Pink Floyd: The Wall
Rush Strutter Zep Magik
English - July 22, 2020 02:55 - 2 hours - 73.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMusic Commentary Music Music History kiss music zeppelin bessler floyd mcelvaney rock rush wrestling Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
It’s a double-sized episode for a legendary double album! In this, the landmark fourth episode of Rush Strutter Zep Magik, Kevin plays his “Magik” card by selecting Pink Floyd’s acclaimed conceptual extravaganza The Wall for review and comment. Before the featured discourse, they discuss the necessity for lighthearted tunes in the midst of these trying times, with Kevin espousing the merits of post-Disney Miley Cyrus and Mike sharing a bit about the musical exploits of his former middle school teachers. Kevin also breaks out his guitar - a Fender American Vintage '62 Jazzmaster – and tries his hand at a few riffs from The Wall. Along the way, the guys wax philosophical about the album’s music, lyrics, and themes while also touching upon the 1982 film adaptation of The Wall starring Bob "I Don't Like Mondays" Geldof. From Bertolt Brecht to Blackie Lawless, Mike and Kevin run down the album's influences and impact as they assess The Wall’s ultimate place in the pantheon of rock and/or roll.
Related, recommended, and required resources for this episode:
The Bertolt Brecht Archive
The official website for Bertolt Brecht's literary estate.
History of the Fender Jazzmaster
Everything you want to know about Kevin's treasured axe.
The Lacey Jane Band (Facebook)
Feel-good classic rock from a couple of Mike's former middle school teachers.
The Wall (Vimeo)
The complete film online.