DeYoung is a crazy person. He created the concept album/ rock-opera "Kilroy Was Here," which was a half-baked idea that essentially caused Tommy Shaw to quit the band. It's easy to see why. This song and, likely the entire album, was garbage. He was like a non-talented Jim Steinman/ Billy Joel/ Jenna Maroney hybrid.. What on Earth does "Modren man," mean? Why on earth does he pronounce "Mannequin," like that? He's not a hero, he's not a savior, but he definitely IS a murderer w...

Mr. Big- To Be With You Decomposition

April 24, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 28.6 MB

This super-group ROCKS SO SOFT! Its a group made up of not-so-terribly well known musicians; Blond Fred Armisen, Emilia Estevez, Darryl Hall, and Darryl Strawberry. How is it that Teresa and Katie don't like hair bands, but they do love this song? The Answer: Sing-along. We learn all about shredding on the guitar (Blooms, Bong, and twee.) We get into the oddness of one particular line that nobody knows anyway. Are there blue traffic lights? Is this just another dirty old man song? Mayb...

Re-release "99 Problems," Jay-Z

April 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

SPRING BREAK!!!! Katie and Brad are taking the week off but didn't want to leave you without and content. So they've decided to re-release an episode that they recorded with their friend, Gbenga, on the hit song "99 Problems," by Jay-Z. Gbenga is a Jay-Z superfan and Katie did not think that she cared for this song. Wait until she sees just how wrong she was. Like, share, subscribe, review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decomposition-podcast/id1214062072 twitter: @decomp_pod ...

Lump- Presidents of The United States of America Decomposition

April 10, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 20.9 MB

This is groundbreaking news: We uncover a murder plot and the murderer is none other than ONE OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!! Who is Lump? Why does she want brains (plural?) Is she a figment of Casper Babypants' imagination? Is she a zombie? If not then why are the piranha's confused, Katie? Did this song, along with Taylor Swifts "Love Story," inspire the Nicholas Hoult zombie-romantic-comedy "Warm Bodies?" Well, don't worry; we have all of your answers... that you...

You Were Meant For Me- Jewel Decomposition

April 03, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

Jewel's album "Pieces of You," was an integral part of Katie and Emily's formative teenage years. Very moody, very melodramatic, and loaded with pancakes. Jewel obviously did something to ruin this relationship...and then turned into a straight-up crazy person who wrote a song. Possibly while brandishing an ak47 in Mexico with her songwriting partner, Steve Poltz. Jewel switches from church-voice to baby-voice seamlessly. She writes bad poetry. And she doesn't know the meaning of the w...

Build-a-Band Operation Switcheroo

April 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 33 MB

For April Fools Day we have decided to partake in "Operation Switcheroo," as spearheaded by our friend Moxie over at the "Your Brain On Facts," podcast. We are adding an episode by the Build-a-Band podcast in order to introduce it to new listeners. Build-a-Band is a fun, music-based podcast who, in their own words "Build-A-Band is a comedy #podcast where Taylor & Chris, a long-distance couple, design and manage bands from the ground up!" Be sure to check them out wherever you get your pod...

Graduation (Friends Forever)- Vitamin C Decomposition

March 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.9 MB

Vitamin C wrote some middle school poetry when she was 27.  She didn't quite sing it, then it was released in '99, and became a hit in 2000.  There are a TON of problems with this song.  What is the timeline? Does she only care about two people in her class?  Is Heather the dullest person on the planet?  How on Earth did she have a second hit with "Smile?" Why did she have to ruin Pachelbel? @decomp_pod [email protected] iTunes: Subscribe, Rate, Review

China Girl- David Bowie Decomposition

March 20, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 27.9 MB

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! David Bowie and Iggy Pop cordially invite you to the drug ball!! "Let's Dance," was rock-legend David Bowie's most commercially successful album. It also contained this garbage number. Co-written and originally recorded by Iggy Pop, it may be about a Vietnamese woman. But the racism really hit a new peak when David Bowie recorded it years later. Is it racist? Or not racist? Or about drugs? Probably racist

Walk the Dinosaur- Was (Not Was) Decomposition

March 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MB

This is a crazy, fun, ridiculous song... which is why we love it. Super-producer, Don Was, created something that makes no sense, and yet somehow makes perfect sense. What would you use to make a drink called "Monkey Skull." Does this song take place in the Mario Bro.s movie universe? How did they watch Miami Vice AND passing cars 40 million years ago? And exactly how is this a song about nuclear annihilation? Great tune. Listen to it on your favorite cruise. http://www.tyraney.com/ ...

Tarzan Boy- Baltimora Decomposition

March 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MB

Forest or jungles? Are they the same? Sara live-fact-checks us until we get her to join in the conversation. TMNT III. Nonsense all-around and a new bleeping record. There are too many versions of this song. www.michigansportsandentertainment.com

Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)- Big & Rich Decomposition

February 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

This episode is all over the place. Country pop, Hich-hop, disco? Equine preservation societies. PETA members. It's very confusing. Katie gets a new nickname (Kathryn the Better-Than-Most.) Sexy cows, sexy accountants, Love pirates, Omarion. All over the place. Great song, though. Also, we find out whether or not Nashville has a Broadway it does Listen anyway

Steinmania Part 3: "Total Eclipse Of The Heart," Bonnie Tyler

February 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Happy 2-year anniversary!!! Concluding our 3-part series, Steinmania, we tackle what might be the most insane Jim Steinman song yet. Well, it's certainly the most insane video. Bonnie Tyler teamed up with Jim Steinman to deliver a powerhouse ballad. Tyler's distinctive vocals and Steinman's theatrical songwriting soared to the top of the charts and is still a much beloved song. There's a LOT of aggressive fingering and fisting in this episode... which Katie does not care for. Also, vam...

Steinmania Part 2: "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," Air Supply

February 13, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 33.9 MB

Happy anniversary! This week we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes. Brad's brother, Matt, first appeared on Decomposition to talk about Air Supply's 1983 hit "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All." Laughs abound, and you might even learn a little something along the way! Also in this episode: FORESHADOWING

Steinmania Part 1: "Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through," Meat Loaf

February 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Happy 2-year anniversary!! This year, Brad and Katie are putting out a 3 part series on the works of crazy, evil, rock-genius Jim Steinman. Part one is a remastered version of their early episode on the Meat Loaf hit "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through."

T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)- Will.i.am f/ Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger Decomposition

January 30, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 27.3 MB

This song is pretty insufferable. Will.i.am recorded this song for his album #willpower and then decided to nix it, which we understand. Both Mick Jagger and J-Lo phone-in a performance... cool. There's a lot of talk about Will.i.am's penis (or someone else's, it isn't clear.) Statues, by the way, don't have to be hard. Feces isn't pronounced "fees-is." Some of these lines would be better if they were written for a better-sounding song. They weren't. This song is pretty insufferable. ...

Never Tear Us Apart- INXS decomposition

January 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 37 MB

Katie had a revelation, she loves INXS, she just didn't realize that all of these hit songs were by the same band. Jamie and Brad, however, have always been on board. "Never Tear Us Apart," was on the seminal album "Kick," and one of 7 hit singles from this monster release. We discuss the use of the word "collide," as well as the phrase "I wanna be inside you," which, logically leads us to collide inside you. A LOT of literary talk here, from geeking out over Shakespeare, to Emily Dicki...

No Diggity (feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen)- Blackstreet Decomposition

January 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

Teddy Riley is a legend in the R&B world. Credited with birthing New Jack Swing, as well as co-writing and producing a jillion hit songs. Little did we know how ahead of its time "No Diggity," was when it came out. It was respectful of women and very sex-positive. Don't worry, Katie gives us a point-by-point analysis of why. Blackstreet? More like WOKESTREET!! Puns, m'er f'ers, puns! Why is Queen Pen a part of this song? Who are the original Rump Shakers? Also, my apologies for the ...

Sex And Candy- Marcy Playground Decomposition

January 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

This is a record setting song. Let that sink in for a minute. Marcy Playground wrote a sleepy, nonsense song in an hour. That song shot up to #1 and stayed there for 15 weeks. Lazy songwriting, odd pronunciations, no bridge... and this was the best song on the album. Probably any subsequent albums as well. Good news, The Woz & Co. are still out there touring. We learn about Sean's movie soundtrack enthusiasm as well as his candy enthusiasm. We discuss post-modernism, and get into the...

Walk Like An Egyptian- The Bangles Decomposition

January 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Holy Banana! This is a strange song. Somehow it's about people trying to keep their balance on a ferry. Written by Lionel Whatshispuss. It also features MOST of the Bangles singing and playing their instruments. The massive success of this song may have been the beginning of the end of the Bangles, but it sure lives on in our hearts. Also, if anyone wants to put together a Ladies of the 80's festival, please float us some free tix. Ok, thanks.

Re-Release: The Christmas Shoes Remastered Decomposition

December 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

today we are re-releasing last year's Christmas episode where we invite Teresa to Decompose the hit song by NewSong, "The Christmas Shoes."

STOCKING STUFFER! All I Really Want For Christmas- Lil Jon feat. Kool-Aid Man Decomposition

December 24, 2018 22:06 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

As a Christmas gift this year we have decided to give you a little stocking-stuffer of an episode. When we heard the 2018 song "All I Really Want For Christmas," by Lil Jon feat. Kool-Aid Man (what?) we knew we had to record an emergency episode of Decomposition. We reached out to several friends and were able to get their opinions. Special thanks to Teresa, Josh, Sean, Sandy, Darin, and Natty Bumpercar for contributing to what is surely a very special Christmas. Feliz Navidad! No Eggno...

Wonderful Christmastime- Paul McCartney Decomposition

December 19, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

A giggle-fit from the get-go. The moon/ mood is right. Right? This song pays Sir Paul approximately $400k a year in royalties. A million (approx,) the sounds of many instruments being thrown down stairs, cat's jumping on a synthesizer, the odd "Ding-Dong," "AAAAHHHHH, Don't look down," and some of the laziest songwriting we have ever heard. And it isn't even McCartney's WORST Christmas song! It is possibly Brads least favorite song of all time, though. Also, we assume we know British C...

Fairytale of New York- The Pogues (feat. Kirsty MacColl) Decomposition

December 12, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

The Pogues never had a hit in the U.S. However, this song has become an annual favorite on radio stations all over the country and has landed on the British charts 14 times. I guess if Elvis Costello dares you to write a Christmas song then you do it. We get into their possible homophobia, drug use, binge drinking, and the sad story behind this very non-traditional Christmas song/ Irish folk tune. Is it somehow inspired by An American Tale? Then we spend some time discussing the tragic ...

Christmas Every Day- David Archuleta Decomposition

December 05, 2018 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

David Archuleta is still a celebrity. He has just released his second Christmas album and this is the lead single, though it feels like he is trying to get himself into an Old Navy campaign. the song is a pile of Christmas drivel. His cadence is strange. The song is nonsense and comes off as some sort of holiday-themed Groundhog Day. Katie hates on some kid. Brad gives his list of things that he hates in Christmas music. Plus a ton of definitely, 100% accurate, hippo impressions. All...

Get Here (If You Can)- Oleta Adams Decomposition

November 28, 2018 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

This is the longest song ever. It's only four and a half minutes long, and yet it goes on forever. We discuss deserts, Wind-surfing, mental teleportation, and terrible cabaret performances featuring death and 'Oh Holy Night." Does this song need a bass solo? Does it need a saxophone solo ON TOP of that? Katie is offended by this song both as an Arab woman and an English Literature teacher. How did this song reach the charts twice and yet we have never heard of it. Snarfle your snuffle...

Send Me On My Way- Rusted Root Decomposition

November 21, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Katie saw Rusted Root live, they were fine. Brad owned two of their albums, they were also fine. There's no doubt that this song inspires sheer joy and has, thankfully, stood the test of time, despite not really charting that high at the time of its initial release. But '95 was a tough year. Tell you what; if you get fired from your job then go out strong just like Rick did. Peter Gabriel's "So," Paul Simon's "Graceland," Talking Head's "This Must Be the Place." All distilled by some wh...

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